M Jay Kramer Foundation
Historical FunderNew Paltz, New York · EIN 95-3123282 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $2,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | Seph Kramer |
|---|---|
| Address | 355 Gates Avenue, Brooklyn NY 11216 |
| Phone | 4154127050 |
| mjaykramerfoundation@gmail.com | |
| Form and materials | Grant/Scholarship Application with 3 part essay on individual history, present activity, future goals and purpose of grant/scholarship |
| Deadlines | Ongoing |
| Restrictions | Up to $1,000 |
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
25% of grants went outside New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco Foundation | San Francisco, CA | General Support | $27,000 |
| Kings County Tennis League | Brooklyn, NY | General Support | $2,000 |
| DSA Education Fund | New York, NY | General Support | $2,000 |
| Jacobin Foundation | Brooklyn, NY | General Support | $1,000 |
The return also lists 2 grants to individuals ($3,000). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $35,000 | 6 |
| 2023 | $36,000 | 7 |
| 2022 | $37,587 | 5 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Jan 15, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202640159349100114
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 95-3123282
- Profile updated Nov 10, 2026
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