Cremer Foundation
Accepts applications
Cremer Foundation is a private foundation in Eagan, Minnesota. In tax year 2025 it gave $362,111 in 18 grants; the typical grant was $17,500 and the largest $50,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$362,111
- Number of grants18
- Typical grant$17,500
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$2.5 million
- New grantees61%
Giving in 2025 was up from $334,060 the year before.
61% 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 | $320,750 | 18 | $2.4 million |
| 2024 | $334,060 | 14 | $2.6 million |
| 2025 | $362,111 | 18 | $2.5 million |
How to apply
| Contact | James Berkenstadt 211 S Paterson St Suite 120, Madison, WI 53703 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (608) 250-2627 |
| What to submit | Any written form |
| Restrictions | Madison wi area |
What Cremer Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Wisconsin.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin | 14 | $277,000 |
| Michigan | 1 | $40,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $35,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $10,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $111 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bayview Foundation | General operating | $50,000 |
| Operation Fresh Start | General operating | $40,000 |
| Briarpatch Youth Services | General operating | $35,000 |
| The Salvation Army | General operating | $35,000 |
| Sun Prairie East High School | General operating | $32,000 |
| The River Food Pantry | General operating | $30,000 |
| Sunshine Place | General operating | $25,000 |
| Goodman Community Center | General operating | $25,000 |
| East Madison Community Center | General operating | $20,000 |
| Gift to Unitypoint Health Meriter Founda | General operating | $15,000 |
| Horizon High School of Madison | General operating | $10,000 |
| Cremer Foundation Inc | General operating | $10,000 |
| YWCA | General operating | $10,000 |
| Specialty Care Free Clinic | General operating | $10,000 |
| Wisconsin Council of Blind and Visually | General operating | $5,000 |
| Vera Court | General operating | $5,000 |
| First Tee South Central Wisconsin | General operating | $5,000 |
| Att | General operating | $111 |
Officers and trustees
- Holly L Cremer
- James A Berkenstadt
- Rebecca Berkenstadt
- Robert R Stroud
- Marci Dubler
Questions people ask
Does Cremer Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Cremer Foundation give?
$362,111 in tax year 2025, across 18 grants, with a typical grant of $17,500.
Who runs Cremer Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Holly L Cremer (President & Treasurer), James A Berkenstadt (Vice President), Rebecca Berkenstadt (Director) and Robert R Stroud (Director) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Cremer Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly community development, education and health.