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EIN 46-3862392 · Denver, CO

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair59 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

CROSSPURPOSE WAS FORMED IN 2013 TO ASSIST FAMILIES LIVING IN POVERTY TO REMOVE THE BARRIERS IN THEIR LIVES (SUCH AS INADEQUATE EDUCATION, POOR SUPPORT NETWORK, INABILITY TO NAVIGATE THE SYSTEM) THAT ARE KEEPING THEM FROM EMERGING OUT OF POVERTY AND (CONTINUE ON SCHEDULE O) BECOMING SELF-SUFFICIENT. THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES TRAINING, SUPPORT, AND CONNECTIONS TO A NETWORK OF OTHER NONPROFIT PARTNERS (SUCH AS EDUCATIONAL AND EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES) TO SUPPORT PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS IN THEIR JOURNEY OUT OF POVERTY.

Income
$18.2 million
Spending
$14.0 million
Spent on programs
75%
Reserves
0.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 66%
Employees
97
Volunteers
450
Highest pay
$186,475, chief executive officer

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: 59 out of 100. Higher than 40% of charities in its peer group (community improvement, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    4 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 0.6 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 31% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 23% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 73% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    75% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 8 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 42% of charities in its peer group (community improvement, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    10 of 10 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 (1)
  1. $10.5 million spent. CROSSPURPOSE WAS FORMED IN 2013 TO ASSIST FAMILIES LIVING IN POVERTY TO REMOVE THE BARRIERS IN THEIR LIVES (SUCH AS INADEQUATE EDUCATION, POOR SUPPORT NETWORK, INABILITY TO NAVIGATE THE SYSTEM) THAT ARE KEEPING THEM FROM EMERGING OUT OF POVERTY AND BECOMING SELF-SUFFICIENT. CROSSPURPOSE PROVIDES TRAINING, SUPPORT, AND CONNECTIONS TO A NETWORK OF OTHER NONPROFIT PARTNERS (SUCH AS EDUCATIONAL AND EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES) TO SUPPORT PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS IN THEIR JOURNEY OUT OF POVERTY. THE MISSION OF CROSSPURPOSE IS TO ABOLISH RELATIONAL, ECONOMIC, AND SPIRITUAL POVERTY THROUGH CAREER AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT.(CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O)LAUNCH: LAUNCH IS AN ONLINE CAREER READINESS PROGRAM DESIGNED SPECIFICALLY FOR SNAP RECIPIENTS WHO ARE LOOKING TO START THE JOURNEY TOWARDS A BETTER CAREER. LAUNCH PARTICIPANTS COMPLETE THE PROGRAM AT THEIR OWN PACE AND RECEIVE CAREER READINESS COACHING TO GUIDE THEM TOWARDS FURTHER EDUCATION OR EMPLOYMENT. IN 2022, LAUNCH EXPANDED TO SERVE COLORADO RESIDENTS STATEWIDE. CROSSPURPOSE ALSO PARTNERS WITH CDHS TO RECEIVE FUNDING AS LAUNCH PROVIDES FREE PROGRAMMING TO RESIDENTS RECEIVING SNAP BENEFITS.LEADER: LEADER IS A TUITION-FREE, SIX-MONTH CAREER TRAINING PROGRAM THAT HELPS PARTICIPANTS DEVELOP THE PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL SKILLS NECESSARY TO SUCCEED IN THE WORKPLACE. CROSSPURPOSE OFFERS A VARIETY OF CAREER CERTIFICATION AND TRAINING OPTIONS PAIRED WITH RELATIONAL SUPPORT TO BRING ABOUT HOLISTIC TRANSFORMATION.LEGACY FELLOWSHIP: LEGACY FELLOWSHIP IS A WEALTH-BUILDING PROGRAM FOR CROSSPURPOSE LEADER ALUMNI. IN ITS FIRST YEAR, A PILOT CLASS OF ALUMNI (CALLED FELLOWS) EXPLORED FINANCIAL WELLNESS PRINCIPLES, CAREER ADVANCEMENT OPPORTUNITIES, AND STEPS TOWARD INVESTING AND HOME OWNERSHIP.

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 July 2014.

    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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