Order of the Southern Cross
Order of the Southern Cross serves as a philanthropic organization whose purpose is the preservation of our southern heritage and its history.
Order of the Southern Cross at a glance
In short: Order of the Southern Cross gave $88K across 7 grants in 2023 (avg $13K), top state Virginia. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $87,657
- -24.2% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 7
- +40.0% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $12,522
- -45.8% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $10,500
- Total assets
- $1,810,113
- +5.1% vs 2022
- Primary geography
- Virginia (39% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2023; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Order of the Southern Cross
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Order of the Southern Cross
Who Order of the Southern Cross funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was Sons of Confederate Veterans Inc ($24K). Together the top 7 received $88K.
Grant Size Distribution
17 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 16 grants of 17 (94%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2023 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
Cities
How Order of the Southern Cross gives
- Giving grew 644% from 2020 to 2023. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $10K (2019) to $116K (2022). In 2023 it made 7 grants totaling $88K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Sons of Confederate Veterans Inc Columbia, TN | Display Cases | $24,182 |
| SCV Oakwood Restoration Comm Virginia Division Richmond, VA | Grave Headstones | $16,250 |
| SCV Camp 75 Robert Henry Ricks Nashville, NC | Reerect Monument | $12,500 |
| Order of the Southern Cross Southlake, TX | TO NEW 501C3 | $10,500 |
| SCV Longstreet Camp 1247 Glen Allen, VA | Grave Headstones | $10,000 |
| LMA of Fredericksburg VA Fredericksburg, VA | Grave Headstones | $7,500 |
| Memorial Hall Foundation New Orleans, LA | Conservation | $6,725 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1,810,113 | $129,465 | $128,678 | $87,657 | 7 | $89,166 |
| 2022 | $1,722,219 | $303,688 | $167,458 | $115,588 | 5 | $52,108 |
| 2021 | $1,746,989 | $291,062 | $74,085 | $36,806 | 3 | $35,446 |
| 2020 | $1,331,871 | $265,875 | $64,514 | $11,774 | 1 | $22,400 |
| 2019 | $1,159,295 | $265,677 | $59,431 | $10,300 | 1 | $25,996 |
About Order of the Southern Cross
Based on IRS filings
Order of the Southern Cross is a public charity, based in Colleyville, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2023. As of 2023, the organization holds $1.8M in total assets. In 2023, it awarded 7 grants totaling $88K. Net investment income was $89K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Order of the Southern Cross's 2023 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
James E. Alderman
Commander-In
Lt. Comm-In- → Commander-In, 2020
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mark T. Nash
Lt. Comm-In-
Adjutant-In- → Lt. Comm-In-, 2020
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gary H. Roseman
Adjutant in
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Gregory Fleitz (2019) — Commander-In
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2023. "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 Order of the Southern Cross
How much does Order of the Southern Cross give each year?
Order of the Southern Cross gave $88K across 7 grants in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990. In 2022 it gave $116K across 5 grants.
What is Order of the Southern Cross's typical grant size?
Order of the Southern Cross's median grant in 2023 was $10,500, and its average grant was $12,522, across 7 grants on its 2023 IRS Form 990.
Where does Order of the Southern Cross give grants?
Order of the Southern Cross's top state is Virginia, with 39% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2023 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were Tennessee (28%) and North Carolina (14%).
Does Order of the Southern Cross give general operating support?
Not in 2023: none of the 7 grants with a stated purpose on Order of the Southern Cross's 2023 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Grave Headstones" (3 grants).
Who are Order of the Southern Cross's largest grantees?
Order of the Southern Cross's largest 2023 grantees include Sons of Confederate Veterans Inc ($24,182), SCV Oakwood Restoration Comm Virginia Division ($16,250) and SCV Camp 75 Robert Henry Ricks ($12,500), according to its 2023 IRS Form 990. Together they received 60% of its itemized 2023 grant dollars.
How large is Order of the Southern Cross?
Order of the Southern Cross reported $1.8M in total assets on its 2023 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $129K.
What is Order of the Southern Cross's EIN?
Order of the Southern Cross's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 76-0238140. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2023.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS July 21, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS July 21, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS September 28, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS August 29, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS June 11, 2024)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
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