The Crane Charitable Trust
Invitation OnlyStonington, Connecticut · EIN 46-2152289 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $30,000.
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
40% of grants went outside Connecticut.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free Wheelin Foundation Inc | Stonington, CT | Funding for recreational programs serving handicapped persons aged 7 and older. | $49,500 |
| LA Grua Center | Stonington, CT | General use in providing cultural programs to the community. | $30,000 |
| Ocean Community YMCA Mystic Branch | Mystic, CT | To renovate and expand the existing building for the purpose of providing programs that help healthy spirit, mind and body for all. | $20,000 |
| Pocasset Pokanoket Land Trust Inc | Cranston, RI | Start-Up of a spring seedling greenhouse | $10,000 |
| Tomaquag Indian Memorial Museum | Exeter, RI | Capital building campaign | $2,782 |
The return also lists 1 grant to individuals ($1,000). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $113,282 | 6 |
| 2024 | $111,653 | 9 |
| 2023 | $130,578 | 7 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Aug 4, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202642169349100104
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 46-2152289
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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