Draper and Kramer Foundation
Draper and Kramer Foundation is a private foundation based in Chicago, Illinois. Its 2025 filing reports 22 grants totaling $39,620 to charitable organizations.
Draper and Kramer Foundation at a glance
In short: Draper and Kramer Foundation gave $40K across 22 grants in 2025 (avg $2K), mostly in Illinois. 14% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $39,620
- -15.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 22
- -8.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $1,801
- -7.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,495
- New grantees (estimate)
- 14% first-time grantees (3 of 22, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Illinois (77% 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 Draper and Kramer Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Its filing says to submit a request stating the purpose of the gift; the organization must be on the IRS cumulative list to qualify. No specific form is required. The filing lists no restrictions on awards.
- Contact
Application contact: James Hayes
Mailing address: 55 East Monroe Ste 3900, Chicago, IL 60603
Phone: (312) 346-8600
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Draper and Kramer Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was The Greater Chicago Food Depository ($4K). Together the top 10 received $22K.
Grant Size Distribution
129 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 129 grants of 129 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 77% of grant dollars went to recipients in Illinois, 9% to California, 7% to the District of Columbia, 4% to Virginia, and 4% to Kentucky.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 22 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Draper and Kramer Foundation open to new grantees?
14%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 3 of 22 grantees (14%) were first-time recipients. With only 22 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $2K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $1K repeat.
- 73% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving fell 52% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 $40K (2025) to $83K (2022). In 2025 it made 22 grants totaling $40K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Greater Chicago Food Depository Chicago, IL | General | $4,085 |
| California Community Foundation Los Angeles, CA | General | $3,420 |
| Toys for Tots Bridgeview, IL | General | $3,415 |
| The Night Ministry Chicago, IL | General | $1,970 |
| Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights Chicago, IL | General | $1,725 |
| Chicago Refugee Coalition Chicago, IL | General | $1,620 |
| Deborah's Place Chicago, IL | General | $1,535 |
| Camp Out for Kids Chicago, IL | General | $1,530 |
| Special Olympics Washington, DC | General | $1,515 |
| Chicago Public Library Foundation Chicago, IL | General | $1,505 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | $38,130 | $39,630 | $39,620 | 22 | $39,620 | $229 |
| 2024 | $1,500 | $42,337 | $46,747 | $46,747 | 24 | $46,747 | $353 |
| 2023 | $5,910 | $75,178 | $70,032 | $70,032 | 25 | $70,032 | $1,395 |
| 2022 | $764 | $53,097 | $83,333 | $83,308 | 23 | $83,323 | $1,404 |
| 2021 | $31,000 | $82,251 | $82,251 | $82,251 | 35 | $82,251 | $1,153 |
| 2020 | $31,000 | $87,124 | $57,124 | $57,124 | 27 | — | $1,018 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Draper and Kramer Foundation reported a distributable amount of $229 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
The foundation does not state a mission in the provided information. Its 2025 grants include support for organizations whose own missions address food assistance, housing and health care for people experiencing homelessness or poverty, refugee support, children’s summer camp, inclusion through sports and education, library programming, LGBTQ community well-being, and suicide prevention and mental health education. These are the grantees’ stated missions, not a stated foundation focus.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation awarded 22 grants totaling $39,620. Grant amounts ranged from $1,361 to $4,085, with a median of $1,495.
Among the largest reported grants were $4,085 to The Greater Chicago Food Depository; $3,420 to California Community Foundation; $3,415 to Toys for Tots; $1,970 to The Night Ministry; $1,725 to Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights; and $1,620 to Chicago Refugee Coalition. Other 2025 recipients included Deborah’s Place ($1,535), Camp Out for Kids ($1,530), Special Olympics ($1,515), Chicago Public Library Foundation ($1,505), Center on Halsted ($1,495), and Hope for the Day ($1,495).
The foundation’s filing says California Community Foundation works to build a good life by investing in, partnering with, and amplifying the community. The Night Ministry describes its work as providing human connection, housing support, and health care to people who are unhoused or experiencing poverty. Chicago Refugee Coalition says it works to alleviate human suffering through partnerships, advocacy, and community empowerment. Camp Out for Kids says it enriches children’s lives by providing summer-camp experiences. Special Olympics describes its mission as fostering acceptance and inclusion of people of all abilities through sports, health, and education. Chicago Public Library Foundation says it connects private investment with innovative, community-responsive library programming. Center on Halsted says it advances community and the health and well-being of LGBTQ people in Chicagoland. Hope for the Day describes its work as promoting suicide-prevention conversations and mental-health education.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Todd A. Bancroft as president, CEO, and director; James P. Hayes as senior vice president, CFO, and director; Denise Schneider as senior vice president and treasurer; Jeffrey Richman as secretary; and Anthony Kramer as director.
Draper and Kramer Foundation is led by Todd A. Bancroft, President, CEO & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Todd A. Bancroft
President, CEO & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Anthony F. Kramer
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
James P. Hayes
Senior Vice President, CFO & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Denise Schneider
Senior Vice President & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeffrey Richman
Secretary
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Shamiran Sarkis (2020) — Secretary
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 Draper and Kramer Foundation
How much does Draper and Kramer Foundation give each year?
Draper and Kramer Foundation gave $40K across 22 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $47K across 24 grants.
What is Draper and Kramer Foundation's typical grant size?
Draper and Kramer Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $1,495, and its average grant was $1,801, across 22 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Draper and Kramer Foundation that year got $2K on average.
Where does Draper and Kramer Foundation give grants?
Draper and Kramer Foundation gives mostly in Illinois: 77% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were California (9%) and District of Columbia (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Chicago, IL (14 grants) and Washington, DC (2 grants).
Does Draper and Kramer Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Draper and Kramer Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (22 of 22) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Draper and Kramer Foundation's largest grantees?
Draper and Kramer Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include The Greater Chicago Food Depository ($4,085), California Community Foundation ($3,420) and Toys for Tots ($3,415), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 28% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
What does Draper and Kramer Foundation fund?
The foundation does not state a mission in the provided information. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Draper and Kramer Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
How much is Draper and Kramer Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2025, Draper and Kramer Foundation reported a distributable amount of $229 on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Draper and Kramer Foundation's EIN?
Draper and Kramer Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7044259. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Draper and Kramer 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
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 11, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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