The MJK Family Foundation
The MJK Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Los Angeles, California. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations including educational institutions, schools, and organizations working in reproductive rights and public safety.
The MJK Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The MJK Family Foundation gave $210K across 17 grants in 2024 (avg $12K), top state California. 13% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $210,360
- -9.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 17
- -34.6% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $12,374
- +38.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,360
- Total assets
- $3,806,291
- -2.8% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 13% first-time grantees (2 of 16, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- California (49% 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 The MJK 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: 335 S Muirfield Rd, Los Angeles, CA 90020
Phone: (310) 502-1433
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The MJK Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Step up ($60K). Together the top 10 received $201K.
Grant Size Distribution
156 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 147 grants of 156 (94%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 49% of grant dollars went to recipients in California, 37% to New York, 12% to Massachusetts, and 2% to Washington, D.C. The filing also reports 0% for Maryland.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 17 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The MJK Family Foundation open to new grantees?
13%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 2 of 16 grantees (13%) 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 $4K; repeat grants $14K. How we count
Medians: $4K first-time, $8K repeat.
- 88% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 58% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 109% 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 $210K (2024) to $520K (2022). In 2024 it made 17 grants totaling $210K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Step up Los Angeles, CA | General Support | $60,000 |
| Vassar College Poughkeepsie, NY | - jeremy kramer '91 endowed scholarship fund $42,000-the vassar fund $8,000 | $50,000 |
| Tufts University Medford, MA | -student social mobility $10,000-fund for arts & sciences $10,000 | $25,000 |
| Temple Israel of Hollywood Los Angeles, CA | 23-24 Temple Department Supporter Gifts | $15,000 |
| Center for Reproductive Rights New York, NY | 2025 Los Angeles Benefit | $10,000 |
| Oakwood School North Hollywood, CA | - the hudl system $8,000- the annual fund $2,000 | $10,000 |
| The Allen-Stevenson School New York, NY | General Support | $10,000 |
| Los Angeles Police Foundation Los Angeles, CA | Above & Beyond Awards Ceremony and Luncheon | $5,500 |
| Center for Reproductive Rights New York, NY | 2024 Los Angeles Benefit | $5,360 |
| Brady United Against Gun Violence Washington, DC | 2024 Brady Action Awards | $5,000 |
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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 | $3,806,291 | $205,187 | $315,219 | $210,360 | 17 | $271,380 | $163,073 | $248,874 |
| 2023 | $3,914,702 | $474,382 | $283,607 | $233,000 | 26 | $234,542 | $432,402 | $233,423 |
| 2022 | $8,063,152 | $406,285 | $620,724 | $519,500 | 36 | $558,820 | $343,325 | $467,655 |
| 2021 | $8,112,663 | $738,477 | $606,839 | $498,750 | 41 | $534,810 | $660,474 | $508,931 |
| 2020 | $7,992,866 | $437,397 | $564,442 | $430,960 | 36 | — | $354,615 | $444,326 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The MJK Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $249K 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 organizations with varied purposes. For example, the Center for Reproductive Rights describes its work as using law to advance reproductive rights as fundamental human rights; the Los Angeles Police Foundation says it builds partnerships to support police performance and LAPD-community relations; and the Los Angeles Fire Department Foundation says it provides equipment, training, and public outreach programs to supplement city resources.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 17 grants totaling $210,360. Grants ranged from $500 to $60,000, with a median of $5,360. Notable grants included $60,000 to STEP UP for general support; $50,000 to Vassar College, including support for an endowed scholarship fund and The Vassar Fund; and $25,000 to Tufts University, including support for student social mobility and its Fund for Arts & Sciences. Other grants included $15,000 to Temple Israel of Hollywood and two grants to the Center for Reproductive Rights, for $10,000 and $5,360.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Jeremy Kramer is listed as trustee on the 2024 filing.
The MJK Family Foundation is led by Jeremy Kramer, Trustee on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jeremy Kramer
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Oliver Kramer (2020–2022) — Trustee
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 The MJK Family Foundation
How much does The MJK Family Foundation give each year?
The MJK Family Foundation gave $210K across 17 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $233K across 26 grants.
What is The MJK Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The MJK Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $5,360, and its average grant was $12,374, across 17 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The MJK Family Foundation that year got $4K on average.
Where does The MJK Family Foundation give grants?
The MJK Family Foundation's top state is California, with 49% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New York (37%) and Massachusetts (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were Los Angeles, CA (6 grants) and New York, NY (4 grants).
Does The MJK Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 47% of The MJK Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (8 of 17) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The MJK Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The MJK Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Step up ($60,000), Vassar College ($50,000) and Tufts University ($25,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 64% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The MJK Family Foundation?
The MJK Family Foundation reported $3.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $271K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $249K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The MJK Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations with varied purposes. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The MJK 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 The MJK Family Foundation's EIN?
The MJK Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-7309605. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The MJK 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 October 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). The MJK Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 20, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-mjk-family-foundation-morg_379f48e7edb64544a83b2e2c17f2c6bc
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