Kerr Family Foundation
The organization is a private foundation dedicated to supporting a variety of charitable causes. Its mission appears to focus on education, food security, community development, and civil rights, as evidenced by its funding to educational institutions, food pantries, and social service organizations. The foundation serves a diverse range of populations and sectors, including human services and affordable housing initiatives. While it primarily operates in Pennsylvania, it also supports organizations across several other states, reflecting a broader commitment to community welfare.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
A small-to-midsize nonprofit, especially based in Pennsylvania or nearby, working in education, food security, community or human services, seeking modest unrestricted support and with an existing local connection or referral.
Good Fit
- • Located in Pennsylvania or serving PA communities.
- • Work in education, food security, community services, or related human services.
- • Requesting modest grants (typical awards under $25k).
- • Has a referral, introduction, or prior relationship with the foundation or current grantees.
- • Clear local credibility or demonstrated impact in the community.
Geography
Grants span ten states in the latest year but are heavily concentrated in Pennsylvania, which received 62% of dollars; this indicates a regional/state-focused footprint rather than national scope.
Recipient Variety
The latest year shows 46 distinct recipients, a broad set of grantees for a small foundation; while the top five receive a meaningful share (42%), the portfolio includes many small, independent awards.
New Applicants
Direct evidence of turnover across years is unavailable, but the foundation explicitly notes it funds only preselected recipients and provides no public contact or website, so unsolicited new applicants appear unlikely to enter the portfolio.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
