Rosemary Kraemer Raitt Foundation Trust
The Rosemary Kraemer Raitt Foundation Trust is a private foundation based in Los Angeles, California. In 2024, it reported 16 grants totaling $473,667 to charitable organizations, including organizations working in immunology, food assistance, children’s services, arts, and culture.
Rosemary Kraemer Raitt Foundation Trust at a glance
In short: Rosemary Kraemer Raitt Foundation Trust gave $474K across 16 grants in 2024 (avg $30K), mostly in California. 25% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $473,667
- -1.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 16
- +23.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $29,604
- -19.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $9,882,571
- -2.3% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 25% first-time grantees (4 of 16, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- California (92% 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 Rosemary Kraemer Raitt Foundation Trust
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 66367, Los Angeles, CA 90066
Phone: (310) 751-6787
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Rosemary Kraemer Raitt Foundation Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was The Ecology Center ($116K). Together the top 10 received $432K.
Grant Size Distribution
69 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 58 grants of 69 (84%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 92% of grant dollars went to recipients in California, 5% to recipients in Texas, and 2% to recipients in Massachusetts.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 16 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Rosemary Kraemer Raitt Foundation Trust open to new grantees?
25%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 4 of 16 grantees (25%) were first-time recipients. With only 16 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $9K; repeat grants $36K. How we count
Medians: $6K first-time, $25K repeat.
- 69% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−6%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 101% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 $474K (2024) to $502K (2021). In 2024 it made 16 grants totaling $474K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Ecology Center San Juan Capistrano, CA | Support Charitable Programs | $115,747 |
| La Jolla Institute for Immunology La Jolla, CA | Support Charitable Programs | $100,000 |
| Califorina State University San Marcos San Marcos, CA | Support Charitable Programs | $40,000 |
| Undies for Everyone Houston, TX | Support Charitable Programs | $25,750 |
| Hammer Museum Los Angeles, CA | Support Charitable Programs | $25,450 |
| SD Children's Discovery Museum Escondido, CA | Support Charitable Programs | $25,200 |
| Swim with Mike Pasadena, CA | Support Charitable Programs | $25,020 |
| Feeding San Diego San Diego, CA | Support Charitable Programs | $25,000 |
| Los Angeles Regional Food Bank Los Angeles, CA | Support Charitable Programs | $25,000 |
| PROMISES2KIDS San Diego, CA | Support Charitable Programs | $25,000 |
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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 | $9,882,571 | $446,060 | $795,032 | $473,667 | 16 | $577,396 | $237,135 | $570,898 |
| 2023 | $10,111,800 | $2,137,861 | $731,979 | $479,516 | 13 | $595,063 | $2,001,270 | $504,245 |
| 2022 | $8,681,068 | $207,672 | $760,898 | $488,343 | 14 | $579,609 | $69,320 | $565,192 |
| 2021 | $9,234,294 | $487,866 | $754,217 | $501,950 | 13 | $570,241 | $304,390 | $553,023 |
| 2020 | $9,556,645 | $-320,961 | $760,997 | $489,250 | 13 | — | $31,075 | $601,118 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Rosemary Kraemer Raitt Foundation Trust reported a distributable amount of $571K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for a range of charitable organizations. Among the grantees, La Jolla Institute for Immunology describes its work as researching how the immune system functions to promote health and prevent disease. Feeding San Diego says it connects people facing hunger with nutritious meals, while the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank says it mobilizes resources to fight hunger in its community. Undies for Everyone describes providing new underwear to children living in poverty or crisis. KCRW Foundation says it delivers NPR and local news, music, and culture to curious communities.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave 16 grants totaling $473,667. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $115,747, with a median of $25,000. The filing lists the purpose of the grants as “support charitable programs.”
The largest 2024 grants included $115,747 to The Ecology Center and $100,000 to La Jolla Institute for Immunology. Other grants included $40,000 to California State University San Marcos, $25,750 to Undies for Everyone, $25,450 to Hammer Museum, and $25,200 to San Diego Children’s Discovery Museum. Feeding San Diego and the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank each received $25,000; Promises2Kids and Swim with Mike also received grants of about $25,000 each.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Cheryl Hammond and John Kraemer as trustees.
Rosemary Kraemer Raitt Foundation Trust's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; all 2 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Cheryl Hammond
Trustee
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
$63K (2020) → $88K (2024)
John Kraemer
Trustee
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
$63K (2020) → $95K (2024)
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $95K, to John Kraemer (Trustee). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Rosemary Kraemer Raitt Foundation Trust
How much does Rosemary Kraemer Raitt Foundation Trust give each year?
Rosemary Kraemer Raitt Foundation Trust gave $474K across 16 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $480K across 13 grants.
What is Rosemary Kraemer Raitt Foundation Trust's typical grant size?
Rosemary Kraemer Raitt Foundation Trust's median grant in 2024 was $25,000, and its average grant was $29,604, across 16 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Rosemary Kraemer Raitt Foundation Trust that year got $9K on average.
Where does Rosemary Kraemer Raitt Foundation Trust give grants?
Rosemary Kraemer Raitt Foundation Trust gives mostly in California: 92% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Texas (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were Los Angeles, CA (4 grants) and San Diego, CA (4 grants).
Does Rosemary Kraemer Raitt Foundation Trust give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 16 grants with a stated purpose on Rosemary Kraemer Raitt Foundation Trust's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Support Charitable Programs" (16 grants).
Who are Rosemary Kraemer Raitt Foundation Trust's largest grantees?
Rosemary Kraemer Raitt Foundation Trust's largest 2024 grantees include The Ecology Center ($115,747), La Jolla Institute for Immunology ($100,000) and Califorina State University San Marcos ($40,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 54% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Rosemary Kraemer Raitt Foundation Trust?
Rosemary Kraemer Raitt Foundation Trust reported $9.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $577K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $571K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Rosemary Kraemer Raitt Foundation Trust fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for a range of charitable organizations. Among the grantees, La Jolla Institute for Immunology describes its work as researching how the immune system functions to promote health and prevent disease. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Rosemary Kraemer Raitt Foundation Trust?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Rosemary Kraemer Raitt Foundation Trust's EIN?
Rosemary Kraemer Raitt Foundation Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 37-6585737. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Rosemary Kraemer Raitt Foundation Trust 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 October 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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