Milton a & Charlotte R Kramer Charitable Foundation
MILTON A & CHARLOTTE R KRAMER is a private foundation based in Independence, Ohio. Its stated direct charitable activity is the distribution of funds to numerous charitable organizations.
Milton a & Charlotte R Kramer Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: Milton a & Charlotte R Kramer Charitable Foundation gave $582K across 19 grants in 2024 (avg $31K), mostly in California. 42% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $582,450
- -42.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 19
- +90.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $30,655
- -69.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,250
- Total assets
- $6,156,549
- -3.9% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 42% first-time grantees (8 of 19, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- California (91% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Milton a & Charlotte R Kramer Charitable 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: 6450 Rockside Woods Blvd S 230, Independence, OH 44131
Phone: (216) 621-1180
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Milton a & Charlotte R Kramer Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Tides Healthy Democracy Fund ($300K). Together the top 10 received $559K.
Grant Size Distribution
152 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 141 grants of 152 (93%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation is based in Independence, Ohio. In 2024, 91% of its grant dollars went to recipients in California, 4% to recipients in Washington, D.C., 2% to recipients in Washington state, and 1% each to recipients in Ohio and Minnesota.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 19 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Milton a & Charlotte R Kramer Charitable Foundation open to new grantees?
42%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 8 of 19 grantees (42%) were first-time recipients. With only 19 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $30K; repeat grants $31K. How we count
Medians: $18K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 11% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 51% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 205% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2024). 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 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $230K (2022) to $1.2M (2021). In 2024 it made 19 grants totaling $582K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tides Healthy Democracy Fund San Francisco, CA | Community Outreach | $300,000 |
| Palestine Childrens Relief Fund Los Angeles, CA | Community Outreach | $150,000 |
| Media Matters Washington, DC | Community Outreach | $25,000 |
| Stray Cat Alliance Los Angeles, CA | Animal Resuce | $25,000 |
| Public Counsel Immigrants Rights Project Los Angeles, CA | Community Outreach | $25,000 |
| Wagmor Pets Studio City, CA | Rescue, Rehabilitate and Rehome Dogs in Need | $10,000 |
| TGI Justice Project San Francisco, CA | Community Outreach | $7,000 |
| Poor Magazine Oakland, CA | Community Outreach | $6,200 |
| Coalition on Homelessness San Francisco, CA | Community Outreach | $6,000 |
| Providence House Cleveland, OH | Emergency Shelter for Children | $5,250 |
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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 | $6,156,549 | $458,997 | $707,425 | $582,450 | 19 | $623,572 | $373,596 | $304,250 |
| 2023 | $6,404,977 | $480,785 | $1,216,649 | $1,010,000 | 10 | $1,040,138 | $301,905 | $318,099 |
| 2022 | $7,140,179 | $907,948 | $323,440 | $230,000 | 28 | $247,910 | $830,463 | $335,629 |
| 2021 | $6,569,924 | $1,905,989 | $1,233,741 | $1,190,720 | 36 | $1,204,881 | $186,234 | $310,589 |
| 2020 | $5,805,509 | $2,570,008 | $899,170 | $885,250 | 59 | — | $1,285,390 | $284,363 |
| 2019 | $4,134,671 | $164,116 | $523,086 | $473,100 | 61 | — | $146,050 | $273,752 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Milton a & Charlotte R Kramer Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $304K 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
The foundation describes its direct charitable activity as “distribution of funds to numerous charitable organizations.” Its 2024 grantees include organizations with varied missions. For example, Palestine Children’s Relief Fund describes its work as non-political humanitarian relief focused on healthcare for children in Palestine. Stray Cat Alliance says it works to help communities advocate for cats’ safety, health, and well-being; Wagmor Pets describes its work as rescuing, rehabilitating, and rehoming homeless dogs.
Other 2024 grantees describe work organizing people experiencing homelessness and service providers to address homelessness and protect civil and human rights (Coalition on Homelessness); protecting at-risk children and supporting families in crisis (Providence House); and nurturing urban Native peoples (Chief Seattle Club). United Indians of All Tribes Foundation describes its work as fostering Indigenous identity, tradition, and well-being in the Puget Sound area through cultural, educational, and other programs.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 19 grants totaling $582,450. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $300,000, with a median grant of $5,250. Its largest 2024 grants were $300,000 to Tides Healthy Democracy Fund and $150,000 to Palestine Children’s Relief Fund, both listed for community outreach. Other grants included $25,000 each to Media Matters, Stray Cat Alliance, and Public Counsel Immigrants Rights Project; $10,000 to Wagmor Pets; and $5,250 to Providence House.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Mark R Kramer, Toby Kramer, Elizabeth Kramer, and Benjamin Kramer as trustees.
Milton a & Charlotte R Kramer Charitable Foundation's 2024 filing lists 4 officers; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Benjamin Kramer
Trustee
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Elizabeth Kramer
Trustee
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Mark R. Kramer
Trustee
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Toby Kramer
Trustee
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Charlotte R. Kramer (2019) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "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 Milton a & Charlotte R Kramer Charitable Foundation
How much does Milton a & Charlotte R Kramer Charitable Foundation give each year?
Milton a & Charlotte R Kramer Charitable Foundation gave $582K across 19 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1.0M across 10 grants.
What is Milton a & Charlotte R Kramer Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
Milton a & Charlotte R Kramer Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $5,250, and its average grant was $30,655, across 19 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Milton a & Charlotte R Kramer Charitable Foundation that year got $30K on average.
Where does Milton a & Charlotte R Kramer Charitable Foundation give grants?
Milton a & Charlotte R Kramer Charitable Foundation gives mostly in California: 91% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were San Francisco, CA (4 grants), Los Angeles, CA (3 grants) and Seattle, WA (3 grants).
Does Milton a & Charlotte R Kramer Charitable Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 19 grants with a stated purpose on Milton a & Charlotte R Kramer Charitable Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Community Outreach" (16 grants).
Who are Milton a & Charlotte R Kramer Charitable Foundation's largest grantees?
Milton a & Charlotte R Kramer Charitable Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Tides Healthy Democracy Fund ($300,000), Palestine Childrens Relief Fund ($150,000) and Media Matters ($25,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 82% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Milton a & Charlotte R Kramer Charitable Foundation?
Milton a & Charlotte R Kramer Charitable Foundation reported $6.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $624K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $304K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Milton a & Charlotte R Kramer Charitable Foundation fund?
The foundation describes its direct charitable activity as “distribution of funds to numerous charitable organizations.” Its 2024 grantees include organizations with varied missions. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Milton a & Charlotte R Kramer Charitable 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 Milton a & Charlotte R Kramer Charitable Foundation's EIN?
Milton a & Charlotte R Kramer Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 34-1467089. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Does Milton a & Charlotte R Kramer Charitable 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
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 11, 2020)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Milton a & Charlotte R Kramer Charitable Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 22, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/milton-a-and-charlotte-r-kramer-charitable-foundation-morg_8ce8003ba21f496eb015964261898bd1
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