Crane Family Foundation Inc
Accepts applications
Crane Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Baltimore, Maryland. In tax year 2024 it gave $6.4 million in 102 grants; the typical grant was $16,170 and the largest $3.4 million. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$6.4 million
- Number of grants102
- Typical grant$16,170
- Largest grant$3.4 million
- Assets$96.1 million
- New grantees44%
Giving in 2024 was up from $4.0 million the year before.
44% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $4.0 million | 89 | $96.3 million |
| 2024 | $6.4 million | 102 | $96.1 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Charles Crane Family Foundation Att 5750 Park Heights Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21215 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (443) 904-5900, lziffer@cranefdn.org |
| What to submit | Ten copies of the grant proposal should be sent with request. In addition to the proposal, please submit two separate copies of the organization's financial statements. See website for additional information on grant proposals. https://thecranefoundation.org/application.html |
| Deadlines | February 15 for jewish education requests. October 15 for violence prevention requests. |
| Restrictions | Foundation primarily supports organizations that encourage violence prevention programs which benefit youth in baltimore city and Maryland, and jewish education in the greater baltimore area. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Crane Family Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Maryland.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Maryland | 89 | $6.2 million |
| New York | 6 | $87,600 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $60,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $30,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $20,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $15,000 |
| California | 2 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Associated Jewish Community Federation of Baltimore | To further the exempt purpose of the organization. | $3.4 million |
| Mercy Health Foundation | To further the exempt purpose of the organization. | $550,000 |
| Beth Tfiloh Congregation | To further the exempt purpose of the organization. | $142,051 |
| Bais Yaakov School for Girls | To further the exempt purpose of the organization. | $109,921 |
| Central Scholarship Bureau | To further the exempt purpose of the organization. | $100,000 |
| NAMI Metro Baltimore | To further the exempt purpose of the organization. | $90,000 |
| Ner Israel Rabbinical College | To further the exempt purpose of the organization. | $80,353 |
| Womens Institute of Torah Seminary for Girls | To further the exempt purpose of the organization. | $80,000 |
| Jewish Teen Advancement Program | To further the exempt purpose of the organization. | $73,000 |
| Etz Chaim Center | To further the exempt purpose of the organization. | $65,000 |
| Living Classrooms Foundation | To further the exempt purpose of the organization. | $60,000 |
| Shoresh Inc | To further the exempt purpose of the organization. | $57,500 |
| Talmudical Academy of Baltimore | To further the exempt purpose of the organization. | $56,619 |
| Bridges Baltimore | To further the exempt purpose of the organization. | $50,000 |
| Mt Washington Pediatric Hospital Inc | To further the exempt purpose of the organization. | $50,000 |
| Torah Institute of Baltimore | To further the exempt purpose of the organization. | $46,038 |
| House of Ruth | To further the exempt purpose of the organization. | $45,000 |
| Jep Congregations of Long Island | To further the exempt purpose of the organization. | $40,000 |
| Mariposa Education | To further the exempt purpose of the organization. | $40,000 |
| NAMI Maryland | To further the exempt purpose of the organization. | $40,000 |
| YMCA of Central Maryland | To further the exempt purpose of the organization. | $40,000 |
| Adamah | To further the exempt purpose of the organization. | $35,000 |
| Center for Hope (Baltimore Child Abuse Center) | To further the exempt purpose of the organization. | $35,000 |
| Women of the World (Wow) | To further the exempt purpose of the organization. | $35,000 |
| Bnos Yisroel of Baltimore | To further the exempt purpose of the organization. | $34,988 |
| Jewels School | To further the exempt purpose of the organization. | $32,000 |
| Imagination Productions (Opendor Media) | To further the exempt purpose of the organization. | $30,000 |
| Jewish Incarcerated Family Services | To further the exempt purpose of the organization. | $30,000 |
| Maryland Youth and the Law | To further the exempt purpose of the organization. | $30,000 |
| Northwest Citizens Patrol | To further the exempt purpose of the organization. | $30,000 |
| University of Maryland Medical System Foundation | To further the exempt purpose of the organization. | $30,000 |
| Foundation for Baltimore Leadership School for Young Women | To further the exempt purpose of the organization. | $25,000 |
| Fund for Educational Excellence | To further the exempt purpose of the organization. | $25,000 |
| Hebrew School of the Performing Arts | To further the exempt purpose of the organization. | $25,000 |
| Nexus Woodbourne Family Healing | To further the exempt purpose of the organization. | $25,000 |
| Pro Bono Counseling Project Inc | To further the exempt purpose of the organization. | $25,000 |
| Roberta's House | To further the exempt purpose of the organization. | $25,000 |
| Shomrim of Baltimore | To further the exempt purpose of the organization. | $25,000 |
| Wide Angle Youth Media | To further the exempt purpose of the organization. | $25,000 |
| Baltimore Squash Wise Inc | To further the exempt purpose of the organization. | $20,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Lawrence M Ziffer
- Benjamin Greeenwald
- Shale Stiller
- Amy Macht
- Hinda Dubin
- David Kinkopf
- Darrell D Friedman
- Laurence M Katz
Questions people ask
Does Crane Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: February 15 for jewish education requests. October 15 for violence prevention requests.
How much does Crane Family Foundation Inc give?
$6.4 million in tax year 2024, across 102 grants, with a typical grant of $16,170.
Who runs Crane Family Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Lawrence M Ziffer (Ceo), Benjamin Greeenwald (President), Shale Stiller (Vice President) and Amy Macht (Vice President) among 8 officers and trustees.
What does Crane Family Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, education and health.