The Cross Foundation
Invitation OnlyHouston, Texas · EIN 83-6765443 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$1.1M
Organizations funded45
Typical grant$6,000
Total assets$139K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,600 and $24,420.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
35% of grants went outside Texas.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | 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 |
| Foundry Partners Inc - DBA Rooted Conferences | Houston, TX | Projects | $25,000 |
| Arabian World Partnership | Spring, TX | Missionary Support | $24,420 |
| U Of N Kona | KailuaKona, HI | Projects | $23,200 |
| Global Operations For All Peoples | Carrollton, TX | Projects | $20,000 |
| Revival | West Sacramento, CA | Projects | $20,000 |
| Home | Missouri City, TX | Missionary Support / Event | $13,200 |
| General Council of the Assemblies of God | Springfield, MO | Missionary Support | $12,600 |
| Axia International | Houston, TX | Missionary Support | $12,000 |
| Austin vow community church | Round Rock, TX | Missionary Support | $9,000 |
| Epicenter Ministries | Somerville, TX | General Giving | $9,000 |
| Lifelong Impact Minitries | Alexandria, VA | Projects | $7,500 |
| Misfits Mission | Houston, TX | Missionary Support/General Giving | $6,000 |
| Cru | Orlando, FL | Mission Scholarship | $6,000 |
| L A Cham Church | Glendale, CA | Missionary Support | $5,400 |
| The Gathering of Men | Houston, TX | Event | $5,000 |
| The Elizabeth House Maternity Home | College Station, TX | General Giving | $5,000 |
| Trueworks | Houston, TX | General Giving | $5,000 |
| Team Expan | Houston, TX | General Giving | $5,000 |
| The Gate Community Church | Franklin, TN | Missionary Support | $4,800 |
| Reliant | Orlando, FL | Missionary Support | $3,600 |
| Allegro Organizational Solutions Inc | Houston, TX | Missionary support | $3,500 |
| Greater Houston Prayer Breakfast | Houston, TX | Event | $3,000 |
| GP Global Partners | Anaheim, CA | Missionary Support | $3,000 |
| Tying Vines Inc | Gettysburg, PA | Projects | $2,600 |
| UH Baptist Student Ministry | Houston, TX | Missionary Support | $2,400 |
| Institute of Asian Culture & Development | San Jose, CA | Missionary Support | $2,000 |
| 4ever4given | Tomball, TX | Missionary support | $2,000 |
| Baptist Student Ministry | Hoston, TX | Missionary Support | $2,000 |
| Summer House | Houston, TX | Event | $2,000 |
| One Collective | Elgin, IL | Missionary Support | $1,800 |
| Food Truck Mission Mixer | Houston, TX | Event | $1,254 |
| Childcare Worldwide | Lynden, WA | General Giving | $960 |
| Caldwell Junior High | Caldwell, TX | General Giving | $500 |
| Home | Houston, TX | Event | $350 |
| Costco Mission Mixer | Houston, TX | Event | $173 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,132,578 | 45 |
| 2023 | $211,535 | 28 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 13, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202513179349100926
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 83-6765443
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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