Cross H Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Cross H Foundation is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2025 it gave $320,500 in 30 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $50,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$320,500
- Number of grants30
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$3.4 million
- New grantees12%
Giving in 2025 was up from $277,800 the year before.
12% 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 year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $243,000 | 25 | $3.0 million |
| 2024 | $277,800 | 30 | $3.2 million |
| 2025 | $320,500 | 30 | $3.4 million |
How to apply
Cross H 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.
What Cross H Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Colorado.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado | 27 | $265,500 |
| Illinois | 1 | $25,000 |
| Rhode Island | 1 | $25,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Western Stock Show Association | Honoring the Legacy Campaign | $50,000 |
| Alliance for Choice in Education | Charitable Event | $35,000 |
| Colorado Uplift | General & Unrestricted | $30,000 |
| Brown University | Brown Annual Fund | $25,000 |
| Childrens Hospital Colorado | Pediatric Mental Health Initiative | $25,000 |
| Evans Scholars Foundation | Match Play | $25,000 |
| Food Bank of the Rockies | Fulfilled Building Campaign | $25,000 |
| Food Bank of the Rockies | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Prostate Cancer Education Council | Jack A Vickers Prostrate Cancer Fund | $10,000 |
| Activate Work Inc | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Arnold & Winnie Palmer Foundation Inc | Building Arnies's Legacy Event | $5,000 |
| Boys and Girls Clubs of Metro Denver Inc | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Cherry Hills Palmer Scholarship Foundation Inc | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Colorado Golf Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Colorado Uplift | Charitable Event | $5,000 |
| Denver City Lax | Charitable Event | $5,000 |
| First Tee of Denver | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Food Bank of the Rockies | Charitable Event | $5,000 |
| Step Denver | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Tennyson Center for Children at Colorado Christian | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| University of Colorado Foundation | Jones Alzheimer's Disease Foundation | $5,000 |
| University of Colorado Foundation | Johnson Depression Center | $5,000 |
| Urban Peak Denver | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Western Stock Show Association | Charitable Event | $5,000 |
| Denver Rescue Mission | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| High Line Canal Conservancy | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Year One Inc | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Denver Dumb Friends League | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Marion Downs Center | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| The Maxfund Inc | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Michele L Bergner
- William S Bergner
Questions people ask
Does Cross H Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Cross H Foundation give?
$320,500 in tax year 2025, across 30 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Cross H Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Michele L Bergner (Trustee) and William S Bergner (Trustee).
What does Cross H Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, food and hunger and health.