Terry and Suzan Kramer Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Terry and Suzan Kramer Family Foundation is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2025 it gave $63,400 in 31 grants; the typical grant was $500 and the largest $25,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$63,400
- Number of grants31
- Typical grant$500
- Largest grant$25,000
- Assets$747,526
- New grantees67%
Giving in 2025 was down from $63,793 the year before.
67% of its 2025 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $54,675 | 13 | $452,149 |
| 2024 | $63,793 | 23 | $599,865 |
| 2025 | $63,400 | 31 | $747,526 |
How to apply
Terry and Suzan Kramer 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 Terry and Suzan Kramer Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 20 | $50,200 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $5,250 |
| Maine | 1 | $5,000 |
| Maryland | 3 | $1,500 |
| Virginia | 3 | $550 |
| Missouri | 1 | $500 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $400 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The UCLA Foundation | Suzan and Terry Kramer Family Scholarship Fund | $25,000 |
| The UCLA Foundation | Kramer Award for Technology and Society | $10,000 |
| Harvard Business School | Harvard Business Fund for Faculty and Research Fund | $5,000 |
| President and Trustees of Bates College | Bates Schuler Access Initiative Endowed Fund | $5,000 |
| Temple Sinai | Annual Fund | $4,200 |
| Attitudinal Healing Connection Inc | Charitable Event | $1,000 |
| Burlingame High School Alumni Association | new Burlingame High School Gym | $1,000 |
| Jewish Association for Death Education | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Strive for Change Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Temple Sinai | end of year campaign outreach fund | $1,000 |
| The Commonwealth Club - World Affairs of Californi | Creating Citizens program | $1,000 |
| The UCLA Foundation | Chair's Greatest Needs Fund | $1,000 |
| Alex Livingston Scholarship Fund Inc | General & Unrestricted | $500 |
| Berkeley Food Network | General & Unrestricted | $500 |
| German Shepherd Rescue of Northern California | General & Unrestricted | $500 |
| Harvard Business School Association of Northern Ca | HBS Community Partners Fund | $500 |
| Jewish Federation Council of Greater Los Angeles | Wildfire Crisis Relief Fund | $500 |
| Parents As Teachers National Center Inc | General & Unrestricted | $500 |
| Piedmont Beautification Fdn | General & Unrestricted | $500 |
| San Francisco Symphony | General & Unrestricted | $500 |
| Temple Sinai | Charitable Event | $500 |
| Temple Sinai | building maintenance fund and building security fund | $500 |
| United States Holocaust Memorial Museum | General & Unrestricted | $400 |
| ALS Therapy Development Foundation Inc | General & Unrestricted | $250 |
| Johns Hopkins University | Kimmel Cancer Center | $250 |
| Medecins Sans Frontieres USA Inc | General & Unrestricted | $250 |
| People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals Inc | General & Unrestricted | $250 |
| Prostate Cancer Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $250 |
| San Francisco Symphony | 2025-26 Symphony Fund | $250 |
| Nature Conservancy | General & Unrestricted | $150 |
| People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals Inc | General & Unrestricted | $150 |
Officers and trustees
- Suzan Kramer
- Terry Kramer
Questions people ask
Does Terry and Suzan Kramer Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Terry and Suzan Kramer Family Foundation give?
$63,400 in tax year 2025, across 31 grants, with a typical grant of $500.
Who runs Terry and Suzan Kramer Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Suzan Kramer (VP) and Terry Kramer (Pres, Dir, Sec).
What does Terry and Suzan Kramer Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, science and research and faith communities.