Cross Works Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Cross Works Foundation is a private foundation in St Joseph, Minnesota. In tax year 2024 it gave $4.1 million in 32 grants; the typical grant was $24,375 and the largest $700,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$4.1 million
- Number of grants32
- Typical grant$24,375
- Largest grant$700,000
- Assets$87.0 million
- New grantees16%
Giving in 2024 was up from $3.5 million the year before.
16% of its 2024 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 | $3.5 million | 32 | $82.1 million |
| 2024 | $4.1 million | 32 | $87.0 million |
How to apply
Cross Works 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 Works Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Minnesota.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 30 | $3.7 million |
| North Dakota | 2 | $400,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Holy Family School | General fund | $700,000 |
| Hope Academy Inc | General fund | $627,000 |
| Great River Childrens Museum | General fund | $500,000 |
| Sacred Heart School Endowment Fund | General fund | $500,000 |
| Catholic Charities of the Diocese of St Cloud | General fund | $300,000 |
| St Monicas Montessori Inc | General fund | $250,000 |
| St Cloud Area Family YMCA | General fund | $200,000 |
| Minnesota Citizens Concerned for Life | General fund | $150,000 |
| St Thomas More Catholic Newman Center Parish of Mankato Minnesota | General fund | $150,000 |
| Stpaul's Catholic Newman Center-Ndsu Campus Fargo | General fund | $150,000 |
| Second Harvest Heartland | General fund | $125,000 |
| Church of Saint Joseph | General fund | $100,000 |
| Park Forever Inc | General fund | $100,000 |
| Salvation Army | General fund | $50,000 |
| International Gospel Outreach | General fund | $45,000 |
| Boy Scouts of America - Central Minnesota Council | General fund | $28,750 |
| Centracare Health Foundation | General fund | $20,000 |
| Ronald McDonald House Charities Upper Midwest | General fund | $20,000 |
| Diocese of St Cloud | General fund | $15,000 |
| American National Red Cross | General fund | $10,000 |
| Holy Name of Jesus Catholic Church | General fund | $10,000 |
| Big Brothers-Big Sisters of Central Minnesota Inc | General fund | $5,000 |
| Demontrevilla Jesuit Retreat | General fund | $5,000 |
| Minnesota Family Institute | General fund | $5,000 |
| Orono Foundation for Education | General fund | $5,000 |
| St Francis Xavier School | General fund | $5,000 |
| Project for the People of Paraguay | General fund | $2,384 |
| St Joseph Booster Club | General fund | $1,000 |
| City of Avon | General fund | $500 |
| Never Surrender Inc | General fund | $500 |
| Sugarbush Trail Association Inc | General fund | $500 |
| Superior Hiking Trail Association | General fund | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- John Blattner
- Dee Dee Blattner
Questions people ask
Does Cross Works Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Cross Works Foundation give?
$4.1 million in tax year 2024, across 32 grants, with a typical grant of $24,375.
Who runs Cross Works Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists John Blattner (Trustee) and Dee Dee Blattner (Trustee).
What does Cross Works Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and environment and conservation.