Cross Charitable Foundation
Accepts applications
Cross Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Bozeman, Montana. In tax year 2024 it gave $2.6 million in 110 grants; the typical grant was $20,000 and the largest $100,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$2.6 million
- Number of grants110
- Typical grant$20,000
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$70.1 million
- New grantees16%
Giving in 2024 was down from $2.8 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 | $2.8 million | 113 | $59.8 million |
| 2024 | $2.6 million | 110 | $70.1 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Cross Charitable Foundation 3805 Valley Commons Drive Suite 7, Bozeman, MT 59718 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (406) 585-3393 |
| What to submit | Submitted electronically online |
| Deadlines | September 31, |
| Restrictions | Grants are focused in Montana, Idaho, Utah, and Wyoming. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Cross Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 10 states, the most to Montana.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Montana | 37 | $770,000 |
| Utah | 28 | $680,000 |
| Idaho | 21 | $399,000 |
| Washington | 12 | $370,000 |
| Wyoming | 6 | $153,000 |
| California | 1 | $75,000 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $40,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $40,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $25,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $20,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ogden-Weber Atc Foundation | Construction of school building | $100,000 |
| Earthjustice | General fund | $75,000 |
| Paws of Jackson Hole | General fund | $60,000 |
| Snake River Animal Shelter | General fund | $50,000 |
| The Trust for Public Land | General fund | $50,000 |
| American Prairie Reserve | General fund | $50,000 |
| Jefferson Land Trust | General fund | $50,000 |
| Lantern House | General fund | $50,000 |
| Salt Lake Community College Foundat | General fund | $50,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity of East Jeffer | General fund | $50,000 |
| Progressive Animal Welfare Society | General fund | $40,000 |
| University Women's Foundation | General fund | $40,000 |
| Olympic Peninsula YMCA | General fund | $40,000 |
| Ducks Unlimited Inc | General fund | $40,000 |
| Climb Wyoming | General Fund | $35,000 |
| Nuzzles Co | General fund | $35,000 |
| Family Promise of Gallatin County | General fund | $35,000 |
| Big Sky Youth Empowerment | General Fund | $30,000 |
| Sae International | General fund | $30,000 |
| West Yellowstone Foundation | General fund | $30,000 |
| Humane Society of Utah | General fund | $30,000 |
| Montana Conservation Corps | General fund | $30,000 |
| Thrive | General fund | $30,000 |
| Ycc Family Crisis Center | General fund | $30,000 |
| The Vital Ground Foundation | General fund | $30,000 |
| Wasatch Adaptive Sports | General fund | $30,000 |
| Sealife Response Rehab and Research | General fund | $30,000 |
| The Aska's Animals Foundation Inc | General Fund | $30,000 |
| Western Watersheds | General Fund | $25,000 |
| Animal Adoption Center | General Fund | $25,000 |
| Henry's Fork Foundation | General fund | $25,000 |
| Best Friends Animal Society | General fund | $25,000 |
| Heart of the Valley Animal Shelter | General fund | $25,000 |
| Blackfoot Challenge Inc | General fund | $25,000 |
| Intermountain Therapy Animals | General fund | $25,000 |
| Earthworks | General fund | $25,000 |
| Mountain Home Montana | General fund | $25,000 |
| Center Valley Animal Rescue | General fund | $25,000 |
| Dove House Advocacy Services | General fund | $25,000 |
| Eagle Mount Bozeman | General fund | $25,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Carol Gonnella
- John R Clark
- Mary Beth Thompson
- Ryan Kirkham
Questions people ask
Does Cross Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: September 31,.
How much does Cross Charitable Foundation give?
$2.6 million in tax year 2024, across 110 grants, with a typical grant of $20,000.
Who runs Cross Charitable Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Carol Gonnella (Secretary), John R Clark (Treasurer), Mary Beth Thompson (Vice President) and Ryan Kirkham (Vice President).
What does Cross Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly animals, environment and conservation and education.