Crane Foundation
Crane Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation established in 1951. Located in Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey, the organization is part of the broader Crane Charitable Funds family, which includes the Crane Fund (established 1914) and the Crane Fund for Widows and Children (established 1941). The foundation focuses on providing philanthropic support to underserved communities and educational initiatives.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$448K
-10.7% YoY
Grant Count
40
+3900.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$11K
-97.8% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The Crane Foundation's mission centers on aiding underserved communities, natural disaster relief, and education. The foundation is committed to providing comfort and hope to those in need through strategic charitable giving.
Grantmaking
As of 2024, the Crane Foundation reported:
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation operates with a focus on communities where Crane Company and its subsidiaries conduct business globally, with particular emphasis on serving underserved populations.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of December 31, 2024:
- Total Assets: $6,140,290
- Total Liabilities: $0
- Annual Revenue: $470,934
- Annual Expenses: $534,118
- Tax-Exempt Status: Since March 1953
- EIN: 43-6051752
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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
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
No officer/director data available.
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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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