Form990-PF
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Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Return of Private Foundation
or Section 4947(a)(1) Trust Treated as Private Foundation
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OMB No. 1545-0052
2018
Open to Public Inspection
For calendar year 2018, or tax year beginning 01-01-2018 , and ending 12-31-2018
Name of foundation
CROSS CHARITABLE FOUNDATION INC
ATTN JOHN R CLARK
Number and street (or P.O. box number if mail is not delivered to street address)3805 VALLEY COMMONS DRIVE
  Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
BOZEMAN, MT59718
A Employer identification number

83-0331707
B Telephone number (see instructions)

(406) 585-3393
C bullet
G Check all that apply:

D 1. Foreign organizations, check here............. bullet
2. Foreign organizations meeting the 85%
test, check here and attach computation ... bullet
E bullet
H Check type of organization:
F bullet
I Fair market value of all assets at end
of year (from Part II, col. (c),
line 16)bullet$44,409,693J Accounting method:
Modified Cash
(Part I, column (d) must be on cash basis.)
Part I Analysis of Revenue and Expenses (The total of amounts in columns (b), (c), and (d) may not necessarily equal the amounts in column (a) (see instructions).) (a) Revenue and
expenses per
books 		(b) Net investment
income 		(c) Adjusted net
income 		(d) Disbursements
for charitable
purposes
(cash basis only)
Revenue 1 Contributions, gifts, grants, etc., received (attach schedule) 31,022
2 Check bullet.............
3 Interest on savings and temporary cash investments 97,931 97,931  
4 Dividends and interest from securities... 965,330 965,330  
5a Gross rents............ 1,780,600 1,780,600  
b Net rental income or (loss) 1,780,600
6a Net gain or (loss) from sale of assets not on line 10 695,984
b Gross sales price for all assets on line 6a 26,138,753
7 Capital gain net income (from Part IV, line 2)... 695,984
8 Net short-term capital gain.........  
9 Income modifications...........  
10a Gross sales less returns and allowances  
b Less: Cost of goods sold....  
c Gross profit or (loss) (attach schedule).....    
11 Other income (attach schedule).......      
12 Total. Add lines 1 through 11........ 3,570,867 3,539,845  
Operating and Administrative Expenses 13 Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc. 120,000 30,000   90,000
14 Other employee salaries and wages......        
15 Pension plans, employee benefits.......        
16a Legal fees (attach schedule).........        
b Accounting fees (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment 15,035     15,035
c Other professional fees (attach schedule).... Click to see attachment 218,232 218,232    
17 Interest...............        
18 Taxes (attach schedule) (see instructions)... Click to see attachment 78,276 5,414   72,862
19 Depreciation (attach schedule) and depletion... Click to see attachment 308,128 308,128  
20 Occupancy..............        
21 Travel, conferences, and meetings....... 3,887     3,887
22 Printing and publications.......... 1,149     1,149
23 Other expenses (attach schedule)....... Click to see list of attachments 125,987 1,117   2,693
24 Total operating and administrative expenses.
Add lines 13 through 23.......... 870,694 562,891   185,626
25 Contributions, gifts, grants paid....... 1,801,000 1,801,000
26 Total expenses and disbursements. Add lines 24 and 25 2,671,694 562,891   1,986,626
27 Subtract line 26 from line 12:
a Excess of revenue over expenses and disbursements 899,173
b Net investment income (if negative, enter -0-) 2,976,954
c Adjusted net income (if negative, enter -0-)...  
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see instructions.
Cat. No. 11289X Form 990-PF (2018)
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Part II Balance Sheets Attached schedules and amounts in the description column
should be for end-of-year amounts only. (See instructions.) 		Beginning of year End of year
(a) Book Value (b) Book Value (c) Fair Market Value
Assets 1 Cash—non-interest-bearing.............      
2 Savings and temporary cash investments......... 2,283,605 1,642,104 1,642,104
3 Accounts receivable bullet  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts bullet        
4 Pledges receivable bullet  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts bullet        
5 Grants receivable.................      
6 Receivables due from officers, directors, trustees, and other
disqualified persons (attach schedule) (see instructions).....      
7 Other notes and loans receivable (attach schedule) bullet  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts bullet        
8 Inventories for sale or use..............      
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges..........      
10a Investments—U.S. and state government obligations (attach schedule)      
b Investments—corporate stock (attach schedule)....... 31,842,454 30,257,537 30,257,537
c Investments—corporate bonds (attach schedule).......      
11 Investments—land, buildings, and equipment: basis bullet13,387,434
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) bullet1,507,982 12,187,579 Click to see attachment11,879,452 11,879,452
12 Investments—mortgage loans.............      
13 Investments—other (attach schedule)..........      
14 Land, buildings, and equipment: basis bullet  
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) bullet        
15 Other assets (describe bullet) Click to see attachment303,935 Click to see attachment630,600 Click to see attachment630,600
16 Total assets (to be completed by all filers—see the
instructions. Also, see page 1, item I) 46,617,573 44,409,693 44,409,693
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses..........   122,177
18 Grants payable.................    
19 Deferred revenue.................    
20 Loans from officers, directors, trustees, and other disqualified persons    
21 Mortgages and other notes payable (attach schedule)......    
22 Other liabilities (describe bullet)    
23 Total liabilities (add lines 17 through 22).........   122,177
Net Assets or Fund Balances Foundations that follow SFAS 117, check here bullet
and complete lines 24 through 26 and lines 30 and 31.
24 Unrestricted.................. 46,617,573 44,287,516
25 Temporarily restricted...............    
26 Permanently restricted...............    
Foundations that do not follow SFAS 117, check here bullet
and complete lines 27 through 31.
27 Capital stock, trust principal, or current funds........    
28 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, bldg., and equipment fund    
29 Retained earnings, accumulated income, endowment, or other funds    
30 Total net assets or fund balances (see instructions)..... 46,617,573 44,287,516
31 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances (see instructions). 46,617,573 44,409,693
Part III
Analysis of Changes in Net Assets or Fund Balances
1
Total net assets or fund balances at beginning of year—Part II, column (a), line 30 (must agree with end-of-year figure reported on prior year’s return) ...............
1
46,617,573
2
Enter amount from Part I, line 27a .....................
2
899,173
3
Other increases not included in line 2 (itemize) bullet
3
 
4
Add lines 1, 2, and 3 ..........................
4
47,516,746
5
Decreases not included in line 2 (itemize) bulletClick to see attachment
5
3,229,230
6
Total net assets or fund balances at end of year (line 4 minus line 5)—Part II, column (b), line 30 .
6
44,287,516
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Part IV
Capital Gains and Losses for Tax on Investment Income
(a) List and describe the kind(s) of property sold (e.g., real estate,
2-story brick warehouse; or common stock, 200 shs. MLC Co.)		 (b)
How acquired
P—Purchase
D—Donation 		(c)
Date acquired
(mo., day, yr.) 		(d)
Date sold
(mo., day, yr.)
1 a WF ACCT#5811 ST P 2018-01-01 2018-01-01
b WF ACCT#5811 ST Non Covered P 2018-01-01 2018-01-01
c WF ACCT#5811 LT Covered P 2010-01-01 2018-01-01
d WF ACCT#5811 LT Non Covered P 2010-01-01 2018-01-01
e WF ACCT#5811 LT Non Covered P 2010-01-01 2018-01-01
WF ACCT#1194 ST P 2018-01-01 2018-01-01
WF ACCT#1194 LT P 2010-01-01 2018-01-01
WF ACCT#1194 lT NON COVERED P 2010-01-01 2018-01-01
WF ACCT#1194 ST NON COVERED P 2018-01-01 2018-01-01
WF ACCT#3620 LT COVERED P 2010-01-01 2018-01-01
WF ACCT#3620 LT NON COVERED P 2010-01-01 2018-01-01
WF ACCT#3620 LT NON COVERED P 2010-01-01 2018-01-01
BAIRD ST TRANSACTIONS P 2018-01-01 2018-01-01
BAIRD LT TRANSACTIONS P 2010-01-01 2018-01-01
BAIRD LT TRANSACTIONS P 2010-01-01 2018-01-01
(e)
Gross sales price 		(f)
Depreciation allowed
(or allowable) 		(g)
Cost or other basis
plus expense of sale 		(h)
Gain or (loss)
(e) plus (f) minus (g)
a 13,421   13,166 255
b 16,950,000   16,950,000  
c 426,731   365,871 60,860
d 521,988   479,635 42,353
e 772,875   683,496 89,379
744,125   740,188 3,937
1,320,361   1,087,010 233,351
85,669   86,774 -1,105
11,011   10,511 500
85,491   90,777 -5,286
45,326   35,901 9,425
60,477   34,660 25,817
1,349,013   1,424,824 -75,811
3,609,353   3,439,956 169,397
142,912     142,912
Complete only for assets showing gain in column (h) and owned by the foundation on 12/31/69 (l)
Gains (Col. (h) gain minus
col. (k), but not less than -0-) or
Losses (from col.(h))
(i)
F.M.V. as of 12/31/69 		(j)
Adjusted basis
as of 12/31/69 		(k)
Excess of col. (i)
over col. (j), if any
a       255
b        
c       60,860
d       42,353
e       89,379
      3,937
      233,351
      -1,105
      500
      -5,286
      9,425
      25,817
      -75,811
      169,397
      142,912
2 Capital gain net income or (net capital loss) Bracket If gain, also enter in Part I, line 7
If (loss), enter -0- in Part I, line 7		 Bracket 2 695,984
3 Net short-term capital gain or (loss) as defined in sections 1222(5) and (6):
If gain, also enter in Part I, line 8, column (c) (see instructions). If (loss), enter -0-
in Part I, line 8 ................... 		Bracket 3 -71,119
Part V
Qualification Under Section 4940(e) for Reduced Tax on Net Investment Income
(For optional use by domestic private foundations subject to the section 4940(a) tax on net investment income.)

If section 4940(d)(2) applies, leave this part blank.
Was the foundation liable for the section 4942 tax on the distributable amount of any year in the base period?
If "Yes," the foundation does not qualify under section 4940(e). Do not complete this part.
1 Enter the appropriate amount in each column for each year; see instructions before making any entries.
(a)
Base period years Calendar
year (or tax year beginning in) 		(b)
Adjusted qualifying distributions 		(c)
Net value of noncharitable-use assets 		(d)
Distribution ratio
(col. (b) divided by col. (c))
2017 2,033,480 45,918,309 0.04429
2016 1,922,560 39,298,609 0.04892
2015 1,898,781 40,433,269 0.04696
2014 1,375,125 27,259,613 0.05045
2013 1,258,739 25,458,417 0.04944
2
Total of line 1, column (d) .....................
2
0.240057
3
Average distribution ratio for the 5-year base period—divide the total on line 2 by 5.0, or by the number of years the foundation has been in existence if less than 5 years ......
3
0.048011
4
Enter the net value of noncharitable-use assets for 2018 from Part X, line 5......
4
46,140,390
5
Multiply line 4 by line 3......................
5
2,215,246
6
Enter 1% of net investment income (1% of Part I, line 27b)...........
6
29,770
7
Add lines 5 and 6........................
7
2,245,016
8
Enter qualifying distributions from Part XII, line 4,.............
8
1,986,626
If line 8 is equal to or greater than line 7, check the box in Part VI, line 1b, and complete that part using a 1% tax rate. See the Part VI instructions.
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Part VI
Excise Tax Based on Investment Income (Section 4940(a), 4940(b), 4940(e), or 4948—see instructions)
1a Exempt operating foundations described in section 4940(d)(2), check here Bullet and enter “N/A" on line 1. Bracket includes lines 1a and 1b
Date of ruling or determination letter:   (attach copy of letter if necessary–see instructions)
b Domestic foundations that meet the section 4940(e) requirements in Part V, check 1 59,539
hereBulletand enter 1% of Part I, line 27b...................
c All other domestic foundations enter 2% of line 27b. Exempt foreign organizations enter 4% of Part I, line 12, col. (b)
2 Tax under section 511 (domestic section 4947(a)(1) trusts and taxable foundations only. Others enter -0-) 2  
3 Add lines 1 and 2........................... 3 59,539
4 Subtitle A (income) tax (domestic section 4947(a)(1) trusts and taxable foundations only. Others enter -0-) 4  
5 Tax based on investment income. Subtract line 4 from line 3. If zero or less, enter -0- ..... 5 59,539
6 Credits/Payments:
a 2018 estimated tax payments and 2017 overpayment credited to 2018 6a 72,000
b Exempt foreign organizations—tax withheld at source...... 6b
c Tax paid with application for extension of time to file (Form 8868)... 6c  
d Backup withholding erroneously withheld ........... 6d  
7 Total credits and payments. Add lines 6a through 6d.............. 7 72,000
8 Enter any penalty for underpayment of estimated tax. Check here if Form 2220 is attached. Click to see attachment 8 574
9 Tax due. If the total of lines 5 and 8 is more than line 7, enter amount owed.......Bullet 9  
10 Overpayment. If line 7 is more than the total of lines 5 and 8, enter the amount overpaid...Bullet 10 11,887
11 Enter the amount of line 10 to be: Credited to 2019 estimated taxBullet11,887 RefundedBullet 11  
Part VII-A
Statements Regarding Activities
1a
During the tax year, did the foundation attempt to influence any national, state, or local legislation or did
Yes
No
it participate or intervene in any political campaign? ....................
1a
 
No
b
Did it spend more than $100 during the year (either directly or indirectly) for political purposes? (see Instructions
for definition).................................
1b
 
No
If the answer is "Yes" to 1a or 1b, attach a detailed description of the activities and copies of any materials
published or distributed by the foundation in connection with the activities.
c
Did the foundation file Form 1120-POL for this year?.....................
1c
 
No
d
Enter the amount (if any) of tax on political expenditures (section 4955) imposed during the year:
(1) On the foundation. bullet$   (2) On foundation managers.bullet$  
e
Enter the reimbursement (if any) paid by the foundation during the year for political expenditure tax imposed
on foundation managers.bullet$  
2
Has the foundation engaged in any activities that have not previously been reported to the IRS?.......
2
 
No
If "Yes," attach a detailed description of the activities.
3
Has the foundation made any changes, not previously reported to the IRS, in its governing instrument, articles
of incorporation, or bylaws, or other similar instruments? If "Yes," attach a conformed copy of the changes....
3
 
No
4a
Did the foundation have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?........
4a
 
No
b
If "Yes," has it filed a tax return on Form 990-T for this year?...................
4b
 
No
5
Was there a liquidation, termination, dissolution, or substantial contraction during the year?.........
5
 
No
If "Yes," attach the statement required by General Instruction T.
6
Are the requirements of section 508(e) (relating to sections 4941 through 4945) satisfied either:
  • By language in the governing instrument, or
  • By state legislation that effectively amends the governing instrument so that no mandatory directions
    • that conflict with the state law remain in the governing instrument?................
    6
    Yes
     
    7
    Did the foundation have at least $5,000 in assets at any time during the year? If "Yes," complete Part II, col. (c),
    and Part XV..................................
    7
    Yes
     
    8a
    Enter the states to which the foundation reports or with which it is registered (see instructions)
    bulletWY
    b
    If the answer is "Yes" to line 7, has the foundation furnished a copy of Form 990-PF to the Attorney
    General (or designate) of each state as required by General Instruction G? If "No," attach explanation .
    8b
    Yes
     
    9
    Is the foundation claiming status as a private operating foundation within the meaning of section 4942(j)(3)
    or 4942(j)(5) for calendar year 2018 or the taxable year beginning in 2018? See the instructions for Part XIV.
    If "Yes," complete Part XIV .............................
    9
     
    No
    10
    Did any persons become substantial contributors during the tax year? If "Yes," attach a schedule listing their names
    and addresses. ...............................
    10
     
    No
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    Part VII-A
    Statements Regarding Activities (continued)
    11
    At any time during the year, did the foundation, directly or indirectly, own a controlled entity within the
    meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If "Yes," attach schedule. See instructions .............
    11
     
    No
    12
    Did the foundation make a distribution to a donor advised fund over which the foundation or a disqualified person had
    advisory privileges? If "Yes," attach statement. See instructions.................
    12
     
    No
    13
    Did the foundation comply with the public inspection requirements for its annual returns and exemption application?
    13
    Yes
     
    Website addressbulletcrosscharitablefoundation.org
    14
    The books are in care ofbulletJOHN CLARK CPA Telephone no.bullet (406) 585-3393

    Located atbullet3805 VALLEY COMMONS DRIVE 7BOZEMANMT ZIP+4bullet59718
    15
    Section 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trusts filing Form 990-PF in lieu of Form 1041 —check here .........bullet
    and enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year ........bullet
    15
     
    16 At any time during calendar year 2018, did the foundation have an interest in or a signature or other authority over YesNo
    a bank, securities, or other financial account in a foreign country? .................
    16   No
    See the instructions for exceptions and filing requirements for FinCEN Form 114. If "Yes", enter the name of the foreign
    country bullet  
    Part VII-B
    Statements Regarding Activities for Which Form 4720 May Be Required
    File Form 4720 if any item is checked in the "Yes" column, unless an exception applies.
    Yes
    No
    1a
    During the year did the foundation (either directly or indirectly):
    (1) Engage in the sale or exchange, or leasing of property with a disqualified person?
    (2) Borrow money from, lend money to, or otherwise extend credit to (or accept it from)
    a disqualified person?......................
    (3) Furnish goods, services, or facilities to (or accept them from) a disqualified person?
    (4) Pay compensation to, or pay or reimburse the expenses of, a disqualified person?
    (5) Transfer any income or assets to a disqualified person (or make any of either available
    for the benefit or use of a disqualified person)?...............
    (6) Agree to pay money or property to a government official? (Exception. Check "No"
    if the foundation agreed to make a grant to or to employ the official for a period
    after termination of government service, if terminating within 90 days.).......
    b
    If any answer is "Yes" to 1a(1)–(6), did any of the acts fail to qualify under the exceptions described in Regulations
    section 53.4941(d)-3 or in a current notice regarding disaster assistance? See instructions ........
    1b
     
    No
    ........bullet
    c
    Did the foundation engage in a prior year in any of the acts described in 1a, other than excepted acts,
    that were not corrected before the first day of the tax year beginning in 2018?.............
    1c
     
    No
    2
    Taxes on failure to distribute income (section 4942) (does not apply for years the foundation was a private
    operating foundation defined in section 4942(j)(3) or 4942(j)(5)):
    a
    At the end of tax year 2018, did the foundation have any undistributed income (lines 6d
    and 6e, Part XIII) for tax year(s) beginning before 2018?.............
    If "Yes," list the years bullet20, 20, 20, 20
    b
    Are there any years listed in 2a for which the foundation is not applying the provisions of section 4942(a)(2)
    (relating to incorrect valuation of assets) to the year’s undistributed income? (If applying section 4942(a)(2)
    to all years listed, answer "No" and attach statement—see instructions.) ..............
    2b
     
    No
    c
    If the provisions of section 4942(a)(2) are being applied to any of the years listed in 2a, list the years here.
    bullet20, 20, 20, 20
    3a
    Did the foundation hold more than a 2% direct or indirect interest in any business enterprise at
    any time during the year?......................
    b
    If "Yes," did it have excess business holdings in 2018 as a result of (1) any purchase by the foundation
    or disqualified persons after May 26, 1969; (2) the lapse of the 5-year period (or longer period approved
    by the Commissioner under section 4943(c)(7)) to dispose of holdings acquired by gift or bequest; or (3)
    the lapse of the 10-, 15-, or 20-year first phase holding period? (Use Schedule C, Form 4720, to determine
    if the foundation had excess business holdings in 2018.)..................
    3b
     
    No
    4a
    Did the foundation invest during the year any amount in a manner that would jeopardize its charitable purposes?
    4a
     
    No
    b
    Did the foundation make any investment in a prior year (but after December 31, 1969) that could jeopardize its
    charitable purpose that had not been removed from jeopardy before the first day of the tax year beginning in 2018?
    4b
     
    No
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    Part VII-B
    Statements Regarding Activities for Which Form 4720 May Be Required (continued)
    5a
    During the year did the foundation pay or incur any amount to:
    Yes
    No
    (1) Carry on propaganda, or otherwise attempt to influence legislation (section 4945(e))?
    (2) Influence the outcome of any specific public election (see section 4955); or to carry
    on, directly or indirectly, any voter registration drive?.............
    (3) Provide a grant to an individual for travel, study, or other similar purposes?
    (4) Provide a grant to an organization other than a charitable, etc., organization described
    in section 4945(d)(4)(A)? See instructions................
    (5) Provide for any purpose other than religious, charitable, scientific, literary, or
    educational purposes, or for the prevention of cruelty to children or animals?.....
    b
    If any answer is "Yes" to 5a(1)–(5), did any of the transactions fail to qualify under the exceptions described in
    Regulations section 53.4945 or in a current notice regarding disaster assistance? See instructions ......
    5b
     
    No
    .........bullet
    c
    If the answer is "Yes" to question 5a(4), does the foundation claim exemption from the
    tax because it maintained expenditure responsibility for the grant?..........
    If "Yes," attach the statement required by Regulations section 53.4945–5(d).
    6a
    Did the foundation, during the year, receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on
    a personal benefit contract?.....................
    b
    Did the foundation, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract? ....
    6b
     
    No
    If "Yes" to 6b, file Form 8870.
    7a
    At any time during the tax year, was the foundation a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction?
    b
    If yes, did the foundation receive any proceeds or have any net income attributable to the transaction? ....
    7b
     
    No
    8
    Is the foundation subject to the section 4960 tax on payment(s) of more than $1,000,000 in remuneration or
    excess parachute payment during the year? .................
    Part VIII
    Information About Officers, Directors, Trustees, Foundation Managers, Highly Paid Employees,
    and Contractors
    1 List all officers, directors, trustees, foundation managers and their compensation. See instructions
    (a) Name and address (b) Title, and average
    hours per week
    devoted to position     		(c) Compensation
     (If not paid, enter
    -0-)     		(d) Contributions to employee benefit plans and deferred compensation (e) Expense account,
    other allowances
    CAROL GONNELLA Secretary
    3.00     		30,000    
    PO BOX 1226
    JACKSON,WY83001
    JOHN R CLARK Treasurer
    3.00     		30,000    
    3805 VALLEY COMMONS DR STE 7
    BOZEMAN,MT59718
    CHARLES FOLLAND President
    3.00     		30,000    
    PO BOX 437
    RIGBY,ID83442
    RYAN KIRKHAM Vice President
    3.00     		30,000    
    PO BOX 1789
    WEST YELLOWSTONE,MT59758
    2 Compensation of five highest-paid employees (other than those included on line 1—see instructions). If none, enter “NONE."
    (a) Name and address of each employee paid more than $50,000 (b) Title, and average
    hours per week
    devoted to position     		(c) Compensation (d) Contributions to
    employee benefit
    plans and deferred
    compensation     		(e) Expense account,
    other allowances
    NONE
    Total number of other employees paid over $50,000...................bullet  
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    Part VIII
    Information About Officers, Directors, Trustees, Foundation Managers, Highly Paid Employees,
    and Contractors (continued)
    3 Five highest-paid independent contractors for professional services (see instructions). If none, enter "NONE".
    (a) Name and address of each person paid more than $50,000 (b) Type of service (c) Compensation
    WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES LLC INVESTMENT ADVISORY 108,617
    2801 MARKET STREET
    SAINT LOUIS,MO63103
    ROBER W BAIRD & CO INC INVESTMENT ADVISORY 108,465
    777 EAST WISCONSIN AVENUE
    MILWAUKEE,WI53202
    Total number of others receiving over $50,000 for professional services.............bullet  
    Part IX-A
    Summary of Direct Charitable Activities
    List the foundation’s four largest direct charitable activities during the tax year. Include relevant statistical information such as the number of organizations and other beneficiaries served, conferences convened, research papers produced, etc. Expenses
    1  
    2  
    3  
    4  
    Part IX-B
    Summary of Program-Related Investments (see instructions)
    Describe the two largest program-related investments made by the foundation during the tax year on lines 1 and 2. Amount
    1  
    2  
    All other program-related investments. See instructions.
    3  
    Total. Add lines 1 through 3.........................bullet  
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    Form 990-PF (2018)
    Page 8
    Part X
    Minimum Investment Return (All domestic foundations must complete this part. Foreign foundations,see instructions.)
    1
    Fair market value of assets not used (or held for use) directly in carrying out charitable, etc.,
    purposes:
    a
    Average monthly fair market value of securities...................
    1a
    34,539,660
    b
    Average of monthly cash balances.......................
    1b
    423,925
    c
    Fair market value of all other assets (see instructions)................
    1c
    11,879,451
    d
    Total (add lines 1a, b, and c).........................
    1d
    46,843,036
    e
    Reduction claimed for blockage or other factors reported on lines 1a and
    1c (attach detailed explanation) .............
    1e
    0
    2
    Acquisition indebtedness applicable to line 1 assets..................
    2
     
    3
    Subtract line 2 from line 1d.........................
    3
    46,843,036
    4
    Cash deemed held for charitable activities. Enter 1 1/2% of line 3 (for greater amount, see
    instructions) .............................
    4
    702,646
    5
    Net value of noncharitable-use assets. Subtract line 4 from line 3. Enter here and on Part V, line 4
    5
    46,140,390
    6
    Minimum investment return. Enter 5% of line 5..................
    6
    2,307,020
    Part XI
    Distributable Amount (see instructions) (Section 4942(j)(3) and (j)(5) private operating foundations and certain foreign organizations check here bullet and do not complete this part.)
    1
    Minimum investment return from Part X, line 6....................
    1
    2,307,020
    2a
    Tax on investment income for 2018 from Part VI, line 5......
    2a
    59,539
    b
    Income tax for 2018. (This does not include the tax from Part VI.)...
    2b
     
    c
    Add lines 2a and 2b............................
    2c
    59,539
    3
    Distributable amount before adjustments. Subtract line 2c from line 1............
    3
    2,247,481
    4
    Recoveries of amounts treated as qualifying distributions................
    4
     
    5
    Add lines 3 and 4............................
    5
    2,247,481
    6
    Deduction from distributable amount (see instructions).................
    6
     
    7
    Distributable amount as adjusted. Subtract line 6 from line 5. Enter here and on Part XIII, line 1 ...
    7
    2,247,481
    Part XII
    Qualifying Distributions (see instructions)
    1
    Amounts paid (including administrative expenses) to accomplish charitable, etc., purposes:
    a
    Expenses, contributions, gifts, etc.—total from Part I, column (d), line 26 ..........
    1a
    1,986,626
    b
    Program-related investments—total from Part IX-B..................
    1b
     
    2
    Amounts paid to acquire assets used (or held for use) directly in carrying out charitable, etc.,
    purposes...............................
    2
     
    3
    Amounts set aside for specific charitable projects that satisfy the:
    a
    Suitability test (prior IRS approval required)....................
    3a
     
    b
    Cash distribution test (attach the required schedule) .................
    3b
     
    4
    Qualifying distributions. Add lines 1a through 3b. Enter here and on Part V, line 8, and Part XIII, line 4
    4
    1,986,626
    5
    Foundations that qualify under section 4940(e) for the reduced rate of tax on net investment
    income. Enter 1% of Part I, line 27b. See instructions.................
    5
     
    6
    Adjusted qualifying distributions. Subtract line 5 from line 4..............
    6
    1,986,626
    Note: The amount on line 6 will be used in Part V, column (b), in subsequent years when calculating whether the foundation qualifies for
    the section 4940(e) reduction of tax in those years.
    Form 990-PF (2018)
    Form 990-PF (2018)
    Page 9
    Part XIII
    Undistributed Income (see instructions)
    (a)
    Corpus     		(b)
    Years prior to 2017     		(c)
    2017     		(d)
    2018
    1 Distributable amount for 2018 from Part XI, line 7 2,247,481
    2 Undistributed income, if any, as of the end of 2018:
    a Enter amount for 2017 only....... 201,947
    b Total for prior years:20, 20, 20  
    3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2018:
    a From 2013......  
    b From 2014......  
    c From 2015......  
    d From 2016......  
    e From 2017......  
    fTotal of lines 3a through e........  
    4Qualifying distributions for 2018 from Part
    XII, line 4: bullet$ 1,986,626
    a Applied to 2017, but not more than line 2a 201,947
    b Applied to undistributed income of prior years
    (Election required—see instructions).....     		 
    c Treated as distributions out of corpus (Election
    required—see instructions)........     		0
    d Applied to 2018 distributable amount..... 1,784,679
    e Remaining amount distributed out of corpus  
    5 Excess distributions carryover applied to 2018.    
    (If an amount appears in column (d), the
    same amount must be shown in column (a).)
    6Enter the net total of each column as
    indicated below:
    a Corpus. Add lines 3f, 4c, and 4e. Subtract line 5  
    b Prior years’ undistributed income. Subtract
    line 4b from line 2b ..........     		 
    c Enter the amount of prior years’ undistributed
    income for which a notice of deficiency has
    been issued, or on which the section 4942(a)
    tax has been previously assessed......     		 
    d Subtract line 6c from line 6b. Taxable amount
    —see instructions ...........     		 
    e Undistributed income for 2017. Subtract line
    4a from line 2a. Taxable amount—see
    instructions .............     		 
    f Undistributed income for 2018. Subtract
    lines 4d and 5 from line 1. This amount must
    be distributed in 2019 ..........     		462,802
    7 Amounts treated as distributions out of
    corpus to satisfy requirements imposed by
    section 170(b)(1)(F) or 4942(g)(3) (Election may
    be required - see instructions) .......     		 
    8 Excess distributions carryover from 2013 not
    applied on line 5 or line 7 (see instructions) ...     		 
    9Excess distributions carryover to 2019.
    Subtract lines 7 and 8 from line 6a ......     		 
    10 Analysis of line 9:
    a Excess from 2014....  
    b Excess from 2015....  
    c Excess from 2016....  
    d Excess from 2017....  
    e Excess from 2018....  
    Form 990-PF (2018)
    Form 990-PF (2018)
    Page 10
    Part XIV
    Private Operating Foundations (see instructions and Part VII-A, question 9)
    1a If the foundation has received a ruling or determination letter that it is a private operating
    foundation, and the ruling is effective for 2018, enter the date of the ruling....... bullet
     
    b Check box to indicate whether the organization is a private operating foundation described in section or
    2a Enter the lesser of the adjusted net
    income from Part I or the minimum
    investment return from Part X for each
    year listed ..........     		Tax year Prior 3 years (e) Total
    (a) 2018 (b) 2017 (c) 2016 (d) 2015
             
    b 85% of line 2a .........          
    c Qualifying distributions from Part XII,
    line 4 for each year listed .....     		         
    d Amounts included in line 2c not used directly
    for active conduct of exempt activities ..........     		         
    e Qualifying distributions made directly
    for active conduct of exempt activities.
    Subtract line 2d from line 2c ....     		         
    3 Complete 3a, b, or c for the
    alternative test relied upon:
    a “Assets" alternative test—enter:
    (1) Value of all assets ......          
    (2) Value of assets qualifying
    under section 4942(j)(3)(B)(i)    		          
    b “Endowment" alternative test— enter 2/3
    of minimum investment return shown in
    Part X, line 6 for each year listed...     		         
    c “Support" alternative test—enter:
    (1) Total support other than gross
    investment income (interest,
    dividends, rents, payments
    on securities loans (section
    512(a)(5)), or royalties) ....     		         
    (2) Support from general public
    and 5 or more exempt
    organizations as provided in
    section 4942(j)(3)(B)(iii)....     		         
    (3) Largest amount of support
    from an exempt organization    		          
    (4) Gross investment income          
    Part XV
    Supplementary Information (Complete this part only if the foundation had $5,000 or more in
    assets at any time during the year—see instructions.)
    1Information Regarding Foundation Managers:
    aList any managers of the foundation who have contributed more than 2% of the total contributions received by the foundation
    before the close of any tax year (but only if they have contributed more than $5,000). (See section 507(d)(2).)
    bList any managers of the foundation who own 10% or more of the stock of a corporation (or an equally large portion of the
    ownership of a partnership or other entity) of which the foundation has a 10% or greater interest.
    2Information Regarding Contribution, Grant, Gift, Loan, Scholarship, etc., Programs:
    Check here bullet
    aThe name, address, and telephone number or e-mail address of the person to whom applications should be addressed:
    CROSS CHARITABLE FOUNDATION
    PO BOX 1789
    WEST YELLOWSTONE,MT59758
    (406) 585-3393
    crosscharitablefoundation.org
    bThe form in which applications should be submitted and information and materials they should include:
    SUBMITTED ELECTRONICALLY ONLINE
    cAny submission deadlines:
    AUGUST 1ST ANNUALLY
    dAny restrictions or limitations on awards, such as by geographical areas, charitable fields, kinds of institutions, or other
    factors:
    GRANTS ARE FOCUSED IN MONTANA, IDAHO, UTAH, AND WYOMING.
    Form 990-PF (2018)
    Form 990-PF (2018)
    Page 11
    Part XV
    Supplementary Information (continued)
    3 Grants and Contributions Paid During the Year or Approved for Future Payment
    Recipient If recipient is an individual,
    show any relationship to
    any foundation manager
    or substantial contributor
    		 Foundation
    status of
    recipient     		Purpose of grant or
    contribution     		Amount
    Name and address (home or business)
    aPaid during the year
    GRIZZLY AND WOLF DISCOVERY CENTER
    PO BOX 996
    WEST YELLOWSTONE,MT59758     		NONE PC GENERAL FUND 50,000
    CLIMB WYOMING
    1001 WEST 31ST STREET
    CHEYENNE,WY82001     		NONE PC General Fund 30,000
    THE CONSERVATION FUND
    1355 N FORT MYER DRIVE SUITE 1300
    ARLINGTON,VA22209     		NONE PC General Fund 50,000
    WESTERN WATERSHEDS
    PO BOX 1770
    HAILEY,ID83333     		NONE PC General Fund 20,000
    BIG SKY YOUTH EMPOWERMENT
    301 EAST MAIN STREET
    BOZEMAN,MT59715     		NONE PC General Fund 30,000
    OGDEN NATURE CENTER
    966 WEST 12TH STREET
    OGDEN,UT84404     		NONE PC General Fund 30,000
    WEST RIDGE ACADEMY
    5500 BAGLEY PARK ROAD
    WEST JORDAN,UT84081     		NONE PC General Fund 30,000
    UTAH ANIMAL ADOPTION CENTER
    1955 NORTH REDWOOD ROAD
    SALT LAKE CITY,UT84116     		NONE PC General Fund 15,000
    ANIMAL ADOPTION CENTER
    175 NORTH GLENWOOD STREET
    JACKSON,WY83001     		NONE PC General Fund 25,000
    ABILITY FOUND
    5236 S GREENPINE DRIVE
    SALT LAKE CITY,UT84123     		NONE PC GENERAL FUND 10,000
    JR ACHIEVEMENT OF UTAH
    515 E 100 S 200
    SALT LAKE CITY,UT84102     		NONE PC GENERAL FUND 10,000
    SAE INTERNATIONAL
    1200 G ST NW SUITE 800
    WASHINGTON DC,DC20005     		NONE PC GENERAL FUND 15,000
    HENRY'S FORK FOUNDATION
    606 MAIN ST
    ASHTON,ID83420     		NONE PF GENERAL FUND 20,000
    WEST YELLOWSTONE FOUNDATION
    PO BOX 255
    WEST YELLOWSTONE,MT59758     		NONE PF GENERAL FUND 30,000
    GREATER YELLOWSTONE COALITION
    215 S WALLACE
    BOZEMAN,MT59715     		NONE PC GENERAL FUND 30,000
    BEST FRIENDS
    5001 ANGEL CANYON ROAD
    KANAB,UT84741     		NONE PC GENERAL FUND 25,000
    HELP CENTER INC
    421 E PEACH STREET
    BOZEMAN,MT59715     		NONE PC GENERAL FUND 20,000
    HEART OF THE VALLEY ANIMAL SHELTER
    1549 E CAMERON BRIDGE RD
    BOZEMAN,MT59718     		NONE PC GENERAL FUND 25,000
    BLACKFOOT CHALLENGE INC
    405 MAIN STREET
    OVANDO,MT59854     		NONE PC GENERAL FUND 30,000
    HUMANE SOCIETY OF UTAH
    PO BOX 573659
    MURRAY,UT84157     		NONE PC GENERAL FUND 25,000
    INTERMOUNTAIN THERAPY ANIMALS
    4050 SOUTH 2700 EAST
    SALT LAKE CITY,UT84124     		NONE PC GENERAL FUND 15,000
    MONTANA CONSERVATION CORPS
    206 N GRAND
    BOZEMAN,MT59715     		NONE PC GENERAL FUND 30,000
    MONTANA WILDERNESS ASSOCIATION
    80 SOUTH WARREN ST
    HELENA,MT59601     		NONE PC GENERAL FUND 10,000
    NATIONAL PARKS CONSERVATION ASSOC
    777 6TH STREET NW SUITE 700
    WASHINGTON,DC20001     		NONE PC GENERAL FUND 15,000
    SNAKE RIVER ANIMAL SHELTER
    430 PARK AVE
    IDAHO FALLS,ID83402     		NONE PC GENERAL FUND 25,000
    ST ANNE'S CENTER
    137 W BINFORD AVE
    OGDEN,UT84401     		NONE PC GENERAL FUND 35,000
    THRIVE
    400 E BABCOCK ST
    BOZEMAN,MT59715     		NONE PC GENERAL FUND 25,000
    BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF HELENA
    30 W 6TH AVE
    HELENA,MT59601     		NONE PC GENERAL FUND 5,000
    FAMILY COUNSELING SERVICE
    3518 WASHINGTON BLVD
    OGDEN,UT84403     		NONE PC GENRAL FUND 8,000
    TROUT UNLIMITED'S MONTANA WATER PRO
    321 EAST MAIN STREET SUITE 411
    BOZEMAN,MT59715     		NONE PC GENERAL FUND 15,000
    ALLLIANCE HOUSE
    1724 S MAIN ST
    SALT LAKE CITY,UT84115     		NONE PC GENERAL FUND 10,000
    EARTHFIRE INSTITUTE
    W 550 N
    TETONIA,ID83452     		NONE PC GENERAL FUND 10,000
    NATIONAL OUTDOOR LEADERSHIP
    284 LINCOLN STREET
    LANDER,WY82520     		NONE PC GENERAL FUND 5,000
    NATIONAL WILDLIFE FEDERATION
    2995 BASELINE ROAD SUITE 300
    BOULDER,CO80303     		NONE PC GENERAL FUND 29,000
    YCC FAMILY CRISIS CENTER
    2261 ADAMS AVENUE
    OGDEN,UT84401     		NONE PC GENERAL FUND 30,000
    STAFFORD ANIMAL SHELTER
    3 BUSINESS PARK ROAD
    LIVINGSTON,MT59047     		NONE PC GENERAL FUND 20,000
    YMCA OF NORTHERN UTAH
    3216 E HIGHLAND DR 200
    SALT LAKE CITY,UT84106     		NONE PC GENERAL FUND 7,500
    YELLOWSTONE TO YUKON CONSERV INITIA
    PO BOX 157
    BOZEMAN,MT59771     		NONE PC GENERAL FUND 25,000
    WESTERN ENVIRONMENTAL LAW CENTER
    1216 LINCOLN ST
    EUGENE,OR97401     		NONE PC GENERAL FUND 20,000
    THERAPY ANIMALS OF UTAH
    2459 WEST 300 NORTH
    PROVO,UT84601     		NONE PC GENERAL FUND 3,000
    THE SIERRA CLUB FOUNDATION
    85 SECOND STREET SUITE 750
    SAN FRANCISCO,CA94105     		NONE PF GENERAL FUND 15,000
    NATIONAL ALLIANCE ON MENTAL ILLNESS
    3803 N FIARFAX DRIVE SUITE 100
    ARLINGTON,VA22203     		NONE PC GENERAL FUND 15,000
    KITSAP HUMANE SOCIETY
    9167 DICKEY RD NW
    SILVERDALE,WA98383     		NONE PC GENERAL FUND 15,000
    HAPPY ENDINGS ANIMAL RESCUE
    5349 WEST FOREST HOME AVENUE
    MILWAUKEE,WI53220     		NONE PC GENERAL FUND 2,000
    CLARK FORK COALITION
    140 S 4TH ST W
    MISSOULA,MT59801     		NONE PC GENERAL FUND 25,000
    CENTER FOR LARGE LANDSCAPE CONSERVA
    303 W MENDENHALL ST 4
    BOZEMAN,MT59715     		NONE PC GENERAL FUND 25,000
    AMERICAN PRAIRIE RESERVE
    7 E BEALL ST 3100
    BOZEMAN,MT59715     		NONE PC GENERAL FUND 40,000
    CENTENNIAL VALLEY ASSOCIATION
    PO BOX 240077
    DELL,MT59724     		NONE PC GENERAL FUND 20,000
    COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT IN
    109 1/S S 32ND ST
    BILLINGS,MT59101     		NONE PC GENERAL FUND 7,500
    EARTHWORKS
    350 POLLYWOG LN
    BELGRADE,MT59714     		NONE PC GENERAL FUND 15,000
    HEART OF THE ROCKIES INITIATIVE
    1790 E 2000 S
    DRIGGS,ID83422     		NONE PC GENERAL FUND 20,000
    JEFFERSON LAND TRUST
    1033 LAWRENCE ST
    PORT TOWNSEND,WA98368     		NONE PC GENERAL FUND 20,000
    K9 CARE MONTANA
    PO BOX 411
    PHILIPSBURG,MT59858     		NONE PC GENERAL FUND 15,000
    MONTANA FOOD BANK NETWORK INC
    5625 EXPRESSWAY
    MISSOULA,MT59808     		NONE PC GENERAL FUND 7,000
    MOUNTAIN HOME MONTANA
    2606 SOUTH AVE W
    MISSOULA,MT59804     		NONE PC GENERAL FUND 25,000
    MUSEUM OF IDAHO
    200 N EASTERN AVE
    IDAHO FALLS,ID83402     		NONE PC GENERAL FUND 5,000
    NATURAL RESOURCES DEFENSE COUNCIL
    317 E MENDENHALL ST
    BOZEMAN,MT59715     		NONE PC GENERAL FUND 15,000
    NUZZLES CO
    6699 N LANDMARK DR 103
    PARK CITY,UT84098     		NONE PC GENERAL FUND 20,000
    PRICKLY PEAR LAND TRUST
    40 W LAWRENCE ST A
    HELENA,MT59601     		NONE PC GENERAL FUND 25,000
    SUMMIT LAND CONSERVANCY
    1650 PARK AVE 200
    PARK CITY,UT84060     		NONE PC GENERAL FUND 20,000
    TAUTPHAUS PARK ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY
    PO BOX 51794
    IDAHO FALL,ID83405     		NONE PC GENERAL FUND 17,000
    TETON COUNTY LIBRARY FOUNDATION
    PO BOX 1629
    JACKSON,WY83001     		NONE PC GENERAL FUND 10,000
    THE O'HARA COMMONS SUSTAINABILITY C
    111 S 4TH ST
    HAMILTON,MT59840     		NONE PC GENERAL FUND 5,000
    THE VITAL GROUND FOUNDATION
    20 FORT MISSOULA RD
    MISSOULA,MT59804     		NONE PC GENERAL FUND 25,000
    BOISE RESCUE MISSION
    PO BOX 1494
    BOISE,ID83701     		NONE PC GENERAL FUND 20,000
    CENTER VALLEY ANIMAL RESCUE
    11900 CENTER ROAD
    QUILCENE,WA98376     		NONE PC GENERAL FUND 15,000
    COMMUNITY ANIMAL WELFARE SOCIETY
    PO BOX 160554
    CLEARFIELD,UT84016     		NONE PC GENERAL FUND 15,000
    EARTHJUSTICE
    50 CALIFORNIA STREET SUITE 500
    SAN FRANCISCO,CA94111     		NONE PC GENERAL FUND 30,000
    GALLATIN VALLEY LAND TRUST
    212 S WALLACE 102
    BOZEMAN,MT59715     		NONE PC GENERAL FUND 25,000
    HABITAT FOR HUMANITY OF WEBER DAVIS
    2955 HARRISON BLVD 202
    OGDEN,UT84403     		NONE PC GENERAL FUND 10,000
    KIDS ON THE MOVE
    475 HOSPITAL DR
    OREM,UT84057     		NONE PC GENERAL FUND 5,000
    LITTLE RANGERS LEARNING CENTER
    520 YELLOWSTONE AVE
    WEST YELLOWSTONE,MT59758     		NONE PC GENERAL FUND 10,000
    PAWS OF JACKSON HOLE
    320 EAST BROADWAY
    JACKSON,WY83002     		NONE PC GENERAL FUND 15,000
    PROGRESSIVE ANIMAL WELFARE SOCIETY
    PO BOX 1037
    LYNNWOOD,WA98046     		NONE PC GENERAL FUND 30,000
    SAGEBRUSH STEPPE LAND TRUST
    109 N ARTHUR AVE SUITE 300
    POCATELLO,ID83204     		NONE PC GENERAL FUND 45,000
    SUAZO CENTER FOR ENTREPRENEURSHIP
    960 W 1700 S
    SALT LAKE CITY,UT84104     		NONE PC GENERAL FUND 5,000
    THE CHRISTMAS BOX INTERNATIONAL
    3660 S W TEMPLE
    SALT LAKE CITY,UT84115     		NONE PC GENERAL FUND 10,000
    UNIVERSITY WOMEN'S FOUNDATION
    PO BOX 934
    PORT TOWNSEND,WA98368     		NONE PF GENERAL FUND 9,500
    WASATCH ADAPTIVE SPORTS
    9385 S SNOWBIRD CENTER DRIVE
    SNOWBIRD,UT84092     		NONE PC GENERAL FUND 10,000
    WILD EARTH GUARDIANS
    516 ALTO STREET
    SANTA FE,NM87501     		NONE PC GENERAL FUND 25,000
    ADOPT-A-NATIVE-ELDER
    328 GREGSON AVE S
    SOUTH SALT LAKE,UT84115     		NONE PC GENERAL FUND 5,000
    CENTER FOR BIOLOGICAL DIVERSITY
    PO BOX 710
    TUCSAN,AZ85702     		NONE PC GENERAL FUND 25,000
    CHILDREN'S SERVICE SOCIETY OF UTAH
    655 E4500 S SUITE 200
    SALT LAKE CITY,UT84107     		NONE PC GENERAL FUND 15,000
    ECOLOGY PROJECT INTERNATIONAL
    315 S 4TH ST E
    MISSOULA,MT59801     		NONE PC GENERAL FUND 15,000
    FAMILY PROMISE OF GALLATIN COUNTY
    429 E STORY ST
    BOZEMAN,MT59715     		NONE PC GENERAL FUND 25,000
    FAMILY PROMISE OF YELLOWSTONE VALLE
    10 S 26TH ST
    BILLINGS,MT59101     		NONE PC GENERAL FUND 10,000
    GALLATIN VALLEY YMCA
    3673 LOVE LN
    BOZEMAN,MT59718     		NONE PC GENERAL FUND 10,000
    GARDEN CITY HARVEST INC
    1657 RIVER RD
    MISSOULA,MT59802     		NONE PC GENERAL FUND 5,000
    GRAND TETON NATIONAL PARK FOUNDATIO
    115 E PEARL AVE 201
    JACKSON,WY83001     		NONE PC GENERAL FUND 25,000
    INLAND NORTHWEST LAND CONSERVANCY
    35 W MAIN AVE 210
    SPOKANE,WA99201     		NONE PC GENERAL FUND 15,000
    LEMHI REGIONAL LAND TRUST
    105 S CENTER ST
    SALMON,ID83467     		NONE PC GENERAL FUND 5,000
    MONTANA FFA FOUNDATION
    502 S 19TH AVE SUITE 113
    BOZEMAN,MT59718     		NONE PC GENERAL FUND 5,000
    SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION
    600 MARYLAND AVE SW
    WASHINGTON,DC20002     		NONE PC GENERAL FUND 25,000
    SPARROW'S NEST OF NORTHWEST MONTANA
    215 3RD AVENUE E
    KALISPELL,MT59901     		NONE PC GENERAL FUND 8,000
    THE MONTANA LAND RELIANCE
    324 FULLER AVE 2
    HELENA,MT59601     		NONE PC GENERAL FUND 10,000
    WASATCH COMMUNITY GARDENS
    824 400 W B127
    SALT LAKE CITY,UT84101     		NONE PC GENERAL FUND 10,000
    WESTERN RIVERS CONSERVANCY
    1228 15TH ST 409
    DENVER,CO80202     		NONE PC GENERAL FUND 25,000
    YES YOUTH EMPOWERMENT SERVICES
    221 OAK ST
    ANACONDA,MT59711     		NONE PC GENERAL FUND 2,500
    YWCA OF UTAH
    322 E 300 SOUTH
    SALT LAKE CITY,UT84111     		NONE PC GENERAL FUND 10,000
    Total .................................bullet 3a 1,801,000
    bApproved for future payment
    Total .................................bullet 3b  
    Form 990-PF (2018)
    Form 990-PF (2018)
    Page 12
    Part XVI-A
    Analysis of Income-Producing Activities
    Enter gross amounts unless otherwise indicated. Unrelated business income Excluded by section 512, 513, or 514 (e)
    Related or exempt
    function income
    (See instructions.)
    1Program service revenue: (a)
    Business code     		(b)
    Amount     		(c)
    Exclusion code     		(d)
    Amount
    a
    b
    c
    d
    e
    f
    gFees and contracts from government agencies          
    2 Membership dues and assessments....          
    3 Interest on savings and temporary cash
    investments ...........     		    14 97,931  
    4 Dividends and interest from securities....     14 965,330  
    5 Net rental income or (loss) from real estate:
    aDebt-financed property......          
    bNot debt-financed property.....          
    6 Net rental income or (loss) from personal property     3 1,780,600  
    7 Other investment income.....          
    8 Gain or (loss) from sales of assets other than
    inventory ............     		    30 695,984  
    9 Net income or (loss) from special events:          
    10 Gross profit or (loss) from sales of inventory          
    11 Other revenue: a
    b
    c
    d
    e
    12 Subtotal. Add columns (b), (d), and (e)..   3,539,845  
    13Total. Add line 12, columns (b), (d), and (e)..................
    13
    3,539,845
    (See worksheet in line 13 instructions to verify calculations.)
    Part XVI-B
    Relationship of Activities to the Accomplishment of Exempt Purposes
    Line No.
    DownArrow     		Explain below how each activity for which income is reported in column (e) of Part XVI-A contributed importantly to
    the accomplishment of the foundation’s exempt purposes (other than by providing funds for such purposes). (See
    instructions.)
    Form 990-PF (2018)
    Form 990-PF (2018)
    Page 13
    Part XVII
    Information Regarding Transfers To and Transactions and Relationships With Noncharitable Exempt Organizations
    1
    Did the organization directly or indirectly engage in any of the following with any other organization described in section 501(c) (other than section 501(c)(3) organizations) or in section 527, relating to political organizations?
    Yes
    No
    a
    Transfers from the reporting foundation to a noncharitable exempt organization of:
    (1) Cash...................................
    1a(1)
     
    No
    (2) Other assets.................................
    1a(2)
     
    No
    b
    Other transactions:
    (1) Sales of assets to a noncharitable exempt organization....................
    1b(1)
     
    No
    (2) Purchases of assets from a noncharitable exempt organization..................
    1b(2)
     
    No
    (3) Rental of facilities, equipment, or other assets.......................
    1b(3)
     
    No
    (4) Reimbursement arrangements...........................
    1b(4)
     
    No
    (5) Loans or loan guarantees.............................
    1b(5)
     
    No
    (6) Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations................
    1b(6)
     
    No
    c
    Sharing of facilities, equipment, mailing lists, other assets, or paid employees..............
    1c
     
    No
    d
    If the answer to any of the above is "Yes," complete the following schedule. Column (b) should always show the fair market value
    of the goods, other assets, or services given by the reporting foundation. If the foundation received less than fair market value
    in any transaction or sharing arrangement, show in column (d) the value of the goods, other assets, or services received.

    (a) Line No. (b) Amount involved (c) Name of noncharitable exempt organization (d) Description of transfers, transactions, and sharing arrangements
    2a
    Is the foundation directly or indirectly affiliated with, or related to, one or more tax-exempt organizations
    described in section 501(c) (other than section 501(c)(3)) or in section 527? ...........
    b
    If "Yes," complete the following schedule.

    (a) Name of organization (b) Type of organization (c) Description of relationship
    Sign Here
    Under penalties of perjury, I declare that I have examined this return, including accompanying schedules and statements, and to the best of my knowledge and belief, it is true, correct, and complete. Declaration of preparer (other than taxpayer) is based on all information of which preparer has any knowledge.
    Bullet Bullet
    May the IRS discuss this return
    with the preparer shown below
    (see instr.)?
    Signature of officer or trustee Date Title
    Paid Preparer Use Only Print/Type preparer's name Preparer's Signature Date PTIN
    Firm's name SmallBullet
    		 Firm's EIN SmallBullet
    Firm's address SmallBullet


    		 Phone no.
    Form 990-PF (2018)
    Additional Data


    Software ID: 18007218
    Software Version: 2018v3.1


    Form 990PF - Special Condition Description:
    Special Condition Description
    Schedule B
    (Form 990, 990-EZ,
    or 990-PF)
    Department of the Treasury
    Internal Revenue Service
    Schedule of Contributors

    Arrow Bullet Attach to Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
    Arrow Bullet Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for the latest information.
    OMB No. 1545-0047
    2018
    Name of the organization
    CROSS CHARITABLE FOUNDATION INC
    ATTN JOHN R CLARK
    Employer identification number

    83-0331707
    Organization type (check one):
    Filers of:
    Section:
    Form 990 or 990-EZ






    Form 990-PF




    Check if your organization is covered by the General Rule or a Special Rule.  
    Note. Only a section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organization can check boxes for both the General Rule and a Special Rule. See instructions.
    General Rule
    Special Rules
    ......... Arrow Bullet $  
    Caution. An organization that isn't covered by the General Rule and/or the Special Rules doesn't file Schedule B (Form 990,
    990-EZ, or 990-PF), but it must answer “No” on Part IV, line 2, of its Form 990; or check the box on line H of its
    Form 990-EZ or on its Form 990PF, Part I, line 2, to certify that it doesn't meet the filing requirements of Schedule B (Form 990,
    990-EZ, or 990-PF).
    For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions
    for Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
    Cat. No. 30613XSchedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2018)
    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2018) Page 2
    Name of organization
    CROSS CHARITABLE FOUNDATION INC
    ATTN JOHN R CLARK         		Employer identification number
    83-0331707
    Part I
    Contributors (See instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part I if additional space is needed.
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Total contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    1
    C WALKER CROSS LIVING TRUST  
    PO BOX 1789
     
    WEST YELLOWSTONE, MT59758

    		$ 31,022


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Total contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
     
     
     
     

    		$  


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Total contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
     
     
     
     

    		$  


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Total contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
     
     
     
     

    		$  


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Total contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
     
     
     
     

    		$  


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Total contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
     
     
     
     

    		$  


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2018)
    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2018)
    Page 3
    Name of organization
    CROSS CHARITABLE FOUNDATION INC
    ATTN JOHN R CLARK         		Employer identification number

    83-0331707
    Part II
    Noncash Property (See instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part II if additional space is needed.
    (a)
    No. from Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (See instructions)     		(d)
    Date received
     
    		$    
    (a)
    No. from Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (See instructions)     		(d)
    Date received
     
    		$    
    (a)
    No. from Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (See instructions)     		(d)
    Date received
     
    		$    
    (a)
    No. from Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (See instructions)     		(d)
    Date received
     
    		$    
    (a)
    No. from Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (See instructions)     		(d)
    Date received
     
    		$    
    (a)
    No. from Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (See instructions)     		(d)
    Date received
     
    		$    
    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2018)
    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2018)
    Page 4
    Name of organization
    CROSS CHARITABLE FOUNDATION INC
    ATTN JOHN R CLARK         		Employer identification number

    83-0331707
    Part III
    Exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions to organizations described in section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) that total more than $1,000 for the year from any one contributor. Complete columns (a) through (e) and the following line entry. For organizations completing Part III, enter the total of exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions of $1,000 or less for the year. (Enter this information once. See instructions.) Arrow Bullet$  
    Use duplicate copies of Part III if additional space is needed.
    (a)
    No. from Part I    		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
     
    (e) Transfer of gift
    Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
     
     
         
     
    (a)
    No. from Part I    		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
     
    (e) Transfer of gift
    Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
     
     
         
     
    (a)
    No. from Part I    		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
     
    (e) Transfer of gift
    Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
     
     
         
     
    (a)
    No. from Part I    		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
     
    (e) Transfer of gift
    Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
     
     
         
     
    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2018)

    Additional Data


    Software ID: 18007218
    Software Version: 2018v3.1

    TY 2018 AccountingFeesSchedule
    Name:
    CROSS CHARITABLE FOUNDATION INC
     
    ATTN JOHN R CLARK
    EIN:
    83-0331707
    Software ID:
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    Software Version:
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    CROSS CHARITABLE FOUNDATION INC
     
    ATTN JOHN R CLARK
    EIN:
    83-0331707
    Software ID:
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    ROBER W BAIRD & CO INC FINANCIAL ADVISORY FEES PAID TO INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT COMPANY.
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    TY 2018 InvestmentsLandSchedule2
    Name:
    CROSS CHARITABLE FOUNDATION INC
     
    ATTN JOHN R CLARK
    EIN:
    83-0331707
    Software ID:
    18007218
    Software Version:
    2018v3.1
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    TY 2018 OtherAssetsSchedule
    Name:
    CROSS CHARITABLE FOUNDATION INC
     
    ATTN JOHN R CLARK
    EIN:
    83-0331707
    Software ID:
    18007218
    Software Version:
    2018v3.1
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    TY 2018 OtherDecreasesSchedule
    Name:
    CROSS CHARITABLE FOUNDATION INC
     
    ATTN JOHN R CLARK
    EIN:
    83-0331707
    Software ID:
    18007218
    Software Version:
    2018v3.1
    Description Amount
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    TY 2018 OtherExpensesSchedule
    Name:
    CROSS CHARITABLE FOUNDATION INC
     
    ATTN JOHN R CLARK
    EIN:
    83-0331707
    Software ID:
    18007218
    Software Version:
    2018v3.1
    Description Revenue and Expenses per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
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    INSURANCE 817     817
    LICENSES & FEES 275     275
    MEALS AND ENTERTAINMENT 102     102
    MEETINGS 1,938 969   969
    PENALTIES & INTEREST 148 148    


    TY 2018 OtherProfessionalFeesSchedule
    Name:
    CROSS CHARITABLE FOUNDATION INC
     
    ATTN JOHN R CLARK
    EIN:
    83-0331707
    Software ID:
    18007218
    Software Version:
    2018v3.1
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
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    TY 2018 TaxesSchedule
    Name:
    CROSS CHARITABLE FOUNDATION INC
     
    ATTN JOHN R CLARK
    EIN:
    83-0331707
    Software ID:
    18007218
    Software Version:
    2018v3.1
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
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