Private foundation · EIN 45-3566825 · Paradise Vly, Arizona · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Kramer Family Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 10 grants paid, $130K total, median $10K. 90% of grants stayed in Arizona.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
10
$130K
Median grant
$10K
Stays in AZ
90%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.2M

Grants paid in 2025

10 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Barrow Neurological FoundationPhoenix, AZMedical research$50K
Season for SharingPhoenix, AZHealth & human services programs$11K
Valley of the Sununited WayPhoenix, AZCivic & social services$11K
The Society of St Vincent de PaulPhoenix, AZCivic & social services$11K
Fresh Start Women's FoundationPhoenix, AZHealth & human services programs$10K
Sojourner CenterPhoenix, AZHealth & human services programs$10K
Circle of FriendsLos Angeles, CACivic & social services$10K
Boys and Girls ClubPhoenix, AZCivic & social services$10K
Shemer Art CenterPhoenix, AZHealth & human services programs$6,000
Rim Country Hospice FoundationPayson, AZCivic & social services$2,500

By state: Arizona 9 · California 1

About this foundation

Kramer Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Paradise Vly, Arizona, administered in care of Sandra L Kramer, tax-exempt since 2012. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Kramer Family Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Kramer Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $130K across 10 grants, a median of $10K.

Where does Kramer Family Foundation give?

Arizona (9 grants), California (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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