The Cross Foundation Inc
The Cross Foundation Inc is a private foundation, based in Winter Park, FL. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1.3M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 7 grants totaling $135K. Net investment income was $108K.
The Cross Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Cross Foundation Inc gave $135K across 7 grants in 2025 (avg $19K), mostly in Missouri. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $135,000
- +50.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 7
- +16.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $19,286
- +28.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $20,000
- Total assets
- $1,307,416
- -2.2% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Missouri (67% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The Cross Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was First Call Alcoholdrug Prevention ($25K). Together the top 7 received $135K.
Grant Size Distribution
32 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 32 grants of 32 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Cross Foundation Inc gives
- Giving grew 34% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 106% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $77K (2020) to $135K (2025). In 2025 it made 7 grants totaling $135K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| First Call Alcoholdrug Prevention Kansas City, MO | Treatment of Addictions Program Support | $25,000 |
| Pembroke Hill School Kansas City, MO | School Program Support | $25,000 |
| Aspen Valley Land Trust Carbondale, CO | Capital Campaign Support | $20,000 |
| Children's Mercy Hospital Kansas City, MO | Hospital Clinical Scholars Program Support | $20,000 |
| Mid-America Arts Alliance Kansas City, MO | Arts Program Support | $20,000 |
| Lake Highland Preparatory School Orlando, FL | Program Support for Lower School Academics | $15,000 |
| Florida Symphony Youth Orchestra Winter Park, FL | Arts Program Support | $10,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,307,416 | $108,606 | $137,230 | $135,000 | 7 | $137,007 | $108,383 | $129,147 |
| 2024 | $1,337,040 | $143,140 | $96,085 | $90,000 | 6 | $92,956 | $142,811 | $117,030 |
| 2023 | $1,288,985 | $51,010 | $102,352 | $97,000 | 7 | $101,816 | $50,474 | $100,547 |
| 2022 | $1,340,327 | $58,296 | $106,208 | $101,000 | 7 | $105,686 | $57,774 | $102,755 |
| 2021 | $1,388,239 | $38,271 | $94,383 | $91,000 | 5 | $94,044 | $36,676 | $110,897 |
| 2020 | $1,444,351 | $43,978 | $80,171 | $77,000 | 5 | — | $43,661 | $93,802 |
| 2019 | $1,480,544 | $45,247 | $92,872 | $87,000 | 6 | — | $44,660 | $88,518 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Cross Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $129K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Cross Foundation Inc is led by Michael R. Cross, President & Treasurer - Director since 2024 (on filings since 2019); none of the 6 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Michael R. Cross
President & Treasurer - Director
President → President & Treasurer - Director, 2024
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Karen C. Locke
Vice President & Secretary - Director
Vice President → Vice President & Secretary - Director, 2024
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David F. Oliver
Vice President - Director
Vice President → Director, 2023
Director → Vice President - Director, 2024
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
$1K (2019) → $0 (2025)
Caroline A. Cross
Vice President - Director
Director → Vice President - Director, 2024
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ethan F. Locke
Vice President - Director
Director → Vice President, 2023
Vice President → Vice President - Director, 2024
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert R. Cross
Vice President - Director
Vice President → Vice President - Director, 2024
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Kent N Cross (2019–2020) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 $1K, to David F Oliver (Vice President - Director).
Frequently asked questions about The Cross Foundation Inc
How much does The Cross Foundation Inc give each year?
The Cross Foundation Inc gave $135K across 7 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $90K across 6 grants.
What is The Cross Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Cross Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $20,000, and its average grant was $19,286, across 7 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Cross Foundation Inc give grants?
The Cross Foundation Inc gives mostly in Missouri: 67% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Florida (19%) and Colorado (15%). The most frequent recipient cities were Kansas City, MO (4 grants).
Does The Cross Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 7 grants with a stated purpose on The Cross Foundation Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are The Cross Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Cross Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include First Call Alcoholdrug Prevention ($25,000), Pembroke Hill School ($25,000) and Aspen Valley Land Trust ($20,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 52% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Cross Foundation Inc?
The Cross Foundation Inc reported $1.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $137K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $129K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Cross Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Cross Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 44-0613382. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 22, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 3, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 2, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 12, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS June 23, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 30, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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