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Crane Family Foundation Inc

Baltimore, Maryland  ·  EIN 521755504  ·  Private foundation

Based in Baltimore, Maryland, Crane Family Foundation Inc has awarded $18.6M across 349 grants in our index of public IRS filings, with giving recorded as recently as 2024. Its largest grant on record went to The Associated Jewish Community Federation of Baltimore. This profile covers its focus areas, top grant recipients, year-by-year giving, and how a nonprofit should approach it.

$3.7M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$31.5M
Total assets
349
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Crane Family Foundation Inc funds

Crane Family Foundation Inc's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, criminal justice, education, faith-based (christian), faith-based (jewish), and related causes.

Arts & CultureCriminal JusticeEducationFaith-Based (Christian)Faith-Based (Jewish)Health CareHigher EducationYouth Development

Populations it has supported include children, families, women girls.

childrenfamilieswomen girls

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Crane Family Foundation Inc, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
The Associated Jewish Community Federation of Baltimore
TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION.
Baltimore, MD$3.4M2024
The Associated Jewish Community Federation of Baltimore
TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION.
Baltimore, MD$1.9M2023
The Associated Jewish Community Federation
ANNUAL CAMPAIGN, SHEMESH, DAY SCHOOL COUNCIL, HA'ALEH HUB, HILLEL OF COLLEGE PARK AND GREATER BALTIMORE
Baltimore, MD$1.6M2022
Associated Jewish Community Federation
ANNUAL CAMPAIGN, SHEMESH, DAY SCHOOL COUNCIL
Baltimore, MD$1.3M2020
Center for Jewish Education
GENERAL SUPPORT
Baltimore, MD$936K2020
Center for Jewish Education
TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION
Baltimore, MD$576K2022
Mercy Health Foundation
TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION.
Baltimore, MD$550K2024
Mercy Health Foundation
TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION
Baltimore, MD$450K2022
Mercy Health Foundation
GENERAL SUPPORT
Baltimore, MD$250K2020
Beth Tfiloh Congregation
TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION.
Pikesville, MD$142K2024
Central Scholarship Bureau
TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION.
Owings Mills, MD$125K2023
Mercy Health Foundation
TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION.
Baltimore, MD$120K2023
Bais Yaakov School for Girls
TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION.
Owings Mills, MD$110K2024
Central Scholarship Bureau
TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION.
Owings Mills, MD$100K2024
Beth Tfiloh Congregation
TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION.
Pikesville, MD$100K2023

Crane Family Foundation Inc giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2020$3.7M
2022$4.5M
2023$4.0M
2024$6.4M

How to apply for funding from Crane Family Foundation Inc

From Crane Family Foundation Inc's IRS Form 990-PF, on how it handles applications:

“FEBRUARY 15 FOR JEWISH EDUCATION REQUESTS. OCTOBER 15 FOR VIOLENCE PREVENTION REQUESTS.”

Verify the current process on the foundation's own materials before sending anything. You can review the foundation directly at thecranefoundation.org.

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Frequently asked questions about Crane Family Foundation Inc

Does Crane Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Yes — Crane Family Foundation Inc's IRS filing describes an application process. Confirm the current details directly with the foundation before applying.
What does Crane Family Foundation Inc fund?
Crane Family Foundation Inc's grants focus on arts & culture. Recent recipients include The Associated Jewish Community Federation of Baltimore, The Associated Jewish Community Federation of Baltimore, The Associated Jewish Community Federation. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Crane Family Foundation Inc give in grants?
Crane Family Foundation Inc reported $3.7M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $18.6M over 349 grants.
Where is Crane Family Foundation Inc located?
Crane Family Foundation Inc is based in Baltimore, Maryland. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 521755504.
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About this profile. This page is built from Crane Family Foundation Inc's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Crane Family Foundation Inc. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.