The Louise Kramer Foundation concentrates local giving in Dayton, OH, prioritizing direct social services and local higher-education institutions. A large share of its funding goes to a single social-program provider (St. Vincent Hotel), with the remainder directed to the University of Dayton, indicating a focus on day-to-day community support and local educational needs.
Highly concentrated giving: few, relatively large grants with repeated funding to a single social-services provider and targeted support to a local university rather than broad, diversified grantmaking.
A defining feature of the Louise Kramer Foundation is its repeated support for St. Vincent Hotel, including a $75,000 grant in 2023 and $50,000 grants in both 2024 and 2025 for operating support. That pattern points to a funder that favors direct service organizations with ongoing community needs rather than one-time project funding. The foundation also backs The University of Dayton, showing that its local giving includes both social programs and higher education. Across its recent grants, the Louise Kramer Foundation appears to support organizations serving Dayton residents through housing-related services, food assistance, social programs, and education. Catholic Social Services of Miami V received multiple grants for social services to the Greater D area, and other Dayton-based recipients include House of Bread, Foodbank Inc, Dakota Center, and St Mary Development Corp. In education, the foundation has supported The University of Dayton and Dayton-focused educational groups such as Deca and Chamindade Tuition Assistance. The pattern is local and consistent: most grants go to recipients in Dayton, with a smaller set of awards reaching nearby Moraine and New York-based Teach for America.
In social and human services, the foundation funded St. Vincent Hotel for operating support and Catholic Social Services of Miami V for providing social services to the Greater D area. It also backed House of Bread, Foodbank Inc, and Miami Valley Meals, all of which point to practical support for basic needs. Education is another clear theme. The University of Dayton received several awards for education, while Deca was funded for educational purposes in multiple years. The foundation also supported Chamindade Tuition Assistance for Catholic education, which places school access and faith-based learning within its giving. Youth and child-serving organizations also appear in the grant list. Dayton Childrens Hospital received support in 2024, and Teach for America received grants in 2023, 2024, and 2025 for education.
Typical grants cluster around a modest operating range: the 25th percentile is $5,000, the median is $10,000, and the 75th percentile is $20,000. The recent list shows repeated support to the same recipients over multiple years, including St. Vincent Hotel, The University of Dayton, Catholic Social Services of Miami V, Deca, Dakota Center, Victory Project, St Mary Development Corp, and Teach for America. That pattern suggests continuing relationships rather than mostly one-off awards. The foundation is a private foundation; it does not fund individuals and does not make program-related investments.
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Most grants fall between $5K and $20K, with a median of $10K.
25th Percentile
$5K
Median
$10K
75th Percentile
$20K
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Notable grantees: ST VINCENT HOTEL OPERATING, THE UNIVERSITY OF DAYTON
Grantmaking is overwhelmingly concentrated in Ohio, with 96% of grants going to recipients in the foundation’s headquarters state. Dayton is the main hub, with many grants landing there across social services, education, and faith-based organizations. A smaller share reaches nearby Moraine, as seen with Victory Project. Outside Ohio, the recent list includes New York-based Teach for America, but the overall giving profile remains local.
Its recent grants support social and human services, education, Catholic education, and youth-serving organizations. Examples in the grant list include operating support for a Dayton social-program provider, education support for a local university, and tuition assistance for a Catholic education program.
Typical grants are relatively small to mid-sized: the 25th percentile is $5,000, the median is $10,000, and the 75th percentile is $20,000. Recent awards also include larger operating grants of $50,000 and $75,000.
Yes. Several recipients appear in multiple years, including St. Vincent Hotel, The University of Dayton, Catholic Social Services of Miami V, Deca, Dakota Center, Victory Project, St Mary Development Corp, and Teach for America. That indicates ongoing relationships rather than isolated awards.
Its grantmaking is concentrated in Ohio, and 96% of grants go to recipients in the HQ state. Dayton is the center of the portfolio, with additional Ohio giving reaching Moraine.
No. The foundation does not fund individuals, and the recent grant list shows institutional awards to social-service providers, schools, and education organizations.
2025
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2025.
Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ST VINCENT HOTEL OPERATING | DAYTON, OH | $50,000 | 2025 | SOCIAL PROGRAMS |
| TEACH FOR AMERICA | NEW YORK, NY | $30,000 | 2025 | EDUCATION |
| DECA | DAYTON, OH | $30,000 | 2025 | EDUCATIONAL |
| THE UNIVERSITY OF DAYTON | DAYTON, OH | $25,000 | 2025 | EDUCATION |
| CATHOLIC SOCIAL SERVICES OF MIAMI V | DAYTON, OH | $20,000 | 2025 | PROVIDE SOCIAL SERVICES TO GREATER D |
| LEARN TO EARN DAYTON | DAYTON, OH | $10,000 | 2025 | SOCIAL/HUMAN SERVICES |
| SECRET SMILES | DAYTON, OH | $10,000 | 2025 | MISCELLANEOUS |
| AIR CAMP | MORAINE, OH | $10,000 | 2025 | SOCIAL/HUMAN SERVICES |
| MIAMI VALLEY MEALS | DAYTON, OH | $10,000 | 2025 | SOCIAL/HUMAN SERVICES |
| ST MARY DEVELOPMENT CORP | DAYTON, OH | $10,000 | 2025 | SOCIAL PROGRAMS |
| CSS OF MV | MORAINE, OH | $10,000 | 2025 | SOCIAL/HUMAN SERVICES |
| ELIZABETH'S NEW LIFE CENTER | DAYTON, OH | $10,000 | 2025 | SOCIAL/HUMAN SERVICES |
| DAYTON CHILDRENS HOSPITAL | DAYTON, OH | $10,000 | 2025 | MEDICAL |
| CHAMINDADE TUITION ASSISTANCE | DAYTON, OH | $10,000 | 2025 | CATHOLIC EDUCATION |
| DAKOTA CENTER | DAYTON, OH | $10,000 | 2025 | SOCIAL PROGRAMS |
| FOODBANK INC | DAYTON, OH | $10,000 | 2025 | SOCIAL PROGRAMS |
| HOUSE OF BREAD | DAYTON, OH | $10,000 | 2025 | SOCIAL PROGRAMS |
| VICTORY PROJECT | MORAINE, OH | $10,000 | 2025 | SOCIAL/HUMAN SERVICES |
| NEW HOPE CHURCH | MORAINE, OH | $10,000 | 2025 | SOCIAL/HUMAN SERVICES |
| CRAYONS TO CLASSROOMS | DAYTON, OH | $5,000 | 2025 | EDUCATIONAL |
| BRIGIDS PATH | DAYTON, OH | $5,000 | 2025 | SOCIAL PROGRAMS |
| BIG BROTHERSBIG SISTERS | DAYTON, OH | $5,000 | 2025 | YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM |
| ARCHBISHOP ALTER HS | KETTERING, OH | $5,000 | 2025 | CATHOLIC EDUCATION |
| SHOES 4 THE HOMELESS | DAYTON, OH | $5,000 | 2025 | MISCELLANEOUS |
| CHRIST CHILD SOCIETY OF DAYTON | DAYTON, OH | $5,000 | 2025 | RELIGOUS PROGRAMS |
| DAYBREAK | DAYTON, OH | $5,000 | 2025 | SOCIAL/HUMAN SERVICES |
| OUR LADY OF ROSARY SCHOOL | HUBER HEIGHTS, OH | $5,000 | 2025 | RELIGIOUS EDUCATION |
| ST VINCENT HOTEL OPERATING | DAYTON, OH | $50,000 | 2024 | SOCIAL PROGRAMS |
| THE UNIVERSITY OF DAYTON | DAYTON, OH | $41,000 | 2024 | EDUCATION |
| DECA | DAYTON, OH | $30,000 | 2024 | EDUCATIONAL |
| TEACH FOR AMERICA | NEW YORK, NY | $30,000 | 2024 | EDUCATION |
| CATHOLIC SOCIAL SERVICES OF MIAMI V | DAYTON, OH | $30,000 | 2024 | PROVIDE SOCIAL SERVICES TO GREATER D |
| ISLAND METRO PARKPAD | DAYTON, OH | $20,000 | 2024 | SOCIAL/HUMAN SERVICES |
| DAKOTA CENTER | DAYTON, OH | $20,000 | 2024 | SOCIAL PROGRAMS |
| ST MARY DEVELOPMENT CORP | DAYTON, OH | $10,000 | 2024 | SOCIAL PROGRAMS |
| CHAMINDADE TUITION ASSISTANCE | DAYTON, OH | $10,000 | 2024 | CATHOLIC EDUCATION |
| SHOES 4 THE HOMELESS | DAYTON, OH | $10,000 | 2024 | MISCELLANEOUS |
| SECRET SMILES | DAYTON, OH | $10,000 | 2024 | MISCELLANEOUS |
| DAYTON CHILDRENS HOSPITAL | DAYTON, OH | $10,000 | 2024 | MEDICAL |
| ELIZABETH'S NEW LIFE CENTER | DAYTON, OH | $10,000 | 2024 | SOCIAL/HUMAN SERVICES |
| FOODBANK INC | DAYTON, OH | $10,000 | 2024 | SOCIAL PROGRAMS |
| VICTORY PROJECT | MORAINE, OH | $10,000 | 2024 | SOCIAL/HUMAN SERVICES |
| DAYBREAK | DAYTON, OH | $10,000 | 2024 | SOCIAL/HUMAN SERVICES |
| BRIGIDS PATH | DAYTON, OH | $5,000 | 2024 | SOCIAL PROGRAMS |
| OUR LADY OF ROSARY SCHOOL | HUBER HEIGHTS, OH | $5,000 | 2024 | RELIGIOUS EDUCATION |
| BIG BROTHERSBIG SISTERS | DAYTON, OH | $5,000 | 2024 | YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM |
| ARCHBISHOP ALTER HS | KETTERING, OH | $5,000 | 2024 | CATHOLIC EDUCATION |
| HOUSE OF BREAD | DAYTON, OH | $5,000 | 2024 | SOCIAL PROGRAMS |
| LEARN TO EARN DAYTON | DAYTON, OH | $5,000 | 2024 | SOCIAL/HUMAN SERVICES |
| CHRIST CHILD SOCIETY OF DAYTON | DAYTON, OH | $5,000 | 2024 | RELIGOUS PROGRAMS |
ST VINCENT HOTEL OPERATING
$50,000SOCIAL PROGRAMS
CATHOLIC SOCIAL SERVICES OF MIAMI V
$20,000PROVIDE SOCIAL SERVICES TO GREATER D
LEARN TO EARN DAYTON
$10,000SOCIAL/HUMAN SERVICES
SECRET SMILES
$10,000MISCELLANEOUS
AIR CAMP
$10,000SOCIAL/HUMAN SERVICES
MIAMI VALLEY MEALS
$10,000SOCIAL/HUMAN SERVICES
CSS OF MV
$10,000SOCIAL/HUMAN SERVICES
CHAMINDADE TUITION ASSISTANCE
$10,000CATHOLIC EDUCATION
DAKOTA CENTER
$10,000SOCIAL PROGRAMS
VICTORY PROJECT
$10,000SOCIAL/HUMAN SERVICES
NEW HOPE CHURCH
$10,000SOCIAL/HUMAN SERVICES
BIG BROTHERSBIG SISTERS
$5,000YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
ARCHBISHOP ALTER HS
$5,000CATHOLIC EDUCATION
SHOES 4 THE HOMELESS
$5,000MISCELLANEOUS
CHRIST CHILD SOCIETY OF DAYTON
$5,000RELIGOUS PROGRAMS
OUR LADY OF ROSARY SCHOOL
$5,000RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
ST VINCENT HOTEL OPERATING
$50,000SOCIAL PROGRAMS
ISLAND METRO PARKPAD
$20,000SOCIAL/HUMAN SERVICES
DAKOTA CENTER
$20,000SOCIAL PROGRAMS
CHAMINDADE TUITION ASSISTANCE
$10,000CATHOLIC EDUCATION
SHOES 4 THE HOMELESS
$10,000MISCELLANEOUS
SECRET SMILES
$10,000MISCELLANEOUS
OUR LADY OF ROSARY SCHOOL
$5,000RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
ARCHBISHOP ALTER HS
$5,000CATHOLIC EDUCATION
CHRIST CHILD SOCIETY OF DAYTON
$5,000RELIGOUS PROGRAMS