Crossroads Springs Africa Inc
We assist Kenyan students and their families rise out of poverty
Crossroads Springs Africa Inc at a glance
In short: Crossroads Springs Africa Inc gave $548K across 2 grants in 2020 (avg $274K), mostly in Connecticut. Source: 2020 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2020)
- $547,935
- Grants made (2020)
- 2
- Average grant
- $273,968
- Median grant
- $273,968
- Total assets
- $210,042
- Primary geography
- Connecticut (100% of itemized 2020 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2020 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2020; updated September 2026.
Who Crossroads Springs Africa Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2020
The largest 2020 recipient was Friends of Kenya Rising ($500K). Together the top 2 received $548K.
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 2 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2020 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2020 it made 2 grants totaling $548K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Friends of Kenya Rising Sherman, CT | To enable Friends of Kenya Rising to continue the work of Crossroads Springs Africa, Inc. and Friends of Kakamega. | $500,000 |
| Friends of Kakamega Sherman, CT | As Crossroads Springs Africa Inc. (CSA) proceeded with its consolidation with Friends of Kakamega (FoK) to form a new 501(c)3, Friends of Kenya Rising, it became efficient to transfer funds to FoK to have them wire the funds to Kenya in one larger transfer rather than send smaller amounts from both CSA and FoK. | $47,935 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $210,042 | $668,951 | $637,263 | $547,935 | 2 | $1,976 |
About Crossroads Springs Africa Inc
Based on IRS filings
Crossroads Springs Africa Inc is a public charity focused on International, Foreign Affairs & National Security, based in Sherman, CT. IRS filing data is available for 2020. As of 2020, the organization holds $210K in total assets. In 2020, it awarded 2 grants totaling $548K. Net investment income was $2K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Crossroads Springs Africa Inc is led by Alison Hyde, President on the 2020 filing; none of the 6 officers listed in 2020 report compensation.
Officers on the 2020 filing
Alison Hyde
President
New on the 2020 filing
6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Elizabeth Wallace
Director
New on the 2020 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mary Klaus
Director
New on the 2020 filing
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Charlotte Tahk
Secretary
New on the 2020 filing
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John McFadden
Treasurer
New on the 2020 filing
8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Margret Hatrick
Vice President
New on the 2020 filing
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Crossroads Springs Africa Inc
How much does Crossroads Springs Africa Inc give each year?
Crossroads Springs Africa Inc gave $548K across 2 grants in 2020, according to its 2020 IRS Form 990.
How large is Crossroads Springs Africa Inc?
Crossroads Springs Africa Inc reported $210K in total assets on its 2020 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $669K.
What is Crossroads Springs Africa Inc?
Crossroads Springs Africa Inc is a public charity focused on International, Foreign Affairs & National Security, based in Sherman, CT. It holds $210K in total assets as of 2020.
Where does Crossroads Springs Africa Inc operate?
Crossroads Springs Africa Inc has awarded grants in Connecticut.
What is Crossroads Springs Africa Inc's EIN?
Crossroads Springs Africa Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 80-0480509. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS August 19, 2021)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2020
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