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Fiscal Year Start

Jan 1

Organization Type

Grantmaker

AI Summary

The Cross Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on relationship-based funding and operates by invitation only, meaning it does not accept unsolicited proposals. In 2024, the foundation paid out a total of $147,000 across 17 grantees. Nonprofits interested in engaging with The Cross Foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Total Funding Given
$147K
2024
Grantees funded
17
Multi-year grantees
71%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants
7
Median 1st year grant
$13K
Median 2nd year grant
$12.5K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
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Kelly Lawrence Anderson
Board Member
C
Connie Lawrence
Board Member
R
Robert Lawrence
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE CROSS FOUNDATION?
No. THE CROSS FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THE CROSS FOUNDATION give?
THE CROSS FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Maryland, Tennessee, and Colorado. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are THE CROSS FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE CROSS FOUNDATION fall in the $25 thousand to $50 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $13 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does THE CROSS FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, THE CROSS FOUNDATION awarded about 7 grants, totaling nearly $147 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE CROSS FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, THE CROSS FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 20 grantees. Recent grantees include DEMATHA CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL, LEXINGTON CHRISTIAN ACADEMY, and SAMARITAN'S PURSE. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE CROSS FOUNDATION?
THE CROSS FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.