Elmore & Alyce Kraemer Char Tr
Elmore & Alyce Kraemer Char Tr is a private foundation based in Chicago, Illinois. Its 2024 filing is marked as the organization’s final return, so it appears to have wound down or stopped grantmaking; however, filing data also records grants made in 2025.
Elmore & Alyce Kraemer Char Tr at a glance
In short: Elmore & Alyce Kraemer Char Tr gave $5.2M across 29 grants in 2025 (avg $179K), mostly in Wisconsin. 24% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $5,182,710
- +2546.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 29
- +11.5% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $178,714
- +2272.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $199,809
- New grantees (estimate)
- 24% first-time grantees (7 of 29, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Wisconsin (81% 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 Elmore & Alyce Kraemer Char Tr
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 95672, Chicago, IL 60694-5672
Phone: (312) 461-5154
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Elmore & Alyce Kraemer Char Tr funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was The Christian Women of St Francis Cabrini Church ($399K). Together the top 10 received $2.2M.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($199,809), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
132 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 107 grants of 132 (81%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 81% of grant dollars went to recipients in Wisconsin, 8% to Illinois, and 4% each to recipients in Washington, D.C., Oklahoma, and Florida.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 29 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Elmore & Alyce Kraemer Char Tr open to new grantees?
24%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 7 of 29 grantees (24%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $171K; repeat grants $181K. How we count
Medians: $200K first-time, $200K repeat.
- 69% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 2535% 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 $185K (2020) to $5.2M (2025). In 2025 it made 29 grants totaling $5.2M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Christian Women of St Francis Cabrini Church West Bend, WI | Program Support | $398,966 |
| The American Red Cross Washington, DC | Program Support | $199,809 |
| American Cancer Society Probate & Trust Counsel Oklahoma City, OK | Program Support | $199,809 |
| American Heart Association Midwest Affiliate St Petersburg, FL | Program Support | $199,809 |
| American Lung Association Brookfield, WI | Program Support | $199,809 |
| Washington County Charitable Foundation University of WI-Washington County West Bend, WI | Program Support | $199,809 |
| West Bend Little League West Bend, WI | Program Support | $199,809 |
| The Washington County Humane Society Slinger, WI | Program Support | $199,809 |
| United Way of Washington County Kristin Brandnerdirector West Bend, WI | Program Support | $199,809 |
| The Salvation Army Jerrie Young Legacy Coordinator Hoffman Estates, IL | Program Support | $199,809 |
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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 | — | $180,822 | $5,230,333 | $5,182,710 | 29 | $5,189,799 | $173,733 | $175,591 |
| 2024 | $5,029,268 | $2,342,729 | $240,502 | $195,832 | 26 | $216,902 | $2,319,722 | $195,248 |
| 2023 | $2,945,104 | $125,992 | $292,673 | $247,119 | 26 | $267,516 | $103,909 | $224,100 |
| 2022 | $3,113,534 | $461,913 | $247,268 | $196,675 | 25 | $219,540 | $438,992 | $254,264 |
| 2021 | $2,899,370 | $241,024 | $230,921 | $189,358 | 26 | — | $220,002 | $224,649 |
| 2020 | $2,889,237 | $151,064 | $227,223 | $185,215 | 26 | — | $131,227 | $208,428 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Elmore & Alyce Kraemer Char Tr reported a distributable amount of $176K 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 grantees describe work in areas including community services, health, education and scholarships, youth development, and support for people with disabilities. For example, The Threshold Incorporated says it provides programs and services for children and adults with disabilities in southeastern Wisconsin. Washington County Charitable says it supports community educational and cultural needs and awards college scholarships. St Joseph’s Community Hospital of West Bend says its mission is to advance community health.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 29 grants totaling $5,182,710. Grants ranged from $653 to $398,966, with a median of $199,809. Notable awards included $398,966 to The Christian Women of in West Bend, Wisconsin, and $199,809 each to the American Red Cross, American Cancer Society, American Heart Association, American Lung Association, Washington County Charitable Foundation, West Bend Little League, Washington County Humane, United Way of Washington County, The Salvation Army, University of Wisconsin Foundation, and St Joseph Community Hospital. The listed grants were for program support.
Earlier reported grantmaking totaled $195,832 across 26 grants in 2024 and $247,119 across 26 grants in 2023.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists BMO Bank N.A. as trustee.
Elmore & Alyce Kraemer Char Tr's only listed officer is BMO Bank N A, Trustee on every filing since 2024 (compensated).
Officers on the 2025 filing
BMO Bank N A
Trustee
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
$42K (2024) → $250 (2025)
Former officers (1)
- Former: BMO Harris Bank N A (2020–2023) — 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.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $250, to BMO Bank N a (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Elmore & Alyce Kraemer Char Tr
How much does Elmore & Alyce Kraemer Char Tr give each year?
Elmore & Alyce Kraemer Char Tr gave $5.2M across 29 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $196K across 26 grants.
What is Elmore & Alyce Kraemer Char Tr's typical grant size?
Elmore & Alyce Kraemer Char Tr's median grant in 2025 was $199,809, and its average grant was $178,714, across 29 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Elmore & Alyce Kraemer Char Tr that year got $171K on average.
Where does Elmore & Alyce Kraemer Char Tr give grants?
Elmore & Alyce Kraemer Char Tr gives mostly in Wisconsin: 81% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Illinois (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were West Bend, WI (13 grants), Milwaukee, WI (3 grants) and Fond Du Lac, WI (2 grants).
Does Elmore & Alyce Kraemer Char Tr give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 29 grants with a stated purpose on Elmore & Alyce Kraemer Char Tr's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Program Support" (29 grants).
Who are Elmore & Alyce Kraemer Char Tr's largest grantees?
Elmore & Alyce Kraemer Char Tr's largest 2025 grantees include The Christian Women of St Francis Cabrini Church ($398,966), The American Red Cross ($199,809) and American Cancer Society Probate & Trust Counsel ($199,809), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($199,809), which are not listed by name. Together they received 15% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
What does Elmore & Alyce Kraemer Char Tr fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its grantees describe work in areas including community services, health, education and scholarships, youth development, and support for people with disabilities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Elmore & Alyce Kraemer Char Tr?
The foundation states that it 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 ↑
How much is Elmore & Alyce Kraemer Char Tr required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2025, Elmore & Alyce Kraemer Char Tr reported a distributable amount of $176K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Elmore & Alyce Kraemer Char Tr's EIN?
Elmore & Alyce Kraemer Char Tr's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 39-1666544. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Elmore & Alyce Kraemer Char Tr 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
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS September 3, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS September 9, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS June 17, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS June 12, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS June 10, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 20, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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