Selma and Raymond Kramer Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Selma and Raymond Kramer Foundation is a private foundation in Montclair, New Jersey. In tax year 2025 it gave $82,000 in 10 grants; the typical grant was $6,000 and the largest $20,000. 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$82,000
- Number of grants10
- Typical grant$6,000
- Largest grant$20,000
- Assets$1.4 million
- New grantees10%
Giving in 2025 was up from $78,000 the year before.
10% 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 | $80,000 | 11 | $1.4 million |
| 2024 | $78,000 | 10 | $1.4 million |
| 2025 | $82,000 | 10 | $1.4 million |
How to apply
Selma and Raymond 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.
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 4 | $42,500 |
| New Jersey | 5 | $24,500 |
| Virginia | 1 | $15,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| ASPCA | To help organization achieve its goals | $20,000 |
| Natural Resource Defense Council | To help organization achieve its goals | $15,000 |
| Nature Conservancy | To help organization achieve its goals | $15,000 |
| Lamp for Haiti | To help organization achieve its goals | $8,000 |
| Planned Parenthood | To help organization achieve its goals | $7,000 |
| Meals on Wheels North Jersey | To help organization achieve its goals | $5,000 |
| NJTV | To help organization achieve its goals | $5,000 |
| Valerie Fund | To help organization achieve its goals | $3,000 |
| Convenant House | To help organization achieve its goals | $2,500 |
| Montclair Inn | To help organization achieve its goals | $1,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Robert Kramer
- Garret Kramer
- Karen Lefurgy
Questions people ask
Does Selma and Raymond Kramer Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Selma and Raymond Kramer Foundation give?
$82,000 in tax year 2025, across 10 grants, with a typical grant of $6,000.
Who runs Selma and Raymond Kramer Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Robert Kramer (President), Garret Kramer (Vice President) and Karen Lefurgy (Treasurer).