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Kramer Foundation at a glance

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Kramer Foundation

Its FY2022 filing reports that it funds preselected organizations and did not take unsolicited requests; check the foundation's own site before ruling it out.

$58k
Granted FY2022
30
Grants FY2022
7
States reached
$11k
Largest
01What it fundsRead
02The needRead
03Its fieldRead
01What it funds
01100% classified

What it funded, over time

Every grant placed by its stated purpose and the recipient’s mission, by year, FY2017 to 2022.

Education$65kHealth$35kPhilanthropy$5kAnimals$4kArts & Culture$4kEmployment$4kHuman Services$4kReligion$2kOther$0
02FY2022 · 30 grants

Where the money goes

Grants by size, and the largest recipients.

By grant size · FY2022

  • Under $10k28 grants · $37k
  • $10k–50k2 grants · $21k
$1,000
Median grant
7
States reached
$0
Total assets
Largest grants
RecipientAmount
Individual grant recipient$11,000
Breakthrough at Kent Denver$10,000
Activate Work$2,500
Oregon Community Foundation$2,500
Wild Animal Sanctuary$2,500
Kids Horses$2,500
Oregon Public Broadcasting$2,000
Planned Parenthood of Rocky Mountai$2,000
Oregon Health Science Univ Foundati$2,000
Oregon Symphony$2,000
Mile High Ministries$1,604
Nick Bales BTR Foundation$1,500
Warren Village$1,500
Lines of Life$1,000
Boy's Girls Club - Corvalis$1,000
02The need
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Does the money reach high-need areas?

Each grant placed by the hardship in its grantee’s ZIP, against the area’s typical level.

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Its human-services grants (FY17–22, $9k) land where the poverty rate runs at 11%, against an area that typically sits at 9%. 89% of those dollars go to grantees based in above-average-need neighborhoods. Most of its grants land in higher-need ZIPs.

area typical 9%Assistance League - Greater Portlan: $1k → 8%Stone Soup PDX: $1k → 12%The Denver Hospice: $500 → 12%Raphael House of Portland: $1k → 12%Activate Work: $3k → 12%Warren Village: $2k → 12%Mile High Ministries: $2k → 12%0%20%40%50%more need →
grant to an above-average-need area below average· circle size = grant amount
How this is measured
Matched: human-services grants are those whose grantee’s IRS cause code is Human Services. Placed by people below the poverty line in the grantee’s ZIP, averaged from the tracts in that ZIP.

Which US states its grants reach

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CO
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FL
How this is measured
US grants placed by each grantee’s ZIP, which can differ from where services are delivered. Need from public data (U.S. Census/ACS, CDC PLACES, Eviction Lab, USDA), shown as context about the area, never attributed to the funder’s giving.
03Its field

Closest unfunded matches

The nonprofits that most resemble its grantees but are not funded by it, scored along the direction from the rest of the field toward the portfolio. A resemblance in what they say they do, not a recommendation.

1
Colorado Gives Foundation

We connect people, ideas, and nonprofits to make good happen. our vision is that all of jeffco is thriving.

Philanthropy
2
Kqed Inc

See schedule okqed serves the people of northern california with a community-supported alternative to commercial media, providing the knowledge needed to make informed decisions; convening community dialogue; bringing the arts to everyone;…

Arts & Culture
3
Oregon Research Institute

Oregon research institute is an independent behavioral sciences research center dedicated to understanding human behavior and improving the quality of human life through the prevention and treatment of health, educational, and social…

Social Science
4
Arizona Community Foundation

To lead, serve and collaborate to mobilize enduring philanthropy for a better arizona.

Philanthropy
5
Augustana College

Rooted in the liberal arts & sciences & lutheran expression of the christian faith, & is committed to offering a challenging education that develops qualities of mind, spirit, & body necessary for a rewarding life of leadership & service…

Education
6
The San Diego Foundation

The san diego foundation inspires enduring philanthropy and enables community solutions to improve the quality of life in our region.

Philanthropy
7
Colorado Legal Services

To provide meaningful access to high quality, civil legal services in the pursuit of justice for as many low income persons and members of vulnerable populations throughout colorado as possible.

Crime & Legal
8
Internet Society Foundation

At the internet society foundation, we focus on funding initiatives that strengthen the internet in function and reach so that it can effectively serve all people. our work advances the vision of the internet society (isoc): the internet…

International
9
California Dental Association

The california dental association is committed to the success of our members in service to their patients and the public.

Community Improvement
10
Digital Harbor Foundation

Democratizing societal and economic well-being through digital equity for everyone, increased diversity in the tech sector, innovative education, and technology for the public good

Education
11
Npr Foundation

The npr foundation ("foundation") is organized and operated exclusively for the benefit of its sole supported organization, national public radio, inc. ("npr inc."). the foundation supports npr inc. through various activities such as…

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12
Fountain Valley School of Colorado

Fountain valley school of colorado provides a transformative curriculum in a supportive environment where students are challenged to think critically, become leaders, and live by our core values: courage, compassion, curiosity,…

Education
How this is measured
The grantee most central to the portfolio’s shape is Denver Dumb Friends League; the most unlike its peers is The Nick Bales Btr Foundation. Resemblance is measured on each organization’s own IRS 990 mission text; it reflects how work is described, not its quality or impact.
04the grantee network

33 grantees tracked through their own filings, 2017–2025.

Each grant beside the grantee’s revenue from every source, year by year.

How this is measured

Counted here: distinct organizations funded across 2017 to 2025, not grant rows in a single year, so this will not match the grant count on the cover. 33 of the 41 grantees resolved in that span have returns of their own we could reconcile.

Each grantee is resolved to its own IRS returns. Association, dated; never a causal claim.

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Load-bearing (≥25% of a budget)
3
Early backer (in before they grew)
33/33
Grantees still filing
25/33
Grew since first funded

Where the money sits, by cause and then by grantee

Individual grant recipient: $41,000 · OtherIndividual grant recipientPlanned Parenthood of Rocky Mountai: $2,000 · OtherOregon Health Science Univ Foundati: $2,000 · Other+10 more: $6,508 · Other+10 moreThe Livestrong Foundation: $25,000 · PhilanthropyThe Livestrong FoundationTHE OREGON COMMUNITY FOUNDATION: $2,500 · PhilanthropyTHE OREGON COMMUNITY FOUNDA…THE NICK BALES BTR FOUNDATION: $1,500 · Philanthropy+2 more: $2,000 · Philanthropy+2 moreKENT DENVER COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL: $15,000 · EducationKENT DENVER COUNTRY…DENVER SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION: $2,500 · EducationDENVER SCHOLARSHIP …SKIDMORE COLLEGE: $2,500 · EducationSKIDMORE COLLEGESUCCESS FOR ALL FOUNDATION INC: $1,000 · Education+3 more: $1,225 · Education+3 moreACTIVATE WORK INC: $2,500 · Human ServicesMILE HIGH MINISTRIES: $1,604 · Human ServicesWARREN VILLAGE INC: $1,500 · Human ServicesRAPHAEL HOUSE OF PORTLAND: $1,000 · Human ServicesASSISTANCE LEAGUE OF GREATER PORTLAND: $1,000 · Human ServicesSTONE SOUP PDX: $1,000 · Human ServicesHOSPICE OF METRO DENVER INC: $500 · Human ServicesTHE WILD ANIMAL SANCTUARY: $2,500 · AnimalsOREGON COAST AQUARIUM INC: $1,000 · AnimalsDENVER DUMB FRIENDS LEAGUE: $903 · AnimalsKIDS AND HORSES INC: $2,500 · HealthLines for Life: $1,000 · HealthSHRINERS HOSPITALS FOR CHILDREN: $500 · HealthARAPAHOE MENTAL HEALTH CENTER: $250 · HealthOREGON SYMPHONY ASSOCIATION: $2,000 · Arts & CultureOREGON PUBLIC BROADCASTING: $2,000 · Arts & Culture
Other$51,508Philanthropy$31,000Education$22,225Human Services$9,104Animals$4,403Health$4,250Arts & Culture$4,000

Each grantee by its size and the funder’s share of it; top left is load-bearing

25%50%75%100%$1.0M$10M$100Mgrantee revenue →↑ funder's share of their budgetKENT DENVER COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL: $15,000 over 2y, 0.0% of budgetTHE OREGON COMMUNITY FOUNDATION: $2,500 over 1y, 0.0% of budgetTHE WILD ANIMAL SANCTUARY: $2,500 over 1y, 0.0% of budgetKIDS AND HORSES INC: $2,500 over 1y, 0.5% of budgetACTIVATE WORK INC: $2,500 over 1y, 0.2% of budgetDENVER SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION: $2,500 over 1y, 0.0% of budgetSKIDMORE COLLEGE: $2,500 over 1y, 0.0% of budgetOREGON SYMPHONY ASSOCIATION: $2,000 over 1y, 0.0% of budgetOREGON PUBLIC BROADCASTING: $2,000 over 1y, 0.0% of budgetMILE HIGH MINISTRIES: $1,604 over 1y, 0.0% of budgetWARREN VILLAGE INC: $1,500 over 1y, 0.0% of budgetTHE NICK BALES BTR FOUNDATION: $1,500 over 1y, 8.6% of budgetRAPHAEL HOUSE OF PORTLAND: $1,000 over 1y, 0.0% of budgetASSISTANCE LEAGUE OF GREATER PORTLAND: $1,000 over 1y, 0.1% of budgetSUCCESS FOR ALL FOUNDATION INC: $1,000 over 1y, 0.0% of budgetLINCOLN COUNTY FOUNDATION: $1,000 over 1y, 0.1% of budgetOREGON COAST AQUARIUM INC: $1,000 over 1y, 0.0% of budgetLines for Life: $1,000 over 1y, 0.0% of budgetSTONE SOUP PDX: $1,000 over 1y, 0.1% of budgetTHE DENTAL FOUNDATION OF OREGON: $1,000 over 1y, 0.5% of budgetBOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF CORVALLIS INC: $1,000 over 1y, 0.0% of budgetDENVER DUMB FRIENDS LEAGUE: $903 over 1y, 0.0% of budgetHOSPICE OF METRO DENVER INC: $500 over 1y, 0.0% of budgetSHRINERS HOSPITALS FOR CHILDREN: $500 over 1y, 0.0% of budgetKHAN ACADEMY INC: $500 over 1y, 0.0% of budgetWIKIMEDIA FOUNDATION INC: $500 over 1y, 0.0% of budgetOREGON FOOD BANK: $500 over 1y, 0.0% of budgetFOOD BANK OF THE ROCKIES: $500 over 1y, 0.0% of budgetSOCCER WITHOUT BORDERS: $256 over 1y, 0.0% of budgetARAPAHOE MENTAL HEALTH CENTER: $250 over 1y, 0.0% of budgetDENVER BOTANIC GARDENS INC: $2 over 1y, 0.0% of budget
Grantee by grantee: a decade per organization, before and after funding

A decade per grantee: revenue shaded, grants as bars, all rows on one timeline.

Co-funders

Grantmakers whose grantees overlap with this funder’s far more than size alone predicts. Closer means stronger alignment; arcs show where they also fund each other. Here they form a tightly interlocked group: most of these funders back each other's grantees too.

The Oregon Community …Juan Young TrustThe Reser Family Foun…The Collins FoundationThe Autzen FoundationHillman Family Founda…Marie Lamfrom Charita…Colorado Gives Founda…Xcel Energy FoundationThe Blackbaud Giving …American Online Givin…Donor Advised Charita…
The Oregon Community FoundationOR17.6× affinity7 shared granteesties to 11 of 11Hover any node to trace its alignments.Compare side by side →

Open a dossier: The Oregon Community Foundation · Juan Young Trust · The Reser Family Foundation · The Collins Foundation · The Autzen Foundation · Hillman Family Foundations · Marie Lamfrom Charitable Foundation Trust · Colorado Gives Foundation · Xcel Energy Foundation · The Blackbaud Giving Fund · American Online Giving Foundation Inc · Donor Advised Charitable Giving Inc

How this is measured
Affinity is a Gamma-Poisson posterior co-funding rate, re-centered on the typical rate, so thin evidence shrinks toward no signal. Overlap is association, not proof of shared intent.

How much its grantees rely on government

Each dot is one organization Kramer Foundation funds: left to right is the share of its income from government, bottom to top the share from Kramer Foundation. Bigger dots raise more.

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no gov · 30%1%3%6%10%funder's share of their income ↑0%25%50%75%100%share of the org’s income from government →median 16%
  • Lines for Life: 70% of income from government
  • Oregon Coast Aquarium Inc: 24% of income from government
  • Oregon Food Bank: 21% of income from government
  • Stone Soup Pdx: 20% of income from government
  • Boys & Girls Club of Corvallis Inc: 16% of income from government
  • Raphael House of Portland: 10% of income from government
  • The Oregon Community Foundation: 2% of income from government
  • Oregon Public Broadcasting: 1% of income from government
  • Oregon Symphony Association: 0% of income from government
  • Shriners Hospitals for Children: 0% of income from government
no gov moneyreceives it· size = income
3get no government money at all
7report government grants on their 990 we could not trace to a source (not plotted)
1rely on government for over half their income
typical government reliance, FY20–25
How this is measured
Government income is each org’s traced federal awards (USASpending grants and contracts) plus state payments (open checkbooks) as a share of its total revenue (IRS Form 990); the self-reported government-grant line (990 line 1e) is carried for cross-check: a grantee that reports government grants we could not trace to a source is left off the chart rather than shown as receiving none. An association, not a claim that a grant caused the public funding. Coverage is precision-first, a floor rather than a census; state records exist for 9 states, so a grantee outside them shows no state figure (dimmed) rather than a false zero. Federal award amounts are obligations, which can span years, so a single-year share is indicative. 990 filings lag 12 to 24 months.

On method. Every financial figure here is read from IRS e-file XML, the funder’s own 990/990-PF, and from the multi-year returns of the 41 grantees we resolved, each linked to its source. Grantee outcomes are each organization’s own program-service reporting (Form 990, Part III), read as association with funding, never as caused by it. Low-confidence name matches are suppressed rather than guessed. How we build these →

How this is measured
Each figure carries one of six labels. Filed is what the funder reported on its return. Official is another government record about an organization, such as a federal award or a charity register, joined by name where no shared identifier exists. Resolved is an identity we worked out where the filing named a recipient without an EIN, kept only above a measured confidence threshold. Computed is arithmetic over those, like themes, portfolio clusters and co-funder strength. Context is a statistic about a place rather than about an organization, which is what the need overlay is: it describes the area a grantee’s address sits in, not where its work lands. Inferred is drawn by a model from text, like the partnerships read out of public news and organization websites. Each is labeled where it appears.

Generated from the IRS Form 990-PF e-file return for fiscal year 2022, released 2022. Filings run roughly 12 to 24 months behind; figures are dated accordingly.

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funders cluster by geography, not ideology
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