Crane Family Foundation Inc
The Crane Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation located in Baltimore, Maryland. Established in 1991 by Charles Crane, a Baltimore County real estate investor, the foundation is designated as a 501(c)(3) organization and has been tax-exempt since April 1992.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$35.8M
+7.4% YoY
Revenue
—
-100.0% YoY
Net Investment Income
—
-100.0% YoY
Expenses
—
-100.0% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation was created to continue supporting institutions that Charles Crane held in high regard. Following his death in 1994, the foundation has maintained a dual focus:
- Jewish Education: 70-80% of remaining funds support Jewish education in greater Baltimore, Maryland
- Violence Prevention: 20-30% of funds support violence prevention programs benefiting greater Baltimore youth
The foundation also provides ongoing support to THE ASSOCIATED: Jewish Federation of Baltimore and Mercy Medical Center.
Grantmaking
The foundation made 60 grants in 2023, with the remaining grants totaling $3,541,568 distributed among 57 additional organizations.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Greater Baltimore, Maryland
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of December 31, 2023:
- Total Assets: $33,290,783
- Total Revenues: $5,758,742
- Total Expenses: $4,388,197
- Total Liabilities: $156,000
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $35,759,887 | $33,290,783 | $31,816,333 |
| Revenue | — | $5,758,742 | $5,112,935 |
| Expenses | — | $4,388,197 | $5,090,915 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | $4,190,172 | $4,786,513 |
| Net Investment Income | — | $5,375,242 | $4,780,499 |
| Distributable Amount | — | $4,621,347 | $4,611,935 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 0 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
200 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Crane Family Foundation Inc
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The foundation is staffed by 2 employees as of 2023.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
No officer/director data available.
Contact Information
Address: 5750 Park Heights Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21215
Phone: 443-961-6680
Website: thecranefoundation.org
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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