The Kramer Foundation
The Kramer Foundation is a private foundation, based in Van Buren TWP, MI. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $643K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 6 grants totaling $119K. Net investment income was $20K.
The Kramer Foundation at a glance
In short: The Kramer Foundation gave $119K across 6 grants in 2024 (avg $20K), mostly in Michigan. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $118,550
- -14.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 6
- -14.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $19,758
- +0.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $18,900
- Total assets
- $643,091
- -13.2% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Michigan (65% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Kramer Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was The Mississippi State University Foundation ($40K). Together the top 6 received $119K.
Grant Size Distribution
14 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 14 grants of 14 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Kramer Foundation gives
- In 2024 it paid out 403% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $40K (2022) to $138K (2023). In 2024 it made 6 grants totaling $119K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Mississippi State University Foundation Mississippi State, MS | General Purpose | $40,000 |
| Wayne State University Detroit, MI | General Purpose | $38,750 |
| St Andre Bessette CSA Ecorse, MI | General Purpose | $20,000 |
| University of Detroit Jesuit High School Detroit, MI | General Purpose | $17,800 |
| Chesterton Academy Jackson, MO | General Purpose | $1,000 |
| Mercy High School Farmington Hills, MI | General Purpose | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $643,091 | $22,128 | $120,200 | $118,550 | 6 | $118,550 | $20,478 | $29,403 |
| 2023 | $741,163 | $45,734 | $138,713 | $137,950 | 7 | $137,950 | $10,687 | $30,428 |
| 2022 | $834,142 | $796,297 | $62,155 | $40,000 | 1 | $40,000 | — | $10,305 |
| 2021 | $100,000 | $100,000 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Kramer Foundation reported a distributable amount of $29K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Kramer Foundation is led by Adrian Kramer, President on every filing since 2021 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Adrian Kramer
President
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "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 The Kramer Foundation
How much does The Kramer Foundation give each year?
The Kramer Foundation gave $119K across 6 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $138K across 7 grants.
What is The Kramer Foundation's typical grant size?
The Kramer Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $18,900, and its average grant was $19,758, across 6 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Kramer Foundation give grants?
The Kramer Foundation gives mostly in Michigan: 65% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Mississippi (34%). The most frequent recipient cities were Detroit, MI (2 grants).
Does The Kramer Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Kramer Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (6 of 6) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Kramer Foundation's largest grantees?
The Kramer Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include The Mississippi State University Foundation ($40,000), Wayne State University ($38,750) and St Andre Bessette CSA ($20,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 83% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Kramer Foundation?
The Kramer Foundation reported $643K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $119K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $29K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Kramer Foundation's EIN?
The Kramer Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-4116260. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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