The Cross Foundation
The Cross Foundation is a private foundation based in Houston, Texas. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, including churches, missions, and other organizations whose stated work includes humanitarian assistance, religious ministry, and organizational support.
The Cross Foundation at a glance
In short: The Cross Foundation gave $1.1M across 45 grants in 2024 (avg $25K), mostly in Texas. 41% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,132,578
- +435.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 45
- +60.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $25,168
- +233.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $6,000
- Total assets
- $139,230
- -80.2% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 41% first-time grantees (18 of 44, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Texas (66% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Cross Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Its filing lists Bradley Cross as the contact; form and materials, deadlines, and award restrictions are listed as N/A.
- Contact
Application contact: Bradley Cross
Mailing address: PO Box 701443, Houston, TX 77270
Phone: (713) 333-0555
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Cross Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Reach The Rest ($200K). Together the top 10 received $883K.
Grant Size Distribution
204 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 172 grants of 204 (84%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 66% of grant dollars went to recipients in Texas, 15% to Florida, 7% to New Mexico, 4% to Idaho, and 3% to California.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 45 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Cross Foundation open to new grantees?
41%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 18 of 44 grantees (41%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $23K; repeat grants $28K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $9K repeat.
- 41% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 90% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $212K (2023) to $1.6M (2022). In 2024 it made 45 grants totaling $1.1M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Reach The Rest Bryan, TX | Projects | $200,000 |
| International Generosity Foundation Clearwater, FL | Projects | $165,000 |
| Sport Catalyst Spring, TX | Projects | $100,000 |
| Second Baptist Church Houston, TX | Tithe | $96,745 |
| Glorieta Adventure Camps Glorieta, NM | Projects | $75,000 |
| Revival Sports Inc The Woodlands, TX | General Giving/Projects | $56,000 |
| Mission of Hope Cedar Park, TX | Projects | $50,076 |
| Marine Reach Midland, TX | Projects | $50,000 |
| New Covenant Missions Inc Coeur d'Alene, ID | Projects | $50,000 |
| Full Gospel Korean Chruch of Houston Houston, TX | Tithe/General | $40,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $139,230 | $739,025 | $1,301,918 | $1,132,578 | 45 | $1,300,980 | $10,160 |
| 2023 | $704,338 | $1,079,000 | $402,056 | $211,535 | 28 | $399,599 | $1,538 |
| 2022 | $31,138 | $1,160,000 | $1,780,346 | $1,627,251 | 44 | $1,779,703 | $9,525 |
| 2021 | $645,979 | $1,325,000 | $692,832 | $595,164 | 34 | $691,099 | $4,150 |
| 2020 | $13,811 | $1,227,500 | $1,419,340 | $1,347,162 | 53 | — | $8,196 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Cross Foundation reported a distributable amount of $10K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants include support for organizations with varied stated missions. For example, Mission of Hope says it serves Haiti and the Dominican Republic through work that includes connecting people to Jesus, empowering local leaders, and serving people holistically. Arabian World Partnership says it provides grant support to charitable nongovernmental organizations in the Arabian Gulf region. Misfit Mission says it leads women toward restoration in Christ through transitional living and Christian counsel.
Other 2024 recipients describe work that includes missionary support, humanitarian relief and development, religious worship and teaching, and assistance to Christian ministries.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation reported 45 grants totaling $1,132,578. Grant amounts ranged from $173 to $200,000, with a median grant of $6,000.
The largest reported grants included $200,000 to Reach The Rest for projects; $165,000 to International Generosity Foundation for projects; $100,000 to Sport Catalyst for projects; and $96,745 to Second Baptist Church for tithe. Other large grants included $75,000 to Glorieta Adventure Camps for projects and $56,000 to Revival Sports Inc for general giving/projects.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Bradley Cross and Young Me Cross as trustees.
The Cross Foundation's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Bradley Cross
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Young Me Cross
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 The Cross Foundation
How much does The Cross Foundation give each year?
The Cross Foundation gave $1.1M across 45 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $212K across 28 grants.
What is The Cross Foundation's typical grant size?
The Cross Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $6,000, and its average grant was $25,168, across 45 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Cross Foundation that year got $23K on average.
Where does The Cross Foundation give grants?
The Cross Foundation gives mostly in Texas: 66% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Florida (15%) and New Mexico (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Houston, TX (15 grants), Spring, TX (2 grants) and Orlando, FL (2 grants).
Does The Cross Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 20% of The Cross Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (9 of 45) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Missionary Support" (14 grants), "Projects" (13 grants) and "Event" (6 grants).
Who are The Cross Foundation's largest grantees?
The Cross Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Reach The Rest ($200,000), International Generosity Foundation ($165,000) and Sport Catalyst ($100,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 41% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Cross Foundation?
The Cross Foundation reported $139K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.3M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $10K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Cross Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants include support for organizations with varied stated missions. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Cross Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Cross Foundation's EIN?
The Cross Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-6765443. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Cross Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). The Cross Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 16, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-cross-foundation-morg_a254e8bcfa554c9d8fc89f90d1e00baf
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