Cross International

Name

Cross International

Legal name

Cross International, Inc.

Website

https://crossinternational.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2001

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

International Humanitarian Aid and Development Services

NAICS

Social Assistance (624), Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813), Emergency and Other Relief Services (624230), Community Food Services (624210)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Refugee & Immigrant Support Services (BPAGAEAI)

akta.pro secondary industry

Refugee, IDP & Migration Humanitarian Assistance (BPAGAAAH)

Keywords

• Humanitarian aid
• Child welfare programs
• International development
• Disaster relief services
• Community development

Headquarters

HQ city

Pompano Beach

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: Primary revenue stream from individual donors making one-time or recurring gifts through online donation portal, monthly giving program (Thriving Kids Ambassador), major gifts, and planned giving options.
2. Major Gifts: Development officers cultivate relationships with high-net-worth donors for significant contributions to specific programs and campaigns.
3. Monthly Giving Program: Recurring monthly donations from committed supporters providing predictable revenue for ongoing programs.
4. Stock and Securities Donations: Donors can contribute stocks and bonds directly.
5. Planned Giving: Legacy giving through life insurance, wills, and testamentary gifts via LifeLegacy platform.
6. Donor Advised Funds: Support through donor advised funds for strategic charitable giving.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels8 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Cross International is a Christian development and relief nonprofit organization that channels donor contributions to 29 local ministry partners across 12 countries in Latin America, the Caribbean, and Africa. The organization delivers humanitarian programs covering clean water access, food and nutrition, orphan and child care, medical aid, education, housing construction, emergency disaster relief, and economic empowerment. Its flagship Thriving Kids Initiative focuses on orphaned and vulnerable children, integrating physical aid with gospel-centered community development.

Product overview

Cross International is a Christian development and relief organization offering a comprehensive portfolio of humanitarian programs and donation mechanisms. The core offering is the Thriving Kids Initiative, which addresses urgent needs (safe water, food, shelter, healthcare) and provides pathways to lasting transformation through education, vocational training, and gospel-centered community development. The organization operates across eight humanitarian program areas: Food & Nutrition, Clean Water, Orphans & Child Care, Medical Aid, Education, Housing, Emergency Relief, and Economic Empowerment/Microenterprise. Donors can support these programs through multiple giving mechanisms including one-time donations, monthly giving (Thriving Kids Ambassador), major gifts, planned giving, stock donations, and donor advised funds. Cross International also publishes The Cross Magazine quarterly and maintains a partner portal for ministry relationships.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Thriving Kids Initiative Cross International's flagship initiative focused on providing orphaned and vulnerable children with essential needs (water, food, shelter, healthcare) and opportunities for lasting transformation through education, vocational training, and gospel teaching. The program addresses the needs of vulnerable children in developing countries through local ministry partners.
• Food & Nutrition Program Provides nutritious meals and food assistance to vulnerable children and families in developing nations, including locally grown foods and fortified rice shipments. Targets food-insecure populations served through local ministry partners in Latin America, the Caribbean, and Africa.
• Clean Water Program Provides wells, water systems, latrines, and hand-washing stations to impoverished communities, along with sanitation and hygiene training. Includes the Water Is Life initiative that brings safe water access to thousands of families through borehole wells and community WASH (Water, Sanitation and Hygiene) committees.
• Orphans and Child Care Program Supports orphanages, schools, boarding homes, and feeding centers to provide orphaned and vulnerable children with love, care, shelter, education, and spiritual support. Includes support for the Canaan Orphanage/Togetherness in Christ 93-acre campus in Haiti and other partner orphanages.
• Medical Aid Program Provides medical supplies, clinics, and healthcare services to children and families who have limited access to health care in developing countries. Includes child rescue nutrition, emergency medical treatment, and rehabilitation for severely malnourished children through partners such as Hope of Life in Guatemala.
• Education Program Supports Christian schools, scholarships, and educational projects that provide quality education and better futures to children living in poverty. Includes support for the Divine Shelter Schools network of 13 Christian schools in Haiti and other educational programs.
• Housing Program Provides safe shelter for children and families through construction and improvement projects, building sturdy homes with solid foundations, cement-block walls, lockable doors, windows, eco-stoves, toilets and washbasins in Guatemala, Nicaragua, and other partner countries.
• Emergency Relief Provides flexible emergency funding and immediate aid to disaster victims for crisis response and recovery efforts. Notable responses include Hurricane Matthew (6.5 million meals delivered in 2016), Haiti earthquake (2010), Sri Lanka tsunami (2004-2005), Hurricanes Katrina and Rita (2004-2005), COVID-19, and Ukraine crisis (2022).
• Economic Empowerment / Microenterprise Helps emerging entrepreneurs and small business owners achieve self-sufficiency through microloans, business training, and tools for long-term solutions. Programs include agricultural training, energy-efficient stoves, beekeeping, and small business development through partners such as HEED Uganda.
• Monthly Giving (Thriving Kids Ambassador) Recurring monthly donation program called 'Thriving Kids Ambassador' providing ongoing support to vulnerable children and families. Donors commit to flexible monthly contribution amounts for sustained program funding.
• Major Gifts Program Significant donation program for donors making substantial contributions to bring hope and brighter futures to vulnerable children. Dedicated development officers cultivate relationships with high-net-worth donors for significant contributions to specific programs and campaigns.
• Planned Giving Lifetime or testamentary charitable gifts through LifeLegacy platform for long-term donor planning. Supports legacy giving through life insurance, wills, and testamentary gifts.
• Stock & Bonds Donation Donation program allowing supporters to contribute stocks and bonds, processed through Every.org. Donors can transfer appreciated securities directly for tax-efficient giving.
• Donor Advised Funds Strategic giving option allowing donors to support Cross International's mission through their donor advised fund for strategic charitable giving.
• The Cross Magazine Quarterly eMagazine featuring stories of impact, donor updates, beneficiary testimonials, and program updates from the field, showcasing stories of God's love in action across served communities.

Quantifiable outcome

• 165,815 beneficiaries served in FY2025
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers21 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Partnerships

17 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Kachere Development Program (KDP)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal Zambian ministry partner implementing the Water Is Life program in Eastern Zambia, providing clean water wells, sanitation facilities, and community hygiene training. KDP trains village Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) committees responsible for ongoing maintenance and community education.
• Ambuya Development Center (ADC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRural Malawian ministry founded by three siblings to serve children in Thanganyika village. Provides feeding programs for school children, tutoring, Bible stories, and Christian education through a fellowship hall.
• Hope of Life (Guatemala)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGuatemala-based ministry providing child rescue and nutrition programs, emergency medical treatment for severely malnourished children, housing construction, and community development in the Zacapa region.
• Amigos for Christ (Nicaragua)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNicaragua ministry implementing Plan 7, a seven-year comprehensive community development initiative covering leadership, water, sanitation, health, education, income generation, and spiritual development with 21 regional coordinators.
• Divine Shelter Schools (Haiti)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNetwork of 13 Christian schools in Port-au-Prince, Haiti started by Pastor Jean Edmond in 1971, providing quality education with Christian worldview and national curriculum to disadvantaged children.
• Togetherness in Christ / Canaan Orphanage (Haiti)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner93-acre campus in Montrouis, Haiti serving at-risk children with dorms, nursery, school, medical clinic, chapel, and farm. Administered by Togetherness in Christ.
• Kupenda for the Children (Kenya)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKenyan ministry advocating for children with disabilities, providing physical therapy, counseling, legal advocacy, and training community leaders to combat harmful beliefs about disabilities.
• HEED UgandacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUgandan ministry providing energy-efficient stoves, safe water access, agricultural training, and community development programs in rural villages.
• Foundation for the Children of Haiti (FEH)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHaitian foundation operating New Academy of Excellence school, providing COVID-19 relief with food kits, hygiene supplies, and emergency assistance to families.
• The Moses Project (Ecuador)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEcuador education program providing primary school snacks, tutoring, and night school alternatives for teens who must work during the day to support their families.
• World Embrace (Uganda)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUgandan ministry developing Gulu Community Park, a 15-acre playground and evangelical discipleship center providing safe play spaces and community enrichment for children.
• Alfalit (Haiti)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLiteracy program in Barahona province helping adults learn to read and write.
• Friendly Hand Foundation (El Salvador)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEl Salvador ministry providing food relief to families in need on Cordoncillo Island.
• Padre Vito Guarato Home (El Salvador)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHome for children with disabilities who have been abandoned by their families in El Salvador.
• Harvest House Boone (USA)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal church partner in Boone, North Carolina providing Hurricane Helene disaster relief assistance to Appalachian communities.
• Hope Walk (Zambia)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerZambian ministry providing medical care including clubfoot treatment and corrective surgeries for children.
• New World Christian School (Ecuador)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerChristian school in Riobamba, Ecuador serving young mothers and families with education and support services.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• World Vision: One of the largest Christian humanitarian organizations globally, with child sponsorship, disaster response, and community development programs across developing countries — overlapping with Cross International's overall portfolio at substantially greater scale.
• Catholic Relief Services: Large U.S. faith-based humanitarian agency operating in 100+ countries with programs in emergency relief, health, education, and livelihoods — a broader incumbent in the same nonprofit humanitarian space.

Direct peers

• Compassion International: Large Christian child-sponsorship nonprofit operating globally with a partner-ministry model for child welfare, education, health, and spiritual development — the same structural template as Cross International's Thriving Kids Initiative.
• Buckner International: Faith-based nonprofit providing international humanitarian aid, orphan care, and child/family services — comparable mission, faith-based framing, and mixed domestic/international programs.
• Food for the Poor: Christian nonprofit providing food, housing, water, education, and emergency relief — with a particularly strong Latin America/Caribbean footprint (notably Haiti) that closely mirrors Cross International's geographic concentration.
• Samaritan's Purse: Evangelical humanitarian organization with parallel focus on disaster relief (Hurricane Helene, Haiti, Ukraine response) and Christian community development — a direct comparable on both mission framing and program structure.
• Lifesong for Orphans: Faith-based nonprofit supporting orphan care through child sponsorship, education, and family strengthening — directly comparable on child welfare and Christian ministry partner model.
• Holt International: Child welfare nonprofit operating international adoption and family-strengthening programs across Asia, Africa, and Latin America — overlapping on vulnerable child programs and global developing-country footprint.
• Children's HopeChest: Christian child sponsorship and community development organization partnering with local ministries in Eastern Europe, Africa, and Latin America — comparable partnership model and beneficiary focus.
• Food for the Hungry: Christian relief and development organization working on food security, clean water, education, and economic empowerment in Latin America, Africa, and Asia — directly comparable program mix and Christ-centered partnership model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance7 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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