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We Cross Charitable Foundation Inc

Preselected recipients only Estero, Florida · EIN 884177243

We Cross Charitable Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Estero, Florida. In tax year 2025 it gave $276,950 in 44 grants; the typical grant was $4,000 and the largest $30,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

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

Giving in 2025 was down from $309,330 the year before.

9% 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$296,65051$7.4 million
2024$309,33050$7.9 million
2025$276,95044$8.3 million

How to apply

We Cross Charitable 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What We Cross Charitable Foundation Inc funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Florida.

StateGrantsAmount
Florida18$164,000
Maryland12$48,500
Delaware8$44,700
California2$9,000
New York3$6,750
Minnesota1$4,000

Grants paid in 2025

The 40 largest of 44 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Catholic Charities of Lee Hendry & Glades
Ft Myers, FL
For program services$30,000
Community Cooperative
Ft Myers, FL
For program services$30,000
Florida Rep Theatre
Ft Myers, FL
For program services$18,000
Interfaith Charities of South Lee
Ft Myers, FL
For program services$15,000
Meals on Wheels Lewes-Rehoboth
Lewes, DE
For program services$15,000
Montgomery College Foundation
Rockville, MD
For program services$15,000
Beebe Medical Foundation
Lewes, DE
For program services$12,000
Community Concerts Ft Myers
Ft Myers, FL
For program services$10,000
Naples Baker Senior Center
Naples, FL
For program services$10,000
Naples Players at Community Theatre
Naples, FL
For program services$10,000
St Matthews House
S Naples, FL
For program services$10,000
Holocaust Museum Florida
Naples, FL
For program services$8,000
Gaithersburg Soup Kitchen
Washington Grove, MD
For program services$7,500
Gulf Shore Opera
Estero, FL
For program services$6,000
Hebrew Home of Greater Washington
Rockville, MD
For program services$6,000
Naples Therapeutic Riding Center
Naples, FL
For program services$6,000
Clear Space Theatre
Rehoboth Beach, DE
For program services$5,200
1925 Eagle Foundation
Rehoboth Beach, DE
For program services$5,000
American Vet Dogs
Smith Town, NY
For program services$5,000
Lake County Initiative
Kelseyville, CA
For program services$5,000
Nealsville Church
Germantown, MD
For program services$5,000
Brotherhood of the Jungle Cock
Elkridge, MD
For program services$4,000
Habitat for Humanity
N Ft Myers, FL
For program services$4,000
Lake County Wine Alliance
Kelseyville, CA
For program services$4,000
Seaside Jewish Community
Rehoboth Beach, DE
For program services$4,000
University of Baltimore Foundation
Baltomore, MD
For program services$4,000
Veterans Airlift Command
Minneapolis, MN
For program services$4,000
St Vincent Depaul
Naples, FL
For program services$3,000
Hearts and Homes for Youth
Burtonsville, MD
For program services$2,500
Women Who Care Ministries
Montgomery Village, MD
For program services$2,000
Cape Henlopen Food Basket
Rehoboth Beach, DE
For program services$1,500
Children's Beach House
Lewes, DE
For program services$1,500
Blessings in A Back Pack
Ft Myers, FL
For program services$1,000
Collier Lee Honor Flights
Naples, FL
For program services$1,000
Guiding Eyes for the Blind
York Town Heights, NY
For program services$1,000
Lee County Sherriff's Youth Activities League
Ft Myers, FL
For program services$1,000
Makom Jewish Home for Kids
Rockville, MD
For program services$1,000
Tunnel to Towers Foundation
Staten Island, NY
For program services$750
Arts for the Aging
Naples, FL
For program services$500
Camp Rehoboth
Rehoboth Beach, DE
For program services$500

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does We Cross Charitable Foundation Inc accept grant applications?

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

How much does We Cross Charitable Foundation Inc give?

$276,950 in tax year 2025, across 44 grants, with a typical grant of $4,000.

Who runs We Cross Charitable Foundation Inc?

Its 2025 filing lists Arthur Brisker (President), Hazel Brisker (Secretary) and Alicia Brisker (Vice Preside).

What does We Cross Charitable Foundation Inc fund?

Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, faith communities and seniors.

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