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
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Small World Connections Ministry ($184,428), Community Needs Agency Of Chillicothe Illinois Inc ($5,741), United in Jesus Outreach ($5,335).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Small World Connections Ministry Chillicothe, IL | Help Missionaries | $184,428 |
| Community Needs Agency Of Chillicothe Illinois Inc Chillicothe, IL | Support individuals with needs in the Chillicothe community. | $5,741 |
| United in Jesus Outreach Canton, IL | Support Family Counseling Work | $5,335 |
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
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Crossword Cafe?
Crossword Cafe is a nonprofit organization focused on Human Services, based in CHILLICOTHE, IL. It holds $551K in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Crossword Cafe?
As of 2024, Crossword Cafe holds $551K in total assets with $1.4M in annual revenue. It awarded 3 grants totaling $196K in 2024.
Where does Crossword Cafe operate?
Crossword Cafe has awarded grants in Illinois.
What size grants does Crossword Cafe award?
In 2024, Crossword Cafe awarded 3 grants totaling $196K — an average of about $65K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Crossword Cafe's EIN?
Crossword Cafe's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 30-0088438. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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