Private foundation · EIN 85-1315837 · Boston, Massachusetts · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Michael R Kramer Charitable Trust

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: 2 grants paid, $126K total, median $63K. 100% of grants stayed in Massachusetts.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
2
$126K
Median grant
$63K
Stays in MA
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.5M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Barnstable Land TrustWest Barnstable, MABlt now and forever campaign$125K
Pan Mass ChallengeNeedham, MAGeneral support$1,000

About this foundation

Michael R Kramer Charitable Trust is a private grantmaking foundation in Boston, Massachusetts, administered in care of Jay D Rosenbaum Nixon Peabody Llp, tax-exempt since 2020. 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 Michael R Kramer Charitable Trust 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 Michael R Kramer Charitable Trust give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $126K across 2 grants, a median of $63K.

Where does Michael R Kramer Charitable Trust give?

Massachusetts (2 grants), per its latest filing.

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