Crane Family Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in HOUSTON, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. In 2024, it awarded 11 grants totaling $828K.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$828K
-38.1% YoY
Grant Count
11
-21.4% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$75K
-21.3% YoY
About Crane Family Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Crane Family Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in HOUSTON, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. In 2024, it awarded 11 grants totaling $828K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
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Grant Distribution by State
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | — | — | — |
| Revenue | — | — | — |
| Expenses | — | — | — |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
44 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Obama Foundation ($500,000), Monterey Peninsula Foundation ($100,000), Community Foundation for Monterey County ($100,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| ATHLETES AND CAUSES THONOTOSASSA, FL | CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION | $25,000 |
| MEMORIAL HERMANN FOUNDATION HOUSTON, TX | CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION | $25,000 |
| HOUSTON ZOO HOUSTON, TX | CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION | $10,000 |
| MEN OF DISTINCTION HOUSTON, TX | CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION | $2,500 |
| Richard Davis Kann Melanoma Foundation West Palm Beach, FL | Charitable purpose | $10,000 |
| Obama Foundation Chicago, IL | Charitable purpose | $500,000 |
| Monterey Peninsula Foundation Monterey, CA | Charitable purpose | $100,000 |
| Bayou Bend Gardens Endowment HOUSTON, TX | Charitable purpose | $20,000 |
| Community Foundation for Monterey County Monterey, CA | Charitable purpose | $100,000 |
| Houston Granf Opera Association Houston, TX | Charitable purpose | $25,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JAMES R CRANE | PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| JARED CRANE | VP | 1 | — |
| KRYSTAL CRANE THOMPSON | VP | 1 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Crane Family Foundation?
Crane Family Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in HOUSTON, TX. It holds — in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Crane Family Foundation operate?
Crane Family Foundation has awarded grants in California, Florida, Illinois, Missouri, New York, Texas, Virginia.
What size grants does Crane Family Foundation award?
In 2024, Crane Family Foundation awarded 11 grants totaling $828K — an average of about $75K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Crane Family Foundation's EIN?
Crane Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-3980494. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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