Kramer, Blum & Associates, Inc. pioneered consulting services to family foundations in 1963. For over 60 years, our firm has successfully worked in partnership with foundation trustees to engage in creative philanthropy that is personally satisfying, productive and cost-effective.

We are recognized national leaders in philanthropy and nonprofit management, providing extensive and deep experience, expertise and understanding of contemporary advisory services.

KBA works with individuals and families with foundations and charitable interests to:

• Define their philanthropic objectives and priorities.

• Establish governance structures and operating procedures.  

• Educate foundation founders to be impactful philanthropists and train board members to become engaged in their role as stewards of the foundation. 

• Launch and manage creative and effective grant programs.

• Develop and implement strategies to evaluate grantmaking programs. 

With offices in San Francisco and New York, Kramer, Blum & Associates, Inc. offers services to complement the efforts of foundation founders and trustees by providing professional, personalized and highly experienced staff support to maximize their philanthropic effectiveness and minimize the demands on their time. This approach enables trustees to engage in philanthropy that is personally rewarding with limited overhead.