Crane Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyHouston, Texas · EIN 47-3980494 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$383K
Organizations funded14
Typical grant$15,000
Total assets$6M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $25,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
38% of grants went outside Texas.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Third Option Foundation | Reston, VA | To further charitable purpose | $102,846 |
| Astros Foundation | Houston, TX | To further charitable purpose | $100,000 |
| St Johns School | Houston, TX | Further charitable purpose | $25,000 |
| Museum of Fine Arts | Houston, TX | To further charitable purpose | $25,000 |
| University of Central Missouri | Warrensburg, MO | To further charitable purpose | $25,000 |
| Kinkaid School | Houston, TX | Charitable purpose | $20,000 |
| Men of Distinction | Houston, TX | Charitable contribution | $15,000 |
| Texas Business Hall of Fame | Houston, TX | To further charitable purpose | $15,000 |
| Post Oak Little League | Houston, TX | To further charitable purpose | $15,000 |
| Richard Davis Kann Melanoma Foundation | West Palm Beach, FL | Charitable purpose | $10,000 |
| American Red Cross | Washington, DC | To further charitable purpose | $10,000 |
| Sam Houston Area Council | Houston, TX | To further charitable purpose | $10,000 |
| Amfar Foundation for AIDS Research | New York, NY | To further charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| River Oaks Baptist School | Houston, TX | To further charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| Memorial Hermann Foundation | Houston, TX | Charitable contribution | $0 |
| Houston Zoo | Houston, TX | Charitable contribution | $0 |
| Obama Foundation | Chicago, IL | Charitable purpose | $0 |
| Monterey Peninsula Foundation | Monterey, CA | Charitable purpose | $0 |
| Bayou Bend Gardens Endowment | Houston, TX | Charitable purpose | $0 |
| Community Foundation for Monterey County | Monterey, CA | Charitable purpose | $0 |
| Houston Granf Opera Association | Houston, TX | Charitable purpose | $0 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $382,846 | 21 |
| 2024 | $827,500 | 11 |
| 2023 | $1,337,393 | 15 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 14, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601349349104675
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 47-3980494
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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