International Crane Foundation Inc
The International Crane Foundation is committed to a world where cranes, people, and our natural heritage thrive together.
International Crane Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: International Crane Foundation Inc gave $48K across 2 grants in 2026 (avg $24K), mostly in Oklahoma. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $48,150
- +60.5% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 2
- +100.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $24,075
- -19.8% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $24,075
- Total assets
- $71,280,712
- +11.3% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- Oklahoma (89% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2026; updated September 2026.
Who International Crane Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Oklahoma Conservation Commission ($43K). Together the top 2 received $48K.
Grant Size Distribution
7 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 5 grants of 7 (71%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
Cities
How International Crane Foundation Inc gives
- Giving fell 27% from 2023 to 2026. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $10K (2022) to $99K (2021). In 2026 it made 2 grants totaling $48K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma Conservation Commission Oklahoma City, OK | Crane Conservation | $42,750 |
| University of Wisconsin Foundation Madison, WI | Crane Conservation | $5,400 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $71,280,712 | $17,664,216 | $15,693,530 | $48,150 | 2 | $1,472,517 |
| 2025 | $64,021,552 | $11,419,929 | $15,168,384 | $30,000 | 1 | $2,046,355 |
| 2024 | $66,775,987 | $16,471,068 | $12,744,103 | $66,258 | 2 | $1,355,261 |
| 2023 | $57,740,973 | $9,637,841 | $11,560,542 | $65,724 | 1 | $750,791 |
| 2022 | $62,289,431 | $10,627,256 | $9,820,661 | $10,000 | 1 | $505,636 |
| 2021 | $60,579,767 | $8,745,477 | $7,905,473 | $98,981 | 1 | $458,345 |
About International Crane Foundation Inc
Based on IRS filings
International Crane Foundation Inc is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Baraboo, WI. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $71.3M in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 2 grants totaling $48K. Net investment income was $1.5M.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
International Crane Foundation Inc is led by Richard Beilfuss, President, CEO & Director on filings since 2021; 8 of 37 officers listed in 2026 are compensated.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Richard Beilfuss
President, CEO & Director
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$135K (2021) → $169K (2026)
Roberta Bobbi Asher
Chair
Treasurer → Vice Chair & Treasurer, 2023
Vice Chair & Treasurer → Chair, 2024
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Diana Boon
Director of Conservation Medicine
On filings since 2025
40 hrs/week
$110K (2025) → $114K (2026)
Chris Hunt
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Eleanor Hoagland
Director
Chair → Director, 2024
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Heidi Kiesler
Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jason Sauey
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Perkins Speers
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Larry Kueter
Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Micaela Levine
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Steve Euller
Director
Director → Vice Chair, 2024
Vice Chair → Director, 2026
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Susan Carnahan
Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sue Chin
Director
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Barry Ackers
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Galsan Batsukh
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Linda Disantis
Director
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Stephen Gast
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Andrew Holman
Director
On filings since 2025
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Carolyn Hendricks
Director
On filings since 2025
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Chris Corpus
Director
On filings since 2025
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Elizabeth Keating
Director
On filings since 2025
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Steph Tai
Director
On filings since 2025
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
William Haffner
Director
On filings since 2025
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Connie Maneaty
Director
New on the 2026 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Elizabeth Bradham Pinckney
Director
New on the 2026 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mizinga Melu
Director
New on the 2026 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
George Archibald
Co-Founder
Co-Founder & Director → Co-Founder, 2025
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$62K (2021) → $79K (2026)
Steve Kuhn
CFO
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$78K (2021) → $144K (2026)
Kari Stauffer
Vice President of Development
Director of Development → Vice President of Development, 2024
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$103K (2023) → $116K (2026)
Todd Holman
Vice President of Global Hr
Vice President of Human Resources → Human Resources Director, 2025
Human Resources Director → Vice President of Global Hr, 2026
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
$99K (2024) → $103K (2026)
Kevin Drees
Vice President of Headquarter Operations
Vice President of Hq Ops. → Vice President of Headquarter Operations, 2026
On filings since 2025
40 hrs/week
$72K (2025) → $114K (2026)
Mahendra Shrestha
Vice President & Asia Programs
On filings since 2025
40 hrs/week
$92K (2025) → $124K (2026)
Jill Allread
Vice Chair
Director → Vice Chair, 2026
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Steven Becker
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tom Leiden
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2026
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bob Dohmen
Secretary
On filings since 2024
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Fidelity Milambo
COO
New on the 2026 filing
40 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (30)
- Former: Kerryn Morrison (2021–2025) — Vice President International - Africa
- Former: Paul Robbins (2021–2025) — Director
- Former: Paula N. John (2021–2025) — Director
- Former: Graham Kessel (2022–2025) — Director
- Former: Crawford Prentice (2023–2025) — Vice President Int'l - Asia
- Former: Andy Caven (2024–2025) — Vice President - North America Programs
- Former: Mike Horn (2024–2025) — Director
- Former: Brittany Mullins (2025) — Regional Advancement Officer
- Former: Jodi Legge (2025) — Vice President of External Affairs
- Former: Kay Hale (2021–2024) — Director
- Former: Nancy Merrill (2021–2024) — Director
- Former: Kim Gray (2023–2024) — COO
- Former: Patti McKiethan (2024) — Director
- Former: Rich Beilfuss (2024) — President, CEO & Director
- Former: G. Mike Horn (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Patti McKeithan (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Robert Dohmen (2021–2023) — Secretary
- Former: Stephen Millington (2021–2023) — Vice President Int'l - Asia
- Former: Andrew Caven (2023) — Vice President N America Program
- Former: Galsan Batsuhk (2023) — Director
- Former: Denny Geiler (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Jeffrey Sundberg (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Kim Smith (2021–2022) — COO
- Former: Patti Mannigault (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Robert Hoguet (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Urban Lehner (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Charles Gibbons (2021) — Vice President Finance
- Former: Heather Henson (2021) — Director
- Former: Jeanne Prochnow (2021) — Director
- Former: Paul King (2021) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2026 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2026 filing was $169K, to Richard Beilfuss (President/CEO/Director). 8 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about International Crane Foundation Inc
How much does International Crane Foundation Inc give each year?
International Crane Foundation Inc gave $48K across 2 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990. In 2025 it gave $30K across 1 grant.
How large is International Crane Foundation Inc?
International Crane Foundation Inc reported $71.3M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $17.7M.
What is International Crane Foundation Inc?
International Crane Foundation Inc is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Baraboo, WI. It holds $71.3M in total assets as of 2026.
Where does International Crane Foundation Inc operate?
International Crane Foundation Inc has awarded grants in Illinois, Louisiana, Nebraska, Oklahoma, Wisconsin.
What is International Crane Foundation Inc's EIN?
International Crane Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 39-1187711. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS August 11, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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