Crane Fund for Widows and Children
The Crane Fund for Widows and Children is a private foundation established in 1924 as part of the Crane Charitable Funds network. Based in Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey, it operates as a 501(c)(3) organization with tax-exempt status since March 1941. The fund functions as an employee-driven corporate giving campaign that unites Crane Company associates worldwide to provide financial assistance to underserved populations.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
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Annual Giving
$4.5M
-1.6% YoY
Grant Count
985
+98400.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$5K
-99.9% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The Crane Fund for Widows and Children provides direct assistance to the underserved by financially supporting local agencies, charities, and schools in the communities where Crane Company and its subsidiaries conduct business. The fund is part of a broader philanthropic legacy spanning over 80 years, with the parent organization's charitable mission rooted in founder R.T. Crane's 1914 vision to care for employees and their communities.
Grantmaking
The fund distributed over $25 million in 2025 when combined with the other Crane Charitable Funds (Crane Fund and Crane Foundation). Annual giving through the Crane Fund for Widows and Children exceeds $4 million. Typical individual grant ranges are reported between $1,000 and $5,000, though the fund made one grant in the most recent reporting year according to available data.
Grant Range
s are reported between $1,000 and $5,000, though the fund made one grant in the most recent reporting year according to available data.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The fund supports nonprofit organizations, agencies, charities, and schools in communities where Crane Company and its subsidiaries conduct business globally. The organization maintains offices in multiple regions:
- US and Canada Headquarters: Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey
- United Kingdom: Ipswich
- Germany/Hungary/Slovenia: Düsseldorf
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of December 31, 2023:
- Total Assets: $3,386,946
- Total Revenues: $938,486
- Total Expenses: $4,694,264
- Investment Income and Dividends: $738,816
- Net Gain from Sale of Non-Inventory Assets: $199,670
- Total Liabilities: $0
- Number of Employees: 0
Revenue Comparison (2023 vs. 2022):
- Investment income declined 17.7% year-over-year
- Net gains from asset sales increased 355.7%
- Overall revenues remained relatively flat, declining 0.3%
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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
54 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include 4KIDS of South Florida Inc ($12,500), Ann's Heart ($10,000), 4Youth (South West) ($8,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2GETHER WE LIVE Tempe, AZ | General Purpose | $3,250 |
| 2Wish | General Purpose | $5,000 |
| 4KIDS of South Florida Inc Fort Lauderdale, FL | General Purpose | $12,500 |
| 4Louis | General Purpose | $5,000 |
| 4Minds LTD | General Purpose | $2,400 |
| 4Youth (South West) | General Purpose | $8,000 |
| A Better Chance New York, NY | General Purpose | $6,000 |
| A Child's Hope Int'l Cincinnati, OH | General Purpose | $5,000 |
| A House In Austin Chicago, IL | General Purpose | $2,500 |
| A Womens Place Doylestown, PA | General Purpose | $6,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The fund is overseen by trustees including A M D'Iorio, R A Maue, and J Lavish.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
No officer/director data available.
Contact Information
Toll Free: 1-888-855-1100
Email: cranecharitablefunds@craneco.com
US and Canada Headquarters: 140 Sylvan Avenue, Suite 110 Englewood Cliffs, NJ 07632-2554 Tel.: 203-554-5899
United Kingdom: Epsilon House, Epsilon Terrace West Road, Ipswich, IP3 9FJ Tel.: +01 473 276176
Germany/Hungary/Slovenia: Crane Fund Deutschland Heerdter Lohweg 63-71 40459 Düsseldorf Tel.: +49 211 5956-157
Website: www.rtcranefunds.org
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Crane Fund for Widows and Children fund?
The Crane Fund for Widows and Children provides direct assistance to the underserved by financially supporting local agencies, charities, and schools in the communities where Crane Company and its subsidiaries conduct business. The fund is part of a broader philanthropic legacy spanning over 80 years, with the parent organization's charitable mission rooted in founder R.T. Crane's 1914 vision to care for employees and their communities.
How do I apply for a grant from Crane Fund for Widows and Children?
The fund distributed over $25 million in 2025 when combined with the other Crane Charitable Funds (Crane Fund and Crane Foundation). Annual giving through the Crane Fund for Widows and Children exceeds $4 million. Typical individual grant ranges are reported between $1,000 and $5,000, though the fund made one grant in the most recent reporting year according to available data.
Where does Crane Fund for Widows and Children make grants?
The fund supports nonprofit organizations, agencies, charities, and schools in communities where Crane Company and its subsidiaries conduct business globally. The organization maintains offices in multiple regions: • **US and Canada Headquarters:** Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey • **United Kingdom:** Ipswich • **Germany/Hungary/Slovenia:** Düsseldorf
What size grants does Crane Fund for Widows and Children award?
In 2024, Crane Fund for Widows and Children awarded 985 grants totaling $4.5M — an average of about $5K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
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.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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