Cross International 
The information on this page was last updated 12/22/2023. If you see errors or omissions, please email: [email protected]
Summary
At Cross International, the gospel motivates us to connect those in deepest need with Generous Believers and local ministry partners. Our passion is to transform the needs we see into a new reality.
Cross International was built on three foundational pillars of service: orphans and vulnerable children, children with disabilities, and crisis care. Our Thriving Kids Initiative supports thoughtful, accountable projects that help children, families, and whole communities thrive. In every aspect of our work, we share the love of God and the hope of the Gospel.
Contact information
Mailing address:
Cross International
1280 SW 36th Avenue
Suite 303
Pompano Beach, FL 33069
Website: crossinternational.org
Phone: 800-391-8545
Email: [email protected]
Organization details
EIN: 651086387
CEO/President: Kelly Miller
Chairman: Rev. Jimmy Dodd
Board size: 8
Founder:
Ruling year: 2001
Tax deductible: Yes
Fiscal year end: 06/30
Member of ECFA: Yes
Member of ECFA since: 2004
Purpose
Our vision is Christians united in overcoming physical and spiritual poverty.
Cross International reaches those in deepest need around the world, helping them thrive. Through longstanding partnerships with local Christian ministries working in their own communities, we empower generous believers who give financial and prayer support to strategically advance the gospel and bring transformative change.
Our gospel motivation compels us to act with urgency and joy to answer Christ's call to serve.
Our intentional partnerships seek to promote the long-term leadership development, financial wellbeing and sustained growth of our local ministry partners.
Our strategic focus addresses areas of deepest need, resulting in children who thrive from strong families, flourishing communities and an active faith life.
Our accountable approach drives our stewardship decisions and transparent reporting of measurable impact.
Mission statement
We empower the Body of Christ to transform the poor and their communities, physically and spiritually for the glory of Jesus Christ.
Statement of faith
Donor confidence score
Transparency grade
A
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Financial efficiency ratings
Sector: Foreign Missions
| Category | Rating | Overall rank | Sector rank |
| Overall efficiency rating | | 34 of 1106 | 4 of 144 |
| Fund acquisition rating | | 290 of 1107 | 44 of 144 |
| Resource allocation rating | | 77 of 1107 | 7 of 144 |
| Asset utilization rating | | 6 of 1106 | 1 of 144 |
Financial ratios
| Funding ratios | Sector median | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 |
Return on fundraising efforts Return on fundraising efforts = Fundraising expense / Total contributions | 6% | 3% | 2% | 2% | 2% | 2% |
Fundraising cost ratio Fundraising cost ratio = Fundraising expense / Total revenue | 5% | 3% | 2% | 2% | 2% | 2% |
Contributions reliance Contributions reliance = Total contributions / Total revenue | 99% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% |
Fundraising expense ratio Fundraising expense ratio = Fundraising expense / Total expenses | 5% | 3% | 2% | 2% | 2% | 2% |
Other revenue reliance Other revenue reliance = Total other revenue / Total revenue | 1% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Operating ratios | Sector median | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 |
Program expense ratio Program expense ratio = Program services / Total expenses | 84% | 94% | 96% | 96% | 97% | 96% |
Spending ratio Spending ratio = Total expenses / Total revenue | 99% | 108% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 101% |
Program output ratio Program output ratio = Program services / Total revenue | 82% | 102% | 96% | 96% | 97% | 97% |
Savings ratio Savings ratio = Surplus (deficit) / Total revenue | 1% | -8% | 0% | 0% | 0% | -1% |
Reserve accumulation rate Reserve accumulation rate = Surplus (deficit) / Net assets | 2% | -645% | 5% | 10% | -2% | -145% |
General and admin ratio General and admin ratio = Management and general expense / Total expenses | 8% | 3% | 2% | 2% | 1% | 2% |
| Investing ratios | Sector median | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 |
Total asset turnover Total asset turnover = Total expenses / Total assets | 1.33 | 34.92 | 15.39 | 20.37 | 12.61 | 18.65 |
Degree of long-term investment Degree of long-term investment = Total assets / Total current assets | 1.23 | 1.16 | 1.01 | 1.00 | 1.01 | 1.06 |
Current asset turnover Current asset turnover = Total expenses / Total current assets | 2.02 | 40.55 | 15.49 | 20.45 | 12.67 | 19.75 |
| Liquidity ratios | Sector median | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 |
Current ratio Current ratio = Total current assets / Total current liabilities | 19.87 | 4.70 | 12.96 | 34.87 | 30.98 | 25.26 |
Current liabilities ratio Current liabilities ratio = Total current liabilities / Total current assets | 0.05 | 0.21 | 0.08 | 0.03 | 0.03 | 0.04 |
Liquid reserve level Liquid reserve level = (Total current assets - Total current liabilities) / (Total expenses / 12) | 5.62 | 0.23 | 0.71 | 0.57 | 0.92 | 0.58 |
| Solvency ratios | Sector median | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 |
Liabilities ratio Liabilities ratio = Total liabilities / Total assets | 7% | 60% | 14% | 11% | 19% | 92% |
Debt ratio Debt ratio = Debt / Total assets | 0% | 22% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Reserve coverage ratio Reserve coverage ratio = Net assets / Total expenses | 67% | 1% | 6% | 4% | 6% | 0% |
Financials
| Balance sheet | |||||
| Assets | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 |
| Cash | $1,269,911 | $692,778 | $538,063 | $338,544 | $1,265,398 |
| Receivables, inventories, prepaids | $130,822 | $4,414,684 | $4,105,395 | $4,249,593 | $3,081,454 |
| Short-term investments | $0 | $463,948 | $447,333 | $420,562 | $392,675 |
| Other current assets | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total current assets | $1,400,733 | $5,571,410 | $5,090,791 | $5,008,699 | $4,739,527 |
| Long-term investments | $200,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Fixed assets | $25,704 | $37,060 | $18,362 | $25,237 | $43,989 |
| Other long-term assets | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $234,138 |
| Total long-term assets | $225,704 | $37,060 | $18,362 | $25,237 | $278,127 |
| Total assets | $1,626,437 | $5,608,470 | $5,109,153 | $5,033,936 | $5,017,654 |
| Liabilities | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 |
| Payables and accrued expenses | $297,967 | $429,730 | $145,993 | $161,671 | $187,597 |
| Other current liabilities | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total current liabilities | $297,967 | $429,730 | $145,993 | $161,671 | $187,597 |
| Debt | $354,704 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Due to (from) affiliates | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Other long-term liabilities | $327,115 | $344,331 | $400,000 | $783,645 | $4,428,199 |
| Total long-term liabilities | $681,819 | $344,331 | $400,000 | $783,645 | $4,428,199 |
| Total liabilities | $979,786 | $774,061 | $545,993 | $945,316 | $4,615,796 |
| Net assets | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 |
| Without donor restrictions | ($80,244) | $4,343,967 | $4,330,160 | $3,855,620 | $145,753 |
| With donor restrictions | $726,895 | $490,442 | $233,000 | $233,000 | $256,105 |
| Net assets | $646,651 | $4,834,409 | $4,563,160 | $4,088,620 | $401,858 |
| Revenues and expenses | |||||
| Revenue | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 |
| Total contributions | $52,597,140 | $86,339,696 | $104,358,686 | $63,300,599 | $92,865,285 |
| Program service revenue | $0 | $155,070 | $178,087 | $103,596 | $142,727 |
| Membership dues | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Investment income | $11,850 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Other revenue | $22,076 | $71,604 | ($2,693) | $0 | $3,289 |
| Total other revenue | $33,926 | $226,674 | $175,394 | $103,596 | $146,016 |
| Total revenue | $52,631,066 | $86,566,370 | $104,534,080 | $63,404,195 | $93,011,301 |
| Expenses | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 |
| Program services | $53,445,954 | $82,957,199 | $100,230,498 | $61,514,125 | $89,777,560 |
| Management and general | $1,543,483 | $1,551,610 | $1,726,087 | $936,441 | $1,651,183 |
| Fundraising | $1,809,580 | $1,802,927 | $2,129,725 | $1,016,924 | $2,164,673 |
| Total expenses | $56,799,017 | $86,311,736 | $104,086,310 | $63,467,490 | $93,593,416 |
| Change in net assets | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 |
| Surplus (deficit) | ($4,167,951) | $254,634 | $447,770 | ($63,295) | ($582,115) |
| Other changes in net assets | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total change in net assets | ($4,167,951) | $254,634 | $447,770 | ($63,295) | ($582,115) |
Compensation
| Name | Title | Compensation |
| Kelly Miller | President/CEO | $221,700 |
| Reggie Alexis | CFO (ended 11/19) | $186,918 |
Compensation data as of: 6/30/2020
Response from ministry
No response has been provided by this ministry.
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History
Program accomplishments
51 projects with 31 partners in 14 countries, and 100,000 adults and children shown the love of Christ.