The Northern Cross Foundation
The Northern Cross Foundation is a private foundation based in Caledonia, Michigan. It reported 11 grants totaling $290,275 in 2025, to organizations in Michigan and four other states.
The Northern Cross Foundation at a glance
In short: The Northern Cross Foundation gave $290K across 11 grants in 2025 (avg $26K), mostly in Michigan. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $290,275
- -27.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 11
- +266.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $26,389
- -80.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $20,000
- Total assets
- $1,643,968
- -6.3% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Michigan (51% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Northern Cross Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
- Contact
Mailing address: 4681 - 5Th Street, Caledonia, MI 49316
Phone: (616) 437-7945
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Northern Cross Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Solt - Society of Our Lady ($100K). Together the top 10 received $288K.
Grant Size Distribution
30 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 23 grants of 30 (77%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s 2025 grant dollars went to recipients in Michigan (51%), Texas (34%), Colorado (7%), Minnesota (5%), and Indiana (3%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Northern Cross Foundation gives
- 18% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 75% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 227% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $13K (2023) to $402K (2024). In 2025 it made 11 grants totaling $290K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Solt - Society of Our Lady Corpus Christi, TX | To Support Exempt Activities | $100,000 |
| Kentwood Community Foundation Kentwood, MI | To Support Exempt Activities | $50,000 |
| Equest Center for Therapeutic Ridin Rockford, MI | To Support Exempt Activities | $32,775 |
| St John Vianney Catholic School Wyoming, MI | To Support Exempt Activities | $25,000 |
| Beyond 26 Wyoming, MI | To Support Exempt Activities | $20,000 |
| The Cross Ministry Group Broomfield, CO | To Support Exempt Activities | $20,000 |
| International Promise Foundation Byron Center, MI | To Support Exempt Activities | $16,000 |
| Seward Child Care Center Minneapolis, MN | To Support Exempt Activities | $15,000 |
| ND Rockne Athletics Fund Notre Dame, IN | To Support Exempt Activities | $7,500 |
| 4 One 2 Cares Wayland, MI | To Support Exempt Activities | $2,000 |
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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 | $1,643,968 | $103,448 | $313,783 | $290,275 | 11 | $291,595 | $51,228 | $128,292 |
| 2024 | $1,754,303 | $181,069 | $430,635 | $401,550 | 3 | $406,001 | $60,566 | $136,188 |
| 2023 | $2,003,869 | $474,873 | $41,933 | $12,500 | 2 | $26,920 | $53,642 | $112,141 |
| 2022 | $1,570,929 | $71,199 | $182,773 | $166,045 | 6 | $166,320 | $36,503 | $108,367 |
| 2021 | $1,682,503 | $142,230 | $272,337 | $254,500 | 8 | $255,000 | $54,796 | $122,589 |
| 2020 | $1,812,610 | $229,180 | $42,307 | $21,000 | 3 | — | $14,347 | $79,440 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Northern Cross Foundation reported a distributable amount of $128K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants went to organizations with varied missions. For example, Kentwood Community Foundation says it supports programs and activities intended to preserve and enhance quality of life for Kentwood residents. Beyond 26 says its mission is to help disabled individuals gain employment, and International Promise Foundation says it supports orphans and disadvantaged people in developing countries through child sponsorship.
Other 2025 grantees describe their work as providing child care services (Seward Child Care Center), creating a safe environment and offering preventive education and advocacy for women and children (Sylvia’s Place), and serving local churches through retreats (The Cross Ministry Group).
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 11 grants totaling $290,275. Grants ranged from $2,000 to $100,000, with a median grant of $20,000. The largest awards included $100,000 to SOLT - Society of Our Lady in Corpus Christi, Texas; $50,000 to Kentwood Community Foundation in Kentwood, Michigan; $32,775 to Equest Center for Therapeutic Riding in Rockford, Michigan; and $25,000 to St John Vianney Catholic School in Wyoming, Michigan. Beyond 26 received $20,000, and The Cross Ministry Group received $20,000.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Beth J Spica as President/DI and Amanda Hoop as Secretary/DI.
The Northern Cross Foundation is led by Beth J. Spica, President & Director since 2022 (on filings since 2020); none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Beth J. Spica
President & Director
Vice President → President & Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Amanda Hoop
Secretary & Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Robert Spica (2020–2021) — President & Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Northern Cross Foundation
How much does The Northern Cross Foundation give each year?
The Northern Cross Foundation gave $290K across 11 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $402K across 3 grants.
What is The Northern Cross Foundation's typical grant size?
The Northern Cross Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $20,000, and its average grant was $26,389, across 11 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Northern Cross Foundation give grants?
The Northern Cross Foundation gives mostly in Michigan: 51% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Texas (34%) and Colorado (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Wyoming, MI (2 grants).
Who are The Northern Cross Foundation's largest grantees?
The Northern Cross Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Solt - Society of Our Lady ($100,000), Kentwood Community Foundation ($50,000) and Equest Center for Therapeutic Ridin ($32,775), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 63% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Northern Cross Foundation?
The Northern Cross Foundation reported $1.6M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $292K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $128K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Northern Cross Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants went to organizations with varied missions. For example, Kentwood Community Foundation says it supports programs and activities intended to preserve and enhance quality of life for Kentwood residents. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Northern Cross Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Northern Cross Foundation's EIN?
The Northern Cross Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 38-3518590. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The Northern 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 September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 3, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS August 25, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 6, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 15, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 27, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). The Northern Cross Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 16, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-northern-cross-foundation-morg_1348bd8faecc4c8e881361065b8569c7
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