Steven M & Betsy S Kramer Family Foundation Inc
Steven M & Betsy S Kramer Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Johns Creek, Georgia. Its 2025 filing reports 15 grants totaling $26,731 to organizations and an individual recipient, with stated purposes including educational support, support for families and children, religious support, and legal support.
Steven M & Betsy S Kramer Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Steven M & Betsy S Kramer Family Foundation Inc gave $27K across 15 grants in 2025 (avg $2K), top state Georgia. 27% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $26,731
- +100.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 15
- +36.4% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $1,782
- +46.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $432,022
- +27.1% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 27% first-time grantees (4 of 15, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Georgia (41% 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 Steven M & Betsy S Kramer Family Foundation Inc
- 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. No application process or required materials are stated.
- Contact
Mailing address: 9815 Buice Road, Johns Creek, GA 30022-6324
Phone: (678) 366-2244
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Steven M & Betsy S Kramer Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Federation of Jewish Men's Clubs Inc ($5K). Together the top 10 received $22K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($1,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
51 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 51 grants of 51 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, Georgia received 41% of grant dollars, Maryland 18%, New York 11%, and the District of Columbia and Connecticut 7% each. These figures describe the locations of reported grant recipients.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 15 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Steven M & Betsy S Kramer Family Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
27%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 4 of 15 grantees (27%) were first-time recipients. With only 15 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 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 grew 252% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 134% of 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 $6K (2020) to $27K (2025). In 2025 it made 15 grants totaling $27K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Federation of Jewish Men's Clubs Inc Baltimore, MD | Educational Support | $4,731 |
| Hebrew Order of David Foundation Inc Atlanta, GA | Support for Families | $3,000 |
| World Jewish Congress American Section New York, NY | Religious Support | $2,000 |
| Danbury High School Danbury, CT | Educational Support | $2,000 |
| Fraternal Order of Eagles Portland, ME | Support for Children | $2,000 |
| Jewish Education Loan Fund Atlanta, GA | Educational Support | $2,000 |
| Jewish Interest-Free Loan Association of Georgia Atlanta, GA | Support for Families | $2,000 |
| National Jewish Advocacy Center Atlanta, GA | Legal Support | $2,000 |
| Camp Yavneh Newton, MA | Support for Children | $1,000 |
| 1 grant to individuals Recipients not named | — | $1,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $432,022 | $122,343 | $27,962 | $26,731 | 15 | $26,731 | $16,739 | $19,906 |
| 2024 | $339,886 | $117,926 | $14,827 | $13,350 | 11 | $13,350 | $13,676 | $15,483 |
| 2023 | $234,437 | $107,208 | $9,390 | $6,932 | 9 | $9,299 | $5,031 | $8,442 |
| 2022 | $136,619 | $92,336 | $7,599 | $7,599 | 8 | $7,599 | $91 | $3,690 |
| 2021 | $51,882 | $45,243 | $6,599 | $6,599 | 8 | $6,599 | $3 | $1,368 |
| 2020 | $13,238 | $6 | $5,882 | $5,666 | 7 | — | $3 | $669 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Steven M & Betsy S Kramer Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $20K for 2025 — 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 foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2025 grants include support for education, families, children, religious activities, and legal advocacy. Among its grantees, the National Jewish Advocacy Center describes its mission as using the legal system to combat antisemitism, provide legal representation, train civil rights advocates, and engage lawmakers and community stakeholders. Camp Yavneh describes its mission as providing a Jewish-values-based camp and learning experience for Jewish children. The Home School Legal Defense Association says it defends parents’ constitutional rights to direct their children’s education and protect family freedoms. Smile Train says its primary purpose is to expand opportunities for people born with clefts.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 15 grants totaling $26,731. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $4,731, with a median grant of $2,000.
Notable 2025 grants included $4,731 to Federation of Jewish Men's Clubs Inc for educational support; $3,000 to Hebrew Order of David Foundation Inc for support for families; and $2,000 each to World Jewish Congress American Section for religious support, Danbury High School for educational support, Fraternal Order of Eagles for support for children, Jewish Education Loan Fund for educational support, Jewish Interest-Free Loan Association of Georgia for support for families, and National Jewish Advocacy Center for legal support. Other reported grants included $1,000 to Camp Yavneh for support for children, an individual recipient in DC for educational support, Home School Legal Defense Association for educational support, No Kid Hungry (Share Our Strength) for support for children, and Smile Train.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Steven M Kramer as Chairman Treasurer; Betsy S Kramer as Vice Chair; Julie S Kramer as Secretary; and Daniel R Kramer, Allen L Kramer, Ginger W Hurst, Jeff G Budd, and Travis Bowden as trustees.
Steven M & Betsy S Kramer Family Foundation Inc is led by Steven M Kramer, Chairman Treasurer on every filing since 2020; none of the 8 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Steven M Kramer
Chairman Treasurer
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Daniel R Kramer
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Allen L Kramer
Trustee
On filings since 2021
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ginger W Hurst
Trustee
On filings since 2021
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jeff G Budd
Trustee
On filings since 2024
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Travis Bowden
Trustee
On filings since 2024
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Betsy S Kramer
Vice Chair
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Julie S Kramer
Secretary
On filings since 2020
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
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 Steven M & Betsy S Kramer Family Foundation Inc
How much does Steven M & Betsy S Kramer Family Foundation Inc give each year?
Steven M & Betsy S Kramer Family Foundation Inc gave $27K across 15 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $13K across 11 grants.
What is Steven M & Betsy S Kramer Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Steven M & Betsy S Kramer Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $2,000, and its average grant was $1,782, across 15 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Steven M & Betsy S Kramer Family Foundation Inc that year got $2K on average.
Where does Steven M & Betsy S Kramer Family Foundation Inc give grants?
Steven M & Betsy S Kramer Family Foundation Inc's top state is Georgia, with 41% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Maryland (18%) and New York (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were Atlanta, GA (5 grants) and New York, NY (2 grants).
Does Steven M & Betsy S Kramer Family Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 15 grants with a stated purpose on Steven M & Betsy S Kramer Family Foundation Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Educational Support" (5 grants), "Support for Children" (4 grants) and "Support for Families" (3 grants).
Who are Steven M & Betsy S Kramer Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Steven M & Betsy S Kramer Family Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Federation of Jewish Men's Clubs Inc ($4,731), Hebrew Order of David Foundation Inc ($3,000) and World Jewish Congress American Section ($2,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($1,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 36% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Steven M & Betsy S Kramer Family Foundation Inc?
Steven M & Betsy S Kramer Family Foundation Inc reported $432K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $27K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $20K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Steven M & Betsy S Kramer Family Foundation Inc fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2025 grants include support for education, families, children, religious activities, and legal advocacy. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Steven M & Betsy S Kramer Family Foundation Inc?
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 Steven M & Betsy S Kramer Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
Steven M & Betsy S Kramer Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 58-2578302. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Steven M & Betsy S Kramer Family Foundation Inc 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.
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 May 5, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS April 11, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS March 30, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS March 2, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS March 25, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS March 4, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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