Crane Family Foundation Grant

Crane Family Foundation Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Crane Family Foundation Inc.
Last Updated: January 05, 2026

Summary

The Crane Family Foundation Grant supports Jewish education and violence prevention programs in Baltimore, Maryland. Established in 1991, the Foundation allocates 70-80% of its funds to Jewish education and 20-30% for violence prevention initiatives aimed at local youth. Organizations based in Maryland are eligible to apply, with specific deadlines for submissions. This funding opportunity reflects the Foundation's commitment to enhancing community welfare and educational opportunities.

Overview

NOTE: February 15 is the deadline for Jewish education requests. October 15 is the deadline for violence prevention requests. If the deadline falls on a weekend, the proposals may be submitted by the following Tuesday. Charles Crane Family Foundation Grant The Charles Crane Family Foundation, Inc. was formed in 1991 by Charles Crane, a Baltimore County real estate investor. Mr. Crane died in 1994, and since that time the Foundation has continued to support the work of THE ASSOCIATED: Jewish Federation of Baltimore and Mercy Medical Center, two institutions that Mr. Crane held in high regard. In addition, the Foundation devotes 70% to 80% of its remaining funds to support Jewish education in greater Baltimore, Maryland, and 20% to 30% to encourage violence prevention programs to benefit greater Baltimore youth.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Grantees are limited to organizations located at Maryland.