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Strong Christian Cross

EIN 20-1470772 · Swartz Creek, MI

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair64 out of 100GovernanceFair50 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

STRONG CROSS RANCH PROVIDES GOODS AND SERVICES TO MISSIONARIES, PASTORS OR CHRISTIAN ORGANIZATIONS THAT COME TO STAY AT THE RANCH AND ENJOY A TIME OF REST. WE ALSO PROVIDE SUPPORT TO MISSIONARIES IN ASIA AND AFRICA

Income
$131,088
Spending
$127,646
Spent on programs
96%
Reserves
0.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 100%
Employees
0

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 64 out of 100. Higher than 41% of charities in its peer group (religion, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    4 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 0.9 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 3% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 2% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    96% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 1 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Fair: 50 out of 100. Higher than 42% of charities in its peer group (religion, under $250k).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    6 of 6 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    0 of 15

    Reports no written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    0 of 10

    Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (5)
  1. IN MAKEKENG, LIMPOPO, SOUTH AFRICA WE ASSISTED WITH FEEDING PROGRAM (100 CHILDREN). PROVIDED WEEKLY ACTIVITIES FOR CHILDREN. PROVIDED WEEKLY BIBLE STUDIES FOR LADIES. WORKED WITH 500 CHILDREN IN VARYING RURAL AREAS. PROVIDING SPORTS ACTIVITIES AND BIBLE STUDIES.
  2. DEVELOPE LEADERSHIP TEAM, MIKOPANE, LIMPOPO, SOUTH AFRICA. WORK WITH SEVEN TO TEN YOUNG ADULTS IN DEVELOPING LEADERSHIP SKILLS. PROVIDED WEEKLY LEADERSHIP TRAINING. SPONSORED EDUCATIONAL NEEDS. FOOD AND TRANSPORTATIO PROVISION. BIBLE SCHOOL CURRICULM. PURCHASED LAPTOPS AND PHONES TO ASSIST WITH THE EDUCATIONAL PROCESS. GAVE OPPORTUNITY FOR HANDS ON MINISTRY EXPERIENCE. PROVIDED TUITION FOR DRIVING SCHOOL AND OTHER LIFE SKILLS. ALSO ASSISTED CHRISTIAN BUSINESS OWNER WITH EMPLOYEE TRAINING
  3. CONTINUING EDUCATION FOR RURAL PASTOR AND COLLEGE EDUCATION FOR FUTURE PASTORS. WORKED WEEKLY WITH APPROX 20 RURAL PASTORS IN PROVIDING BIBLE- BASED AND PRACTICAL SKILLS LESSONS. COST INCLUDES CURRICULUM AND TRANSPORTATION FEES. WORKED WITH ONE COLLEGE AGE STUDENT INTERESTED IN PASTORAL MINISTRY. COST INCLUDED TUITION, LAPTOP,CURRICULUM AND TUTORING. CHILDREN AND YOUTH MINISTRY. MET WITH APPROX 500 CHILDREN IN RURAL AREAS. CONFERENCES. HOSTED CONFERENCES THROUGHOUT THE YEAR FOR HUSBANDS, FATHERS, PASTORAL COUPLES AND WOMEN IN CHRISTIAN LEADERSHIP (OVER 30 COUPLES ATTENDED). OVER 150 LADIES ATTENDED THESE CONFERENCES. ALSO VISTED RURAL CHURCHES IN THE HIMALAYAS.
  4. $122,750 spent. SEE 1ST, 2ND, 3RD PURPOSE ACHIEVEMENT DESCRIPTIONS.
  5. SEE 1ST, 2ND, 3RD PURPOSE ACHIEVEMENT DESCRIPTIONS.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 30, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 10, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since February 2006.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 7, 2026.

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