Harold Kramer Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Harold Kramer Foundation is a private foundation in Lawrence Township, New Jersey. In tax year 2025 it gave $175,500 in 20 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $15,000. 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$175,500
- Number of grants20
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$15,000
- Assets$134,893
- New grantees5%
Giving in 2025 was up from $113,000 the year before.
5% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $113,000 | 20 | $363,771 |
| 2024 | $113,000 | 20 | $299,672 |
| 2025 | $175,500 | 20 | $134,893 |
How to apply
Harold Kramer 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 Harold Kramer Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to New Jersey.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | 10 | $75,500 |
| Pennsylvania | 3 | $35,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $15,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $10,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $10,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $10,000 |
| New York | 1 | $10,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $7,500 |
| South Carolina | 1 | $2,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Childrens Scholarship Fund Phila | For underserved children to attend safe schools | $15,000 |
| American Red Cross | For disaster response and international services | $15,000 |
| American Cancer Society | For cancer research education and treatment | $10,000 |
| Canine Partners for Life | To give service dogs to people with disabilities | $10,000 |
| The Childrens Home Society of NJ | To save children and build healthy families | $10,000 |
| Cure Alzheimers Fund | To find cure for Alzheimers disease | $10,000 |
| HiTOPS | To educate and support young people | $10,000 |
| HomeFront | To help families living in poverty | $10,000 |
| Lustgarten Foundation | For pancreatic cancer research | $10,000 |
| Make-A-Wish | To help children with critical illnesses | $10,000 |
| Save the Children | To save childrens lives | $10,000 |
| Sunshine Foundation | To help ill challenged or abused children | $10,000 |
| CASA for Children of Mercer County | To advocate for children due to abuse or neglect | $7,500 |
| Navy SEAL Foundation | To aid members of Naval Special Warfare community | $7,500 |
| Princeton Day School | To provide children with education | $7,500 |
| Younity | To aid victims and survivors of assault | $7,500 |
| Princeton University Art Museum | To support the art and cultural community | $5,000 |
| Greenwood House | To provide care for frail and elderly | $5,000 |
| Princeton U Summer Chamber Concerts | For summer chamber concerts | $3,000 |
| Neighbor to Neighbor of SC | To help home-bound adults | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Michael Englander
- Lucy van den brand
Questions people ask
Does Harold Kramer Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Harold Kramer Foundation give?
$175,500 in tax year 2025, across 20 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Harold Kramer Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Michael Englander (Trustee) and Lucy van den brand (Trustee).
What does Harold Kramer Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, education and human services.