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Elizabeth N Crane Foundation is a private trust based in LA MESA, CA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2008. The principal officer is Banks & Banks Fiduciary Services. It holds total assets of $6.6M. Annual income is reported at $1.4M. Total assets have grown from $4.8M in 2011 to $6.1M in 2023. The foundation is governed by 2 officers and trustees. 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 2016 to 2023. The foundation primarily funds organizations in California and Illinois. According to available records, Elizabeth N Crane Foundation has made 15 grants totaling $1M, with a median grant of $25K. The foundation has distributed between $245K and $540K annually from 2020 to 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $540K distributed across 8 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $10K to $205K, with an average award of $69K. The foundation has supported 3 unique organizations. Grants have been distributed to organizations in Illinois and California. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$23K
Median Grant
$25K
Average Grant
$63K
Largest Grant
$180K
Based on 4 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.
Elizabeth N Crane Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 15 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in IL, CA.
Elizabeth N Crane Foundation has distributed a total of $1M across 15 grants. The median grant size is $25K, with an average of $69K. Individual grants have ranged from $10K to $205K.
Elizabeth N Crane Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Elizabeth N Crane Foundation is headquartered in LA MESA, CA. While based in CA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 2 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln H Banks | TREASURER/TRUSTEE | $48K | $0 | $48K |
| Jill Underwood | PRESIDENT/TRUSTEE | $2K | $0 | $2K |
Total Giving
$308K
Total Assets
$6.1M
Fair Market Value
$6.1M
Net Worth
$6.1M
Grants Paid
$245K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$115K
Distribution Amount
$287K
Total: $5.9M
Total Grants
15
Total Giving
$1M
Average Grant
$69K
Median Grant
$25K
Unique Recipients
3
Most Common Grant
$25K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Recovery InternationalMENTAL HEALTH | Oak Brook, IL | $200K | 2023 |
| The San Diego FoundationMENTAL HEALTH | San Diego, CA | $25K | 2023 |
| Abraham Low Self Help SystemsMENTAL HEALTH | Oak Brook, IL | $180K | 2020 |
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