Michael & Pamela Crane Family Foundation
The Michael & Pamela Crane Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Berkeley, California. Its 2025 filing reports 11 charitable grants totaling $19,800 to organizations in several states.
Michael & Pamela Crane Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Michael & Pamela Crane Family Foundation gave $20K across 11 grants in 2025 (avg $2K), top state California. 9% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $19,800
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 11
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $1,800
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,800
- Total assets
- $384,688
- -0.9% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 9% first-time grantees (1 of 11, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- California (45% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Michael & Pamela Crane Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 820 Arlington Ave, Berkeley, CA 94707
Phone: (510) 529-5004
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Michael & Pamela Crane Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Restavek Freedom ($2K). Together the top 10 received $18K.
Grant Size Distribution
54 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 54 grants of 54 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 grants went to organizations in California, Ohio, Florida, Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina, and Washington. California received 45% of grant dollars; Ohio, Florida, Maryland, and Virginia each received 9%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Michael & Pamela Crane Family Foundation open to new grantees?
9%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 1 of 11 grantees (9%) were first-time recipients. With only 11 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 9 points. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $2K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $2K repeat.
- 91% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 28% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 109% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $14K (2020) to $20K (2025). In 2025 it made 11 grants totaling $20K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Restavek Freedom Cincinnati, OH | Charitable | $1,800 |
| Special Ops Warrior Fund Tampa, FL | Charitable | $1,800 |
| ReSurge International Sunnyvale, CA | Charitable | $1,800 |
| Anne Arundal Cty CASA Annapolis, MD | Charitable | $1,800 |
| Voices for Children San Diego, CA | Charitable | $1,800 |
| Children Incorporated North Chesterfield, VA | Charitable | $1,800 |
| Kidsave Los Angeles, CA | Charitable | $1,800 |
| Love146 Charlotte, NC | Charitable | $1,800 |
| Calico Center San Leandro, CA | Charitable | $1,800 |
| Seva Foundation Berkeley, CA | Charitable | $1,800 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $384,688 | $16,367 | $19,800 | $19,800 | 11 | $19,800 | $16,367 | — |
| 2024 | $388,121 | $48,808 | $19,800 | $19,800 | 11 | $19,800 | $18,808 | $18,140 |
| 2023 | $359,113 | $21,276 | $18,700 | $18,700 | 11 | $18,700 | $21,276 | $16,252 |
| 2022 | $356,537 | $93,390 | $15,440 | $15,440 | 11 | $15,440 | $3,390 | $14,334 |
| 2021 | $278,588 | $30 | $14,880 | $14,880 | 10 | $14,880 | $30 | $14,452 |
| 2020 | $293,438 | $31,247 | $13,880 | $13,880 | 10 | — | $1,247 | $13,579 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grantees include organizations whose missions address reconstructive surgery, sight preservation and restoration, support for abused children, child advocacy, and meeting impoverished children’s basic and educational needs. For example, ReSurge International says it builds and sustains reconstructive surgical capacity for people with the greatest need, while Seva Foundation says it partners worldwide on programs to preserve and restore sight. Voices for Children describes its work as providing court-appointed special advocates for abused children.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation gave 11 grants totaling $19,800. Each grant was $1,800. Grantees included Restavek Freedom, Special Ops Warrior Fund, ReSurge International, Anne Arundal Cty CASA, Voices for Children, Children Incorporated, Kidsave, Love146, Calico Center, Seva Foundation, and Kliptown Youth Program; each received $1,800.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Michael Crane as President & CEO, Pamela Crane as Secretary, and Justin Ossola and Gabriel Crane as directors.
Michael & Pamela Crane Family Foundation is led by Michael Crane, President & CEO since 2024 (on filings since 2020); none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Michael Crane
President & CEO
President & Treasurer → President CFO, 2023
President CFO → President & CEO, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gabriel Crane
Director
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Justin Ossola
Director
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Pamela Crane
Secretary
Secretary & Director → Secretary, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: David Crane (2020–2023) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Michael & Pamela Crane Family Foundation
How much does Michael & Pamela Crane Family Foundation give each year?
Michael & Pamela Crane Family Foundation gave $20K across 11 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $20K across 11 grants.
What is Michael & Pamela Crane Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Michael & Pamela Crane Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $1,800, and its average grant was $1,800, across 11 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Michael & Pamela Crane Family Foundation that year got $2K on average.
Where does Michael & Pamela Crane Family Foundation give grants?
Michael & Pamela Crane Family Foundation's top state is California, with 45% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Ohio (9%) and Florida (9%).
Does Michael & Pamela Crane Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 11 grants with a stated purpose on Michael & Pamela Crane Family Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (11 grants).
Who are Michael & Pamela Crane Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Michael & Pamela Crane Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Restavek Freedom ($1,800), Special Ops Warrior Fund ($1,800) and ReSurge International ($1,800), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 27% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Michael & Pamela Crane Family Foundation?
Michael & Pamela Crane Family Foundation reported $385K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $16K.
What does Michael & Pamela Crane Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grantees include organizations whose missions address reconstructive surgery, sight preservation and restoration, support for abused children, child advocacy, and meeting impoverished children’s basic and educational needs. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Michael & Pamela Crane Family Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Michael & Pamela Crane Family Foundation's EIN?
Michael & Pamela Crane Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 94-3386992. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Michael & Pamela Crane Family Foundation 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.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS January 26, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS March 24, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS April 13, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 12, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS March 21, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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