Crane Family Foundation
The Crane Family Foundation was a private foundation based in Charlotte, North Carolina. Its 2022 filing states that it was dissolved on December 13, 2022, and is marked as its final return, so the foundation appears to have wound down and stopped grantmaking.
Crane Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Crane Family Foundation gave $2.9M across 10 grants in 2022 (avg $287K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2022)
- $2,869,651
- Grants made (2022)
- 10
- Average grant
- $286,965
- Median grant
- $750
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (99% of itemized 2022 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2022 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2022; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Crane Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it made contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 8329 Providence Road, Charlotte, NC 28277
Phone: (704) 996-7112
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Crane Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2022
The largest 2022 recipient was National Philanthropic Trust Donor Advised Fund ($2.8M). Together the top 10 received $2.9M.
Grant Size Distribution
10 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 9 grants of 10 (90%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2022 grant dollars went primarily to Pennsylvania recipients (99%), with 1% going to North Carolina. The filing also lists recipients in Illinois, Washington, Georgia, Massachusetts, Virginia, and the District of Columbia.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2022 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
Cities
How Crane Family Foundation gives
- In 2022 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2022 it made 10 grants totaling $2.9M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| National Philanthropic Trust Donor Advised Fund Jenkintown, PA | Dissolution Donation | $2,849,186 |
| Temple Beth El Charlotte, NC | General Purpose Donation | $10,000 |
| Jewish Federation of Charlotte Charlotte, NC | General Purpose Donation | $5,000 |
| Actors Theatre Charlotte Charlotte, NC | General Purpose Donation | $3,000 |
| Gigi's Playhouse Hoffman Estates, IL | Support for Downs Sydrome Children | $1,000 |
| Cougar Mountain Zoo Issaquah, WA | General Purpose Donation | $500 |
| Students Without Mothers Mableton, GA | Support for High School Students Without Mothers | $500 |
| HBS Fund Boston, MA | General Purpose Donation | $250 |
| The Nature Conservancy Arlington, VA | General Purpose Donation | $115 |
| Environmental Defense Fund Washington, DC | General Purpose Donation | $100 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | — | $453,508 | $2,904,070 | $2,869,651 | 10 | $2,897,238 | $16,491 | $109,987 |
| 2021 | $2,514,383 | $3,359,293 | $6,835 | — | — | — | $824,156 | $6,224 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Crane Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $110K for 2022 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2022 grants included donations to charitable organizations in areas such as education, support for people with Down syndrome and their families, conservation, and community causes; these are descriptions of recipients’ work, not stated focus areas of the foundation.
Grantmaking
In 2022, the foundation made 10 grants totaling $2,869,651. The median grant was $750; grants ranged from $100 to $2,849,186. The largest grant was $2,849,186 to the National Philanthropic Trust Donor Advised Fund for a “dissolution donation.” Other grants included $10,000 to Temple Beth El and $5,000 to the Jewish Federation of Charlotte, both for general purposes, and $3,000 to Actors Theatre Charlotte for a general-purpose donation.
Other recipients included Gigi’s Playhouse, which received $1,000; Students Without Mothers, which received $500; and The Nature Conservancy, which received $115. Gigi’s Playhouse describes its mission as providing free educational, therapeutic, and career-development programs for people with Down syndrome, their families, and the community. Students Without Mothers says it helps high school students without mothers continue their education. The Nature Conservancy says its mission is to conserve the lands and waters on which all life depends.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2022 filing lists David Crane as president and Cynthia Crane as vice president.
Crane Family Foundation is led by David Crane, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 2 officers listed in 2022 report compensation.
Officers on the 2022 filing
David Crane
President
On filings since 2021
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Cynthia Crane
Vice President
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2022. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Crane Family Foundation
How much does Crane Family Foundation give each year?
Crane Family Foundation gave $2.9M across 10 grants in 2022, according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Crane Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Crane Family Foundation's median grant in 2022 was $750, and its average grant was $286,965, across 10 grants on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Crane Family Foundation give grants?
Crane Family Foundation gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 99% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Charlotte, NC (3 grants).
Does Crane Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 70% of Crane Family Foundation's 2022 grants with a stated purpose (7 of 10) were for general or operating support, per its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Crane Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Crane Family Foundation's largest 2022 grantees include National Philanthropic Trust Donor Advised Fund ($2,849,186), Temple Beth El ($10,000) and Jewish Federation of Charlotte ($5,000), according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
What does Crane Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Crane Family Foundation?
The foundation states that it made contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
How much is Crane Family Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2022, Crane Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $110K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Crane Family Foundation's EIN?
Crane Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-3264769. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2022.
Does Crane Family Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2022
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