Crane Foundation
Crane Foundation is a private foundation based in Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey. Its 2024 filing reports 40 grants totaling $447,533, including support for charitable, food-relief, disaster-response, and educational organizations.
Crane Foundation at a glance
In short: Crane Foundation gave $448K across 40 grants in 2024 (avg $11K), top state Illinois. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $447,533
- -10.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 40
- +3900.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $11,188
- -97.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $6,140,290
- -1.0% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Illinois (48% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Crane Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 140 Sylvan Avenue Suite 110, Englewood Cliffs, NJ 07632
Phone: (203) 363-7342
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Crane Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Ann & Robert H Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago Foundation ($105K). Together the top 10 received $330K.
Grant Size Distribution
44 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 38 grants of 44 (86%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, the largest shares of grant dollars went to recipients in Illinois (48%), New Jersey (11%), and Washington, DC (8%). Texas received 6% and Connecticut 5%. These figures describe the locations of grant recipients.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 40 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Crane Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+14%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 106% of 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
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $260K (2020) to $501K (2023). In 2024 it made 40 grants totaling $448K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ann & Robert H Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago Foundation Chicago, IL | General Support | $105,358 |
| Project Hood Chicago, IL | General Support | $100,000 |
| American Red Cross Fairfield, NJ | General Support | $35,000 |
| World Central Kitchen Washington, DC | General Support | $25,000 |
| St Lukes School New Canaan, CT | General Support | $15,000 |
| Crisis Assistance Center Englewood Cliffs, NJ | General Support | $10,000 |
| Connect Community Services Fritch, TX | General Support | $10,000 |
| Feeding America Chicago, IL | General Support | $10,000 |
| Foothills Food Hub Marion, NC | General Support | $10,000 |
| German Red Cross | General Support | $10,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $6,140,290 | $470,934 | $534,118 | $447,533 | 40 | $471,879 | $426,604 | $444,383 |
| 2023 | $6,203,474 | $347,995 | $583,631 | $501,378 | 1 | $493,926 | $310,467 | $396,495 |
| 2022 | $6,437,510 | $336,080 | $554,135 | $492,254 | 1 | $517,105 | $309,457 | $412,803 |
| 2021 | $6,673,344 | $409,721 | $471,967 | $392,205 | 1 | $426,986 | $374,764 | $471,435 |
| 2020 | $6,714,811 | $541,212 | $352,946 | $259,725 | 1 | — | $502,851 | $390,638 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Crane Foundation reported a distributable amount of $444K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The available information does not state the foundation’s own mission. Its 2024 grants went to organizations whose work includes children’s health, hunger relief, disaster response, community support, and education. For example, World Central Kitchen describes its mission as providing meals in response to humanitarian, climate, and community crises. Feeding America says it works to advance equitable access to nutritious food, and the Montgomery County Food Bank describes its mission as uniting the community to fight hunger. The Woodlands Christian Academy describes itself as an independent, Christ-centered college preparatory school.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation reported 40 grants totaling $447,533. Grant amounts ranged from $100 to $105,358, with a median of $5,000. The largest reported grants included $105,358 to Ann & Robert H Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago Foundation and $100,000 to Project Hood, both for general support. Other grants included $35,000 to the American Red Cross, $25,000 to World Central Kitchen, and $15,000 to St Lukes School, each for general support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Max Mitchell as director, president, CEO, and chairman; Rich Maue as director, executive vice president, and CFO; and Anthony D’Iorio as director, executive vice president, general counsel, and secretary.
Crane Foundation is led by Max Mitchell, Director, President, CEO & Chairman on the 2024 filing; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Max Mitchell
Director, President, CEO & Chairman
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Anthony D'iorio
Director, Executive Vice President, General Counsel & Secretary
Director - Assistant Secretary → Director, Executive Vice President, General Counsel & Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rich Maue
Director, Executive Vice President & CFO
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (7)
- Former: E J Eskildsen (2020–2023) — Assistant Treasurer
- Former: E S Switter (2020–2023) — Vice President - Tax
- Former: J A Lavish (2020–2023) — Officer
- Former: M H Mitchell (2020–2023) — Director - President & CEO
- Former: R A Maue (2020–2023) — Director - Vice President & CFO
- Former: R S Evans (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: A M D'Iorio (2020–2021) — Director - Assistant Secretary
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Foundation
How much does Crane Foundation give each year?
Crane Foundation gave $448K across 40 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $501K across 1 grant.
What is Crane Foundation's typical grant size?
Crane Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $11,188, across 40 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Crane Foundation give grants?
Crane Foundation's top state is Illinois, with 48% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New Jersey (11%) and District of Columbia (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Chicago, IL (4 grants), Washington, DC (2 grants), Englewood Cliffs, NJ (2 grants) and Los Angeles, CA (2 grants).
Does Crane Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Crane Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (40 of 40) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Crane Foundation's largest grantees?
Crane Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Ann & Robert H Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago Foundation ($105,358), Project Hood ($100,000) and American Red Cross ($35,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 54% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Crane Foundation?
Crane Foundation reported $6.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $472K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $444K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Crane Foundation fund?
The available information does not state the foundation’s own mission. Its 2024 grants went to organizations whose work includes children’s health, hunger relief, disaster response, community support, and education. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Crane Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes 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 ↑
What is Crane Foundation's EIN?
Crane Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 43-6051752. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Crane 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 October 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS October 27, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS August 29, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 25, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 11, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 5, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Crane Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 17, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/crane-foundation-morg_7094296352ff4c9b855f5949069083d8
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