The Crane Family Foundation
The Crane Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Fairport, New York. Its 2024 filing reports 20 grants totaling $47,700, primarily to organizations in New York.
The Crane Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Crane Family Foundation gave $48K across 20 grants in 2024 (avg $2K), mostly in New York. 55% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $47,700
- +13.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 20
- +53.8% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $2,385
- -26.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $130,488
- -22.1% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 55% first-time grantees (11 of 20, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New York (97% 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 The Crane Family Foundation
- 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: 7450 Pittsford-Palmyra Road, Fairport, NY 14450
Phone: (585) 425-3358
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Crane Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Junior Achievement ($15K). Together the top 10 received $45K.
Grant Size Distribution
76 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 76 grants of 76 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 97% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York, 2% to recipients in Maryland, and 1% to recipients in Texas. California accounted for 0% of grant dollars. The listed grants included recipients in Rochester, Fairport, and Lyons, New York, and one in Ramblewood, Maryland.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 20 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Crane Family Foundation open to new grantees?
55%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 11 of 20 grantees (55%) were first-time recipients. With only 20 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $3K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $1K repeat.
- 40% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 60% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 627% 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 $42K (2023) to $119K (2021). In 2024 it made 20 grants totaling $48K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Junior Achievement Rochester, NY | Contribution of Funds to Junior Achievement | $15,000 |
| Nazareth College Foundation Rochester, NY | Contribution of Funds to the Nazareth College Foundation | $12,000 |
| Foodlink Rochester, NY | Contribution of Funds to Foodlink | $5,000 |
| Golisano Children's Hospital Rochester, NY | Contribution of Funds to Golisano Children's Hospital | $2,500 |
| Lollypop Farm Fairport, NY | Contribution of Funds to Lollypop Farm | $2,500 |
| Humane Society of Wayne County Lyons, NY | Contribution of funds to humane society of Wayne county | $2,500 |
| Pirate Toy Fund Rochester, NY | Contribution of Funds to the Pirate Toy Fund | $2,300 |
| Fairport Football Alumni Association Fairport, NY | Contribution of funds to support football at local high school | $1,200 |
| Don Litzelman Foudation Rochester, NY | Contribution of Funds to the Don Litzelman Foudation | $1,000 |
| Camp Possibilities International Ramblewood, MD | Contribution of Funds to Camp Possibilities International | $1,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $130,488 | $11,780 | $48,890 | $47,700 | 20 | $47,700 | $7,603 |
| 2023 | $167,598 | $12,862 | $45,096 | $42,189 | 13 | $42,189 | $9,179 |
| 2022 | $199,832 | $120,300 | $68,493 | $68,418 | 19 | $68,418 | $7,044 |
| 2021 | $148,025 | $119,491 | $120,281 | $119,191 | 16 | $119,191 | $6,903 |
| 2020 | $148,815 | $10,174 | $62,661 | $61,596 | 8 | — | $9,847 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Crane Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $8K 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
The foundation’s own mission is not stated in the available information. Its 2024 grants went to organizations including food, youth, health, animal welfare, and education-related recipients. Foodlink describes its mission as leveraging the power of food to end hunger and build healthier communities. Pirate Toy Fund says it provides a toy year-round for every child in need in its community. 13thirty Cancer Connect says it helps teens and young adults impacted by cancer through a comprehensive continuum of support.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave $47,700 through 20 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $100 to $15,000, with a median grant of $1,000.
Among the largest reported grants were $15,000 to Junior Achievement in Rochester, $12,000 to Nazareth College Foundation in Rochester, $5,000 to Foodlink in Rochester, and $2,500 each to Golisano Children’s Hospital in Rochester, Lollypop Farm in Fairport, and Humane Society of Wayne County in Lyons. Other reported grants included $2,300 to Pirate Toy Fund and $1,000 to 13thirty Cancer Connect, both in the Rochester area.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Mark S. Crane as President and Director; Colleen E. Crane as Secretary and Director; Jeffrey Pullano as Vice President/Treasurer; and Marc Parina as Director.
The Crane Family Foundation is led by Mark S. Crane, President & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Mark S. Crane
President & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Colleen E. Crane
Secretary & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Marc Parina
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeffrey Pullano
Vice President & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
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 The Crane Family Foundation
How much does The Crane Family Foundation give each year?
The Crane Family Foundation gave $48K across 20 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $42K across 13 grants.
What is The Crane Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Crane Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $1,000, and its average grant was $2,385, across 20 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Crane Family Foundation that year got $2K on average.
Where does The Crane Family Foundation give grants?
The Crane Family Foundation gives mostly in New York: 97% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Rochester, NY (11 grants) and Fairport, NY (3 grants).
Does The Crane Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 20 grants with a stated purpose on The Crane Family Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are The Crane Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Crane Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Junior Achievement ($15,000), Nazareth College Foundation ($12,000) and Foodlink ($5,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 67% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Crane Family Foundation?
The Crane Family Foundation reported $130K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $48K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $8K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Crane Family Foundation fund?
The foundation’s own mission is not stated in the available information. Its 2024 grants went to organizations including food, youth, health, animal welfare, and education-related recipients. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Crane Family Foundation?
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 The Crane Family Foundation's EIN?
The Crane Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 90-0626810. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The 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.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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