William E Cross Foundation Inc
Historical FunderFrederick, Maryland · EIN 20-1220528 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$405K
Organizations funded51
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$8.9M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,000 and $10,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | DONALD LINTON |
|---|---|
| Address | 2631 MILL RACE ROAD, FREDERICK MD 21701 |
| Phone | 3016960467 |
| Form and materials | WRITTEN REQUEST INCLUDING DESCRIP OF NFP ACTIVITIES & CHARITABLE STATUS. |
| Deadlines | DECEMBER 1 |
| Restrictions | MUST BE A NON-PROFIT ENTITY |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
3% of grants went outside Maryland.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Way of Frederick County | Frederick, MD | For program services | $77,000 |
| Frederick Health Hospital Inc | Frederick, MD | For program services | $28,000 |
| Brethren Disaster Ministries | New Windsor, MD | For program services | $25,000 |
| Fred Community College Foundation Inc | Frederick, MD | For program services | $25,000 |
| The Community Foundation of Frederick County Maryland Inc | Frederick, MD | For program services | $20,500 |
| Mission of Mercy | Frederick, MD | For program services | $15,000 |
| The Historical Society of Frederick County Inc Dba Heritage Frederick | Frederick, MD | For program services | $11,600 |
| Frederick Rescue Mission Inc | Frederick, MD | For program services | $11,000 |
| Salvation Army- Frederick Co | Frederick, MD | For program services | $11,000 |
| Beyond Shelter Frederick | Frederick, MD | For program services | $10,000 |
| Downtown Frederick Partnership | Frederick, MD | For program services | $10,000 |
| Heartly House Inc | Frederick, MD | For program services | $10,000 |
| Neelsville Presbyterian Church | Germantown, MD | For program services | $10,000 |
| Big Blue Foundation | Frederick, MD | For program services | $7,000 |
| Friends of Meals on Wheels of Frederick County Inc | Frederick, MD | For program services | $7,000 |
| Preservation and Enhancement Fund of Mount Olivet Cemetery Inc | Frederick, MD | For program services | $7,000 |
| Thurmont Senior Center Inc | Thurmont, MD | For program services | $7,000 |
| William F Moran Jr Museum and Foundation | Middletown, MD | For program services | $6,000 |
| Advocates for the Aging | Frederick, MD | For program services | $5,000 |
| Celebrate Frederick | Frederick, MD | For program services | $5,000 |
| Community Living Inc | Frederick, MD | For program services | $5,000 |
| Daybreak Adult Day Services Inc | Frederick, MD | For program services | $5,000 |
| Fred Co 4H Therapeutic Riding Program | Thurmont, MD | For program services | $5,000 |
| Glade Valley Church of the Brethren | Walkersville, MD | For program services | $5,000 |
| Housing Authority of the City of Frederick | Frederick, MD | For program services | $5,000 |
| Mental Health Assoc of Frederick County | Frederick, MD | For program services | $5,000 |
| National Museum of Civil War Medicine | Frederick, MD | For program services | $5,000 |
| Seton Center Inc | Emmitsburg, MD | For program services | $5,000 |
| Weinburg Center for the Arts | Frederick, MD | For program services | $4,500 |
| Glade Valley Community Services | Walkersville, MD | For program services | $4,000 |
| Sophie & Madigan's Playground | Frederick, MD | For program services | $4,000 |
| The National Christian Choir Inc | Gaithersburg, MD | For program services | $3,500 |
| Alzheimer's Association | Frederick, MD | For program services | $3,000 |
| Friends of Carroll Creek Urban Park Inc | Frederick, MD | For program services | $3,000 |
| Opus Community Music School | Eldersburg, MD | For program services | $3,000 |
| St Vincent Depaul Society District Council Inc | Naples, FL | For program services | $3,000 |
| The Frederick Chorale Inc | Frederick, MD | For program services | $3,000 |
| The Frederick Children's Chorus Inc | Woodsboro, MD | For program services | $2,500 |
| Calvary United Methodist Church | Nashville, TN | For program services | $2,000 |
| Casa of Frederick County | Frederick, MD | For program services | $2,000 |
| Frederick Arts Council | Frederick, MD | For program services | $2,000 |
| Gale House Recovery Inc | Frederick, MD | For program services | $2,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity of Frederick County Md | Frederick, MD | For program services | $2,000 |
| Hurwitz Breast Cancer Fund | Frederick, MD | For program services | $2,000 |
| Maryland Ensemble Theatre Inc | Frederick, MD | For program services | $2,000 |
| San Mar Children's Home Inc | Boonsboro, MD | For program services | $2,000 |
| Steadfast Standing Firm Against Youth Homelessness | Frederick, MD | For program services | $2,000 |
| The Monocacy Foundation | Frederick, MD | For program services | $2,000 |
| Thurmont Senior Center Inc | Thurmont, MD | For program services | $1,500 |
| Support Older Adults Through Resources Inc | Frederick, MD | For program services | $1,000 |
| The Md School for the Deaf Foundation | Frederick, MD | For program services | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $405,100 | 51 |
| 2024 | $416,500 | 48 |
| 2023 | $1,319,056 | 52 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jul 27, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202602089349100415
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-1220528
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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