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CROSS INTERNATIONAL INC

God's love, transforming deepest need into thriving joy

aka Cross International   |   Pompano Beach, FL   |  http://www.crossinternational.org
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CROSS INTERNATIONAL INC

EIN: 65-1086387


Mission

Cross International is an international relief and development ministry established to help the poorest of the poor in Third World countries. Cross International supplies the poor with food, safe drinking water, medicines, clothing, shelter and other necessities through a network of partner churches and Christian ministries already working in the areas of need. This cost-effective method helps the poor while energizing the evangelical efforts that the partnering churches have underway. The ministry also works to create a greater awareness of the plight of the poor and the Biblical mandate calling all Christians to respond to those needs.

Ruling year info

2001

President & CEO

Mr. Kelly Miller

Main address

1280 SW 36th Ave Suite 303

Pompano Beach, FL 33069 USA

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EIN

65-1086387

Subject area info

Religion

Human rights

International development

Population served info

Children and youth

Adults

People of African descent

People of Latin American descent

Economically disadvantaged people

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NTEE code info

International Development, Relief Services (Q30)

Fund Raising and/or Fund Distribution (X12)

Fund Raising and/or Fund Distribution (R12)

What we aim to solve

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

Cross International was built on three foundational pillars of service: orphans and vulnerable children, children with disabilities, and crisis care. Our Thriving Kids Initiative supports thoughtful, accountable projects that help children, families, and whole communities thrive. In every aspect of our work, we share the love of God and the hope of the Gospel. Read below to learn more about our impact.

Our programs

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?

Cross International Programs Overview

Cross International reaches those in deepest need around the world, helping them thrive. Through longstanding partnerships with local Christian ministries working in their own communities, we empower generous believers who give financial and prayer support to strategically advance the gospel and bring transformative change.

Cross International is active in 14 countries, working with 31 ministry partners across Africa, Latin America, and the Caribbean, providing food, clean water, orphans and child care, medical aid, education, housing, emergency relief, and microenterprise.

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Where we work

Our results

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

How does this organization measure their results? It's a hard question but an important one.

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Cross International Programs Overview

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Output - describing our activities and reach

Direction of Success

Holding steady

Number of participants engaged in programs

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Cross International Programs Overview

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Outcome - describing the effects on people or issues

Direction of Success

Increasing

Number of community initiatives in which the organization participates

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Cross International Programs Overview

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Output - describing our activities and reach

Direction of Success

Increasing

Number of grants received

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Cross International Programs Overview

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Input - describing resources we use

Direction of Success

Increasing

Our Sustainable Development Goals

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Goals & Strategy

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Charting impact

Four powerful questions that require reflection about what really matters - results.

Founded in 2001, Cross International reaches those in deepest need around the world, helping them thrive. Through longstanding partnerships with local Christian ministries working in their own communities, we empower generous believers who give financial and prayer support to strategically advance the gospel and bring transformative change.

Cross International works in three phases. First, we determine development needs in our strategic geographical area with tools such as the Human Development Index (HDI) and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and assessment of gospel outreach.

Orphans & Vulnerable Children (OVC):
CI and partner programs provide education, nourishing food, shelter, and faith formation to beneficiaries. SO THAT OVCs pass their school exams, move on to the next grade in their school, are well nourished, and receive appropriate healthcare, shelter, and the love of Christ. SO THAT OVCs complete schooling, are healthy, and have dreams and real opportunities for their future. SO THAT vulnerable children become thriving kids.

Community Transformation Initiatives (CTI’s):
CTI’s support the creation of the necessary environments in which OVCs can truly thrive. This begins with community needs assessments and baseline surveys to determine the needs of potential CTI communities. SO THAT our ministry partners can appropriately provide multi-sectoral support to integrally improve the lives and livelihoods of families and communities. SO THAT families will be better able to provide for the basic needs of their children in nutrition, education, health, housing, access to clean water, and the love of Jesus SO THAT vulnerable children become thriving kids.

Children with Disabilities:
Helping Children with Disabilities thrive means providing necessary medical care for the individual child while sensitizing families and communities about children living with disabilities. SO THAT families and communities increase their knowledge about children living with disabilities which leads to a decrease in social stigma. SO THAT families and communities are more inclusive of the needs of Children with Disabilities. SO THAT vulnerable children become thriving kids.

Crisis Response:
Crisis care can be provided in emergency situations or for those who have been victimized and abused. Cross International understands that crisis care and response almost always begins with emergency support that often takes various forms of aid. However, this aid is always provided with an eye to transition to development initiatives whenever possible. SO THAT Cross International and our ministry partners engage in crisis care and response that includes implementing strategic plans that foster the dignity and empowerment of beneficiaries. SO THAT rapid emergency responses can be provided in crisis situations and can transition appropriately from emergency relief to development. SO THAT vulnerable children can become thriving kids.

We work with 51 local partners in 14 countries. Our partnership support can take the form of technical assistance in strategic planning, financial support, and providing in-kind contributions. Additionally, all Cross International ministry partners receive regular prayer support. Third, through Cross International’s accountable approach, all ministry partners are engaged throughout the project lifecycle. Project plans must be appropriate and feasible. Continuous monitoring occurs through relational conversation, site visits, and weekly mission reports.

Program and financial progress and final reporting ensure transparency and accountability. It also provides the opportunity for program adjustments so that donor-contributed Cross International resources provided to partners are maximized as best possible.

Over 100,000 of the world's most vulnerable people have been reached to date. Additional progress includes:
- 18,246 children and adults have received life-saving food.
- 11,049 people have received clean water.
- 560,495 bottles of pharmaceuticals and medicines have been distributed.
- 4.4 million servings of fortified rice have been distributed.
- 38,460 adults and children have benefited from disaster relief supplies.
- 90 children with disabilities have received medical procedures.

Financials

CROSS INTERNATIONAL INC
Fiscal year: Jul 01 - Jun 30

Revenue vs. expenses:  breakdown

SOURCE: IRS Form 990 info
NET GAIN/LOSS:    in 
Note: When component data are not available, the graph displays the total Revenue and/or Expense values.

Liquidity in 2020 info

SOURCE: IRS Form 990

1.30

Average of 0.75 over 10 years

Months of cash in 2020 info

SOURCE: IRS Form 990

0.3

Average of 0.2 over 10 years

Fringe rate in 2020 info

SOURCE: IRS Form 990

31%

Average of 27% over 10 years

Funding sources info

Source: IRS Form 990

Assets & liabilities info

Source: IRS Form 990

Financial data

SOURCE: IRS Form 990

CROSS INTERNATIONAL INC

Revenue & expenses

Fiscal Year: Jul 01 - Jun 30

SOURCE: IRS Form 990 info

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Balance sheet

Fiscal Year: Jul 01 - Jun 30

SOURCE: IRS Form 990 info

The balance sheet gives a snapshot of the financial health of an organization at a particular point in time. An organization's total assets should generally exceed its total liabilities, or it cannot survive long, but the types of assets and liabilities must also be considered. For instance, an organization's current assets (cash, receivables, securities, etc.) should be sufficient to cover its current liabilities (payables, deferred revenue, current year loan, and note payments). Otherwise, the organization may face solvency problems. On the other hand, an organization whose cash and equivalents greatly exceed its current liabilities might not be putting its money to best use.

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Financial trends analysis Glossary & formula definitions

Fiscal Year: Jul 01 - Jun 30

SOURCE: IRS Form 990 info

This snapshot of CROSS INTERNATIONAL INC’s financial trends applies Nonprofit Finance Fund® analysis to data hosted by GuideStar. While it highlights the data that matter most, remember that context is key – numbers only tell part of any story.

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Profitability info 2015 2016 2018 2019 2020
Unrestricted surplus (deficit) before depreciation -$58,577 -$541,837 $481,415 $22,227 -$4,408,578
As % of expenses -0.1% -0.6% 0.5% 0.0% -7.8%
Unrestricted surplus (deficit) after depreciation -$77,350 -$555,089 $474,540 $13,807 -$4,424,211
As % of expenses -0.1% -0.6% 0.5% 0.0% -7.8%
Revenue composition info
Total revenue (unrestricted & restricted) $92,966,536 $93,011,301 $104,534,080 $86,566,370 $52,631,066
Total revenue, % change over prior year 1.2% 0.0% 0.0% -17.2% -39.2%
Program services revenue 0.1% 0.2% 0.2% 0.2% 0.0%
Membership dues 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0%
Investment income 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0%
Government grants 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0%
All other grants and contributions 99.9% 99.8% 99.8% 99.8% 100.0%
Other revenue 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.1% 0.0%
Expense composition info
Total expenses before depreciation $92,999,263 $93,580,164 $104,079,435 $86,303,316 $56,783,384
Total expenses, % change over prior year 1.2% 0.6% 0.0% -17.1% -34.2%
Personnel 2.0% 2.2% 1.9% 1.8% 3.1%
Professional fees 0.2% 0.2% 0.1% 0.2% 1.0%
Occupancy 0.1% 0.1% 0.1% 0.2% 0.2%
Interest 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0%
Pass-through 94.2% 93.8% 94.4% 93.8% 91.6%
All other expenses 3.6% 3.6% 3.4% 4.1% 4.1%
Full cost components (estimated) info 2015 2016 2018 2019 2020
Total expenses (after depreciation) $93,018,036 $93,593,416 $104,086,310 $86,311,736 $56,799,017
One month of savings $7,749,939 $7,798,347 $8,673,286 $7,191,943 $4,731,949
Debt principal payment $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Fixed asset additions $0 $0 $0 $27,118 $0
Total full costs (estimated) $100,767,975 $101,391,763 $112,759,596 $93,530,797 $61,530,966

Capital structure indicators

Liquidity info 2015 2016 2018 2019 2020
Months of cash 0.1 0.2 0.1 0.1 0.3
Months of cash and investments 0.1 0.2 0.1 0.2 0.3
Months of estimated liquid unrestricted net assets 0.1 0.0 0.5 0.6 0.0
Balance sheet composition info 2015 2016 2018 2019 2020
Cash $465,221 $1,265,398 $538,063 $692,778 $1,269,911
Investments $366,152 $392,675 $447,333 $463,948 $200,000
Receivables $395,967 $607,080 $27,174 $64,816 $69,189
Gross land, buildings, equipment (LBE) $315,588 $315,870 $315,870 $342,988 $347,265
Accumulated depreciation (as a % of LBE) 82.0% 86.1% 94.2% 89.2% 92.6%
Liabilities (as a % of assets) 76.6% 92.0% 10.7% 13.8% 60.2%
Unrestricted net assets $700,842 $145,753 $4,330,160 $4,343,967 -$80,244
Temporarily restricted net assets $23,608 $23,105 $0 $0 N/A
Permanently restricted net assets $233,000 $233,000 $233,000 $490,442 N/A
Total restricted net assets $256,608 $256,105 $233,000 $490,442 $726,895
Total net assets $957,450 $401,858 $4,563,160 $4,834,409 $646,651

Key data checks

Key data checks info 2015 2016 2018 2019 2020
Material data errors No No No No No

Operations

The people, governance practices, and partners that make the organization tick.

Documents
Form 1023/1024 is not available for this organization

President & CEO

Mr. Kelly Miller

Kelly Miller has been involved in Christian outreach to many of the world’s most vulnerable for almost 30 years. His career began in the marketing and advertising sector, but then God called him to work in international non-profit ministry with organizations such as World Concern and Landesa, and providing consulting services to other international non-profits. His ministry work has taken him to over 35 countries in Africa, the Middle East, Asia and the Caribbean. For both his personal and professional life, Kelly has always sought the Lord for His direction and is excited to continue to do so as Cross International’s president and CEO.

Number of employees

Source: IRS Form 990

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Officers, directors, trustees, and key employees

SOURCE: IRS Form 990

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CROSS INTERNATIONAL INC

Board of directors
as of 09/08/2023
SOURCE: Self-reported by organization
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Board co-chair

Jimmy Dodd


Board co-chair

Dr. Mark Montoney

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Jimmy Dodd

Executive Director of PastorServe / Youthfront

Joe White

President of Kanakuk Kamps / Men At The Cross

Darrell Borne

President of D. Consulting, Inc.

Will Walton

Principal at Integrity Realty Advisors

Cedric Wade

Caring Transitions Of Scottsdale

Dr. Mark Monteney

Medical Officer, Contessa Health

Mary Coon

Retired SVP/CFO, Ent Credit Union

Board leadership practices

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

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  • Board orientation and education
    Does the board conduct a formal orientation for new board members and require all board members to sign a written agreement regarding their roles, responsibilities, and expectations? No
  • CEO oversight
    Has the board conducted a formal, written assessment of the chief executive within the past year ? No
  • Ethics and transparency
    Have the board and senior staff reviewed the conflict-of-interest policy and completed and signed disclosure statements in the past year? No
  • Board composition
    Does the board ensure an inclusive board member recruitment process that results in diversity of thought and leadership? No
  • Board performance
    Has the board conducted a formal, written self-assessment of its performance within the past three years? No

Organizational demographics

SOURCE: Self-reported; last updated 8/29/2023

Who works and leads organizations that serve our diverse communities? Candid partnered with CHANGE Philanthropy on this demographic section.

Leadership

The organization's leader identifies as:

Race & ethnicity
White/Caucasian/European
Gender identity
Male

Race & ethnicity

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Gender identity

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Sexual orientation

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Disability

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Equity strategies

Last updated: 05/24/2022

GuideStar partnered with Equity in the Center - an organization that works to shift mindsets, practices, and systems to increase racial equity - to create this section. Learn more

Data
  • We disaggregate data to adjust programming goals to keep pace with changing needs of the communities we support.
  • We employ non-traditional ways of gathering feedback on programs and trainings, which may include interviews, roundtables, and external reviews with/by community stakeholders.

Contractors

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Professional fundraisers

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SOURCE: IRS Form 990 Schedule G

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