Crossroads Foundation
Crossroads Foundation is a private foundation based in Cleveland, Ohio. Its 2024 filing reports grantmaking to public charities, with the largest share of grant dollars going to Ohio recipients. The foundation’s website describes educational programming for young people in Pittsburgh, including tuition assistance and academic, personal, and career-readiness support.
Crossroads Foundation at a glance
In short: Crossroads Foundation gave $607K across 38 grants in 2024 (avg $16K), mostly in Ohio. 32% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $606,742
- +27.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 38
- +8.6% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $15,967
- +17.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $7,750
- Total assets
- $4,786,447
- +2.7% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 32% first-time grantees (12 of 38, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Ohio (73% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Crossroads Foundation
- How to Apply
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Contact MN Advisory Services LLC and submit a summary letter of no more than two pages, without attachments or enclosures.
- Contact
Application contact: Mn Advisory Services Llc
Mailing address: 1111 Superior Ave Ste 700, Cleveland, OH 44114
Phone: (216) 363-6486
Website: https://crossroadsfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Crossroads Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Malone University ($100K). Together the top 10 received $428K.
Grant Size Distribution
159 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 141 grants of 159 (89%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, Ohio recipients received 73% of grant dollars. Other leading recipient states were Maryland (5%), Texas (4%), Vermont (4%), and Arizona (3%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 38 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Crossroads Foundation open to new grantees?
32%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 12 of 38 grantees (32%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $16K; repeat grants $16K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 55% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 52% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 127% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $327K (2020) to $804K (2022). In 2024 it made 38 grants totaling $607K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Malone University Canton, OH | Building a Bolder Vision Campaign | $100,000 |
| Saint Martin De Porres High School Cleveland, OH | Phase II Construction of New School Facility | $100,000 |
| Spirit of Faith Adoptions Inc Sylvania, OH | General Support | $65,000 |
| National Park Foundation Baltimore, MD | Preserve Natural Surroundings | $30,000 |
| Greater Cleveland Youth for Christ Cleveland, OH | Juvenile Detention Diversion Program | $25,000 |
| West Side Christian Academy Westlake, OH | Capital Campaign | $25,000 |
| Brazos Fellows Waco, TX | General Support | $22,742 |
| Building Hope in the City Cleveland, OH | One World Kitchen Program | $20,000 |
| Jesusonline Ministries Higley, AZ | Certificate Training Program | $20,000 |
| Sisters Haven Cleveland, OH | Provide Transportation Needs of Pregnant Women and Babies | $20,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4,786,447 | $818,378 | $692,219 | $606,742 | 38 | $618,467 | $744,864 | $487,839 |
| 2023 | $4,660,249 | $516,801 | $569,203 | $475,200 | 35 | $486,778 | $451,376 | $456,755 |
| 2022 | $4,712,680 | $842,896 | $902,794 | $804,290 | 36 | $815,391 | $759,990 | $468,873 |
| 2021 | $4,672,749 | $459,034 | $465,854 | $398,663 | 27 | $408,696 | $401,876 | $519,535 |
| 2020 | $4,546,189 | $269,712 | $417,988 | $326,500 | 23 | — | $212,826 | $416,684 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Crossroads Foundation reported a distributable amount of $488K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s website says its mission is to serve scholars navigating socioeconomic challenges by providing access to a quality high school education, supporting their academic, personal, and social growth, and empowering them to realize their potential.
Its 2024 grants included support for education, adoption services, youth programs, and assistance for pregnant women and babies. For example, Malone University says its mission is to provide an education based on biblical faith, while Saint Martin de Porres High School says it provides a Catholic college-preparatory curriculum with real learning job experience to students who might not otherwise afford it. Spirit of Faith Adoptions describes its work as providing Christ-centered adoption services, education, and support to biological parents, adoptive families, and adoptees.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 38 grants totaling $606,742. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $100,000, with a median of $7,750. Notable awards included $100,000 each to Malone University for its Building a Bolder Vision campaign and Saint Martin de Porres High School for Phase II construction of a new school facility; $65,000 to Spirit of Faith Adoptions for general support; and $25,000 to Greater Cleveland Youth for Christ for a juvenile detention diversion program.
The filing says the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Grant seekers are asked to submit a summary letter of no more than two pages, without attachments or enclosures. Awards are restricted to public charities selected by the trustees.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Dudley S. Blossom as president, Kathryn F. Blossom as vice president, Daniel L. Horn as secretary, and Richard Tanner as trustee.
Crossroads Foundation is led by Dudley S. Blossom, President on every filing since 2020; 1 of 4 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Dudley S. Blossom
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Richard Tanner
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Daniel L. Horn
Secretary
On filings since 2020
0.6 hrs/week
$5K (2020) → $8K (2024)
Kathryn F. Blossom
Vice President
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $8K, to Daniel L Horn (Secretary).
Frequently asked questions about Crossroads Foundation
How much does Crossroads Foundation give each year?
Crossroads Foundation gave $607K across 38 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $475K across 35 grants.
What is Crossroads Foundation's typical grant size?
Crossroads Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $7,750, and its average grant was $15,967, across 38 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Crossroads Foundation that year got $16K on average.
Where does Crossroads Foundation give grants?
Crossroads Foundation gives mostly in Ohio: 73% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Cleveland, OH (5 grants), Pasadena, CA (4 grants), Westlake, OH (3 grants) and Bellows Falls, VT (3 grants).
Does Crossroads Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 18% of Crossroads Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (7 of 38) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Crossroads Foundation's largest grantees?
Crossroads Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Malone University ($100,000), Saint Martin De Porres High School ($100,000) and Spirit of Faith Adoptions Inc ($65,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 44% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Crossroads Foundation?
Crossroads Foundation reported $4.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $618K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $488K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Crossroads Foundation fund?
The foundation’s website says its mission is to serve scholars navigating socioeconomic challenges by providing access to a quality high school education, supporting their academic, personal, and social growth, and empowering them to realize their potential. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Crossroads Foundation?
Contact MN Advisory Services LLC and submit a summary letter of no more than two pages, without attachments or enclosures. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Crossroads Foundation's EIN?
Crossroads Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 34-1811495. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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Grantable. (2026). Crossroads Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 11, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/crossroads-foundation-morg_2c23fd3c52de42049571b3df1c7c3c5c
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