The Crane Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Crane Family Foundation is a private foundation in Fairport, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $47,700 in 20 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $15,000. 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$47,700
- Number of grants20
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$15,000
- Assets$130,488
- New grantees60%
Giving in 2024 was up from $42,189 the year before.
60% 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 | $42,189 | 13 | $167,598 |
| 2024 | $47,700 | 20 | $130,488 |
How to apply
The Crane Family 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 The Crane Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 17 | $46,300 |
| Maryland | 1 | $1,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $250 |
| California | 1 | $150 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Junior Achievement | Contribution of funds to junior achievement | $15,000 |
| Nazareth College Foundation | Contribution of funds to the nazareth college foundation | $12,000 |
| Foodlink | Contribution of funds to foodlink | $5,000 |
| Golisano Children's Hospital | Contribution of funds to golisano children's hospital | $2,500 |
| Lollypop Farm | Contribution of funds to lollypop farm | $2,500 |
| Humane Society of Wayne County | Contribution of funds to humane society of wayne county | $2,500 |
| Pirate Toy Fund | Contribution of funds to the pirate toy fund | $2,300 |
| Fairport Football Alumni Association | Contribution of funds to support football at local high school | $1,200 |
| Don Litzelman Foudation | Contribution of funds to the don litzelman foudation | $1,000 |
| Camp Possibilities International | Contribution of funds to camp possibilities international | $1,000 |
| 13THIRTY Cancer Connect | Contribution of funds to 13thirty cancer connect | $1,000 |
| James Spencer Jr Foundation | Contribution of funds to the james spencer jr. Foundation | $250 |
| Nff-Rochester Chapter | Contribution of funds to the nff-rochester chapter | $250 |
| Maz Foundation | Contribution of funds to the maz foundation | $250 |
| Walking for Rochester Inc | Contribution of funds to walking for rochester, inc | $250 |
| The Arc Foundation | Contribution of funds to the arc foundation | $200 |
| Zoey's Light | Contribution of funds to zoey's light | $150 |
| Finger Lakes Lpa | Contribution of funds to finger lakes lpa | $150 |
| Embrace Your Sisters | Contribution of funds to support people with breast cancer | $100 |
| K9 Orphans Inc | Contribution of funds to k9 orphans, inc | $100 |
Officers and trustees
- Mark S Crane
- Colleen E Crane
- Jeffrey Pullano
- Marc Parina
Questions people ask
Does The Crane Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Crane Family Foundation give?
$47,700 in tax year 2024, across 20 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs The Crane Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Mark S Crane (President & Director), Colleen E Crane (Secretary & Director), Jeffrey Pullano (Vice President/Treasurer &) and Marc Parina (Director).
What does The Crane Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and youth programs.