Project Development: (See Schedule O for description.)In order to ensure the proper use of donated funds and goods, the Organization continuously monitors and meets with overseas churches and ministry partners. The International Programs staff made visits and are in constant contact with these local churches and ministries, reviewing requests for assistance and budgets, monitoring the use of previous gifts, and providing professional assistance with accounting or project development issues. These project development services have helped the Organization's partners grow more effectively,…
Cross International
Cross International Inc: CEO salary, finances and where donations go
“for description.)The Organization cost-effectively and strategically serves the poor in developing countries around the world by closely collaborating with local ministries that have infrastructure, knowledge, and experience in the country they serve.”
Data only Figures straight from the filing, screened by our rules. Not yet reviewed in depth by a CPA.
Methodology by Amir Arani, CPA, CA · Updated
- Top pay
- $214K Kelly Miller, 0.2% of spending
- Revenue
- $113.0M 99.6% from donations and grants
- Spent
- $112.2M 96.4% on programs, as reported
- Net assets
- $4.4M end of FY ending Jun 2025
- Savings
- 0.5 months of spending, net assets ÷ spending
- People
- 29 employees, 7 volunteers
No red flags in its latest filing.
We screen every filing against twelve rules. A flag is a prompt for a closer look, not a finding of wrongdoing.
No reported asset diversions, no insider transactions, no fundraisers keeping most of the money, and the governance policies we check for are in place.
Of each dollar it spent, 96.4¢ went to programs, as reported.
For each dollar donated, Cross International spent 2¢ on fundraising, or about 3¢ counting joint costs.
Fundraising ÷ $112.6M contributions · Form 990 Parts VIII, IXWhat it told the IRS it spent on.
The charity's own description of its largest programs, with what each cost.
Missions Education: (See Schedule O for description.)The Organization's overall mission includes educating Christians in the United States about the needs of the poor overseas and highlighting a biblical basis for responding to that poverty. This is important to the Organization's goal of developing stronger relationships between the church in the U.S. and the church in the developing world. The Organization achieved this goal by communicating directly to American Christians through Christian radio. The Organization's radio presentations were made to the public on radio stations throughout…
Net assets: $200K to $4.4M in 10 years.
Net assets at each fiscal year end, 2011 to 2025.
The 6 highest-paid people.
Reportable pay in FY ending Jun 2025, from the charity and related organizations.
| Contractor | Service | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Mccracken Alliance Partners LLC | Cfo services | $109,138 |
| Special Logistics Group LLC | Logistics | $108,374 |
| Bbs & Associates Inc | Marketing & advertising | $107,850 |
The questions people ask about the Cross International.
Short, sourced answers. Each one stands on its own.
How much does the Cross International CEO make?
Kelly Miller, President/CEO, received $214,355 in reportable compensation in FY ending Jun 2025, 0.2% of Cross International's $112.2M in spending.
Form 990 (FY ending Jun 2025), Part VIIWhat percentage of Cross International donations go to programs?
Cross International reported 96.4% of FY ending Jun 2025 spending as programs, 2.3% as fundraising and 1.3% as management. That includes $250K of joint mail and ad costs counted as programs; without them, programs were 96.1%.
Form 990 (FY ending Jun 2025), Part IXHow much money does Cross International have?
Net assets were $4.4M at the end of FY ending Jun 2025, about 0.5 months of spending.
Form 990 (FY ending Jun 2025), Part XDoes Cross International have any red flags in its filing?
Its latest Form 990 triggered none of our twelve screening rules, which cover reported asset diversions, insider transactions, fundraiser costs, governance policies and spending patterns.
Form 990 (FY ending Jun 2025)Every number, traced.
- Cross International Form 990, FY ending Jun 2025 (IRS e-file)
- Cross International Form 990 history (ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer)
Amir Arani, “Cross International: CEO salary, finances and where your dollar goes,” Charity Math, updated 2026-11-07. https://charitymath.com/charities/cross-international/