Kramer Family Foundation

EIN 86-3890987 · IA · NTEE T20

Invitation only Typical grant ~$2.5K Funds in MN, IA, AZ
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Giving Profile

In 2025, Kramer Family Foundation based in IA paid 11 grants totaling $92.4K to 11 organizations across 3 states. Individual grants ranged from $1K to $50K, with a median of $2.5K. Its largest recipients included CHABAD OF SOUTHERN MINNESOTA, RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE, and TURNING POINT USA. The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — giving is by invitation only.

Foundation at a Glance

Total assets
$2,024,559
Giving (latest yr)
$92,366
Filing year
2025
Itemized grants
11
Median grant
$2.5K
Recipients
11
States reached
3
Officers/trustees
2
Unsolicited applications
No — invitation only

Where the Money Goes

Top recipients

  • Chabad of Southern Minnesota$50,000
  • Ronald Mcdonald House$10,000
  • Turning Point USA$10,000
  • Paws-n-claws Iowa$6,366
  • Animal Rescue League of Iowa$5,000

Where grants went

  • Minnesota$60,000 · 2 grants
  • Iowa$22,366 · 8 grants
  • Arizona$10,000 · 1 grant

Grants Paid (11)

Chabad of Southern Minnesota
Rochester, MN
Support of a Local Charity That Supports the Local Community
$50,000
Turning Point USA
Phoenix, AZ
Support of a Local Charity That Supports the Local Community
$10,000
Ronald Mcdonald House
Rochester, MN
Support of a Local Charity That Supports the Local Community
$10,000
Paws-n-claws Iowa
Newton, IA
Support of a Local Charity That Supports the Local Community
$6,366
Animal Rescue League of Iowa
Des Moines, IA
Support of a Local Charity That Supports the Local Community
$5,000
Chickasaw Elite Wrestling Club
New Hampton, IA
Support of a Local Charity That Supports the Local Community
$2,500
Trinity Lutheran Church
New Hampton, IA
Support of a Local Charity That Supports the Local Community
$2,000
Chickasaw CO Salvation Army
New Hampton, IA
Support of a Local Charity That Supports the Local Community
$2,000
Sons of Jacob
Waterloo, IA
Support of a Local Charity That Supports the Local Community
$2,000
Mercyone New Hampton Medical Center
New Hampton, IA
Support of a Local Charity That Supports the Local Community
$1,500
Project Flo Association
Shell Rock, IA
Support of a Local Charity That Supports the Local Community
$1,000

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

No. Kramer Family Foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — its grantmaking is by invitation only. Cultivating a relationship or securing an introduction is typically required.

In its most recent filing, Kramer Family Foundation reported 11 itemized grants totaling $92.4K. Individual grants ranged from $1K to $50K (median $2.5K).

Recent recipients include CHABAD OF SOUTHERN MINNESOTA, RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE, TURNING POINT USA, among 11 organizations in total. The full grant list is on this page.

Kramer Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Iowa, per its IRS 990-PF filing.

Kramer Family Foundation gives by invitation only, so there is no open application. Officer and address details from its 990-PF are the best starting point for an introduction.

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