Provide a safe place for teens to hang out, play games and music, obtain free tutoring, free music lessons, and learn about the love of God for them through Christ Jesus.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$551K
-14.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$196K
+11.6% YoY
Grant Count
3
+50.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$65K
-25.6% YoY
About Crossword Cafe
Based on IRS filings
Crossword Cafe is a nonprofit organization focused on Human Services, based in CHILLICOTHE, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $551K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 3 grants totaling $196K. Net investment income was $372.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $551,321 | $640,725 | $566,479 |
| Revenue | $1,382,695 | $1,299,422 | $1,091,685 |
| Expenses | $1,293,249 | $1,208,980 | $1,023,876 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $372 | $366 | $272 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
10 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Crossword Cafe
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Heffron | Director | 25 | $33,980 |
| Matt Ashcraft | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Mike Krost | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Eric Riggans | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Mike Thanepohn | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Josh Wier | President | 3 | — |
| Lonnie Veldhouse | Treasurer | 3 | — |
| Chris Heffron | Secretary | 1 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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