EIN 36-4176913

The Cross Foundation

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
0
City
Effingham
Year formed
1997
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
NTEE code, primary
Description
The Cross Foundation aims to spread the Christian message of love, forgiveness and eternal life through Jesus Christ by utilizing programs, activities and symbolisms of the cross. The foundation operates a lighted cross, visitors' center, and meditation garden in Effingham, IL. The visitors' center is open from 10 am to 7 pm for the months April through October, and from 10 am to 4 pm for November through March. The lighted cross is also present on site.
Total revenues
$65,453
2023
Total expenses
$144,529
2023
Total assets
$1,567,343
2023
Num. employees
0
2023

Program areas at The Cross Foundation

Operation of a lighted Cross, visitors' center, and meditation garden in effingham, Illinois. The visitors' center is open from 10 am to 7 pm for The months april through october, and from 10 am to 4 pm for november through march. The lighted Cross can be visited 365 days a year, and is visible by persons traveling on two highly traveled interstates.

Who funds The Cross Foundation

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Southeastern Illinois Community FoundationGeneral Supprt$250,000
Cohiho Family FoundationSupport of Charitable Purpose$50,000
Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift FundFor Grant Recipient's Exempt Purposes$10,000

Personnel at The Cross Foundation

NameTitleCompensation
James M SchultzPresident$0
Robert SchultzSecretary$0
Tom WrightTreasurer$0

Financials for The Cross Foundation

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$64,826
Program services$0
Investment income and dividends$120
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$507
Total revenues$65,453

Form 990s for The Cross Foundation

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-05-22990View PDF
2022-122023-09-07990View PDF
2021-122022-08-05990View PDF
2020-122021-07-26990View PDF
2019-122020-10-07990View PDF
...and 10 more Form 990s
Data update history
November 26, 2023
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $250,000 from Southeastern Illinois Community Foundation
October 24, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
August 17, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
May 7, 2023
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $24,400 from John H and Fran Schultz Foundation
July 1, 2022
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2020
Nonprofit Types
Grantmaking organizationsCharities
Issues
Religion
Characteristics
ReligiousChristianState / local levelTax deductible donationsNo full-time employeesAccepts online donations
General information
Address
1207 Network Centre Dr 3
Effingham, IL 62401
County
Effingham County, IL
Website URL
crossusa.org/ 
Phone
(217) 342-4100
IRS details
EIN
36-4176913
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1997
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
X20: Christian
NAICS code, primary
813211: Grantmaking Foundations
Parent/child status
Independent
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