2016-08-25T15:33:55-05:00 2015-12-31 204193611 Batts Morrison Wales & Lee PA 801 North Orange Avenue Suite 800 Orlando FL 32801 990 2015-01-01 651086387 Cross International Inc CROS 9546579000 600 SW 3rd Street Suite 2201 Pompano Beach FL 33060 James J Cavnar President 9546579000 2016-08-24 1 Michele M Wales P00428093 4077706000 2016-08-24 2015 2016-12-15 16:53:06Z James J Cavnar 600 SW 3rd Street Suite 2201 Pompano Beach FL 33060 92966536 0 X crossinternational.org X 2001 FL (See Schedule O for description.)Cross International cost-effectively serves in Africa, East Asia, Latin America and the Caribbean, providing aid to meet the needs of the poor. The Organization provides both material resources (food, medicine, etc.) and cash grants for medical treatment, education, nutrition, shelter, water projects, self-help programs, and care for orphaned and vulnerable children. Cross also engages in relief and recovery efforts in response to disasters such as earthquakes, floods and typhoons. In 2015, Cross International distributed aid in 17 countries. 9 9 124 7 0 0 91701486 92831136 102480 122010 0 0 37260 13390 91841226 92966536 86892380 87582287 0 0 1616632 1831840 50540 52994 2072380 3396289 3550915 91955841 93018036 -114615 -51500 4160240 4083082 3149048 3125632 1011192 957450 X (See Schedule O for description.)Cross International channels resources such as food, medicines and educational materials to the poor through a network of Christian churches and ministries already in place within impoverished communities. In this way, Cross International can cost-effectively help the poor while empowering the evangelical outreaches of the Christian leaders it assists. Cross also gives these overseas churches and ministries financial grants to access local resources, which in turn helps local economies. 0 0 81682754 81566637 Focus on Medical: (See Schedule O for description.)Cross International medical aid focused on needs in nine countries in 2015 - Afghanistan, the Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Guatemala, Haiti, Honduras, Nicaragua, Vietnam and Zambia. This outreach has had a wide-ranging impact. For example, Cross shipped medical goods to Guatemalan ministry partner Asociacion Amigos por la Salud y la Vida for distribution among several free community medical clinics as well as 17 hospitals that use these needed medicines to treat the poor. In another case, funds granted by Cross International made it possible for home-based medical care to be provided to HIV/AIDS victims and other chronically ill patients in an impoverished area of Zambia. Ministry partners such as these rely on Cross donations to keep their medicine shelves stocked, their equipment up-to-date and their professional staff employed. By equipping hospitals, clinics, home healthcare and medical outreach programs with resources necessary to provide services to their communities, Cross helps thousands of families who would have had no other option for quality medical care. 3469549 2850839 Focus on Orphans: (See Schedule O for description.)Cross International has responded to the needs of orphans and vulnerable children in 10 countries - Bolivia, the Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Haiti, Mozambique, Nicaragua, Uganda and Zambia. Efforts in Haiti have brought nutritious food, safe shelter and a quality Christian education to children who would otherwise live in squalor. And in Zambia, a church-based ministry has identified at-risk children, many of whom have lost one or both parents, and provided them with the support they need to achieve a better future. 2019000 1827952 Focus on Food: (See Schedule O for description.)Fighting malnutrition is a priority for Cross International. In keeping with this mission, the Organization gave monetary or material aid toward feeding programs in nine countries including the Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Guatemala, Guyana, Haiti, Honduras, Nicaragua, Peru and the Philippines. Many food shipments were specifically earmarked for distribution to children, who are especially vulnerable to the negative physical and neurological effects of chronic malnutrition. One of the best ways to get food into the mouths of the hungry has been to partner with schools in developing countries. This strategy has successfully decreased malnutrition rates in the targeted communities while also improving school performance among the children who are fed. A large percentage of Cross International's nutritional aid was sent in the form of "Vitafood" - prepackaged, nutrient-rich meals that are easy to cook and serve and are scientifically developed to meet the needs of malnourished children. 2268377 1336859 135400 4d Additional Program Services - EducationCross International targeted educational needs in three countries: Ecuador, Haiti and Peru. Although educational opportunities are technically offered by the governments in many developing countries, the quality of those services is often substandard, and the education is not really free because the schools charge small fees which are too high for poor parents to pay. Government-run schools may also require students to purchase supplies and uniforms that many families cannot afford. As a result of these costs, dropout rates are enormous. To reverse this trend, Cross International partners with Christian schools that focus on meeting the needs of poor children who would otherwise be left behind. With Cross support, these schools have provided a quality education at minimal or no cost to the students. Cross International's funding also supported a tutoring program that helped needy and at-risk children get the most out of their education. 4d Additional Program Services - Water ProjectsLast year, Cross International funded water projects in four countries: Guatemala, Haiti, Nicaragua and Vietnam. The effort to provide safe drinking water often involves entire communities and requires complex planning. For example, in Nicaragua we funded the construction of two water systems reaching the homes of 66 families. The plan also included training local families in sanitary hygiene practices and protecting the water table through the construction of latrines. The results of such projects are dramatic. Waterborne illnesses decrease and women no longer need to walk long distances to fetch small amounts of water from contaminated rivers. By establishing new sources of safe water that can serve communities for years to come, Cross International's projects are saving lives.4d Additional Program Services - HousingIn 2015 Cross International supported housing programs in seven countries: the Dominican Republic, Guatemala, Haiti, Nicaragua, Uganda, the U.S. and Vietnam. These efforts involved, for example, the selection of 27 impoverished families in rural Guatemala to be provided with sturdy cement-and-stucco houses, reinforced with rebar and topped with waterproof corrugated metal roofs. 4d Additional Program Services - ShippingCross International's shipping program uses monetary donations to transport and distribute donated goods which meet the exempt purpose of providing food, providing clothing, providing medicine, facilitating medical treatment, providing water, facilitating clean water, providing housing, facilitating housing development, facilitating self-help programs, facilitating education programs and/or addressing needs in a disaster relief and recovery situation. Through this approach, a donor's contribution can be multiplied ten times or more, as it places goods valued higher than the donation amount into the hands of the poor by the ministries serving them. Another benefit of shipping goods rather than sending funds is that Cross can provide crucial medicines and medical supplies that are not locally available physically or financially. This support keeps hospitals and clinics stocked with the needed resources so doctors do not have to turn away patients untreated. In 2015, Cross shipped goods to churches and ministries in nine countries: the Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Guatemala, Haiti, Honduras, Nicaragua, the Philippines, Uganda and the U.S.4d Additional Program Services - Disaster ReliefIn 2015, Cross International helped airlift Emergency Health Kits into Nepal to treat earthquake survivors. Each kit is a UN-approved pallet of essential medicines, medical supplies and low-tech medical devices for the treatment of 10,000 people for 90 days. The supplies were received by our on-the-ground partner, International Medical Corps, then rushed to affected areas near the quake's epicenter, in the districts of Dhading and Gorkha.4d Additional Program Services - General Support & OtherCross International is uniquely positioned to help overseas ministries with their specific or unexpected needs. Cross' targeted responses enable ministry partners to obtain a specific resource quickly and effectively, allowing them to continue their work without disruption.4d Additional Program Services - Mission EducationCross International's overall mission includes educating Christians in the United States about the needs of the poor overseas and highlighting a biblical basis for responding to that poverty. This is important to the Organization's goal of developing stronger relationships between the Church in the U.S. and the Church in the developing world. Cross achieved this goal by communicating directly to American Christians through Christian radio. The ministry's day-long and two-day radio presentations were made to the public on radio stations throughout the country. Along with conventional radio, Cross International also educates through satellite radio, speakers, musical performances, events, over the Internet, mailed materials and other forms of communication. 4d Additional Program Services - Project DevelopmentIn order to ensure the proper use of donated funds and goods, Cross International regularly monitors and meets with overseas partners. The Vice President of Missions and a staff of field officers made regular visits to these ministries, reviewing requests for assistance, monitoring the use of previous gifts and providing professional assistance with accounting or project development issues. These project development services have helped Cross partners grow more effectively, provide a better outreach to the poor and maintain greater stability in the community. 2268377 1336859 135400 89439680 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 34 0 1 124 1 0 1 HA 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 9 9 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 AL AK AR CA CO CT FL GA HI LA ME MD MA MI MN MS ND NH NJ NM NY NC OH OK OR PA RI SC TN UT VA WA WV WI KS KY X X X James J Cavnar 9546579000 600 SW 3rd Street Suite 2201 Pompano Beach FL 33060 Bob Hodgdon Chairman (thru 3/6/15)/Director 1.00 X X 0 0 0 Jimmy Dodd Chairman (effective 3/6/15)/Director 1.00 X X 0 0 0 Joe White Secretary/Director 1.00 X X 0 0 0 Jim Brown Treasurer/Director 1.00 X X 0 0 0 Linda Brown Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Clarence Harvey Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Barney Phillips Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Joey Feste Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Darrell Borne Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 James Cavnar President 7.00 X 32074 0 3675 32074 0 3675 0 0 0 0 Lewis & Associates 7570 W 21 Street Bldg 1026 Suite C Wichita KS 67205 Radiothon airtime 1409266 RWT Production LLC 5624 Bellington Avenue Springfield VA 22151 Printing & mailing services 306172 RMT Logistics 311 NW South River Drive Miami FL 33128 Shipping services 277768 IDMI 490 White Pond Drive Akron OH 44320 Data processing 112912 Salem Radio Network 6400 North Belt Line Road Suite 21 Irving TX 75063 Airtime 110407 5 14688 92816448 85934539 92831136 Shipping Reimbursement 624200 122010 122010 122010 Miscellaneous 900099 13390 13390 13390 92966536 135400 0 0 10970 10970 87571317 87571317 35749 6309 25235 4205 1330885 416126 529363 385396 360488 107206 178890 74392 104718 32790 40524 31404 22842 22842 52994 52994 82024 22898 31407 27719 24091 85 24006 1157531 421821 200188 535522 10023 928 9095 109717 11744 97973 171708 52043 18715 100950 11116 2305 6699 2112 18773 18773 Airtime 1509174 758837 750337 Miscellaneous 210075 3136 156576 50363 Data Processing 190110 169611 20499 Product acquisition fee 33731 21250 12481 93018036 89439680 1505976 2072380 X 1509174 758837 0 750337 903889 386549 78672 81521 125540 132919 270427 2375908 2430315 20690 36561 315588 258629 75059 56959 368394 366152 201860 331907 4160240 4083082 76450 53034 3072598 3072598 3149048 3125632 X 778192 700842 23608 233000 233000 1011192 957450 4160240 4083082 -51500 -2242 0 X X 0 1 X 1 0 X 67522106 78453595 92076290 91701486 92831136 422584613 67522106 78453595 92076290 91701486 92831136 422584613 7267376 415317237 51 51 4010 50659 11939 2624 69232 422653896 371854 0.98260 0.89790 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 233000 2242 -2242 233000 233000 135394 135394 233000 233000 123596 123596 233000 233000 61120 61120 233000 233000 0 0 233000 1.00000 0 0 84278 52758 31520 231310 205871 25439 56959 Miscellaneous other receivables 331907 331907 Due to Affiliate 3072598 3072598 X 92964294 -2242 -2242 92966536 0 92966536 93018036 0 93018036 0 93018036 Part V, Line 4: Earnings from the Organization's endowment fund are restricted for food and medicinal aid. Part X, Line 2: The Organization is exempt from federal income tax as an organization described in Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and from state income tax pursuant to Florida law. The Organization is further classified as a public charity and not a private foundation for federal tax purposes. The Organization has not incurred unrelated business income taxes. As a result, no income tax provision or liability has been provided for in the accompanying financial statements. The Organization has not taken any material uncertain tax positions for which the associated tax benefits may not be recognized under accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. Federal and state tax authorities may generally examine the Organization's income tax positions or (if applicable) returns for periods of approximately three to six years. Part X, Line 1 - Other Liabilities Due to Affiliate consists of amounts due to Cross Catholic Outreach, Inc., which operates under common management with the Organization. 0 Central America and the Caribbean 1 0 Grants to recipients located in the region 84913602 Sub-Saharan Africa 0 0 Grants to recipients located in the region 2213376 East Asia and the Pacific 0 0 Grants to recipients located in the region 340670 South America 0 0 Grants to recipients located in the region 88199 South Asia 0 0 Grants to recipients located in the region 3750 1 0 0 0 1 0 87559597 0 87559597 Central America and the Caribbean Relief for the poor 124043 Wire Clothing, footwear, home goods, food, medical supplies, personal care, school supplies, tools, toys and other items. 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Project officers visit projects twice a year while writers and photographers will visit projects during the year to document the project and its beneficiaries. Grant recipients are also required to provide quarterly financial reports and annual budgets. Part I, line 3: The expenditures reported in Part I, Line 3, column (f) are reported using the accrual method of accounting. 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X 517 X 2214098 Estimated FMV X 10 1639957 Estimated FMV X 9 81282042 Est FMV per Red Book X School supplies 8 395740 Estimated FMV X Personal care items 9 283633 Estimated FMV X Building supplies 7 79378 Estimated FMV X Toys 6 24579 Estimated FMV X Baby items 3 14595 Estimated FMV 0 0 0 1 Part I, Column (b): The Organization is reporting the number of contributors in column (b). Part I, Line 32b: In certain instances, the donor or an agent of the donor is used by the Organization to assist in transporting non-cash items to the ultimate beneficiaries as directed by the Organization. Form 990, Part V, Line 2a: The Organization acts as a common paymaster for employees of the Organization, Cross Catholic Outreach, Inc. (an affiliated nonprofit organization which operates under common management with the Organization but is not "related" to the Organization for Form 990 reporting purposes), and another unrelated nonprofit ministry. The number of employees reported on this Form 990 only reflects those individuals who provided services directly to the Organization as an employee of the Organization. Likewise, this Form 990 only reflects the amount of wages paid to such employees for services provided to the Organization. As a result of this common paymaster arrangement, the number of employees and the amount of wages paid to employees as reported on this Form 990 are lower than the amounts reported on the Organization's Form W-3, Transmittal of Wage and Tax Statements, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 2 Mr. Jim Brown has a family relationship with Mrs. Linda Brown. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11 The Organization's top management official and top financial official each review the Form 990 prior to its filing with the IRS. A copy of the final Form 990 is also provided to the voting members of the Organization's governing body prior to its filing with the IRS. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 12c The Organization's conflict of interest policy is distributed to each member of the Organization's governing body, its officers, and its key employees who provide a disclosure statement. Such disclosure statement indicates that they have received, read, understood and agreed to comply with the policy, and certifying that: (1) they have no relationships or interests that present a conflict of interest, or (2) they have one or more conflicts of interest that have been fully disclosed as required by the policy and have been properly administered in conformity with the policy. The Organization's President is tasked with obtaining updated disclosure statements from each Board member annually. Any previously undisclosed conflicts of interest are forwarded to appropriate Organization officials to take appropriate actions as required by the policy. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 15 The compensation of the President is set by three members of the Board of Directors who do not have a conflict of interest with respect to the President. This independent committee utilizes comparability data compiled by an independent compensation consultant in its deliberations, and contemporaneously substantiates its deliberations and decisions. The President is responsible for setting the compensation of the Organization's other key executives. In setting such compensation, the President utilizes comparability data compiled by an independent compensation consultant, and contemporaneously substantiates his decisions. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19 The Organization makes its financial statements and its Form 990 available to the public through the Organization's website. Financial statements and Form 990 are available by mail upon request. Form 990, Part XII, Line 2c: Form 990, Part XI, Line 2c: The Organization's Board of Directors, or a committee thereof, assumes responsibility for the oversight of the audit of its financial statements and the selection of an independent accountant. This process has not changed from the prior year. An audit of the Organization's financial statements is conducted annually by an independent certified public accounting firm, which has resulted in the issuance of an unqualified opinion. In addition, the Organization is a fully accredited member of the Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability (ECFA) and, as such, subscribes to ECFA's Seven Standards of Responsible Stewardship addressing: (1) operation in conformity with the Organization's evangelical Christian doctrinal statement, (2) oversight by a Board of Directors, the majority of which are independent, (3) submission of complete, accurate, audited financial statements, (4) proper management and financial controls over the use of the Organization's resources, (5) public availability of the Organization's current financial statements upon written request, (6) avoidance of conflicts of interest, and (7) responsible, truthful fund-raising practices.