Cremer Foundation Inc
Historical FunderEagan, Minnesota · EIN 39-6086822 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $32,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | JAMES BERKENSTADT |
|---|---|
| Address | 211 S PATERSON ST SUITE 120, MADISON WI 53703 |
| Phone | 6082502627 |
| Form and materials | ANY WRITTEN FORM |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | MADISON WI AREA |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
100% of grants went outside Minnesota.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bayview Foundation | Madison, WI | General operating | $50,000 |
| Operation Fresh Start | Grand Haven, MI | General operating | $40,000 |
| Briarpatch Youth Services | Fitchburg, WI | General operating | $35,000 |
| The Salvation Army | Alexandria, VA | General operating | $35,000 |
| Sun Prairie East High School | Sun Prairie, WI | General operating | $32,000 |
| The River Food Pantry | Madison, WI | General operating | $30,000 |
| Sunshine Place | Sun Prairie, WI | General operating | $25,000 |
| Goodman Community Center | Madison, WI | General operating | $25,000 |
| East Madison Community Center | Madison, WI | General operating | $20,000 |
| Gift to Unitypoint Health Meriter Founda | Madison, WI | General operating | $15,000 |
| Horizon High School of Madison | Madison, WI | General operating | $10,000 |
| Cremer Foundation Inc | Madison, WI | General operating | $10,000 |
| YWCA | Washington, DC | General operating | $10,000 |
| Specialty Care Free Clinic | Madison, WI | General operating | $10,000 |
| Wisconsin Council of Blind and Visually | Madison, WI | General operating | $5,000 |
| Vera Court | Madison, WI | General operating | $5,000 |
| First Tee South Central Wisconsin | Madison, WI | General operating | $5,000 |
| Att | Carol Stream, IL | General operating | $111 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $362,111 | 18 |
| 2024 | $334,060 | 14 |
| 2023 | $320,750 | 18 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 12, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641329349103019
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 39-6086822
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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