C L C Kramer Foundation Inc
C L C Kramer Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. Its filing states that it maintains a portfolio to make grants to organizations qualifying as IRS Section 501(c)(3) organizations. In 2025, it reported 42 grants totaling $692,390.
C L C Kramer Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: C L C Kramer Foundation Inc gave $692K across 42 grants in 2025 (avg $16K), mostly in New York. 20% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $692,390
- -19.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 42
- -12.5% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $16,485
- -7.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $2,385,830
- -15.4% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 20% first-time grantees (8 of 41, 2025)
- Primary geography
- New York (56% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to C L C Kramer Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 153 Windward Drive, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33418
Phone: (631) 734-8134
Website: https://www.clckramerfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who C L C Kramer Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Chokgyur Lingpa Foundation ($204K). Together the top 10 received $572K.
Grant Size Distribution
213 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 203 grants of 213 (95%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, grant dollars by recipient state were reported as 56% to New York, 22% to Florida, 15% to Connecticut, 2% to Vermont, and 2% to Massachusetts.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 42 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is C L C Kramer Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
20%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 8 of 41 grantees (20%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $5K; repeat grants $20K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 76% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving fell 27% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 16% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $291K (2021) to $955K (2022). In 2025 it made 42 grants totaling $692K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Chokgyur Lingpa Foundation Cooperstown, NY | General | $203,800 |
| East Mountain Foundation Lakeville, CT | General | $100,000 |
| Jewish Fed Palm Beach County West Palm Beach, FL | General | $60,000 |
| Alvin Ailey Dance Foundation New York, NY | General | $50,000 |
| Brooklyn Zen Center Brooklyn, NY | General | $41,000 |
| The Raymond F Kravis Center West Palm Beach, FL | General | $40,000 |
| Columbia University New York, NY | General | $25,000 |
| Ballen Isles Charities Foundation Palm Beach Gardens, FL | General | $20,000 |
| Queens College Foundation Flushing, NY | General | $20,000 |
| Palm Beach Dramaworks Inc West Palm Beach, FL | General | $12,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,385,830 | $435,396 | $852,968 | $692,390 | 42 | $33,304 | $308,122 | — |
| 2024 | $2,818,938 | $1,204,278 | $1,026,767 | $857,400 | 48 | $31,222 | $1,066,133 | $200,991 |
| 2023 | $2,616,608 | $523,615 | $633,050 | $482,650 | 39 | $31,628 | $404,841 | $199,735 |
| 2022 | $2,741,312 | $907,281 | $1,114,424 | $954,500 | 47 | $984,342 | $777,197 | $256,919 |
| 2021 | $2,952,100 | $347,921 | $475,521 | $291,100 | 37 | — | $195,479 | $291,878 |
| 2020 | $3,066,435 | $1,292,420 | $630,432 | $476,400 | 29 | — | $1,179,770 | $319,742 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s filing describes its activity as maintaining a portfolio to make grants to qualifying charitable organizations. Its 2025 grants included support for arts and cultural organizations, educational institutions, religious and community organizations, and organizations serving people and families.
Grantees describe their own work in varied terms. The Alvin Ailey Dance Foundation says it provides dance performances, training and education, and community programs. Palm Beach Dramaworks describes its work as presenting live theatre. Other 2025 recipients include organizations whose stated missions address children and families, interpersonal violence, in-home assistance for seniors and people with disabilities, hunger, and crisis-response meals.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 42 grants totaling $692,390. Grant amounts ranged from $140 to $203,800, with a median of $5,000. The largest reported grants included:
The listed largest grants were reported with the purpose “GENERAL.” Other 2025 recipients included Vermont Childrens Trust Foundation ($2,000), Salisbury Family Services ($1,500), Project SAGE ($1,500), Chore Service ($1,500), Feeding Westchester ($1,250), and World Central Kitchen ($1,000).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Craig Davis as Vice President Treasurer and Lawrence Rothenberg as President.
C L C Kramer Foundation Inc is led by Lawrence Rothenberg, President on every filing since 2020; all 2 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Lawrence Rothenberg
President
On filings since 2020
6 hrs/week
$40K (2020) → $70K (2025)
Craig Davis
Vice President Treasurer
On filings since 2020
6 hrs/week
$40K (2020) → $40K (2025)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $70K, to Lawrence Rothenberg (President). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about C L C Kramer Foundation Inc
How much does C L C Kramer Foundation Inc give each year?
C L C Kramer Foundation Inc gave $692K across 42 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $857K across 48 grants.
What is C L C Kramer Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
C L C Kramer Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $16,485, across 42 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from C L C Kramer Foundation Inc that year got $5K on average.
Where does C L C Kramer Foundation Inc give grants?
C L C Kramer Foundation Inc gives mostly in New York: 56% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Florida (22%) and Connecticut (15%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (9 grants), West Palm Beach, FL (4 grants), Lakeville, CT (3 grants) and Palm Beach Gardens, FL (3 grants).
Does C L C Kramer Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of C L C Kramer Foundation Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (42 of 42) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are C L C Kramer Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
C L C Kramer Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Chokgyur Lingpa Foundation ($203,800), East Mountain Foundation ($100,000) and Jewish Fed Palm Beach County ($60,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 53% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is C L C Kramer Foundation Inc?
C L C Kramer Foundation Inc reported $2.4M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $435K.
What does C L C Kramer Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation’s filing describes its activity as maintaining a portfolio to make grants to qualifying charitable organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from C L C Kramer Foundation Inc?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is C L C Kramer Foundation Inc's EIN?
C L C Kramer Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-6226513. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does C L C Kramer Foundation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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Grantable. (2026). C L C Kramer Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 18, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/c-l-c-kramer-foundation-inc-morg_452f422afa524e74be6235a6853dcac7
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