Cramer Family Foundation
The Cramer Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Radnor, Pennsylvania. In its 2025 filing, it reported giving $49,057 through 12 grants, all to organizations in Pennsylvania.
Cramer Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Cramer Family Foundation gave $49K across 12 grants in 2025 (avg $4K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $49,057
- +16.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 12
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $4,088
- +16.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $3,491
- Total assets
- $289,993
- -3.5% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Cramer Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 100 Matsonford Road 450, Radnor, PA 19087
Phone: (484) 253-6652
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Cramer Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Congregation Keneseth Israel ($12K across 4 grants). Together the top 9 received $49K.
Grant Size Distribution
58 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 58 grants of 58 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars in 2025 went to recipients in Pennsylvania.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
Cities
How Cramer Family Foundation gives
- Giving grew 21% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 91% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $34K (2020) to $49K (2025). In 2025 it made 12 grants totaling $49K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jewish Family & Children's Services Philadelphia, PA | For General Use | $11,000 |
| University of Pennsylvania - Law School Philadelphia, PA | For General Purpose | $10,000 |
| Congregation Keneseth Israel Elkins Park, PA | Rabbi's Circle Membership Fund General | $8,900 |
| Community Legal Services Philadelphia, PA | For General Use | $4,500 |
| Philadelphia Vip Philadelphia, PA | For General Use | $4,500 |
| United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Southern NJ Philadelphia, PA | For General Use | $3,981 |
| Congregation Keneseth Israel Elkins Park, PA | Digital Streaming Fund | $3,000 |
| The Free Library of Philadelphia Philadelphia, PA | The Free Library Fund | $2,000 |
| Congregation Keneseth Israel Elkins Park, PA | Temple Judea Museum | $536 |
| Mind Your Brain Foundation Paoli, PA | For General Use | $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 | $289,993 | $43,023 | $53,689 | $49,057 | 12 | $52,275 | $43,005 | $57,683 |
| 2024 | $300,659 | $49,879 | $45,433 | $42,176 | 12 | $45,433 | $49,879 | $52,314 |
| 2023 | $296,213 | $27,428 | $42,041 | $40,508 | 11 | $41,564 | $27,428 | $43,232 |
| 2022 | $310,826 | $34,307 | $42,353 | $40,456 | 11 | $42,186 | $34,307 | $42,280 |
| 2021 | $318,872 | $12,018 | $40,098 | $34,167 | 12 | $39,682 | $12,018 | $46,109 |
| 2020 | $346,952 | $30,640 | $33,600 | $33,500 | 11 | — | $30,640 | $35,580 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Cramer Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $58K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants went to organizations including Jewish Family & Children’s Services, the University of Pennsylvania Law School, Congregation Keneseth Israel, Community Legal Services, Philadelphia VIP, United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey, and the Free Library of Philadelphia.
Community Legal Services describes its mission as fighting poverty, challenging systems that perpetuate injustice, and changing lives through advocacy and legal representation. Philadelphia VIP says it provides volunteer legal services and seeks to ensure access to justice for low-income Philadelphians. Mind Your Brain Foundation describes its work as education, advocacy, support, and research for people affected by brain injury.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 12 grants totaling $49,057. Grant amounts ranged from $40 to $11,000, with a median grant of $3,490. The largest awards included $11,000 to Jewish Family & Children’s Services, $10,000 to the University of Pennsylvania Law School, and $8,900 to Congregation Keneseth Israel. Other grants included $4,500 each to Community Legal Services and Philadelphia VIP, and $3,981 to United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists PATRICIA G CRAMERCO NICOLE K PIER as trustee.
Cramer Family Foundation is led by Patricia G. Cramerco Nicole K. Pier, Trustee on every filing since 2023 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Patricia G. Cramerco Nicole K. Pier
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Patricia G. Cramerco Lynda McFeeley (2022) — Trustee
- Former: Geraldine Cramer (2020–2021) — Trustee
- Former: Patricia G. Cramer (2020–2021) — Trustee
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.
Frequently asked questions about Cramer Family Foundation
How much does Cramer Family Foundation give each year?
Cramer Family Foundation gave $49K across 12 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $42K across 12 grants.
What is Cramer Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Cramer Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $3,491, and its average grant was $4,088, across 12 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Cramer Family Foundation give grants?
Cramer Family Foundation gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Philadelphia, PA (7 grants) and Elkins Park, PA (4 grants).
Does Cramer Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 58% of Cramer Family Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (7 of 12) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Cramer Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Cramer Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Congregation Keneseth Israel ($12,476 across 4 grants), Jewish Family & Children's Services ($11,000) and University of Pennsylvania - Law School ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 68% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Cramer Family Foundation?
Cramer Family Foundation reported $290K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $52K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $58K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Cramer Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Cramer Family Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Cramer Family Foundation's EIN?
Cramer Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 22-2778760. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Cramer Family Foundation 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
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 13, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 12, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 31, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 1, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 12, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 12, 2026)
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