Garnetta Kramer Charitable Foundation
Historical FunderChicago, Illinois · EIN 16-1706088 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $10,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | Maureen J Kelly |
|---|---|
| Address | 77 W Washington St Ste 1405, Chicago IL 60602 |
| Phone | 3122368386 |
| maureenjkelly3kellyslaw.com | |
| Form and materials | Request made by letter to include amt, proposal, 501C3, financials, board of directors |
| Deadlines | Foundation receives grant proposals 1st three qrts in 4th evaluated awards made in Dec |
| Restrictions | SEE ATTACHED MISSION STATEMENT |
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
22% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Josephinum Academy | Chicago, IL | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Wilmette Dental Institute | Wilmette, IL | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Regina Dominican High School | Wilmette, IL | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Society of the Sacred Heart | St Louis, MO | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Center for Working Families | Brookfield, WI | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Gift of Adoption Funds | Techny, IL | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Little Sisters of the PoorSt Marys Home | Chicago, IL | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Oakton College Educational Foundation | Des Plaines, IL | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Michigan Shores Club Foundation | Wilmette, IL | Charitable | $2,500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $82,500 | 9 |
| 2024 | $112,500 | 16 |
| 2023 | $65,000 | 8 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 15, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601359349104195
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 16-1706088
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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