Raymond E and Ellen F Crane Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Raymond E and Ellen F Crane Foundation is a private foundation in Johns Island, South Carolina. In tax year 2025 it gave $224,000 in 1 grant; the typical grant was $224,000 and the largest $224,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$224,000
- Number of grants1
- Typical grant$224,000
- Largest grant$224,000
- Assets$6.1 million
Giving in 2025 was down from $225,000 the year before.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $200,000 | 1 | $4.5 million |
| 2023 | $200,000 | 1 | $5.0 million |
| 2024 | $225,000 | 1 | $5.6 million |
| 2025 | $224,000 | 1 | $6.1 million |
How to apply
Its grants go to individuals, not organizations. Every grant in its 2025 filing was paid to an individual (for example a scholarship or assistance with costs), so it is not a funding prospect for a nonprofit.
Raymond E and Ellen F 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 Raymond E and Ellen F Crane Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in South Carolina.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| South Carolina | 1 | $224,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | Religious, educational, health, environmental, and other charitable purposes. | $224,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Elizabeth Crane Swent
- Brian M Hester
- Arlette Crane Pendergrpah
- David Radford Crane
- John D Zuidema Jr
- Aldrich L Boss
Questions people ask
Does Raymond E and Ellen F Crane Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Raymond E and Ellen F Crane Foundation give?
$224,000 in tax year 2025, across 1 grant, with a typical grant of $224,000.
Who runs Raymond E and Ellen F Crane Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Elizabeth Crane Swent (Trustee), Brian M Hester (Trustee), Arlette Crane Pendergrpah (Trustee) and David Radford Crane (Trustee) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Raymond E and Ellen F Crane Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, environment and conservation and faith communities.