The Frances Pilling and John B Cross Jr Foundation
Invitation OnlyAtlanta, Georgia · EIN 20-6340099 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$143K
Organizations funded11
Typical grant$6,000
Total assets$3.5M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $3,000 and $8,500.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 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
18% of grants went outside Georgia.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Children's Healthcare of Atlanta | Atlanta, GA | Operating funds | $80,000 |
| Paducah Symphony Orchestra | Paducah, KY | Operating fund | $16,000 |
| Georgia Mountain Food Bank | Gainsville, GA | Operating funds | $8,500 |
| Community Assistance Center | Sandy Springs, GA | Operating fund | $8,000 |
| St Mark's Episcopal Church | Dalton, GA | Operating fund | $7,500 |
| Fostering Great Ideas | Greenville, SC | Operating funds | $6,000 |
| Good Shepherd Clinic of Dawson Co | Dawsonville, GA | Operating funds | $5,500 |
| The Place of Forsyth Inc | Cumming, GA | Operating fund | $5,500 |
| Skyland Trail | Atlanta, GA | Operating fund | $3,000 |
| Christ Church Frederica | Stsimons Island, GA | Operating fund | $2,000 |
| Piedmont Healthcare Foundation | Atlanta, GA | Operating fund | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $143,000 | 11 |
| 2024 | $147,000 | 11 |
| 2023 | $151,500 | 10 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jun 5, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641569349100419
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-6340099
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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