Private foundation · EIN 04-3526349 · Brentwood, Tennessee · Philanthropy & grantmaking

The Cross Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 1 grants paid, $395K total, median $395K. 100% of grants stayed in Tennessee.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
1
$395K
Median grant
$395K
Stays in TN
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$2.7M

Grants paid in 2025

1 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Franklin Classical SchoolFranklin, TNProgram support$395K

About this foundation

The Cross Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Brentwood, Tennessee, tax-exempt since 2001. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does The Cross Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does The Cross Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $395K across 1 grants, a median of $395K.

Where does The Cross Foundation give?

Tennessee (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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