Private foundation · Rochester, NY (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
The Charles and Mary Crossed Foundation
In 2024 it gave 2 grants worth $210 to Tennessee groups. A typical grant was $210 (1 grant).
Takes applications. See how to apply below.
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 2 totaling $210
- Typical grant How we figure this
- $210 (1 grant)
- A realistic first ask How we figure this
- About $210, its middle Tennessee grant. First-time winners usually get less than repeat ones.
- Where it gives
- Shelby County · plus 232 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Funds new groups? How we figure this
- 50% of the Tennessee groups it funded in 2024 were new (not funded in 2023): 1 of 2.
- Total giving that year
- $1.4 million
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1.4M | $210 | 2 |
| 2023 | $1.6M | — | 1 |
All grants paid To Tennessee
How to apply
- Contact
- Carrie Perham · Rochester · (585) 730-7808
- What to send
- written description of activities and how they support a consistent life ethic, along with a verification of the grantees 501(c)3 public charity status.
- Limits
- US-based public charities
As the foundation reported to the IRS for tax year 2024. Check its website or call before sending anything, because contacts and deadlines change.
Board and officers
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- Carol CrossedPresident
- Amy CrossedSecy and director
- David CrossedTreasurer
- Jessica ShanahanDirector
- Andrew CrossedTreasurer
- Nicholas CrossedDirector
As listed in its 2024 IRS filing. Many foundations decide through their board, so a personal connection often matters more than a perfect application.
What it funds most often
- Pro-life public education (1 grant)
- Childrens welfare (1 grant)
Tennessee organizations it funded
Largest first. Past winners are good people to ask what the foundation looks for. Select a group to see who else funds it.
| Past winner | Where | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kappa Delta Foundation | Memphis, Shelby County | Pro-life public education | $210 |
| St Jude's Childrenss Research Hospital | Memphis, Shelby County | Childrens welfare | — |