Kramer Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Kramer Foundation is a private foundation in Woodbury, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $182,500 in 40 grants; the typical grant was $2,500 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$182,500
- Number of grants40
- Typical grant$2,500
- Largest grant$25,000
- Assets$5.2 million
- New grantees25%
Giving in 2025 was up from $177,500 the year before.
25% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $212,500 | 42 | $4.0 million |
| 2024 | $177,500 | 35 | $4.8 million |
| 2025 | $182,500 | 40 | $5.2 million |
How to apply
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 Kramer Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 12 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 15 | $108,000 |
| California | 8 | $24,000 |
| Florida | 4 | $15,000 |
| Texas | 4 | $12,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $10,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $5,000 |
| Alabama | 2 | $2,500 |
| Colorado | 1 | $1,500 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $1,500 |
| Iowa | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Birthright Israel Foundation | Unrestricted Contribution | $25,000 |
| UGC Foundation | Unrestricted Contribution | $25,000 |
| Tunnel to Towers Foundation | Unrestricted Contribution | $12,000 |
| JDRF | Unrestricted Contribution | $10,000 |
| Jewish Historical Society | Unrestricted Contribution | $10,000 |
| Los Angeles Philharmonic | Unrestricted Contribution | $10,000 |
| United States Holocaust Memorial Museum | Unrestricted Contribution | $10,000 |
| Give Kids the World | Unrestricted Contribution | $8,000 |
| Coast Guard Foundation | Unrestricted Contribution | $5,000 |
| Dogs Inc | Unrestricted Contribution | $5,000 |
| Family of New Paltz | Unrestricted Contribution | $5,000 |
| Mid-Island Y JCC - Special Needs Program | Unrestricted Contribution | $5,000 |
| LCF Educational Foundation | Unrestricted Contribution | $4,500 |
| Animal Rescue Connections | Unrestricted Contribution | $3,000 |
| Care | Unrestricted Contribution | $3,000 |
| Guadalupe Country Humane Society | Unrestricted Contribution | $3,000 |
| Humane Society of Austin & Travis County | Unrestricted Contribution | $3,000 |
| Shadow Cats Rescue | Unrestricted Contribution | $3,000 |
| Friends of Yad Sarah | Unrestricted Contribution | $2,500 |
| The American Cancer Society | Unrestricted Contribution | $2,500 |
| Travel Town Museum Foundation | Unrestricted Contribution | $2,500 |
| UNICEF | Unrestricted Contribution | $2,500 |
| Earthjustice | Unrestricted Contribution | $2,000 |
| Gardiner Public Library | Unrestricted Contribution | $2,000 |
| Agricultural Institute of Marin | Unrestricted Contribution | $1,500 |
| Institute for Shipboard Education | Unrestricted Contribution | $1,500 |
| KQED Inc | Unrestricted Contribution | $1,500 |
| Natural Resources Defense Council | Unrestricted Contribution | $1,500 |
| Southern Poverty Law Center | Unrestricted Contribution | $1,500 |
| Union of Concerned Scientists | Unrestricted Contribution | $1,500 |
| American Friends of the Ocean Cleanup Foundation | Unrestricted Contribution | $1,000 |
| Amnesty USA | Unrestricted Contribution | $1,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders USA | Unrestricted Contribution | $1,000 |
| Electronic Frontier Foundation | Unrestricted Contribution | $1,000 |
| Florida Southern College Baseball | Unrestricted Contribution | $1,000 |
| New College Foundation | Unrestricted Contribution | $1,000 |
| Practical Farms of Iowa | Unrestricted Contribution | $1,000 |
| Rodale Institute | Unrestricted Contribution | $1,000 |
| Soil Health Academy | Unrestricted Contribution | $1,000 |
| Women for Women International | Unrestricted Contribution | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Ronald Kochman
- Kathie Rudy
- Laurence Wald
Questions people ask
Does Kramer Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Kramer Foundation give?
$182,500 in tax year 2025, across 40 grants, with a typical grant of $2,500.
Who runs Kramer Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Ronald Kochman (Director), Kathie Rudy (Director) and Laurence Wald (Chairman).
What does Kramer Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, animals and education.