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Karl Kramer Foundation is a private corporation based in PORTLAND, OR. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1992. It holds total assets of $502K. Annual income is reported at $237K. Total assets have decreased from $655K in 2011 to $521K in 2023. The foundation is governed by 3 officers and trustees. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2016 to 2023. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Oregon and California. According to available records, Karl Kramer Foundation has made 16 grants totaling $326K, with a median grant of $5K. The foundation has distributed between $91K and $135K annually from 2020 to 2022. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2021 with $135K distributed across 5 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $85K, with an average award of $20K. The foundation has supported 5 unique organizations. Grants have been distributed to organizations in California and Oregon. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$5K
Median Grant
$10K
Average Grant
$17K
Largest Grant
$35K
Based on 6 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Karl Kramer Foundation is a private foundation that provides grants to eligible organizations. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 16 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in CA, OR.
Karl Kramer Foundation has distributed a total of $326K across 16 grants. The median grant size is $5K, with an average of $20K. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $85K.
Karl Kramer Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Karl Kramer Foundation is headquartered in PORTLAND, OR. While based in OR, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 2 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karen Bliquez | President | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Ralph Bliquez | Secretary | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Patrick Becker Sr | Director | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$97K
Total Assets
$521K
Fair Market Value
$768K
Net Worth
$521K
Grants Paid
$90K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$75K
Distribution Amount
$38K
Total: $493K
Total Grants
16
Total Giving
$326K
Average Grant
$20K
Median Grant
$5K
Unique Recipients
5
Most Common Grant
$5K
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Music Academy Of The WestUnrestricted | Santa Barbara, CA | $45K | 2022 |
| University Of PortlandBrian Doyle Scholarship | Portland, OR | $35K | 2022 |
| Oregon Shakespeare FestivalDare to Dream Program | Ashland, OR | $5K | 2022 |
| St Andrew'S Nativity SchoolUnrestricted | Portland, OR | $5K | 2022 |
| Jesuit High SchoolUnrestricted | Portland, OR | $1K | 2022 |