Crane Fund for Widows and Children
The Crane Fund for Widows and Children is a private foundation based in Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey. Its 2024 filing reports 985 grants totaling $4,488,000 to charitable organizations.
Crane Fund for Widows and Children at a glance
In short: Crane Fund for Widows and Children gave $4.5M across 985 grants in 2024 (avg $5K), top state Ohio. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $4,488,000
- -1.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 985
- +98400.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $4,556
- -99.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $4,500
- Total assets
- $1,597,590
- -52.8% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Ohio (8% 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 Fund for Widows and Children
- 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 Fund for Widows and Children funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Chunhui Children's Foundation ($45K). Together the top 10 received $225K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($5,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
989 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 985 grants of 989 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 filing lists recipients in multiple states. The largest reported shares of grant dollars by recipient state were 21% for an unidentified state, 8% for Ohio, 7% for Connecticut, 7% for California, and 6% for Massachusetts. Listed grantees also include organizations in Washington, Florida, Pennsylvania, Nevada, and South Carolina.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 985 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Crane Fund for Widows and Children gives
- Giving grew 114% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 98% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 $2.1M (2021) to $4.6M (2023). In 2024 it made 985 grants totaling $4.5M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Chunhui Children's Foundation | General Purpose | $45,000 |
| Holly House Lynnwood, WA | General Purpose | $35,000 |
| Asociacin Mexicana de Ayuda a Nios con Cncer en Quertaro IAP | General Purpose | $22,500 |
| FoundCare West Palm Beach, FL | General Purpose | $22,000 |
| Barnwell Community Soup Kitchen Barnwell, SC | General Purpose | $20,000 |
| Casa Hogar San Pablo IAP | General Purpose | $17,500 |
| Mahdlo | General Purpose | $17,500 |
| Community Recreation Association Inc (CRA) Dalton, MA | General Purpose | $15,000 |
| Dream Foundation Santa Barbara, CA | General Purpose | $15,000 |
| Red Crescent UAE | General Purpose | $15,000 |
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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 | $1,597,590 | $2,868,268 | $4,657,624 | $4,488,000 | 985 | $4,080,661 | $2,771,636 | $4,142,961 |
| 2023 | $3,386,946 | $938,486 | $4,694,264 | $4,561,815 | 1 | $4,426,984 | $891,892 | $2,902,927 |
| 2022 | $7,142,724 | $941,279 | $2,301,424 | $2,094,250 | 1 | $2,196,466 | $913,233 | $2,294,808 |
| 2021 | $8,502,869 | $1,163,515 | $2,439,677 | $2,094,000 | 1 | $2,181,532 | $1,126,972 | $2,293,557 |
| 2020 | $9,779,031 | $10,993,734 | $2,352,538 | $2,100,000 | 1 | — | $10,932,161 | $1,556,953 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Crane Fund for Widows and Children reported a distributable amount of $4.1M 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 fund’s mission. Its 2024 grantees include organizations whose own stated work includes healthcare and social services, inclusive recreation, support for children with special healthcare needs, and basic-needs assistance. For example, FoundCare says it provides healthcare and social services to individuals and families, while Washington Kids in Transition says it provides basic needs to children in Washington State.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the fund reported 985 grants totaling $4,488,000. Grant amounts ranged from $2,000 to $45,000, with a median of $4,500. The largest listed award was $45,000 to Chunhui Children’s Foundation for general purpose. Other notable grants included $35,000 to Holly House, $22,000 to FoundCare, and $20,000 to Barnwell Community Soup Kitchen, each for general purpose.
Other 2024 grantees included PALS Programs ($13,500), Miracle League of Las Vegas ($12,500), and The Mountaineers, Upper Valley MEND, Washington Kids in Transition, LIVFREE, and Boyer Children’s Clinic ($10,000 each). Their stated missions describe work in areas including inclusive camp experiences, recreation for children with special needs, regional outdoor education and conservation, basic-needs support, childhood cancer family experiences, and services for children with special healthcare needs.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists these officers and directors:
- Anthony M. D’Iorio — Trustee, Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary
- Rich Maue — Trustee, Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer
- Tami Polmanteer — Trustee, Executive Vice President, Chief Human Resources Officer
- Jason D. Feldman — Trustee, Senior Vice President, Investor Relations, Treasurer and Tax
- Danielle Kurkjian — Trustee, Senior Manager, Philanthropy, Sustainability and Equality
Crane Fund for Widows and Children's 2024 filing lists 5 officers; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Anthony M. D'iorio
Trustee, Executive Vice President, General Counsel & Secretary
Trustee → Trustee, Executive Vice President, General Counsel & Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Danielle Kurkjian
Trustee, Senior Mngr - Philanthropy, Sustain. & Equality
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jason D. Feldman
Trustee, Senior Vice President, Investor Relations - Treasurer & Tax
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rich Maue
Trustee, Executive Vice President & CFO
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tami Polmanteer
Trustee, Executive Vice President & Chro
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (5)
- Former: C Baron (2020–2023) — Trustee
- Former: J Lavish (2020–2023) — Trustee
- Former: R A Maue (2020–2023) — Trustee
- Former: T Pelton (2020–2023) — Trustee
- Former: A M D'Iorio (2020–2021) — Trustee
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 Fund for Widows and Children
How much does Crane Fund for Widows and Children give each year?
Crane Fund for Widows and Children gave $4.5M across 985 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $4.6M across 1 grant.
What is Crane Fund for Widows and Children's typical grant size?
Crane Fund for Widows and Children's median grant in 2024 was $4,500, and its average grant was $4,556, across 985 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Crane Fund for Widows and Children give grants?
Crane Fund for Widows and Children's top state is Ohio, with 8% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Connecticut (7%) and California (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Spartanburg, SC (26 grants), Cincinnati, OH (23 grants), Chicago, IL (20 grants) and Stamford, CT (16 grants).
Does Crane Fund for Widows and Children give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Crane Fund for Widows and Children's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (985 of 985) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Crane Fund for Widows and Children's largest grantees?
Crane Fund for Widows and Children's largest 2024 grantees include Chunhui Children's Foundation ($45,000), Holly House ($35,000) and Asociacin Mexicana de Ayuda a Nios con Cncer en Quertaro IAP ($22,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($5,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 2% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Crane Fund for Widows and Children?
Crane Fund for Widows and Children reported $1.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $4.1M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $4.1M (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Crane Fund for Widows and Children fund?
The available information does not state the fund’s mission. Its 2024 grantees include organizations whose own stated work includes healthcare and social services, inclusive recreation, support for children with special healthcare needs, and basic-needs assistance. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Crane Fund for Widows and Children?
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 Fund for Widows and Children's EIN?
Crane Fund for Widows and Children's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-6116543. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Crane Fund for Widows and Children 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 13, 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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