Private foundation · EIN 92-1394835 · Ft Lauderdale, Florida · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Cramer Karuna 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: 2 grants paid, $710K total, median $355K. 50% of grants stayed in Florida.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
2
$710K
Median grant
$355K
Stays in FL
50%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$12M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Children's Diagnostic & Treatment CenterFort Lauderdale, FLBalance without condition for whatever charitable purposes$700K
The Church By the SeaFort Lauderdale, ILBalance without condition for any charitable purpose (the living seawall project)$10K

By state: Florida 1 · Illinois 1

About this foundation

Cramer Karuna Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Ft Lauderdale, Florida, administered in care of Kevin Cramer, tax-exempt since 2023. 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 Cramer Karuna 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 Cramer Karuna Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $710K across 2 grants, a median of $355K.

Where does Cramer Karuna Foundation give?

Florida (1 grants), Illinois (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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