CROS Ministries 
The information on this page was last updated 9/11/2026. If you see errors or omissions, please email: [email protected]
Summary
For 48 years, CROS Ministries has proudly served as "boots on the ground," directly supporting our hungry neighbors.
Contact information
Mailing address:
CROS Ministries
3677 23rd Avenue South, #B-101
Lake Worth Beach, FL 33461
Website: www.crosministries.org
Phone: 561-233-9009
Email: [email protected]
Organization details
EIN: 591802917
CEO/President: Ruth Mageria
Chairman: Ken Treadwell
Board size: 9
Founder:
Ruling year: 1978
Tax deductible: Yes
Fiscal year end: 12/31
Member of ECFA: No
Member of ECFA since:
Purpose
Ensure access to healthy food for all in need by sharing our expertise and leadership in the community.
Mission statement
Our mission is to provide food for the hungry and food insecure in collaboration with our partners in the community.
Statement of faith
Donor confidence score
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Transparency grade
C
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Financial efficiency ratings
Sector: Rescue Missions/Homeless Shelters
| Category | Rating | Overall rank | Sector rank |
| Overall efficiency rating | | 131 of 1593 | 20 of 176 |
| Fund acquisition rating | | 323 of 1594 | 24 of 177 |
| Resource allocation rating | | 212 of 1594 | 25 of 177 |
| Asset utilization rating | | 425 of 1593 | 43 of 176 |
According to the organization's Form 990, it received $641,690 in government grants in 2024.
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Financial ratios
| Funding ratios | Sector median | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
Return on fundraising efforts Return on fundraising efforts = Fundraising expense / Total contributions | 9% | 3% | 3% | 3% | 3% | 2% |
Fundraising cost ratio Fundraising cost ratio = Fundraising expense / Total revenue | 7% | 3% | 3% | 3% | 3% | 2% |
Contributions reliance Contributions reliance = Total contributions / Total revenue | 93% | 98% | 99% | 100% | 96% | 99% |
Fundraising expense ratio Fundraising expense ratio = Fundraising expense / Total expenses | 8% | 3% | 2% | 3% | 3% | 4% |
Other revenue reliance Other revenue reliance = Total other revenue / Total revenue | 7% | 2% | 1% | 0% | 4% | 1% |
| Operating ratios | Sector median | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
Program expense ratio Program expense ratio = Program services / Total expenses | 81% | 92% | 94% | 92% | 94% | 93% |
Spending ratio Spending ratio = Total expenses / Total revenue | 96% | 94% | 116% | 110% | 86% | 65% |
Program output ratio Program output ratio = Program services / Total revenue | 78% | 86% | 109% | 101% | 81% | 60% |
Savings ratio Savings ratio = Surplus (deficit) / Total revenue | 4% | 6% | -16% | -10% | 14% | 35% |
Reserve accumulation rate Reserve accumulation rate = Surplus (deficit) / Net assets | 4% | 10% | -25% | -11% | 14% | 44% |
General and admin ratio General and admin ratio = Management and general expense / Total expenses | 9% | 6% | 4% | 6% | 3% | 4% |
| Investing ratios | Sector median | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
Total asset turnover Total asset turnover = Total expenses / Total assets | 0.56 | 1.14 | 1.29 | 1.01 | 0.82 | 0.76 |
Degree of long-term investment Degree of long-term investment = Total assets / Total current assets | 2.89 | 1.68 | 1.87 | 1.24 | 1.17 | 1.15 |
Current asset turnover Current asset turnover = Total expenses / Total current assets | 2.08 | 1.91 | 2.42 | 1.26 | 0.96 | 0.87 |
| Liquidity ratios | Sector median | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
Current ratio Current ratio = Total current assets / Total current liabilities | 10.33 | 34.02 | 70.86 | 112.88 | 87.32 | 230.65 |
Current liabilities ratio Current liabilities ratio = Total current liabilities / Total current assets | 0.09 | 0.03 | 0.01 | 0.01 | 0.01 | 0.00 |
Liquid reserve level Liquid reserve level = (Total current assets - Total current liabilities) / (Total expenses / 12) | 5.09 | 6.10 | 4.89 | 9.45 | 12.41 | 13.67 |
| Solvency ratios | Sector median | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
Liabilities ratio Liabilities ratio = Total liabilities / Total assets | 9% | 28% | 29% | 9% | 2% | 6% |
Debt ratio Debt ratio = Debt / Total assets | 0% | 24% | 28% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Reserve coverage ratio Reserve coverage ratio = Net assets / Total expenses | 145% | 64% | 55% | 90% | 120% | 124% |
Financials
| Balance sheet | |||||
| Assets | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
| Cash | $539,840 | $368,679 | $1,264,787 | $2,189,028 | $1,818,025 |
| Receivables, inventories, prepaids | $1,095,810 | $345,262 | $486,350 | $457,713 | $658,769 |
| Short-term investments | $964,409 | $1,384,311 | $1,261,398 | $729,412 | $640,608 |
| Other current assets | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total current assets | $2,600,059 | $2,098,252 | $3,012,535 | $3,376,153 | $3,117,402 |
| Long-term investments | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Fixed assets | $1,525,060 | $1,644,516 | $286,327 | $372,161 | $298,602 |
| Other long-term assets | $234,469 | $186,153 | $446,491 | $186,417 | $161,938 |
| Total long-term assets | $1,759,529 | $1,830,669 | $732,818 | $558,578 | $460,540 |
| Total assets | $4,359,588 | $3,928,921 | $3,745,353 | $3,934,731 | $3,577,942 |
| Liabilities | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
| Payables and accrued expenses | $76,426 | $29,611 | $26,688 | $38,666 | $13,516 |
| Other current liabilities | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total current liabilities | $76,426 | $29,611 | $26,688 | $38,666 | $13,516 |
| Debt | $1,060,297 | $1,084,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Due to (from) affiliates | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Other long-term liabilities | $67,737 | $37,024 | $313,777 | $33,209 | $192,937 |
| Total long-term liabilities | $1,128,034 | $1,121,024 | $313,777 | $33,209 | $192,937 |
| Total liabilities | $1,204,460 | $1,150,635 | $340,465 | $71,875 | $206,453 |
| Net assets | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
| Without donor restrictions | $2,379,763 | $2,484,290 | $3,005,597 | $3,357,801 | $2,586,058 |
| With donor restrictions | $775,365 | $293,996 | $399,291 | $505,055 | $785,431 |
| Net assets | $3,155,128 | $2,778,286 | $3,404,888 | $3,862,856 | $3,371,489 |
| Revenues and expenses | |||||
| Revenue | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
| Total contributions | $5,162,918 | $4,317,053 | $3,427,938 | $3,598,795 | $4,176,998 |
| Program service revenue | $0 | $0 | $15,535 | $7,900 | $975 |
| Membership dues | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Investment income | $132,934 | $57,843 | $18,907 | $123,626 | $24,360 |
| Other revenue | ($4,078) | $5,245 | ($32,138) | $18,643 | $12,896 |
| Total other revenue | $128,856 | $63,088 | $2,304 | $150,169 | $38,231 |
| Total revenue | $5,291,774 | $4,380,141 | $3,430,242 | $3,748,964 | $4,215,229 |
| Expenses | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
| Program services | $4,546,926 | $4,767,997 | $3,469,269 | $3,028,599 | $2,529,059 |
| Management and general | $274,815 | $183,288 | $224,907 | $100,804 | $96,885 |
| Fundraising | $138,878 | $124,472 | $95,832 | $96,870 | $98,035 |
| Total expenses | $4,960,619 | $5,075,757 | $3,790,008 | $3,226,273 | $2,723,979 |
| Change in net assets | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
| Surplus (deficit) | $331,155 | ($695,616) | ($359,766) | $522,691 | $1,491,250 |
| Other changes in net assets | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total change in net assets | $331,155 | ($695,616) | ($359,766) | $522,691 | $1,491,250 |
Compensation
| Name | Title | Compensation |
| Ruth Mageria | Executive Director | $132,803 |
Compensation data as of: 12/31/2024
Response from ministry
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History
In 1978, a group of United Methodist Churches in Palm Beach County joined forces to create Christians Reaching Out to Society, Inc. or as we are known today, CROS Ministries. Overtime, we became interfaith, creating partnerships with all denominations, faiths, community groups, and local nonprofit agencies to address hunger issues and create solutions to meet those needs. Today, we stand as a beacon of hope, tirelessly working on the front lines to directly serve families and individuals facing hunger and food insecurity. All services are provided without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, veteran, or disability status.