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Emma T Martin Cross Foundation

Preselected recipients only Birmingham, Alabama · EIN 636053011

Emma T Martin Cross Foundation is a private foundation in Birmingham, Alabama. In tax year 2025 it gave $5,245 in 1 grant; the typical grant was $5,245 and the largest $5,245. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.

Giving in 2025 was up from $4,920 the year before.

0% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$5,4401$133,743
2024$4,9201$136,560
2025$5,2451$144,425

How to apply

Emma T Martin Cross Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What Emma T Martin Cross Foundation funds

Where it gives

All of its grants went to recipients in Alabama.

StateGrantsAmount
Alabama1$5,245

Grants paid in 2025

All 1 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Birmingham Metro Baptist Association
Birmingham, AL
General operating$5,245

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Emma T Martin Cross Foundation accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does Emma T Martin Cross Foundation give?

$5,245 in tax year 2025, across 1 grant, with a typical grant of $5,245.

Who runs Emma T Martin Cross Foundation?

Its 2025 filing lists Regions Bank (Trustee).

What does Emma T Martin Cross Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly faith communities.

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