Cross International Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Pompano Beach, Florida, registered in 2001, with $113,015,675 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B, and it directs about 96% of spending to programs.
Revenue (FY2024)
$113.0M
▲ 114.7% vs prior year
Religion median: $139K
Expenses (FY2024)
$112.2M
Net assets
$4.4M
Employees
29
Rated on 4 of 4 criteria.
Held down by its weakest criterion — a strong score on one criterion can't hide a weak one.
How the rating works →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. For Cross International Inc: 96% to programs · $2 to raise $100 earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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 International Inc: 0 mo reserves · +1% margin earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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. For Cross International Inc: 6 of 6 checks met earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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 International Inc: 5 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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(see schedule o for description.)the organization cost-effectively and strategically serves the poor in developing countries around the world by closely collaborating with local ministries that have infrastructure, knowledge, and experience in the country they serve. the organization works with local churches and ministries to demonstrate christ's love through material aid, thus opening hearts to receive the good news of jesus christ. the organization provides both material resources (food, medicine, medical supplies, etc.) and cash support to churches and christian ministries to be used for medical treatment, education, nutrition, shelter, water projects, self-help programs, community transformation programs, and care for orphaned and vulnerable children. the organization also engages in relief and recovery efforts in response to disasters such as earthquakes, floods, hurricanes, and conflict. from july 2024 to june 2025, the organization distributed aid in 12 countries.
Project development: (see schedule o for description.)in order to ensure the proper use of donated funds and goods, the organization continuously monitors and meets with overseas churches and ministry partners. the international programs staff made visits and are in constant contact with these local churches and ministries, reviewing requests for assistance and budgets, monitoring the use of previous gifts, and providing professional assistance with accounting or project development issues. these project development services have helped the organization's partners grow more effectively, provide better outreach to the poor, and maintain greater stability in the community. in addition to the project development services provided by the organization to cooperating churches, the organization also regularly engages in prayer support for the churches and ministries with which it serves.
Missions education: (see schedule o for description.)the organization's overall mission includes educating christians in the united states about the needs of the poor overseas and highlighting a biblical basis for responding to that poverty. this is important to the organization's goal of developing stronger relationships between the church in the u.s. and the church in the developing world. the organization achieved this goal by communicating directly to american christians through christian radio. the organization's radio presentations were made to the public on radio stations throughout the country. along with conventional radio, the organization also educates through satellite radio, speakers, musical performances, events, online promotions, mailed materials, and other forms of communication. the organization desires that churches from around the world would be united in meeting the needs of the poor for the glory of god.
Revenue grew from $92.2M (FY2013) to $113.0M (FY2024) across 8 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
0.7%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$4.8M
Total liabilities
$366K
Net assets
$4.4M
Salaries & benefits
$3.5M
3% of expenses
Board members
7
7 independent
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $113,015,675▲115% | $112,192,041▲97.5% | $4,434,712▲586% | $4,801,123▲195% | 990 |
| 2019 | $52,631,066▼39.2% | $56,799,017▼34.2% | $646,651▼86.6% | $1,626,437▼71.0% | 990 |
| 2018 | $86,566,370▼17.2% | $86,311,736▼17.1% | $4,834,409▲5.9% | $5,608,470▲9.8% | 990 |
| 2017 | $104,534,080▲12.4% | $104,086,310▲11.2% | $4,563,160▲1036% | $5,109,153▲1.8% | 990 |
| 2016 | $93,011,301 | $93,593,416▲0.6% | $401,858▼58.0% | $5,017,654▲22.9% | 990 |
| 2015 | $92,966,536▲1.2% | $93,018,036▲1.2% | $957,450▼5.3% | $4,083,082▼1.9% | 990 |
| 2014 | $91,841,226▼0.4% | $91,955,841 | $1,011,192▼9.2% | $4,160,240▼9.6% | 990 |
| 2013 | $92,170,741 | $91,935,385▲18.0% | $1,114,008▲36.5% | $4,600,455▲7.0% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $77,894,781▲14.4% | $816,177▲411% | $4,300,539▲1.0% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $68,071,826▼27.1% | $159,744▼77.3% | $4,256,262▼3.5% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $93,347,293 | $703,026 | $4,412,580 | 990 |
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.
Highest-paid: Kelly Miller — $214,355 (0.19% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kelly Miller | President/ceo | 40 | $214,355 |
| Richard Cimino | Cfo | 40 | $157,920 |
| Zachary J Oles | Vice President | 40 | $140,479 |
| Deborah Bensen | Director of Marketing | 40 | $133,861 |
| Derrick Lyn | Controller | 40 | $125,342 |
| Marie White | Development Director | 40 | $109,779 |
| Cedric Wade | Director | 1 | — |
| Darrell Borne | Director | 1 | — |
| Dr Mark Montoney | Director | 1 | — |
| Jimmy Dodd | Chairman/director | 1 | — |
| Joe White | Secretary/director | 1 | — |
| Michael Eissey III | Director | 1 | — |
| Will Walton | Director | 1 | — |
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Mccracken Alliance Partners LLC | Cfo Services | $109,138 |
| Special Logistics Group LLC | Logistics | $108,374 |
| Bbs & Associates Inc | Marketing & Advertising | $107,850 |
82 grants to Cross International Inc totaling $52.5M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kingsway Charities Inc | Global healthcare | 2024 | $10,065,724 |
| National Christian Charitable Foundation | Humanitarian aid and development | 2024 | $47,848 |
| Servant Foundation | Religious ministry | 2024 | $30,000 |
| Paypal Charitable Giving Fund | General support | 2024 | $9,789 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2024 | $5,050 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $1,059,558 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | For recipient's exempt purpose | 2023 | $205,000 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | International, foreign affairs | 2023 | $101,720 |
| University of Notre Dame Du Lac | See part iv | 2023 | $75,000 |
| National Philanthropic Tr | Religion | 2023 | $35,000 |
| Servant Foundation | Religious ministry | 2023 | $24,400 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2023 | $22,673 |
| National Christian Charitable Foundation | Poverty | 2023 | $15,328 |
| Paypal Charitable Giving Fund | — | 2023 | $10,404 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2022 | $1,249,644 |
2 grants totaling $2.8M in FY2017. All grants made by Cross International Inc →
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cross Catholic Outreach Inc | Relief for the poor | $2,733,085 |
| Church of God Ministries Inc | Hurricane harvey disaster relief | $57,000 |
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Data for Cross International Inc (EIN 65-1086387) 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.