Cross-lines Towers Inc
501(c)(4)
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Cross-lines Towers Inc is a 501(c)(4) organization based in Kansas City, Kansas, registered in 1979, with $5,849,541 in FY2020 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C.
1021 N 7th St, Kansas City, KS, 66101 EIN 48-0877016 Since 1979
Revenue (FY2020)
$5.8M
▲ 0.0% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2020)
$785K
Net assets
$5.8M
Employees
—
CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
C
★★★★
Rated on 2 of 4 criteria — the rest aren't reported in this filing type.
Held down by its weakest criterion — a strong score on one criterion can't hide a weak one.
How the rating works →—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-lines Towers Inc— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
B+Financial health25% of the rating88 mo reserves · +87% 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-lines Towers Inc: 88 mo reserves · +87% margin earns a B+ 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-lines Towers Inc— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
FTransparency10% of the rating0 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-lines Towers Inc: 0 of 5 disclosure signals earns a F on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 1021 N 7th St, Kansas City, KS, 66101
- City
- Kansas City
- State
- Kansas
- Category
- —
- Subcategory
- —
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $137K (FY2013) to $5.8M (FY2020) across 8 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2020)
Liabilities $0Net assets $5.8M
Operating margin
86.6%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$5.8M
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$5.8M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $5,849,541 | $785,329 | $5,785,402 | $5,785,402 | 990 |
| 2019 | $5,849,541▲301% | $785,329▼38.8% | $5,785,402▲702% | $5,785,402▲366% | 990 |
| 2018 | $1,459,921▲0.9% | $1,282,671▼1.7% | $721,192▲32.6% | $1,241,933▼7.2% | 990 |
| 2017 | $1,446,363▼1.7% | $1,304,951▼4.3% | $543,942▲37.2% | $1,338,740▼7.1% | 990 |
| 2016 | $1,471,749▼4.2% | $1,363,151▼5.9% | $396,530▲31.3% | $1,441,565▼9.5% | 990 |
| 2015 | $1,536,290▲1063% | $1,448,396▲2100% | $301,892▲41.1% | $1,593,401▼10.4% | 990 |
| 2014 | $132,112▼3.6% | $65,822▲7.5% | $213,998▲195% | $1,778,430▼4.6% | 990 |
| 2013 | $136,986 | $61,254▼1.1% | $72,453▲2310% | $1,863,958▼9.0% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $61,932 | -$3,279▲92.0% | $2,048,925▼5.6% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $0 | -$41,213 | $2,170,147 | 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.
Frequently asked questions
- Is Cross-lines Towers Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Cross-lines Towers Inc is a 501(c)(4) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 48-0877016, based in Kansas City, Kansas.
- What is Cross-lines Towers Inc's EIN?
- Cross-lines Towers Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 48-0877016.
- How much revenue does Cross-lines Towers Inc report?
- Cross-lines Towers Inc reported $5,849,541 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2020 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Cross-lines Towers Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades Cross-lines Towers Inc C, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Cross-lines Towers Inc (EIN 48-0877016) 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.