Julie and Ray Craemer Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Julie and Ray Craemer Family Foundation is a private foundation in Torrance, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $60,026 in 43 grants; the typical grant was $398 and the largest $8,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$60,026
- Number of grants43
- Typical grant$398
- Largest grant$8,000
- Assets$2.2 million
- New grantees67%
Giving in 2024 was up from $44,620 the year before.
67% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $47,635 | 9 | $1.2 million |
| 2023 | $44,620 | 39 | $1.5 million |
| 2024 | $60,026 | 43 | $2.2 million |
How to apply
Julie and Ray Craemer Family Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Julie and Ray Craemer Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 10 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 32 | $45,038 |
| New York | 2 | $10,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 2 | $1,189 |
| Colorado | 1 | $1,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $1,000 |
| Washington | 1 | $1,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $684 |
| Florida | 1 | $96 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $12 |
| Arizona | 1 | $7 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Star Inc | Health & wellness | $8,000 |
| Ican California Abilities Network | Health & wellness | $6,080 |
| Planned Parenthood Los Angeles | Health & wellness | $6,000 |
| Friends of the Israel Defense Forces | Educational | $5,000 |
| Razom Inc | Human rights | $5,000 |
| The Independence Living Center | Health & wellness | $5,000 |
| Hollywood Bowl - Ford Theatre | Educational | $4,225 |
| Los Angeles Philharmonic Association | Art appreciation | $3,590 |
| Palos Verdes Art Center | Art appreciation | $2,910 |
| Long Beach Symphony | Educational | $2,285 |
| Aramark Corporation Welfare Benefits | Health & wellness | $1,064 |
| Friends for Therapeutic Equine Activities (Ftea) | Health & wellness | $1,000 |
| Team Child | Human rights | $1,000 |
| The Access Fund | Environmental | $1,000 |
| Birthworkers of Color Collective | Health & wellness | $1,000 |
| Los Angeles Opera Company | Art appreciation | $981 |
| PBS | Art appreciation | $684 |
| City of Torrance Improvements | Beautification of public property | $635 |
| Corporation of the Fine Arts Museums | Educational | $527 |
| Kusc | Art appreciation | $500 |
| Leadership Napa Valley Foundation | Educational | $500 |
| Los Angeles County Museum of Natural History Foundation | Educational | $398 |
| Greater Los Angeles Zoo Association | Environmental | $370 |
| Bower Museum | Educational | $246 |
| Grand Vision Foundation | Educational | $196 |
| Centinela Valley Educational Foundation | Educational | $195 |
| International City Theatre | Art appreciation | $194 |
| Revolution Stage Company | Art appreciation | $190 |
| Glissando | Art appreciation | $184 |
| Friends of Torrance Theatre | Art appreciation | $166 |
| Norton Simon Museum | Educational | $160 |
| Theatre Forty Inc | Art appreciation | $152 |
| Philadelphia Museum of Art | Educational | $125 |
| Museum of the American | Educational | $100 |
| Salvador Dali Museum Inc | Educational | $96 |
| Friends of Madrona Marsh | Environmental | $75 |
| Barnes Foundation | Art appreciation | $56 |
| Museum of Contemporary Art | Educational | $56 |
| Sons of Italy | Educational | $36 |
| Sawdust Festival | Art appreciation | $20 |
Officers and trustees
- Julie Craemer
- Ray L Craemer
Questions people ask
Does Julie and Ray Craemer Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Julie and Ray Craemer Family Foundation give?
$60,026 in tax year 2024, across 43 grants, with a typical grant of $398.
Who runs Julie and Ray Craemer Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Julie Craemer (President) and Ray L Craemer (Sec/Treas/Trustee).
What does Julie and Ray Craemer Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, arts and culture and education.