Draper and Kramer Foundation
Invitation OnlyChicago, Illinois · EIN 23-7044259 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$40K
Organizations funded22
Typical grant$1,495
Total assets$0
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,436 and $1,620.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
22% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Greater Chicago Food Depository | Chicago, IL | General | $4,085 |
| California Community Foundation | Los Angeles, CA | General | $3,420 |
| Toys for Tots | Bridgeview, IL | General | $3,415 |
| The Night Ministry | Chicago, IL | General | $1,970 |
| Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights | Chicago, IL | General | $1,725 |
| Chicago Refugee Coalition | Chicago, IL | General | $1,620 |
| Deborah's Place | Chicago, IL | General | $1,535 |
| Camp Out for Kids | Chicago, IL | General | $1,530 |
| Special Olympics | Washington, DC | General | $1,515 |
| Chicago Public Library Foundation | Chicago, IL | General | $1,505 |
| Center on Halsted | Chicago, IL | General | $1,495 |
| Hope for the Day | Chicago, IL | General | $1,495 |
| Neighborhood Food Pantries | West Chicago, IL | General | $1,478 |
| Alzheimer's Association | Chicago, IL | General | $1,470 |
| March of Dimes Foundation | Arlington, VA | General | $1,470 |
| Blessings in a Backpack Inc | Louisville, KY | General | $1,450 |
| Sudden Infant Death Services of Illinois | Lisle, IL | General | $1,436 |
| Midtown Educational Foundation | Chicago, IL | General | $1,436 |
| Refugee One | Chicago, IL | General | $1,420 |
| The Anti Cruelty Society | Chicago, IL | General | $1,411 |
| Chicago Parks Foundation | Chicago, IL | General | $1,378 |
| World Central Kitchen Inc | Washington, DC | General | $1,361 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $39,620 | 22 |
| 2024 | $46,747 | 24 |
| 2023 | $70,032 | 25 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jun 11, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611629349101211
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 23-7044259
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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