The Morris J Kramer Memorial Trust
Preselected recipients only
The Morris J Kramer Memorial Trust is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $263,834 in 10 grants; the typical grant was $16,000 and the largest $100,000. 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$263,834
- Number of grants10
- Typical grant$16,000
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$5.1 million
- New grantees20%
Giving in 2024 was down from $264,600 the year before.
20% 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 | $264,600 | 12 | $4.8 million |
| 2024 | $263,834 | 10 | $5.1 million |
How to apply
The Morris J Kramer Memorial Trust 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 Morris J Kramer Memorial Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 9 | $253,834 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Bushwick Starr Inc | Campaign for a permanent home and flourishing future | $100,000 |
| The Dalton School | General support | $50,000 |
| The First Presbyterian Church in the City of New York | General support | $25,000 |
| New York Public Radio (Wnyc) | Matching gift for wnyc's spring pledge drive | $20,000 |
| Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center | The msk campaign: leading science, changing lives | $19,000 |
| Bay Ridge Jewish Center | Yizkor/high holiday fund, membership dues, security assessment | $13,000 |
| Pollyanna Inc | General support | $12,500 |
| One Story Inc | General support | $11,000 |
| Greenpeace Fund Inc | General support | $10,000 |
| The New York Society Library | 1st payment of capital campaign pledge | $3,334 |
Officers and trustees
- Oliver Kramer
Questions people ask
Does The Morris J Kramer Memorial Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Morris J Kramer Memorial Trust give?
$263,834 in tax year 2024, across 10 grants, with a typical grant of $16,000.
Who runs The Morris J Kramer Memorial Trust?
Its 2024 filing lists Oliver Kramer (Trustee).
What does The Morris J Kramer Memorial Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and faith communities.