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Nonprofit · EIN 85-3283930

CROSS COMMUNITY INC

Tax-exempt · GAITHERSBURG, MD 20877

Financials

$1.1M$1M2023$1.3M$1.3M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of CROSS COMMUNITY INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$1,336,897$1,315,223$21,674$122,737$34,352$88,385
December 31, 2023990$1,122,110$1,048,678$73,432$117,249$50,538$66,711
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$1,327,597
of which government grants
$355,425
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$7,300
Net gain from sales of assets
$7,300
Other revenue
$2,000

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$982,429
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$101,793
Other salaries and wages
$146,128
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$260,716
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$2,160
Occupancy
$5,300
Travel
$7,140
Depreciation
$4,667
Program services (functional)
$1,228,366
Management and general (functional)
$86,857

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$117,249
Total assets, end of year
$122,737
Total liabilities, end of year
$34,352
Net assets, end of year
$88,385
Land, buildings and equipment
$16,595
Gross receipts
$1,336,897
Employees
11
Volunteers
400
Year formed
2020
State of legal domicile
MD

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 December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
Ben WiknerExecutive Director
Officer
40$55,231$50,200
Omar PalosDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Andrew KimSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
David SonTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
Theresa WheelerPresident
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 6 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
BEN WIKNEREXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Officer
40$57,617$38,400
FAITH CHUNGDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
OMAR PALOSDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
DAVID SONDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
THERESA WHEELERDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
ANDREW KIMDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
630 E DIAMOND AVE # D, GAITHERSBURG, MD 20877-5322
In care of
% BEN WIKNER
Mailing address (990-N for 2020)
8300 Helgerman Court, Gaithersburg MD 20877
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
Ben Wikner, 20303 Oyster Bay Terr, Montgomery Village, MD 20886
Principal officer (990-N for 2020)
Ben Wikner, 8300 Helgerman Court, Gaithersburg MD 20877
Signed the 990
Ben Wikner, Executive Director
Phone
(240) 801-5510
Return prepared by
Hozik & Company PLC

Mission

The mission of Cross Community is to advance human dignity, equity, and flourishing in Montgomery County, Maryland and to assist the faith sector to be more effective in building, empowering hope, and transforming lives.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • Food distribution: Cross Community has made a tangible difference for families in Montgomery County by addressing immediate needs and building long-term pathways to stability. In 2024, we completed 90 food distributions, serving an average of 500 households monthly and distributing more than 1 million pounds of food. Since the start of our organization in 2020: We have hired 11 people from the community, 7 in partnership with the states workforce and service development program (DSCI), distributed on average 1 million lbs of food and 140,000 diapers annually to the community and have had continual weekly operations for past 5 years, conducted community survey of 1300 residents, 900 Spanish speaking (2021). Cross Community has also started up critical community needs programs: Food distributions (2020), Equity vaccine clinics (2021), VITA tax preparation service (2022), and Calmer Students Society (2024).
    Expenses $1,018,587 · grants $962,166
  • Community outreach: Through our VITA tax preparation program, in 2024 we served 400 clients, filed 300 tax returns, and brought back $650,000 in refunds and credits to low-income familiesdirectly boosting their financial security. We have also certified three community health workers and a lactation consultant, expanding access to culturally competent health support. In partnership with Worksource Montgomery, we helped 50 people improve their employment situations, and enrolled over 100 individuals in the ACP digital equity program, bridging the technology gap for underserved residents.
    Expenses $209,779 · grants $20,263 · revenue $2,000

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 December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026Not on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
85-3283930
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
2021
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$122,737
Income (IRS master file)
$1,336,897

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$1,336,897$1,315,223$122,737IRS
990December 2023$1,122,110$1,048,678$117,249XML
990December 2022$267,070$309,906$17,148IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990-N for 2020
Officer: Ben Wikner
December 31, 2020≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard

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 85-3283930).

Questions about CROSS COMMUNITY INC

What is the EIN of CROSS COMMUNITY INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of CROSS COMMUNITY INC is 85-3283930.
Is CROSS COMMUNITY INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2021.
Are donations to CROSS COMMUNITY INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does CROSS COMMUNITY 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 COMMUNITY INC due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did CROSS COMMUNITY INC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
Who is the principal officer of CROSS COMMUNITY INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names Ben Wikner.
Who are the officers and directors of CROSS COMMUNITY INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 5 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $55,231 (Ben Wikner, Executive Director).
How much revenue does CROSS COMMUNITY INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $1,336,897, expenses of $1,315,223 and total assets of $122,737 at year end.

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