Why the Cross Matters
To provide funding to charities in fulfillment of the exempt purposes of national christian charitable foundation, inc. ("nccf")
Why the Cross Matters at a glance
In short: Why the Cross Matters gave $116K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $116K), mostly in Georgia. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $115,530
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- Average grant
- $115,530
- Median grant
- $115,530
- Total assets
- $10,604,830
- Primary geography
- Georgia (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Why the Cross Matters funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was National Christian Charitable Foundation Inc ($116K).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $116K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| National Christian Charitable Foundation Inc Alpharetta, GA | Grant-Making | $115,530 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $10,604,830 | $10,686,222 | $115,550 | $115,530 | 1 | $25,679 |
About Why the Cross Matters
Based on IRS filings
Why the Cross Matters is a public charity, based in Alpharetta, GA. IRS filing data is available for 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $10.6M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $116K. Net investment income was $26K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Why the Cross Matters's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jeffrey M. Carver
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Karen J. Jonas
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mark A. Thompson
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 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 Why the Cross Matters
How much does Why the Cross Matters give each year?
Why the Cross Matters gave $116K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990.
How large is Why the Cross Matters?
Why the Cross Matters reported $10.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $10.7M.
Where does Why the Cross Matters operate?
Why the Cross Matters has awarded grants in Georgia.
What is Why the Cross Matters's EIN?
Why the Cross Matters's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 99-4581800. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 25, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2024
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