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The Crossing of Manitowoc County Inc

EIN 20-3148598 · Manitowoc, WI

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE CROSSING OF MANITOWOC COUNTY IS A NON-PROFIT, CHRISTIAN-BASED ORGANIZATION WITH A MISSION TO PROVIDE EMOTIONAL, EDUCATIONAL, MATERIAL, AND SPIRITUAL SUPPORT TO CLIENTS, EMPOWERING THEM TO BECOME STRONG AND RESILIENT FAMILIES.

Income
$572,759
Spending
$520,533
Spent on programs
65%
Reserves
6.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 93%
Employees
7
Volunteers
49
Highest pay
$62,980, executive director

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

Strong: 93 out of 100. Higher than 78% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 6.5 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 1% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 9% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 19% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    65% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 12 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

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 94% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    9 of 9 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • 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 (2)
  1. $291,961 spent. EARN WHILE YOU LEARN (EWYL) EQUIPS CURRENT AND EXPECTING PARENTS WITH ESSENTIAL EDUCATION ON PRENATAL DEVELOPMENT, INFANT CARE, PARENTING TECHNIQUES, AND LIFE SKILLS. WE PARTNER WITH BRIGHTCOURSE, OFFERING STREAMING LESSONS THAT ARE RESEARCH-BASED, EASY TO FOLLOW, AND ENGAGING. EACH LESSON IS REVIEWED BY PHYSICIANS AND CONTENT EXPERTS, ENSURING CLIENTS RECEIVE ACCURATE AND TRUSTWORTHY INFORMATION. LESSONS ARE DESIGNED TO BE SHORT AND FLEXIBLE, MEETING PARENTS WHERE THEY ARE AND ALLOWING THEM TO LEARN AT THEIR OWN PACE. IN ADDITION TO EDUCATION, EWYL PROVIDES REFERRALS TO COMMUNITY RESOURCES, ALONG WITH PEER SUPPORT AND MENTORING.THROUGH EWYL, WE ALSO OFFER:BABIES RIDE SAFE - TEACHING CAR SEAT SAFETY WITH EDUCATIONAL VIDEOS AND PROVIDING CAR SEATS TO FAMILIES IN NEED. EARLY LITERACY - FOSTERING A LOVE OF READING BY PROVIDING FAMILIES WITH BOOKS AND FUN ACTIVITIES TO GROW THEIR HOME LIBRARIES, SUPPORTING EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT AND LIFELONG LEARNING.BOUTIQUE & BASIC NEEDS PANTRY - PARENTS EARN POINTS BY COMPLETING CLASSES, WHICH THEY CAN REDEEM FOR BABY SUPPLIES, DIAPERS, FORMULA, CLOTHING, PERSONAL CARE ITEMS, AND HOUSEHOLD PRODUCTS FROM OUR BOUTIQUE AND PANTRY. THIS SYSTEM HELPS PARENTS LEARN BUDGETING SKILLS WHILE ALLOWING THEM TO PROVIDE FOR THEIR FAMILY'S NEEDS, CREATING A SENSE OF ACCOMPLISHMENT TIED TO BOTH LEARNING AND PROVISION.
  2. $48,578 spent. OUR MEDICAL CLINIC OFFERS FREE, CONFIDENTIAL SERVICES, INCLUDING PREGNANCY TESTING, OBSTETRICAL ULTRASOUNDS FOR PREGNANCY VERIFICATION (REQUIRED FOR PROGRAMS LIKE WIC AND BADGERCARE), AND STI TESTING AND TREATMENT. WE ALSO PROVIDE REFERRALS TO HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS AND ADOPTION AGENCIES. EVERY EXPECTANT MOTHER RECEIVES A PERSONALIZED CONSULTATION, HELPING HER CREATE A BIRTH PLAN THAT REFLECTS HER PREFERENCES. IN ADDITION, OUR CERTIFIED LACTATION COUNSELOR OFFERS ONGOING BREASTFEEDING SUPPORT AND GUIDANCE. OUR CLINIC EMPHASIZES PERINATAL CARE AND EVIDENCE-BASED EDUCATION, HELPING WOMEN MAKE INFORMED DECISIONS FOR THEIR HEALTH AND WELL-BEING.

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 September 2005.

    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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