Josephine and Louise Crane Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Josephine and Louise Crane Foundation is a private foundation in Falmouth, Massachusetts. In tax year 2024 it gave $4.7 million in 120 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $215,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$4.7 million
- Number of grants120
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$215,000
- Assets$97.5 million
- New grantees13%
Giving in 2024 was up from $4.7 million the year before.
13% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $4.7 million | 122 | $93.1 million |
| 2024 | $4.7 million | 120 | $97.5 million |
How to apply
Josephine and Louise Crane Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Josephine and Louise Crane Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 15 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 97 | $4.1 million |
| New York | 5 | $130,500 |
| District of Columbia | 3 | $100,000 |
| Montana | 2 | $67,500 |
| Connecticut | 2 | $65,000 |
| Alabama | 1 | $45,000 |
| Maine | 1 | $40,000 |
| California | 1 | $35,000 |
| Vermont | 1 | $35,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $30,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Berkshire United Way Inc | Unrestricted | $215,000 |
| Cape Cod Healthcare Foundation Inc | Unrestricted | $210,000 |
| Massachusetts Maritime Academy | Unrestricted | $200,000 |
| Resist Inc | Unrestricted | $185,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of the Berkshires Inc | Unrestricted | $125,000 |
| 18 Degrees Inc | Unrestricted | $100,000 |
| The Center for Economic Democracy Inc | Unrestricted | $100,000 |
| Construct Inc | Unrestricted | $100,000 |
| Smart From the Start Inc | Unrestricted | $100,000 |
| Community Health Center of Cape Cod Inc | Unrestricted | $90,000 |
| Urban Revival Inc City Lifevida Urbana | Unrestricted | $85,000 |
| The 300 Committee Land Trust Inc | Unrestricted | $82,500 |
| Ayni Institute Inc | Unrestricted | $75,000 |
| Berkshire Family YMCA Inc | Unrestricted | $75,000 |
| Cape Cod Community College | Unrestricted | $75,000 |
| Elizabeth Freeman Center Inc | Unrestricted | $75,000 |
| La Collaborativa Inc | Unrestricted | $75,000 |
| Community Labor United Inc | Unrestricted | $65,000 |
| Woodwell Climate Research Center Inc | Unrestricted | $65,000 |
| Volunteers in Medicine - Berkshires Inc | Unrestricted | $60,000 |
| The City School Inc | Unrestricted | $55,000 |
| Families for Justice As Healing Inc | Unrestricted | $55,000 |
| Greater Yellowstone Coalition Inc | Unrestricted | $55,000 |
| Berkshire County Head Start Child Development | Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Berkshire Theatre Group Inc | Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Bikes Not Bombs Inc | Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Center for Popular Democracy | Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Childcare of the Berkshires Inc | Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Gladys Allen Brigham Community Center Inc | Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Haymarket People's Fund Inc | Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| The Louis D Brown Peace Institute Corp | Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Massachusetts Communities Action Network | Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Tapestry Health Systems Inc | Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Berkshire Resources for Integration of Diverse Groups and Education Inc | Unrestricted | $45,000 |
| Equal Justice Initative | Unrestricted | $45,000 |
| Groundswell | Unrestricted | $40,000 |
| Hurricane Island Outward Bound School | Unrestricted | $40,000 |
| The Lenny Zakim Fund Inc | Unrestricted | $40,000 |
| National Domestic Workers Alliance | Unrestricted | $40,000 |
| Neighbor to Neighbor Massachusetts Education Fund Inc | Unrestricted | $40,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Josephine Greene
- Cameron K Mackey
- Winnie Greene
- Amy L Greene
- William T Mackey
- Brita A Mackey
Questions people ask
Does Josephine and Louise Crane Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Josephine and Louise Crane Foundation give?
$4.7 million in tax year 2024, across 120 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs Josephine and Louise Crane Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Josephine Greene (Director, President), Cameron K Mackey (Treasurer/Clerk), Winnie Greene (Director) and Amy L Greene (Director) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Josephine and Louise Crane Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and human services.