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The Crane Charitable Trust is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on supporting initiatives through a relationship-based approach, providing funding by invitation only. In 2024, it awarded a total of $111.7K across nine grantees. As the Trust does not accept unsolicited proposals, nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities are encouraged to explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
FREE WHEELIN FOUNDATION INC
Stonington, CT
$265.2K
23%
MISSAUKEE MOUNTAIN INC
Lake City, MI
$47K
4%
POCASSET POKANOKET LAND TRUST INC
Cranston, RI
$35.3K
3%
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Total No. of Grants
9
Median 1st year grant
$12K
Median 2nd year grant
$14.9K
Top 3 Grants
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE CRANE CHARITABLE TRUST?
No. THE CRANE CHARITABLE TRUST does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THE CRANE CHARITABLE TRUST give?
THE CRANE CHARITABLE TRUST primarily gives to organizations located in Connecticut, Rhode Island, and Michigan. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are THE CRANE CHARITABLE TRUST’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE CRANE CHARITABLE TRUST fall in the below $5,000 range. The median first-year grant is about $12 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does THE CRANE CHARITABLE TRUST make each year?
In 2024, THE CRANE CHARITABLE TRUST awarded about 9 grants, totaling nearly $112 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE CRANE CHARITABLE TRUST fund recently?
In 2024, THE CRANE CHARITABLE TRUST awarded grants to about 9 grantees. Recent grantees include FREE WHEELIN FOUNDATION INC, MISSAUKEE MOUNTAIN INC, and POCASSET POKANOKET LAND TRUST INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE CRANE CHARITABLE TRUST?
THE CRANE CHARITABLE TRUST does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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