The Cross Lake Floatilla
The Cross Lake Floatilla is a private foundation focused on Human Services, based in Shreveport, LA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $5K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 4 grants totaling $35K. Net investment income was $1.
The Cross Lake Floatilla at a glance
In short: The Cross Lake Floatilla gave $35K across 4 grants in 2024 (avg $9K), mostly in Louisiana. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $34,600
- +103.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 4
- -20.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $8,650
- +154.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,800
- Total assets
- $4,817
- -49.0% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Louisiana (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
Who The Cross Lake Floatilla funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Heart of Hope ($30K). Together the top 4 received $35K.
Grant Size Distribution
25 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 25 grants of 25 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Cross Lake Floatilla gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+15%). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $11K (2020) to $35K (2024). In 2024 it made 4 grants totaling $35K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Heart of Hope Keithville, LA | Charitable | $30,000 |
| American Legion Shreveport, LA | Charitable | $2,600 |
| The Hub Ministry Shreveport, LA | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Woody's Home Shreveport, LA | Charitable | $1,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4,817 | $65,372 | $70,507 | $34,600 | 4 | $34,600 | $1 |
| 2023 | $9,452 | $44,272 | $44,251 | $17,000 | 5 | $17,000 | $1 |
| 2022 | $9,431 | $60,711 | $61,936 | $20,500 | 4 | $20,500 | $1 |
| 2021 | $10,281 | $59,655 | $57,748 | $30,003 | 6 | $30,003 | $2 |
| 2020 | $8,373 | $27,674 | $27,584 | $11,065 | 6 | — | — |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Cross Lake Floatilla is led by Bridgett Benton, President since 2023 (on filings since 2021); none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Bridgett Benton
President
Vice President → President, 2023
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Keith Grill
Vice President
Vice President → President, 2021
President → Vice President, 2023
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kim French
Secretary
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John French
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Jimmy Harper (2020) — President
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 Lake Floatilla
How much does The Cross Lake Floatilla give each year?
The Cross Lake Floatilla gave $35K across 4 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $17K across 5 grants.
What is The Cross Lake Floatilla's typical grant size?
The Cross Lake Floatilla's median grant in 2024 was $1,800, and its average grant was $8,650, across 4 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Cross Lake Floatilla give grants?
The Cross Lake Floatilla gives mostly in Louisiana: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Shreveport, LA (3 grants).
Does The Cross Lake Floatilla give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 4 grants with a stated purpose on The Cross Lake Floatilla's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (4 grants).
How large is The Cross Lake Floatilla?
The Cross Lake Floatilla reported $5K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $65K.
What is The Cross Lake Floatilla?
The Cross Lake Floatilla is a private foundation focused on Human Services, based in Shreveport, LA. It holds $5K in total assets as of 2024.
What is The Cross Lake Floatilla's EIN?
The Cross Lake Floatilla's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-2050216. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 6, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 19, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS August 3, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 11, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 15, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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