Crane Fund
In 1904, R.T. Crane said “a loyal employee gives something besides his labor and the employer should recognize that fact,” and toward the end of his life he set aside one million dollars as a fund for “the purpose of taking care of my men”. Two years after R.T. Crane’s death, members of his family honored his wish by establishing The Crane Fund to “provide a means for giving support to deserving and needy employees after they have, by reason of age or disability, become unable to engage in active work”.
Established in 1914 as a private charitable trust, The Crane Fund grants aid to former employees of Crane and their dependents who are unable to be self-supporting because of age or physical disability. The Crane Fund is administered by a Board of Trustees and a Pension Committee, both appointed by Crane’s Board of Directors.
If you are or know of a former Crane employee click below for more information on the criteria and how to apply to The Crane Fund.
“I can’t tell you enough how grateful I am for the support of The Crane Fund....it has made such a difference to my life and independence. ”
“Thank you for all you do for me, improving my quality of life and my health.”
“I really don’t have the words to thank Crane for having such a fund. You really saved me and made my life so much better.”
Crane Fund for
Widows and Children
The Crane Fund for Widows and Children (CFWC) is a unique corporate giving campaign that unites Crane associates around the world in one mission - to provide help to those that need it the most in the communities where Crane Company does business. Employee driven contributions are made to non-profit charitable organizations that provide direct assistance to the underserved populations in the communities where Crane Company operates or where our associates have a direct connection. This fund touches the lives of many through its efforts to support issues around food insecurity, affordable housing, education, health, environmental protection, animal welfare, and many other worthy causes. The CFWC donates over $2 Million annually.
Crane Foundation
Created in 1951, the Crane Foundation, Inc. is a non-profit corporation that focuses its donations on aiding underserved communities, natural disaster relief, and education. Donations are made to 501(c)(3)s and equivalent foreign organizations. The Foundation also supports Crane associates through a matching gifts program; providing a 1:1 match for any donation made by an associate to an accredited US educational institution. The Crane Foundation proudly supports….
