Crane Fund for Widows and Children
Preselected recipients only
Crane Fund for Widows and Children is a private foundation in Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey. In tax year 2024 it gave $4.5 million in 985 grants; the typical grant was $4,500 and the largest $45,000. 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$4.5 million
- Number of grants985
- Typical grant$4,500
- Largest grant$45,000
- Assets$82.7 million
- New grantees100%
Giving in 2024 was down from $4.6 million 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 | $4.6 million | 1 | $72.8 million |
| 2024 | $4.5 million | 985 | $82.7 million |
How to apply
Crane Fund for Widows and Children 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 Fund for Widows and Children funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 40 states, the most to Ohio. It also paid $936,700 in 196 grants to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio | 84 | $366,250 |
| Connecticut | 59 | $308,500 |
| California | 74 | $299,300 |
| Massachusetts | 58 | $281,300 |
| South Carolina | 69 | $276,050 |
| Washington | 46 | $237,950 |
| Pennsylvania | 39 | $224,150 |
| Illinois | 57 | $216,475 |
| New York | 39 | $194,200 |
| North Carolina | 44 | $161,185 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Chunhui Children's Foundation | General Purpose | $45,000 |
| Holly House | General Purpose | $35,000 |
| Asociacin Mexicana de Ayuda a Nios con Cncer en Quertaro IAP | General Purpose | $22,500 |
| FoundCare | General Purpose | $22,000 |
| Barnwell Community Soup Kitchen | General Purpose | $20,000 |
| Casa Hogar San Pablo IAP | General Purpose | $17,500 |
| Mahdlo | General Purpose | $17,500 |
| Community Recreation Association Inc (CRA) | General Purpose | $15,000 |
| Dream Foundation | General Purpose | $15,000 |
| Red Crescent UAE | General Purpose | $15,000 |
| Renewal Foundation Inc | General Purpose | $15,000 |
| Senses Residential and Day Care for Special Needs | General Purpose | $15,000 |
| The Citizens Foundation USA | General Purpose | $15,000 |
| Pals Programs | General Purpose | $13,500 |
| 4KIDS of South Florida Inc | General Purpose | $12,500 |
| Goshen Boys and Girls Clubs of Elkhart County | General Purpose | $12,500 |
| Miracle League of Las Vegas | General Purpose | $12,500 |
| The Bethany Center | General Purpose | $12,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity of Coastal Fairfield County | General Purpose | $11,500 |
| The Salvation Army | General Purpose | $11,500 |
| Association Les Restaurants du Cur de Haute Savoie | General Purpose | $10,500 |
| Cystic Fibrosis Trust | General Purpose | $10,500 |
| Ann's Heart | General Purpose | $10,000 |
| Boyer Childrens Clinic | General Purpose | $10,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Greater Salem | General Purpose | $10,000 |
| Foothills Equestrian Nature Center | General Purpose | $10,000 |
| Friends of Children of Walla Walla | General Purpose | $10,000 |
| GirlUp GVL | General Purpose | $10,000 |
| La Alegra de los Nios IAP | General Purpose | $10,000 |
| LivFree | General Purpose | $10,000 |
| Maggie's | General Purpose | $10,000 |
| Maher | General Purpose | $10,000 |
| New Covenant Center | General Purpose | $10,000 |
| New York-Presbyterian Fund Inc designation MSCH Peds Cardiology on the me | General Purpose | $10,000 |
| PACS - Phoenixville Area Community Services | General Purpose | $10,000 |
| Phoenixville Women's Outreach | General Purpose | $10,000 |
| Relay for Life of Emerald Coast American Cancer Society | General Purpose | $10,000 |
| Stadtjugendring Buxtehude eV (Buxtehude City Youth Ring) | General Purpose | $10,000 |
| The Mountaineers | General Purpose | $10,000 |
| Trustees of the Reservation - SummerQuest Camp at the Crane Estate | General Purpose | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Anthony M D'iorio
- Rich Maue
- Tami Polmanteer
- Jason D Feldman
- Danielle Kurkjian
Questions people ask
Does Crane Fund for Widows and Children accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Crane Fund for Widows and Children give?
$4.5 million in tax year 2024, across 985 grants, with a typical grant of $4,500.
Who runs Crane Fund for Widows and Children?
Its 2024 filing lists Anthony M D'iorio (Trustee, Exec. VP, Gen. Counsel and Secretary), Rich Maue (Trustee, Exec. VP, Cfo), Tami Polmanteer (Trustee, Exec. VP, Chro) and Jason D Feldman (Trustee, Senior VP, Investor Relations - Treas. & Tax) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Crane Fund for Widows and Children fund?
Based on its grants, mainly international, youth programs and faith communities.