Cramer Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Cramer Family Foundation is a private foundation in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin. In tax year 2024 it gave $150,000 in 13 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $45,000. 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$150,000
- Number of grants13
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$45,000
- Assets$3.1 million
- New grantees69%
Giving in 2024 was up from $135,000 the year before.
69% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $135,000 | 9 | $3.2 million |
| 2024 | $150,000 | 13 | $3.1 million |
How to apply
Cramer Family 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 Cramer Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Wisconsin.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin | 7 | $110,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $10,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $10,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $5,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $5,000 |
| New York | 1 | $5,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Federated Youth Foundation Inc | Scholarships | $45,000 |
| Children's Hospital of Wisconsin Foundation | To help with their mission to help wisconsin children be the healthiest in the nation | $15,000 |
| Prairie Ridge Health Foundation Inc | To support the equipment endowment | $15,000 |
| American Cancer Society | General support | $10,000 |
| Church Health Services | General support | $10,000 |
| First Evangelical Lutheran Church | Fellowship | $10,000 |
| Pave | Protect, advocate, validate and educate the women of beaver dam in need | $10,000 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital Inc | General support | $10,000 |
| American Heart Association | General support | $5,000 |
| Friends of PBS Wisconsin | General support | $5,000 |
| Medecins San Frontieres USA Inc (Doctors Without Borders) | General support | $5,000 |
| Samaritan's Purse | General support | $5,000 |
| Wounded Warrior Project Inc | General support | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- David Cramer
- Sonja Cramer
- Courtney Cramer
Questions people ask
Does Cramer Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Cramer Family Foundation give?
$150,000 in tax year 2024, across 13 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Cramer Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists David Cramer (Trustee), Sonja Cramer (Trustee) and Courtney Cramer (Trustee).
What does Cramer Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, health and education.