Cross & Shield Ministries Inc
Only null% goes to programs
Cross & Shield Ministries Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Russellville, Arkansas, registered in 1997, with $51,517 in FY2025 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C.
Po Box 44, Russellville, AR, 72811 EIN 62-1701656 Since 1997
Revenue (FY2025)
$52K
▼ 7.5% vs prior year
Religion median: $139K
Expenses (FY2025)
$52K
Net assets
$6,033
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
C
—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for Cross & Shield Ministries Inc— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
C+Financial health25% of the rating1 mo reserves · -2% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Cross & Shield Ministries Inc: 1 mo reserves · -2% margin earns a C+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for Cross & Shield Ministries Inc— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
DTransparency10% of the rating1 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Cross & Shield Ministries Inc: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- Po Box 44, Russellville, AR, 72811
- City
- Russellville
- State
- Arkansas
- Category
- Religion-Related
- Subcategory
- Christian Churches & Ministries
Financial trends
Revenue declined from $85K (FY2013) to $52K (FY2025) across 13 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2025)
Liabilities $0Net assets $6,033
Operating margin
-1.6%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$6,033
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$6,033
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $51,517▼7.5% | $52,333▼4.8% | $6,033▼11.9% | $6,033▼11.9% | 990EZ |
| 2024 | $55,672▲9.0% | $54,946▲17.0% | $6,849▲11.9% | $6,849▲11.9% | 990EZ |
| 2023 | $51,059▼11.5% | $46,955▼19.8% | $6,123▲203% | $6,123▲203% | 990EZ |
| 2022 | $57,726▼18.8% | $58,528▼21.2% | $2,019▼28.4% | $2,019▼28.4% | 990EZ |
| 2021 | $71,126▲7.7% | $74,238▲9.4% | $2,821▼52.5% | $2,821▼52.5% | 990EZ |
| 2020 | $66,039▼9.7% | $67,889▼0.9% | $5,933▼23.8% | $5,933▼23.8% | 990EZ |
| 2019 | $73,110▲33.0% | $68,514▲25.9% | $7,783▲144% | $7,783▲144% | 990EZ |
| 2018 | $54,986▼5.6% | $54,415▼8.3% | $3,187▲21.8% | $3,187▲21.8% | 990EZ |
| 2017 | $58,221▼0.5% | $59,344▲1.3% | $2,616▼30.0% | $2,616▼30.0% | 990EZ |
| 2016 | $58,538▼19.3% | $58,570▼23.8% | $3,739▼0.8% | $3,739▼0.8% | 990EZ |
| 2015 | $72,556▼22.9% | $76,845▼19.9% | $3,771▼53.2% | $3,771▼53.2% | 990EZ |
| 2014 | $94,124▲11.0% | $95,900▲12.7% | $8,060▼18.1% | $8,060▼18.1% | 990EZ |
| 2013 | $84,792 | $85,082 | $9,836 | $9,836 | 990EZ |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Cross & Shield Ministries Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Cross & Shield Ministries Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 62-1701656, based in Russellville, Arkansas. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Cross & Shield Ministries Inc's EIN?
- Cross & Shield Ministries Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 62-1701656.
- How much revenue does Cross & Shield Ministries Inc report?
- Cross & Shield Ministries Inc reported $51,517 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2025 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Cross & Shield Ministries Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades Cross & Shield Ministries Inc C, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Cross & Shield Ministries Inc (EIN 62-1701656) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.