Katharine LW and Winthrop M Crane 3d
Katharine LW and Winthrop M Crane 3d is a private foundation based in Boston, Massachusetts. Its 2024 grants supported charitable organizations including community, social-service, arts, and conservation organizations.
Katharine LW and Winthrop M Crane 3d at a glance
In short: Katharine LW and Winthrop M Crane 3d gave $201K across 60 grants in 2024 (avg $3K), mostly in Massachusetts. 10% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $201,350
- +8.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 60
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $3,356
- +8.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,500
- Total assets
- $1,608,011
- +37.0% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 10% first-time grantees (6 of 59, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (79% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Katharine LW and Winthrop M Crane 3d
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: Tg P 160 Federal St, Boston, MA 02110
Phone: (617) 951-2777
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Katharine LW and Winthrop M Crane 3d funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation ($15K). Together the top 10 received $86K.
Grant Size Distribution
287 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 287 grants of 287 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, Massachusetts recipients received 79% of grant dollars and Connecticut recipients received 15%. Smaller reported shares went to Kentucky (2%), Illinois (1%), and Minnesota (0%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 60 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Katharine LW and Winthrop M Crane 3d open to new grantees?
10%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 6 of 59 grantees (10%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $4K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $3K repeat.
- 86% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+1%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 108% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $154K (2020) to $211K (2022). In 2024 it made 60 grants totaling $201K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation Sheffield, MA | 25% to purchase fuel for citizens for heat; 75% to assist citizens in need of housing | $15,000 |
| Roots Rising co Alchey Initiative Pittsfield, MA | General purposes (Farm Based Youth Development) | $15,000 |
| Dalton Community Recreation Association Dalton, MA | General purposes | $12,000 |
| Berkshire Natural Resources Council Inc Lenox, MA | Funds used to support "High Road" Initiative. | $7,500 |
| Boston Symphony Orchestra Boston, MA | General purposes (for Day in the Arts Program) | $6,000 |
| Christian Center of Pittsfield Inc Pittsfield, MA | General purposes | $6,000 |
| North Star Family Services Leominster, MA | General purposes | $6,000 |
| Elizabeth Freeman Center Pittsfield, MA | General purposes | $5,500 |
| Berkshire Grown Fund Great Barrington, MA | General purposes | $5,000 |
| Great Barrington Land Conservancy Great Barrington, MA | General purposes (Riverwalk) | $5,000 |
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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 | $1,608,011 | $690,873 | $256,164 | $201,350 | 60 | $201,350 | $142,700 | $186,074 |
| 2023 | $1,173,347 | $171,066 | $233,872 | $185,900 | 60 | $185,900 | $125,626 | $159,417 |
| 2022 | $1,238,491 | $87,658 | $259,618 | $211,031 | 60 | $211,031 | $42,963 | $166,277 |
| 2021 | $1,410,350 | $177,771 | $247,150 | $199,000 | 56 | $199,000 | $132,942 | $181,665 |
| 2020 | $1,480,448 | $100,676 | $200,269 | $154,122 | 51 | — | $58,530 | $152,632 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Katharine LW and Winthrop M Crane 3d reported a distributable amount of $186K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for housing and fuel assistance, youth development, recreation, conservation, music, and social services. The grantees describe their own work in varied ways: for example, Berkshire Natural Resources Council says it works with the community to protect the Berkshires’ natural beauty and ecological health, while North Star Family Services says it provides stable housing, services, and advocacy for families in need. The Boston Symphony Orchestra describes its work as presenting music and providing educational and training programs.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 60 grants totaling $201,350. Grants ranged from $250 to $15,000, with a median of $2,500. Its largest listed awards included $15,000 to Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation for fuel assistance and housing support, and $15,000 to Roots Rising co Alchey Initiative for general purposes (Farm Based Youth Development). Other notable grants included $12,000 to Dalton Community Recreation Association; $7,500 to Berkshire Natural Resources Council for its “High Road” Initiative; and $6,000 each to Boston Symphony Orchestra, Christian Center of Pittsfield, and North Star Family Services.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Katherine A Francis as Executive Director and Trustee, and John A Leith as Trustee.
Katharine LW and Winthrop M Crane 3d is led by Katherine A Francis, Executive Director & Trustee on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Katherine A Francis
Executive Director & Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
John A Leith
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
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 Katharine LW and Winthrop M Crane 3d
How much does Katharine LW and Winthrop M Crane 3d give each year?
Katharine LW and Winthrop M Crane 3d gave $201K across 60 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $186K across 60 grants.
What is Katharine LW and Winthrop M Crane 3d's typical grant size?
Katharine LW and Winthrop M Crane 3d's median grant in 2024 was $2,500, and its average grant was $3,356, across 60 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Katharine LW and Winthrop M Crane 3d that year got $2K on average.
Where does Katharine LW and Winthrop M Crane 3d give grants?
Katharine LW and Winthrop M Crane 3d gives mostly in Massachusetts: 79% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Connecticut (15%). The most frequent recipient cities were Pittsfield, MA (13 grants), Dalton, MA (4 grants), Great Barrington, MA (4 grants) and Boston, MA (2 grants).
Does Katharine LW and Winthrop M Crane 3d give general operating support?
Yes: 82% of Katharine LW and Winthrop M Crane 3d's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (49 of 60) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Katharine LW and Winthrop M Crane 3d's largest grantees?
Katharine LW and Winthrop M Crane 3d's largest 2024 grantees include Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation ($15,000), Roots Rising co Alchey Initiative ($15,000) and Dalton Community Recreation Association ($14,700 across 2 grants), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 22% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Katharine LW and Winthrop M Crane 3d?
Katharine LW and Winthrop M Crane 3d reported $1.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $201K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $186K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Katharine LW and Winthrop M Crane 3d fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for housing and fuel assistance, youth development, recreation, conservation, music, and social services. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Katharine LW and Winthrop M Crane 3d?
The foundation 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 Katharine LW and Winthrop M Crane 3d's EIN?
Katharine LW and Winthrop M Crane 3d's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 04-3217038. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Katharine LW and Winthrop M Crane 3d 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 September 2026.
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Grantable. (2026). Katharine LW and Winthrop M Crane 3d funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved November 12, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/katharine-lw-and-winthrop-m-crane-3d-morg_b1989328fbbe4cb19e7ebfefd931eebb
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