Crane Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Crane Foundation is a private foundation in Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey. In tax year 2024 it gave $447,533 in 40 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $105,358. 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$447,533
- Number of grants40
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$105,358
- Assets$9.2 million
- New grantees100%
Giving in 2024 was down from $501,378 the year before.
100% 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 | $501,378 | 1 | $8.6 million |
| 2024 | $447,533 | 40 | $9.2 million |
How to apply
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 Crane Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 18 states, the most to Illinois. It also paid $15,000 in 2 grants to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 4 | $215,483 |
| New Jersey | 3 | $50,000 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $35,000 |
| Texas | 4 | $25,750 |
| Connecticut | 2 | $22,500 |
| North Carolina | 4 | $19,500 |
| South Carolina | 2 | $11,500 |
| California | 3 | $10,200 |
| Tennessee | 2 | $10,000 |
| Washington | 2 | $5,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ann & Robert H Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago Foundation | General Support | $105,358 |
| Project Hood | General Support | $100,000 |
| American Red Cross | General Support | $35,000 |
| World Central Kitchen | General Support | $25,000 |
| St Lukes School | General Support | $15,000 |
| Crisis Assistance Center | General Support | $10,000 |
| Connect Community Services | General Support | $10,000 |
| Feeding America | General Support | $10,000 |
| Foothills Food Hub | General Support | $10,000 |
| German Red Cross | General Support | $10,000 |
| Greer Relief and Resources Agency | General Support | $10,000 |
| Montgomery County Food Bank | General Support | $10,000 |
| Peace Winds America | General Support | $10,000 |
| Americares | General Support | $7,500 |
| Brunswick Family Assistance | General Support | $7,500 |
| Baby2Baby | General Support | $5,000 |
| British Red Cross | General Support | $5,000 |
| Care Community Center | General Support | $5,000 |
| Community Kitchen | General Support | $5,000 |
| Jackson Christian School | General Support | $5,000 |
| Kalamazoo Loaves and Fishes | General Support | $5,000 |
| Los Angeles Regional Food Bank | General Support | $5,000 |
| Manufacturer's Alliance Foundation | General Support | $5,000 |
| Our Lady of the Lake School | General Support | $5,000 |
| Second Harvest Heartland | General Support | $5,000 |
| St Mary Outreach | General Support | $5,000 |
| The Well Outreach | General Support | $5,000 |
| The Woodlands Christian Academy | General Support | $5,000 |
| Furman University | General Support | $1,500 |
| University Of North Carolina at Charlotte | General Support | $1,250 |
| Lorain County Community College Foundation | General Support | $1,000 |
| Queens University of Charlotte | General Support | $750 |
| University of Houston | General Support | $750 |
| Emory University | General Support | $500 |
| John Stanford International School PTSA | General Support | $500 |
| Indiana University Foundation | General Support | $400 |
| Stanford University | General Support | $200 |
| University of Chicago | General Support | $125 |
| Hillsdale College | General Support | $100 |
| Valparaiso University | General Support | $100 |
Officers and trustees
- Max Mitchell
- Rich Maue
- Anthony D'iorio
Questions people ask
Does Crane Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Crane Foundation give?
$447,533 in tax year 2024, across 40 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Crane Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Max Mitchell (Director, President, Ceo, Chairman), Rich Maue (Director, Exec. Vice President, Cfo) and Anthony D'iorio (Director, Exec. VP, Gen. Counsel & Secretary).
What does Crane Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly human services, education and food and hunger.