WILLIAM A KERR FOUNDATION
CHESTERFIELD, MO, US
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501(c)(3)
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EIN
43-1770857
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Private Foundation
Regional Funder
CHESTERFIELD, MO, US
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501(c)(3)
•
EIN
43-1770857
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Private Foundation
Regional Funder
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The William A Kerr Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses its funding primarily in Missouri, California, and Florida, having distributed a total of $740K across 69 grantees in 2024. This foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals, engaging in a relationship-based, invitation-only grantmaking process. Nonprofits interested in funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
Be Well Cafe
$437.5K
14%

The Ruth Bancroft Garden Inc
$250K
8%

DREAM BUILDERS 4 EQUITY
$160K
5%
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Total No. of Grants
54
Median 1st year grant
$5K
Median 2nd year grant
$5K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to WILLIAM A KERR FOUNDATION?
No. WILLIAM A KERR FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does WILLIAM A KERR FOUNDATION give?
WILLIAM A KERR FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Missouri, California, and Florida. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are WILLIAM A KERR FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from WILLIAM A KERR FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $5,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does WILLIAM A KERR FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, WILLIAM A KERR FOUNDATION awarded about 50 grants, totaling nearly $740 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did WILLIAM A KERR FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, WILLIAM A KERR FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 70 grantees. Recent grantees include Be Well Cafe, The Ruth Bancroft Garden Inc, and DREAM BUILDERS 4 EQUITY. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to WILLIAM A KERR FOUNDATION?
WILLIAM A KERR FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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