The Cross Foundation Inc
Accepts applications
The Cross Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Winter Park, Florida. In tax year 2025 it gave $135,000 in 7 grants; the typical grant was $20,000 and the largest $25,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$135,000
- Number of grants7
- Typical grant$20,000
- Largest grant$25,000
- Assets$2.8 million
- New grantees29%
Giving in 2025 was up from $90,000 the year before.
29% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $97,000 | 7 | $2.2 million |
| 2024 | $90,000 | 6 | $2.5 million |
| 2025 | $135,000 | 7 | $2.8 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Michael R Cross 300 Carolina Avenue Apt 403, Winter Park, FL 32789 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (407) 360-4584 |
What The Cross Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Missouri.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Missouri | 4 | $90,000 |
| Florida | 2 | $25,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $20,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| First Call Alcoholdrug Prevention | Treatment of addictions program support | $25,000 |
| Pembroke Hill School | School program support | $25,000 |
| Aspen Valley Land Trust | Capital campaign support | $20,000 |
| Children's Mercy Hospital | Hospital clinical scholars program support | $20,000 |
| Mid-America Arts Alliance | Arts program support | $20,000 |
| Lake Highland Preparatory School | Program support for lower school academics | $15,000 |
| Florida Symphony Youth Orchestra | Arts program support | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Michael R Cross
- Robert R Cross
- Dr Karen C Locke
- Caroline A Cross
- Ethan F Locke
- David F Oliver
Questions people ask
Does The Cross Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does The Cross Foundation Inc give?
$135,000 in tax year 2025, across 7 grants, with a typical grant of $20,000.
Who runs The Cross Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Michael R Cross (President and Treasurer - Director), Robert R Cross (Vice President - Director), Dr Karen C Locke (Vice President and Secretary - Directo) and Caroline A Cross (Vice President - Director) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does The Cross Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and youth programs.