CrossCurrents Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
CrossCurrents Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Washington, District of Columbia. In tax year 2025 it gave $347,571 in 37 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$347,571
- Number of grants37
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$0
- New grantees42%
Giving in 2025 was down from $501,000 the year before.
42% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $225,425 | 35 | $77,451 |
| 2024 | $501,000 | 39 | $21,794 |
| 2025 | $347,571 | 37 | $0 |
How to apply
CrossCurrents Foundation Inc 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 CrossCurrents Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to District of Columbia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | 18 | $191,381 |
| Colorado | 3 | $58,000 |
| New York | 8 | $50,890 |
| California | 4 | $34,800 |
| Alabama | 1 | $10,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $1,000 |
| Montana | 1 | $1,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hirshhorn Museum Sculpture Garden | General Support | $50,000 |
| Telluride Council for the Arts | General Support | $42,000 |
| Leadership Conference Civil Rts Edu | General Support | $25,000 |
| New Press The | General Support | $25,000 |
| Mosaic Theater Company of DC | General Support | $25,000 |
| Individual | General Support | $25,000 |
| Washington DC Intl Film Festival | General Support | $15,000 |
| 100Reporters | General Support | $11,941 |
| Earth Island Institute Inc | General Support | $10,000 |
| Brennan Center for Justice | General Support | $10,000 |
| Transformer Inc | General Support | $10,000 |
| Individual | General Support | $10,000 |
| Hispanic Affairs Project | General Support | $10,000 |
| Skylight Engagement Inc | General Support | $10,000 |
| Individual | General Support | $10,000 |
| Individual | General Support | $10,000 |
| The National Film Preserve | General Support | $9,800 |
| Telluride Foundation | General Support | $6,000 |
| Progressive Change Institute | General Support | $5,000 |
| UDC Foundation | General Support | $5,000 |
| The Story of Stuff Project | General Support | $5,000 |
| Shift Design Inc | General Support | $3,000 |
| Individual | General Support | $2,500 |
| Center for Reproductive Rights | General Support | $2,500 |
| The Phillips Collection | General Support | $2,440 |
| Institute for Policy Studies | General Support | $1,000 |
| Labor Heritage Foundation | General Support | $1,000 |
| San Miguel Education Fund | General Support | $1,000 |
| Hatch | General Support | $1,000 |
| Midwest Academy | General Support | $500 |
| Smith Farm Center for Healing the A | General Support | $500 |
| WAMU Media Center | General Support | $500 |
| Wpfw-Fm | General Support | $500 |
| Lillian Albert Sm Capital Jewish Ms | General Support | $500 |
| Aristides de Sousa Mendes Foundatio | General Support | $500 |
| Individual | General Support | $250 |
| Whitney Museum of American Art | General Support | $140 |
Officers and trustees
- Ken Grossinger
- Micheline Klagsbrun
- Diane J Fuchs
Questions people ask
Does CrossCurrents Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does CrossCurrents Foundation Inc give?
$347,571 in tax year 2025, across 37 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs CrossCurrents Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Ken Grossinger (Coo), Micheline Klagsbrun (President) and Diane J Fuchs (Director).
What does CrossCurrents Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture and education.