Theodore L Cross Family Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Theodore L Cross Family Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Commack, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.4 million in 61 grants; the typical grant was $15,000 and the largest $85,000. 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$1.4 million
- Number of grants61
- Typical grant$15,000
- Largest grant$85,000
- Assets$20.7 million
- New grantees32%
Giving in 2024 was up from $1.4 million the year before.
32% 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 | $1.4 million | 47 | $19.6 million |
| 2024 | $1.4 million | 61 | $20.7 million |
How to apply
Theodore L Cross Family Charitable 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 Theodore L Cross Family Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 16 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 20 | $502,500 |
| Massachusetts | 9 | $230,000 |
| Florida | 4 | $195,000 |
| District of Columbia | 5 | $125,000 |
| Alabama | 2 | $110,000 |
| Connecticut | 2 | $75,000 |
| Oregon | 1 | $60,000 |
| California | 5 | $50,000 |
| Washington | 6 | $30,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $25,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Project Horseshoe Farm | General Purpose | $85,000 |
| Individual | General Purpose | $80,000 |
| Club House International | General purposes | $75,000 |
| Nantucket Historical Association | General Purpose | $75,000 |
| The Foundation for City College | General Purpose | $65,000 |
| ACLU Foundation | General purposes | $60,000 |
| Ding Darling Society | General purposes | $60,000 |
| Fish Friends in Service Here | General purposes | $60,000 |
| Individual | General Purpose | $60,000 |
| Brennan Center for Justice at NYU | General purposes | $55,000 |
| League Women Voters | General Purpose | $55,000 |
| Harry Chapin Food Bank | General purposes | $50,000 |
| Individual | General Purpose | $50,000 |
| Individual | General Purpose | $35,000 |
| National Resources Defense Council | General Purpose | $35,000 |
| Perkins School for the Blind | General Purpose | $25,000 |
| Mass General Hospital Development | General Purpose | $25,000 |
| Lee Health Foundation | General Purpose | $25,000 |
| Harvard Radcliff Institute | General Purpose | $25,000 |
| Palliative Supportive Care of Nantu | General Purpose | $25,000 |
| National Alliance of Mental Illness | General Purpose | $25,000 |
| Southern Poverty Law Center | General Purpose | $25,000 |
| NAACP Legal Defense and Educational | General Purpose | $25,000 |
| Chaminade High School | General Purpose | $25,000 |
| Prep for Prep | General Purpose | $20,000 |
| Access Youth Academy | General Purpose | $20,000 |
| Nantucket Conservation Foundation | General purposes | $15,000 |
| The Ali Forney Center | General Purpose | $15,000 |
| University of Connecticut Inc | General Purpose | $15,000 |
| Foundation for National Progress | General Purpose | $15,000 |
| Guttmacher Institute | General Purpose | $15,000 |
| Community Foundation for Nantucket | General Purpose | $15,000 |
| Live 4 Evan | General Purpose | $15,000 |
| Nantucket Cottage Hospital | General Purpose | $10,000 |
| Archbishop Molloy High School | General Purpose | $10,000 |
| National Coalition Against Domestic | General Purpose | $10,000 |
| Evergreen Treatment Services Reach | General Purpose | $10,000 |
| St Patrick's Catholic Church | General Purpose | $10,000 |
| The Future Now Institute | General Purpose | $10,000 |
| Tunnel to Towers Foundation | General Purpose | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Amanda B Cross
- Lisa W Pownall-Gray
- Adrienne Cannella
- John W Halloran
Questions people ask
Does Theodore L Cross Family Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Theodore L Cross Family Charitable Foundation give?
$1.4 million in tax year 2024, across 61 grants, with a typical grant of $15,000.
Who runs Theodore L Cross Family Charitable Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Amanda B Cross (Trustee), Lisa W Pownall-Gray (Trustee), Adrienne Cannella (Trustee) and John W Halloran (Trustee).
What does Theodore L Cross Family Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and food and hunger.