Julie and Ray Craemer Family Foundation
The Julie and Ray Craemer Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Torrance, California. In 2024, it reported 43 grants totaling $60,026, supporting organizations whose work includes health and wellness, education, human rights, and the arts.
Julie and Ray Craemer Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Julie and Ray Craemer Family Foundation gave $60K across 43 grants in 2024 (avg $1K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $60,026
- +34.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 43
- +10.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,396
- +22.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $398
- Total assets
- $1,722,840
- +49.2% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (75% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Julie and Ray Craemer Family Foundation
- 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: 17707 Crenshaw Blvd 200, Torrance, CA 90504
Phone: (310) 217-9382
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Julie and Ray Craemer Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Star Inc ($8K). Together the top 10 received $48K.
Grant Size Distribution
133 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 133 grants of 133 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, California recipients received 75% of grant dollars, New York recipients 17%, and recipients in Pennsylvania, Illinois, and Washington 2% each.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 43 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Julie and Ray Craemer Family Foundation gives
- 33% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 26% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 81% 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 (2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $29K (2020) to $60K (2024). In 2024 it made 43 grants totaling $60K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Star Inc Torrance, CA | Health & Wellness | $8,000 |
| Ican California Abilities Network Torrance, CA | Health & Wellness | $6,080 |
| Planned Parenthood Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA | Health & Wellness | $6,000 |
| Friends of the Israel Defense Forces New York, NY | Educational | $5,000 |
| Razom Inc New York, NY | Human Rights | $5,000 |
| The Independence Living Center Los Angeles, CA | Health & Wellness | $5,000 |
| Hollywood Bowl - Ford Theatre Los Angeles, CA | Educational | $4,225 |
| Los Angeles Philharmonic Association Los Angeles, CA | Art Appreciation | $3,590 |
| Palos Verdes Art Center Rancho Palos Verdes, CA | Art Appreciation | $2,910 |
| Long Beach Symphony Long Beach, CA | Educational | $2,285 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,722,840 | $477,596 | $60,997 | $60,026 | 43 | $60,997 | $77,596 | $75,270 |
| 2023 | $1,154,349 | $59,826 | $45,672 | $44,620 | 39 | $45,380 | $59,826 | $69,940 |
| 2022 | $1,127,204 | $300,123 | $51,146 | $41,745 | 31 | $49,220 | $47,123 | $56,774 |
| 2021 | $878,226 | $51,775 | $63,377 | $47,635 | 9 | $60,410 | $51,775 | $54,695 |
| 2020 | $891,275 | $49,208 | $32,706 | $29,078 | 11 | — | $49,208 | $48,927 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Julie and Ray Craemer Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $75K for 2024 — 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 foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants include support for organizations working in health and wellness, education, human rights, and art appreciation. The grantees describe their work in varied ways: ICAN California Abilities Network says it serves developmentally disabled adults through social, employment, and recreational programs; Planned Parenthood Los Angeles says it provides reproductive health care and sexual health information; and Razom says it supports human rights and democracy in Ukraine through humanitarian aid, education, culture, and civic society. The Los Angeles Philharmonic Association describes offering performances, media initiatives, and learning programs intended to inspire and strengthen communities.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 43 grants totaling $60,026. Grant amounts ranged from $7 to $8,000, with a median of $398. It reported 39 grants totaling $44,620 in 2023 and 31 grants totaling $41,745 in 2022.
Notable 2024 grants included $8,000 to STAR INC; $6,080 to ICAN California Abilities Network; $6,000 to Planned Parenthood Los Angeles; $5,000 each to Friends of the Israel Defense Forces, Razom Inc, and The Independence Living Center; and $4,225 to Hollywood Bowl - Ford Theatre.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Julie Craemer as president and Ray L Craemer as secretary, treasurer, and trustee.
Julie and Ray Craemer Family Foundation is led by Julie Craemer, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Julie Craemer
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ray L. Craemer
Secretary, Treasurer & Trustee
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Julie and Ray Craemer Family Foundation
How much does Julie and Ray Craemer Family Foundation give each year?
Julie and Ray Craemer Family Foundation gave $60K across 43 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $45K across 39 grants.
What is Julie and Ray Craemer Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Julie and Ray Craemer Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $398, and its average grant was $1,396, across 43 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Julie and Ray Craemer Family Foundation give grants?
Julie and Ray Craemer Family Foundation gives mostly in California: 75% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (17%). The most frequent recipient cities were Los Angeles, CA (9 grants), Torrance, CA (5 grants), Long Beach, CA (4 grants) and New York, NY (2 grants).
Does Julie and Ray Craemer Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 43 grants with a stated purpose on Julie and Ray Craemer Family Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Educational" (17 grants), "Art Appreciation" (12 grants) and "Health & Wellness" (7 grants).
Who are Julie and Ray Craemer Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Julie and Ray Craemer Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Star Inc ($8,000), Ican California Abilities Network ($6,080) and Planned Parenthood Los Angeles ($6,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 33% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Julie and Ray Craemer Family Foundation?
Julie and Ray Craemer Family Foundation reported $1.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $61K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $75K (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 Julie and Ray Craemer Family Foundation fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants include support for organizations working in health and wellness, education, human rights, and art appreciation. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Julie and Ray Craemer Family Foundation?
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 ↑
What is Julie and Ray Craemer Family Foundation's EIN?
Julie and Ray Craemer Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 33-0885418. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Julie and Ray Craemer 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.
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