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Crossnet Ministries

EIN 23-2842495 · New Holland, PA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood78 out of 100GovernanceGood75 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

WE EXIST TO OFFER HELP AND HOPE IN THE NAME OF JESUS CHRIST BY EMPOWERING PEOPLE IN THE ELANCO COMMUNITY.

Income
$2.7 million
Spending
$2.2 million
Spent on programs
84%
Reserves
10.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 94%
Employees
20
Volunteers
835
Highest pay
$100,101, executive di

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

Good: 78 out of 100. Higher than 55% of charities in its peer group (religion, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 10.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 4% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 18% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 30% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    83% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 7 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

Good: 75 out of 100. Higher than 51% of charities in its peer group (religion, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    13 of 13 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a 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.

  • 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 (1)
  1. $1.8 million spent. CROSSNET MINISTRIES SEEKS TO BUILD RELATIONSHIPS AND BUILD RESOURCES SO THAT EVERY PERSON IN ELANCO HAS THE OPPORTUNITY TO THRIVE AND BE SUCCESSFUL. PROGRAMS INCLUDE: A FOOD PANTRY, AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS FOR YOUTH, TUTORING, MENTORING, CASE MANAGEMENT, MONEY MANAGEMENT WORKSHOPS, A TRANSPORTATION MINISTRY, EARLY CHILDHOOD RESOURCES, AND HOUSING PROGRAMS. PARTICIPATION IN THE PROGRAMS IS SUMMARIZED AS FOLLOWS: FOOD PANTRY - 617 INDIVIDUALS SERVED PER MONTH, A YOUTH CENTER OPERATION - APPROXIMATELY 266 STUDENTS SERVED, A TUTORING PROGRAM ASSISTING APPROXIMATELY 36 STUDENTS, A CROSS JR. PROGRAM THAT RESULTED IN 26 STUDENTS COMPLETING THE PROGRAM IN THREE AREA LOCATIONS, A POWER PACKS PROGRAM WITH APPROXIMATELY 357 YOUTHS SERVED EACH MONTH WITH 1,411 TOTAL BAGS HANDED OUT, A CHRISTMAS GIVE AWAY WITH 622 CHILDREN RECEIVING GIFTS, A BACKPACK GIVEAWAY THAT INCLUDED THE DISTRIBUTION OF 680 BACKPACKS FILLED WITH SUPPLIES, A WINTER COAT GIVEAWAY WITH 390 COATS DISTRIBUTED, SOCIAL SERVICES CASE MANAGEMENT SERVING 6,108 INDIVIDUALS FOR THE YEAR, A TRANSPORTATION MINISTRY PROVIDING 593 RIDES, A DIAPER PROGRAM SERVING 21 FAMILIES PER MONTH, A FREE SUMMER LUNCH PROGRAM THAT DISTRIBUTED 12,800 LUNCHES FOR THE YEAR, A FREE COMMUNITY MEAL PROGRAM SERVING 120 INDIVIDUALS PER MONTH, A BUDDY BAG PROGRAM DISTRIBUTING ON AVERAGE 188 BAGS A WEEK, A CROSSNET HOUSING PROGRAM THAT PROVIDED HOUSING FOR 22 INDIVIDUALS, AND A "56 PROGRAM" AVERAGING 11 KIDS PER WEEK. CROSSNET MINISTRIES SEEKS TO BUILD RELATIONSHIPS AND BUILD RESOURCES SO THAT EVERY PERSON IN ELANCO HAS THE OPPORTUNITY TO THRIVE AND BE SUCCESSFUL. PROGRAMS INCLUDE: A FOOD PANTRY, AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS FOR YOUTH, TUTORING, MENTORING, CASE MANAGEMENT, MONEY MANAGEMENT WORKSHOPS, A TRANSPORTATION MINISTRY, EARLY CHILDHOOD RESOURCES, AND HOUSING PROGRAMS. PARTICIPATION IN THE PROGRAMS IS SUMMARIZED AS FOLLOWS: FOOD PANTRY - 617 INDIVIDUALS SERVED PER MONTH, A YOUTH CENTER OPERATION - APPROXIMATELY 266 STUDENTS SERVED, A TUTORING PROGRAM ASSISTING APPROXIMATELY 36 STUDENTS, A CROSS JR. PROGRAM THAT RESULTED IN 26 STUDENTS COMPLETING THE PROGRAM IN THREE AREA LOCATIONS, A POWER PACKS PROGRAM WITH APPROXIMATELY 357 YOUTHS SERVED EACH MONTH WITH 1,411 TOTAL BAGS HANDED OUT, A CHRISTMAS GIVE AWAY WITH 622 CHILDREN RECEIVING GIFTS, A BACKPACK GIVEAWAY THAT INCLUDED THE DISTRIBUTION OF 680 BACKPACKS FILLED WITH SUPPLIES, A WINTER COAT GIVEAWAY WITH 390 COATS DISTRIBUTED, SOCIAL SERVICES CASE MANAGEMENT SERVING 6,108 INDIVIDUALS FOR THE YEAR, A TRANSPORTATION MINISTRY PROVIDING 593 RIDES, A DIAPER PROGRAM SERVING 21 FAMILIES PER MONTH, A FREE SUMMER LUNCH PROGRAM THAT DISTRIBUTED 12,800 LUNCHES FOR THE YEAR, A FREE COMMUNITY MEAL PROGRAM SERVING 120 INDIVIDUALS PER MONTH, A BUDDY BAG PROGRAM DISTRIBUTING ON AVERAGE 188 BAGS A WEEK, A CROSSNET HOUSING PROGRAM THAT PROVIDED HOUSING FOR 22 INDIVIDUALS, AND A "56 PROGRAM" AVERAGING 11 KIDS PER WEEK.

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 October 13, 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 October 13, 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 October 13, 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 October 13, 2026.

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

    Recognized by the IRS since November 1996.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 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 21, 2026.

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