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Crane Charitable Trust is a private trust based in STONINGTON, CT. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2014. The principal officer is Dorothy Papp. It holds total assets of $3.5M. Annual income is reported at $577K. Total assets have grown from N/A in 2012 to $3.4M in 2023. The foundation is governed by 1 officer or trustee. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2017 to 2023. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Connecticut and Rhode Island. According to available records, Crane Charitable Trust has made 25 grants totaling $602K, with a median grant of $6K. Annual giving has decreased from $472K in 2022 to $131K in 2023. Individual grants have ranged from $100 to $171K, with an average award of $24K. The foundation has supported 11 unique organizations. Grants have been distributed to organizations in Connecticut and Michigan and Rhode Island. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$300
Median Grant
$25K
Average Grant
$25K
Largest Grant
$50K
Based on 6 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Crane Charitable Trust primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 25 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in CT, MI, RI.
Crane Charitable Trust has distributed a total of $602K across 25 grants. The median grant size is $6K, with an average of $24K. Individual grants have ranged from $100 to $171K.
Crane Charitable Trust typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Crane Charitable Trust is headquartered in STONINGTON, CT. While based in CT, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 3 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dorothy Papp | Trustee | $64K | $0 | $64K |
Total Giving
$271K
Total Assets
$3.4M
Fair Market Value
$3.3M
Net Worth
$3.4M
Grants Paid
$131K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$27K
Distribution Amount
$156K
Total: $2.2M
Total Grants
25
Total Giving
$602K
Average Grant
$24K
Median Grant
$6K
Unique Recipients
11
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Grua CenterGENERAL USE IN PROVIDING CULTURAL PROGRAMS TO THE COMMUNITY. | Stonington, CT | $42K | 2023 |
| Free Wheelin Foundation IncSTART-UP FUNDING FOR RECREATIONAL PROGRAMS SERVING HANDICAPPED PERSONS AGED 7 AND OLDER. | Stonington, CT | $42K | 2023 |
| Missaukee Mountain IncGENERAL FUND | Lake City, MI | $20K | 2023 |
| Pocasset Pokanoket Land Trust IncSTART-UP OF A SPRING SEEDLING GREENHOUSE | Cranston, RI | $19K | 2023 |
| Veterans Equine Therapeutic ServiceGENERAL FUND | Stonington, CT | $6K | 2023 |
| Tomaquag Indian Memorial MuseumCAPITAL BUILDING CAMPAIGN | Exeter, RI | $1K | 2023 |
| Stonington Free LibraryGENERAL FUND | Stonington, CT | $250 | 2023 |
| Lighthouse Voc-Ed Adult DaycareGENERAL FUND AND TRAIL ACCESS PROJECT | New London, CT | $14K | 2022 |
| Memorial And Library Association OfGENERAL FUND | Westerly, RI | $300 | 2022 |
| Stonington Education FundGENERAL FUND | Pawcatuck, CT | $250 | 2022 |
| Stonington AmbulanceGENERAL FUND | Stonington, CT | $100 | 2022 |