Crane Family Foundation Inc
Historical FunderBaltimore, Maryland · EIN 52-1755504 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2024)$6.4M
Organizations funded102
Typical grant$16,000
Total assets$96.1M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $32,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | CHARLES CRANE FAMILY FOUNDATION ATT |
|---|---|
| Address | 5750 PARK HEIGHTS AVENUE, BALTIMORE MD 21215 |
| Phone | 4439045900 |
| LZIFFER@CRANEFDN.ORG | |
| Form and materials | TEN COPIES OF THE GRANT PROPOSAL SHOULD BE SENT WITH REQUEST. IN ADDITION TO THE PROPOSAL, PLEASE SUBMIT TWO SEPARATE COPIES OF THE ORGANIZATION'S FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. SEE WEBSITE FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON GRANT PROPOSALS. HTTPS://THECRANEFOUNDATION.ORG/APPLICATION.HTML |
| Deadlines | FEBRUARY 15 FOR JEWISH EDUCATION REQUESTS. OCTOBER 15 FOR VIOLENCE PREVENTION REQUESTS. |
| Restrictions | FOUNDATION PRIMARILY SUPPORTS ORGANIZATIONS THAT ENCOURAGE VIOLENCE PREVENTION PROGRAMS WHICH BENEFIT YOUTH IN BALTIMORE CITY AND MARYLAND, AND JEWISH EDUCATION IN THE GREATER BALTIMORE AREA. |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
12% of grants went outside Maryland.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Associated Jewish Community Federation of Baltimore | Baltimore, MD | To further the exempt purpose of the organization. | $3,392,933 |
| Mercy Health Foundation | Baltimore, MD | To further the exempt purpose of the organization. | $550,000 |
| Beth Tfiloh Congregation | Pikesville, MD | To further the exempt purpose of the organization. | $142,051 |
| Bais Yaakov School for Girls | Owings Mills, MD | To further the exempt purpose of the organization. | $109,921 |
| Central Scholarship Bureau | Owings Mills, MD | To further the exempt purpose of the organization. | $100,000 |
| Nami Metro Baltimore | Baltimore, MD | To further the exempt purpose of the organization. | $90,000 |
| Ner Israel Rabbinical College | Baltimore, MD | To further the exempt purpose of the organization. | $80,353 |
| Womens Institute of Torah Seminary for Girls | Baltimore, MD | To further the exempt purpose of the organization. | $80,000 |
| Jewish Teen Advancement Program | Baltimore, MD | To further the exempt purpose of the organization. | $73,000 |
| Etz Chaim Center | Baltimore, MD | To further the exempt purpose of the organization. | $65,000 |
| Living Classrooms Foundation | Baltimore, MD | To further the exempt purpose of the organization. | $60,000 |
| Shoresh Inc | Baltimore, MD | To further the exempt purpose of the organization. | $57,500 |
| Talmudical Academy of Baltimore | Baltimore, MD | To further the exempt purpose of the organization. | $56,619 |
| Bridges Baltimore | Brooklandville, MD | To further the exempt purpose of the organization. | $50,000 |
| Mt Washington Pediatric Hospital Inc | Boston, MA | To further the exempt purpose of the organization. | $50,000 |
| Torah Institute of Baltimore | Owings Mills, MD | To further the exempt purpose of the organization. | $46,038 |
| House of Ruth | Baltimore, MD | To further the exempt purpose of the organization. | $45,000 |
| Jep Congregations of Long Island | Larence, NY | To further the exempt purpose of the organization. | $40,000 |
| Mariposa Education | Baltimore, MD | To further the exempt purpose of the organization. | $40,000 |
| Nami Maryland | Columbia, MD | To further the exempt purpose of the organization. | $40,000 |
| YMCA of Central Maryland | Baltimore, MD | To further the exempt purpose of the organization. | $40,000 |
| Adamah | Reisterstown, MD | To further the exempt purpose of the organization. | $35,000 |
| Center for Hope (Baltimore Child Abuse Center) | Baltimore, MD | To further the exempt purpose of the organization. | $35,000 |
| Women of the World (Wow) | Baltimore, MD | To further the exempt purpose of the organization. | $35,000 |
| Bnos Yisroel of Baltimore | Baltimore, MD | To further the exempt purpose of the organization. | $34,988 |
| Jewels School | Baltimore, MD | To further the exempt purpose of the organization. | $32,000 |
| Imagination Productions (Opendor Media) | Sunrise, FL | To further the exempt purpose of the organization. | $30,000 |
| Jewish Incarcerated Family Services | Baltimore, MD | To further the exempt purpose of the organization. | $30,000 |
| Maryland Youth and the Law | Baltimore, MD | To further the exempt purpose of the organization. | $30,000 |
| Northwest Citizens Patrol | Baltimore, MD | To further the exempt purpose of the organization. | $30,000 |
| University of Maryland Medical System Foundation | Baltimore, MD | To further the exempt purpose of the organization. | $30,000 |
| Foundation for Baltimore Leadership School for Young Women | Baltimore, MD | To further the exempt purpose of the organization. | $25,000 |
| Fund for Educational Excellence | Baltimore, MD | To further the exempt purpose of the organization. | $25,000 |
| Hebrew School of the Performing Arts | Baltimore, MD | To further the exempt purpose of the organization. | $25,000 |
| Nexus Woodbourne Family Healing | Baltimore, MD | To further the exempt purpose of the organization. | $25,000 |
| Pro Bono Counseling Project Inc | Baltimore, MD | To further the exempt purpose of the organization. | $25,000 |
| Roberta's House | Baltimore, MD | To further the exempt purpose of the organization. | $25,000 |
| Shomrim of Baltimore | Baltimore, MD | To further the exempt purpose of the organization. | $25,000 |
| Wide Angle Youth Media | Baltimore, MD | To further the exempt purpose of the organization. | $25,000 |
| Baltimore Squash Wise Inc | Baltimore, MD | To further the exempt purpose of the organization. | $20,000 |
| Baltimore Symphony Orchestra | Baltimore, MD | To further the exempt purpose of the organization. | $20,000 |
| B'nai Israel Congregation | Baltimore, MD | To further the exempt purpose of the organization. | $20,000 |
| Bridginglife Inc | Westminstiner, MD | To further the exempt purpose of the organization. | $20,000 |
| Elevating Life in a Torah Environment | Baltimore, MD | To further the exempt purpose of the organization. | $20,000 |
| Heroes Helping Heroes Inc | Baltimore, MD | To further the exempt purpose of the organization. | $20,000 |
| Higher Achievement | Washington, DC | To further the exempt purpose of the organization. | $20,000 |
| Junior Achievement of Central Maryland Inc | Owings Mills, MD | To further the exempt purpose of the organization. | $20,000 |
| Meor Maryland | College Park, MD | To further the exempt purpose of the organization. | $20,000 |
| Mesorah Baltimore Inc | Baltimore, MD | To further the exempt purpose of the organization. | $20,000 |
| Krieger Schechter Day School | Pikesville, MD | To further the exempt purpose of the organization. | $18,611 |
| Cheder Chabad of Baltimore | Baltimore, MD | To further the exempt purpose of the organization. | $16,339 |
| Chabad Lubavitch of Downtown Baltimore | Baltimore, MD | To further the exempt purpose of the organization. | $16,000 |
| Ohr Chadash Academy | Baltimore, MD | To further the exempt purpose of the organization. | $15,204 |
| Achim | Brooklyn, NY | To further the exempt purpose of the organization. | $15,000 |
| Baltimore Community Kollel | Baltimore, MD | To further the exempt purpose of the organization. | $15,000 |
| Camp Chaverim | Fannettsburg, PA | To further the exempt purpose of the organization. | $15,000 |
| Family Tree Inc | Baltimore, MD | To further the exempt purpose of the organization. | $15,000 |
| Friendship Circle of Baltimore | Baltimore, MD | To further the exempt purpose of the organization. | $15,000 |
| Fusion Partnerships (Byke Initiative) | Baltimore, MD | To further the exempt purpose of the organization. | $15,000 |
| Gilchrist Hospice Care Inc | Hunt Valley, MD | To further the exempt purpose of the organization. | $15,000 |
Showing the 60 largest of 102 grants to organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $6,449,962 | 102 |
| 2023 | $3,986,168 | 89 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Mar 5, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202610649349100416
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 52-1755504
- Profile updated Nov 4, 2026
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