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Nonprofit · EIN 62-1836523

CROSS GREEK CHRISTIAN MINISTRIES INC

Also known as THE CROSS

Tax-exempt · KNOXVILLE, TN 37939

Financials

$227K$305K2023$228K$232K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of CROSS GREEK CHRISTIAN MINISTRIES INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
June 30, 2025990$228,415$232,267-$3,852$61,422$2,307$59,115
June 30, 2024990$226,502$305,439-$78,937$50,640-$12,414$63,054
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$152,720
Program service revenue
$44,591
Investment income
$0
Net income from fundraising events
$31,104
Other revenue
$31,104

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Other salaries and wages
$122,017
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$146,720
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Program services (functional)
$209,887
Management and general (functional)
$22,380

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$50,640
Total assets, end of year
$61,422
Total liabilities, end of year
$2,307
Net assets, end of year
$59,115
Land, buildings and equipment
$2,189
Net assets without donor restrictions
$59,115
Gross receipts
$237,887
Employees
3
Volunteers
40
State of legal domicile
TN

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
FRANK WILKCHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
3$0
JON FROMKETREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
3$0
ALLISON WELCHSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
3$0
DAVID LONGBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
3$0
RICK KUHLMANBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
3$0
MIKE WHITEBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
3$0
LAURA GOBBELLBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
3$0
KENDALL GRIFFINBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
3$0
MARK BAILEYBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
3$0
TOMMY WOLFBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
3$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 9 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
TOMMY WOLFCHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
3$0
LAURA GOBBELLTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
ALLISON WELCHSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
3$0
DAVID LONGBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
RICK KUHLMANBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
5$0
MIKE WHITEBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
3$0
CHRISTY ROWEBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
3$0
ELISE COTTAMBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
3$0
ALLISON WALKERBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
3$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
PO BOX 11092, KNOXVILLE, TN 37939-1092
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
JAY DEMPSEY, PO BOX 11092, KNOXVILLE, TN 37939
Signed the 990
JAY DEMPSEY, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Phone
(865) 474-0955
Return prepared by
RODEFER MOSS & CO PLLC

Mission

THE CROSS, GREEK CHRISTIAN MINISTRIES EXISTS TO ASSIST THE GROWTH OF FRATERNITY AND SORORITY STUDENTS (GREEKS) AT THE UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE AND VANDERBUILT UNIVERSITY IN THEIR RELATIONSHIP WITH JESUS CHRIST.

990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • THE CROSS, GREEK CHRISTIAN MINISTRY SPONSORS WEEKLY NON-DENOMINATIONAL PRAISE AND WORSHIP SERVICES AT THE UNIVERISTY OF TENNESSEE, KNOXVILLE CAMPUS, WITH AN AVERAGE ATTENDANCE OF ABOUT 50 STUDENTS. DURING THE YEAR, THE CROSS HAD 16 STUDENT LEADERS WHO ORGANIZED EVENTS AND PARTICIPATED IN CAMPUS OUTREACH. THESE STUDENT LEADERS AS WELL AS BOARD MEMBERS OF THE CROSS, LEAD WEEKLY SMALL-GROUP BIBLE STUDIES ON OR AROUND THE UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE CAMPUS.
    Expenses $190,909 · revenue $735
  • THE CROSS, GREEK CHRISTIAN MINISTRY PROVIDES MINISTRY OUTREACH OPPORTUNITIES FOR STUDENTS. STUDENTS PARTICIPATED IN SPRING AND FALL BREAK MISSION TRIPS AND WORKED ON BUILDING PROJECTS AND OTHER COMMUNITY OUTREACH ACTIVITIES.
    Expenses $18,978 · revenue $43,856
  • THE CROSS, GREEK CHRISTIAN MINISTRY SPONSORS WEEKLY NON-DENOMINATIONAL PRAISE AND WORSHIP SERVICES AT VANDERBUILT UNIVERSITY IN NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE. THE STUDENTS ORGANIZED EVENTS AND PARTICIPATED IN CAMPUS OUTREACH PROGRAMS.

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025June 30, 2026November 16, 2026Not due yet
2024June 30, 2025November 17, 2025990 on file
2023June 30, 2024November 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
62-1836523
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
2001
Accounting year ends
June
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Religion-related (X20)
Assets (IRS master file)
$61,422
Income (IRS master file)
$237,887

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990June 2025$228,415$232,267$61,422IRS
990June 2024$226,502$305,439$50,640IRS
990June 2023$211,335$201,336$140,219IRS
990June 2022–––IRS
990June 2021–––IRS
990-EZJune 2019–––IRS
990-EZJune 2018–––IRS

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 62-1836523).

Questions about CROSS GREEK CHRISTIAN MINISTRIES INC

What is the EIN of CROSS GREEK CHRISTIAN MINISTRIES INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of CROSS GREEK CHRISTIAN MINISTRIES INC is 62-1836523.
Is CROSS GREEK CHRISTIAN MINISTRIES INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2001.
Are donations to CROSS GREEK CHRISTIAN MINISTRIES INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does CROSS GREEK CHRISTIAN MINISTRIES INC file?
Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
When is the next return of CROSS GREEK CHRISTIAN MINISTRIES INC due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did CROSS GREEK CHRISTIAN MINISTRIES INC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
Who is the principal officer of CROSS GREEK CHRISTIAN MINISTRIES INC?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names JAY DEMPSEY.
Who are the officers and directors of CROSS GREEK CHRISTIAN MINISTRIES INC?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 10 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does CROSS GREEK CHRISTIAN MINISTRIES INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $228,415, expenses of $232,267 and total assets of $61,422 at year end.

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