Private foundation · EIN 86-3890987 · New Hampton, Iowa · 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: 11 grants paid, $92K total, median $2,500. 73% of grants stayed in Iowa.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
11
$92K
Median grant
$2,500
Stays in IA
73%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$2.0M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Chabad of Southern MinnesotaRochester, MNSupport of a local charity that supports the local community$50K
Ronald McDonald HouseRochester, MNSupport of a local charity that supports the local community$10K
Turning Point USAPhoenix, AZSupport of a local charity that supports the local community$10K
Paws-N-Claws IowaNewton, IASupport of a local charity that supports the local community$6,366
Animal Rescue League of IowaDes Moines, IASupport of a local charity that supports the local community$5,000
Chickasaw Elite Wrestling ClubNew Hampton, IASupport of a local charity that supports the local community$2,500
Chickasaw Co Salvation ArmyNew Hampton, IASupport of a local charity that supports the local community$2,000
Sons of JacobWaterloo, IASupport of a local charity that supports the local community$2,000
Trinity Lutheran ChurchNew Hampton, IASupport of a local charity that supports the local community$2,000
Mercyone New Hampton Medical CenterNew Hampton, IASupport of a local charity that supports the local community$1,500
Project Flo AssociationShell Rock, IASupport of a local charity that supports the local community$1,000

By state: Minnesota 2 · Iowa 8 · Arizona 1

About this foundation

Kramer Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in New Hampton, Iowa, tax-exempt since 2021. 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 $92K across 11 grants, a median of $2,500.

Where does Kramer Family Foundation give?

Minnesota (2 grants), Iowa (8 grants), Arizona (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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