Cremer Foundation
Cremer Foundation is a private foundation based in Wisconsin. The organization is registered with EIN 39-6086822 and operates as a 501(c)(3) exempt private foundation.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$334K
+4.1% YoY
Grant Count
14
-22.2% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$24K
+33.9% YoY
Grantmaking
Cremer Foundation is an active grantmaker that accepts applications. Recent grantmaking activity shows:
Grant Range
of $13,000
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
- Total Assets (2023): $1.4 million
- Total Assets (2022): $1.6 million
- Annual Giving (2023): $321,000
- Most Recent Filing: 2023 Form 990-PF
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | — | — | — |
| Revenue | — | — | — |
| Expenses | — | — | — |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
80 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Bayview Foundation ($50,000), The Salvation Army of Dane County ($40,000), Ywca Madison ($40,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| SUN PRAIRIE EAST HIGH SCHOOL SUN PRAIRIE, WI | GENERAL OPERATING | $32,500 |
| THE RIVER FOOD PANTRY MADISON, WI | GENERAL OPERATING | $30,000 |
| BAYVIEW FOUNDATION MADISON, WI | GENERAL OPERATING | $50,000 |
| OPERATION FRESH START MADISON, WI | GENERAL OPERATING | $35,000 |
| THE SALVATION ARMY OF DANE COUNTY MADISON, WI | GENERAL OPERATING | $40,000 |
| YWCA MADISON MADISON, WI | GENERAL OPERATING | $40,000 |
| UNITYPOINT MERITER FOUNDATION MADISON, WI | GENERAL OPERATING | $15,000 |
| GOODMAN COMMUNITY CENTER MADISON, WI | GENERAL OPERATING | $25,000 |
| EAST MADISON COMMUNITY CENTER MADISON, WI | GENERAL OPERATING | $20,000 |
| MADISON SCHOOL & COMMUNITY RECREATION MADISON, WI | GENERAL OPERATING | $6,060 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| HOLLY L CREMER | PRESIDENT & TREASURER | 1 | — |
| JAMES A BERKENSTADT | VICE PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| REBECCA BERKENSTADT | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ROBERT R STROUD | DIRECTOR | — | — |
| MARCI DUBLER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I apply for a grant from Cremer Foundation?
Cremer Foundation is an active grantmaker that accepts applications. Recent grantmaking activity shows: • **2023**: $321,000 in total giving across 18 grants, with a median grant size of $13,000 • **2022**: $323,000 in total giving across 15 grants, with a median grant size of $25,000 • **Grant Range**: $1,000 - $50,000 • **Giving Rate**: Approximately 22.3% of assets annually The foundation maintains a consistent annual giving level of approximately $320,000-$323,000.
What size grants does Cremer Foundation award?
In 2024, Cremer Foundation awarded 14 grants totaling $334K — an average of about $24K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Cremer Foundation's EIN?
Cremer Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 39-6086822. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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