The Gerald and Daphna Cramer Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Gerald and Daphna Cramer Foundation is a private foundation in Woodbury, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $7.6 million in 26 grants; the typical grant was $150,000 and the largest $1.4 million. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$7.6 million
- Number of grants26
- Typical grant$150,000
- Largest grant$1.4 million
- Assets$44.4 million
- New grantees24%
Giving in 2024 was up from $5.7 million the year before.
24% of its 2024 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 | $5.7 million | 34 | $43.2 million |
| 2024 | $7.6 million | 26 | $44.4 million |
How to apply
The Gerald and Daphna Cramer 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 The Gerald and Daphna Cramer Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 17 | $5.1 million |
| Florida | 2 | $1.9 million |
| New Jersey | 2 | $305,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $100,000 |
| Michigan | 1 | $100,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $50,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $10,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hands on Tzedakah Inc | Charitable | $1.4 million |
| American Friends of Sheba | Charitable | $1.2 million |
| Jewish Comunal Fund | Charitable | $700,000 |
| American Friends of Magen David Ado | Charitable | $700,000 |
| American Friends of Idc | Charitable | $570,000 |
| Mount Sinai Medical Center Foundati | Charitable | $500,000 |
| The Glaucoma Foundation | Charitable | $400,000 |
| Syracuse University | Charitable | $300,000 |
| GS Donor Advised | Charitable | $300,000 |
| Rutgers University Foundation | Charitable | $300,000 |
| American Jewish Joint Distribution | Charitable | $250,000 |
| Friends of Israel Defense Forces | Charitable | $244,000 |
| Friends of United Hatzalah | Charitable | $200,000 |
| Ujf Philanthropic Fund | Charitable | $100,000 |
| Johnny's Ambassador Inc | Charitable | $100,000 |
| National Dance Institutue | Charitable | $75,000 |
| Icahn School of Medicine | Charitable | $75,000 |
| The Philanthropy Workshop | Charitable | $50,000 |
| NAMI | Charitable | $50,000 |
| American Trust for British Library | Charitable | $50,000 |
| The Greenwood Historic | Charitable | $25,000 |
| School Year Abroad | Charitable | $10,000 |
| St Andrews American Foundation Inc | Charitable | $10,000 |
| New Jersey Region Pony Club | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Trilantic Capital Partners V (NA) A | Charitable | $21 |
| Trilantic Capital Partners V (NA ) | Charitable | $11 |
Officers and trustees
- Daphna Cramer
- Lauren B Cramer
- Douglas Cramer
- Kimberly Germ-Cramer
- Roy Raskin
- Shelly Raskin
- Thomas Cramer
- Ronald Gallatin
- Arthur Weiss
Questions people ask
Does The Gerald and Daphna Cramer Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Gerald and Daphna Cramer Foundation give?
$7.6 million in tax year 2024, across 26 grants, with a typical grant of $150,000.
Who runs The Gerald and Daphna Cramer Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Daphna Cramer (President, T), Lauren B Cramer (Secretary), Douglas Cramer (Director) and Kimberly Germ-Cramer (Director) among 9 officers and trustees.
What does The Gerald and Daphna Cramer Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, education and health.