William a Kerr Foundation
Invitation OnlyChesterfield, Missouri · EIN 43-1770857 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2025)$800K
Organizations funded50
Typical grant$8,000
Total assets$24.6M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $25,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
44% of grants went outside Missouri.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Be Well Cafe | St Louis, MO | Charitable foundation | $100,000 |
| Congregation B'nai Tikvah | Walnut Creek, CA | Charitable foundation | $50,000 |
| John Muir Land Trust | Martinez, CA | Charitable foundation | $50,000 |
| Las Trampas School Inc | Lafayette, CA | Charitable foundation | $50,000 |
| Mount Diablo Interpretive Association (Mdia) | Walnut Creek, CA | Charitable foundation | $50,000 |
| The Ruth Bancroft Gardens Inc | Walnut Creek, CA | Charitable foundation | $50,000 |
| Seed St Louis | St Louis, MO | Charitable foundation | $40,000 |
| Rosati-Kain Academy | St Louis, MO | Charitable foundation | $30,000 |
| Doorways Interfaith Residence | St Louis, MO | Charitable foundation | $25,000 |
| Lindsay Wildlife Experience | Walnut Creek, CA | Charitable foundation | $25,000 |
| Link Stl Inc | St Louis, MO | Charitable foundation | $25,000 |
| Pacific Crest Trail Association | Sacramento, CA | Charitable foundation | $25,000 |
| Fort Gondo Inc | Belleville, IL | Charitable foundation | $25,000 |
| League of Volunteer Enthusiasts of Kdhx | St Louis, MO | Charitable foundation | $25,000 |
| Show Me Arts Foundation | Florissant, MO | Charitable foundation | $17,000 |
| Dream Builders 4 Equity | St Louis, MO | Charitable foundation | $15,000 |
| Great Explorations Inc | St Petersburg, FL | Charitable foundation | $15,000 |
| Walnut Creek Library Foundation | Walnut Creek, CA | Charitable foundation | $15,000 |
| Choice in Aging | Pleasant Hill, CA | Charitable foundation | $10,000 |
| John Muir Health Foundation | Walnut Creek, CA | Charitable foundation | $10,000 |
| Missouri State Parks Foundation | Columbia, MO | Charitable foundation | $10,000 |
| St Louis B Works | St Louis, MO | Charitable foundation | $10,000 |
| Truth Wins Out | Philadelphia, PA | Charitable foundation | $10,000 |
| Earthways Cente of the Missouri Botanical Gardens | St Louis, MO | Charitable foundation | $10,000 |
| Cancer Support Community San Francisco Bay Area | Walnut Creek, CA | Charitable foundation | $10,000 |
| Lifeline Aid Group | St Louis, MO | Charitable foundation | $8,000 |
| Connect Pinellas | St Petersburg, FL | Charitable foundation | $7,500 |
| Mo Gateway Green Building Council | St Louis, MO | Charitable foundation | $6,000 |
| Brightside St Louis | St Louis, MO | Charitable foundation | $5,000 |
| Charlotte Maxwell Clinic | Oakland, CA | Charitable foundation | $5,000 |
| Diablo Regional Arts Association | Walnut Creek, CA | Charitable foundation | $5,000 |
| Monterey Bay Aquarium | Monterey, CA | Charitable foundation | $5,000 |
| Museum of San Ramon Valley | Danville, CA | Charitable foundation | $5,000 |
| Sustainable Backyard Network | St Louis, MO | Charitable foundation | $5,000 |
| The Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano | Concord, CA | Charitable foundation | $5,000 |
| The Gardens at Heather Farm | Walnut Creek, CA | Charitable foundation | $5,000 |
| Trailnet Inc | St Louis, MO | Charitable foundation | $5,000 |
| Gateway Housing First | St Louis, MO | Charitable foundation | $5,000 |
| Food Outreach | St Louis, MO | Charitable foundation | $5,000 |
| Urban League of Metropolitan St Louis | St Louis, MO | Charitable foundation | $3,000 |
| Artica Inc | St Louis, MO | Charitable foundation | $2,500 |
| South Grand Community Improvement Dist | St Louis, MO | Charitable foundation | $2,500 |
| Friends of Carondelet Park | St Louis, MO | Charitable foundation | $2,500 |
| St Pete Pride Inc | St Petersburg, FL | Charitable foundation | $2,500 |
| Forest Releaf of Missouri | St Louis, MO | Charitable foundation | $2,500 |
| Wild Bird Rehabilitation Inc | St Louis, MO | Charitable foundation | $2,000 |
| Black Pride St Louis | St Louis, MO | Charitable foundation | $1,000 |
| Charis the Stl Women's Chorus | Webster Groves, MO | Charitable foundation | $1,000 |
| Nami - St Louis | St Louis, MO | Charitable foundation | $1,000 |
| Stl Village | St Louis, MO | Charitable foundation | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $800,000 | 50 |
| 2024 | $740,000 | 54 |
| 2023 | $790,815 | 62 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 14, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631349349104323
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 43-1770857
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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