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William E Cross Foundation Inc

Frederick, Maryland  ·  EIN 201220528  ·  Private foundation

Based in Frederick, Maryland, William E Cross Foundation Inc has awarded $9.4M across 318 grants in our index of public IRS filings, with giving recorded as recently as 2024. Its largest grant on record went to We Cross Charitable Foundation Inc. This profile covers its focus areas, top grant recipients, year-by-year giving, and how a nonprofit should approach it.

$796K
Annual giving (FY2020)
$15.2M
Total assets
318
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What William E Cross Foundation Inc funds

William E Cross Foundation Inc's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, disaster relief & emergency aid, faith-based (christian), food & agriculture, health care, and related causes.

Arts & CultureDisaster Relief & Emergency AidFaith-Based (Christian)Food & AgricultureHealth CareHigher EducationHousing & HomelessnessMental Health

Populations it has supported include families, homeless population, older adults.

familieshomeless populationolder adults

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for William E Cross Foundation Inc, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
We Cross Charitable Foundation Inc
FOR PROGRAM SERVICES
Estero, FL$6.1M2022
We Cross Charitable Foundation Inc
FOR PROGRAM SERVICES
Estero, FL$935K2023
United Way of Frederick County
FOR PROGRAM SERVICES
Frederick, MD$82K2022
United Way of Frederick County
FOR PROGRAM SERVICES
Frederick, MD$76K2024
United Way of Frederick County
FOR PROGRAM SERVICES
Frederick, MD$67K2023
Fannin Christian Center
FOR PROGRAM SERVICES
Blue Ridge, GA$50K2020
The Community Foundation of Frederick County Maryland Inc
FOR PROGRAM SERVICES
Frederick, MD$40K2024
Frederick Health Hospital Inc
FOR PROGRAM SERVICES
Frederick, MD$33K2023
The Community Foundation of Frederick County Maryland Inc
FOR PROGRAM SERVICES
Frederick, MD$32K2020
Frederick Health Hospital Inc
FOR PROGRAM SERVICES
Frederick, MD$28K2020
Frederick Health Hospital Inc
FOR PROGRAM SERVICES
Frederick, MD$28K2024
Frederick Health Hospital Inc
FOR PROGRAM SERVICES
Frederick, MD$28K2022
Brethren Disaster Ministries
FOR PROGRAM SERVICES
New Windsor, MD$26K2022
Brethren Disaster Ministries
FOR PROGRAM SERVICES
New Windsor, MD$25K2024
Fred Community College Foundation Inc
FOR PROGRAM SERVICES
Frederick, MD$25K2024

William E Cross Foundation Inc giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2020$796K
2022$6.9M
2023$1.3M
2024$416K

How to apply for funding from William E Cross Foundation Inc

From William E Cross Foundation Inc's IRS Form 990-PF, on how it handles applications:

“DECEMBER 1”

Verify the current process on the foundation's own materials before sending anything.

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Frequently asked questions about William E Cross Foundation Inc

Does William E Cross Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Yes — William E Cross Foundation Inc's IRS filing describes an application process. Confirm the current details directly with the foundation before applying.
What does William E Cross Foundation Inc fund?
William E Cross Foundation Inc's grants focus on arts & culture. Recent recipients include We Cross Charitable Foundation Inc, We Cross Charitable Foundation Inc, United Way of Frederick County. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does William E Cross Foundation Inc give in grants?
William E Cross Foundation Inc reported $796K in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $9.4M over 318 grants.
Where is William E Cross Foundation Inc located?
William E Cross Foundation Inc is based in Frederick, Maryland. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 201220528.
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About this profile. This page is built from William E Cross Foundation Inc's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with William E Cross Foundation Inc. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.