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Col L C Christensen Charitable & Religious Foundation Inc. is a private corporation based in RACINE, WI. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1966. The principal officer is Steve Smith. It holds total assets of $2.7M. Annual income is reported at $1.1M. The foundation is governed by 6 officers and trustees. Tax records are available from 2016 to 2023. Grantmaking is concentrated in Wisconsin. According to available records, Col L C Christensen Charitable & Religious Foundation Inc. has made 156 grants totaling $673K, with a median grant of $3K. The foundation has distributed between $151K and $359K annually from 2021 to 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $359K distributed across 80 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $65K, with an average award of $4K. The foundation has supported 45 unique organizations. Grants have been distributed to organizations in Wisconsin and Iowa and Virginia. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Col L C Christensen Charitable & Religious Foundation Inc. reported 156 individual grants totaling $672,660 between 2021 and 2023 across its IRS Form 990-PF filings, with a median grant of $3,000. Half of those grants fell between $1,500 and $4,000. Its largest single grant in the record was $65,000. Its most recent available filing, for fiscal year 2023, reports $207,861 in total giving.
Grantmaking is concentrated in WI, which received 149 of the 156 grants on record (96 percent). Of its 45 distinct grantees, 87 percent received funding more than once, so repeat relationships are the norm rather than the exception. Its largest institutional recipients were School District Of Abbotsford ($121,300), Abbotsford City Parks ($50,000) and St Monica's Senior Citizens Home ($40,000).
Computed from 156 individual grant records (2021–2023) in this foundation's IRS Form 990-PF Part XV filings, reaching 3 states. Source: IRS 990-PF.
No specific application information is available for this foundation. Check the 990-PF filings below for application guidelines, or visit the foundation's website if listed above.
Smallest Grant
$900
Median Grant
$2K
Average Grant
$4K
Largest Grant
$41K
Based on 39 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Col L C Christensen Charitable & Religious Foundation Inc. is a private foundation that provides grants to eligible organizations. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 156 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in WI, IA, VA.
Col L C Christensen Charitable & Religious Foundation Inc. has distributed a total of $673K across 156 grants. The median grant size is $3K, with an average of $4K. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $65K.
Col L C Christensen Charitable & Religious Foundation Inc. is a private foundation. To inquire about grants, you can look up the foundation using their EIN (396096022) on GuideStar or contact them directly. Many private foundations have specific application processes that may not be publicly listed.
Col L C Christensen Charitable & Religious Foundation Inc. is headquartered in RACINE, WI. While based in WI, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 3 states.
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| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kelly Buchholtz | TREASURER | $5K | $0 | $5K |
| Carol J Christensen | DIRECTOR | $2K | $0 | $2K |
| Mary Turner | DIRECTOR | $2K | $0 | $2K |
| Stephen Smith | SECRETARY | $2K | $0 | $2K |
| Harold K Christensen Jr | PRESIDENT | $2K | $0 | $2K |
| Andrea Oppmann | DIRECTOR | $1K | $0 | $1K |
Total Giving
$208K
Total Assets
$2.5M
Fair Market Value
$3.8M
Net Worth
$2.5M
Grants Paid
$163K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$190K
Distribution Amount
$173K
Total: $2.2M
Total Grants
156
Total Giving
$673K
Average Grant
$4K
Median Grant
$3K
Unique Recipients
45
Most Common Grant
$3K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salvation ArmyAFTER SCHOOL MEALS FOR IMPOVERISHED STUDENTS & KIDS HEALTHY DINER PROGRAM | Racine, WI | $13K | 2023 |
| City Of AbbotsfordBASEBALL FIELD CONCESSION STAND BUILDING AND UPGRADES TO H.K. CHRISTENSEN PARK | Abbotsford, WI | $20K | 2023 |
| Abbotsford Fire And Ambulance Serv IncGENERAL SUPPORT | Abbotsford, WI | $16K | 2023 |
| St Monica'S Senior Citizens HomeGENERAL SUPPORT | Racine, WI | $10K | 2023 |
| Luther CollegeFOR SCHOLARSHIP ENDOWMENT FUND | Decorah, IA | $10K | 2023 |
| Racine Habitat For HumanityGENERAL SUPPORT | Racine, WI | $9K | 2023 |
| School District Of AbbotsfordIPADS, BLUETOOTH MICROPHONES AND NEW FOOTBALL PRESS BOX SOUND SYSTEM | Abbotsford, WI | $7K | 2023 |
| Christ Lutheran ChurchGENERAL SUPPORT | Abbotsford, WI | $4K | 2023 |
| Holy Communion Lutheran ChurchFOOD PANTRY SUPPORT | Racine, WI | $4K | 2023 |
| Bethany ApartmentsTO AID IN THEIR MISSION TO PROVIDE TRANSITIONAL HOUSING TO WOMEN AND CHILDREN WHO HAVE SUFFERED FROM DOMESTIC ABUSE | Racine, WI | $4K | 2023 |
| Halo Inc (Homeless Assistance Leadership Org)OPERATING EXPENSES | Racine, WI | $4K | 2023 |
| St Catherine'S High SchoolGENERAL SUPPORT | Racine, WI | $4K | 2023 |
| Community United PantryGENERAL SUPPORT | Colby, WI | $4K | 2023 |
| Colby Public LibrarySTORY TIME PROGRAM SUPPORT | Colby, WI | $3K | 2023 |
| Ronald Mcdonald House - MarshfieldGENERAL SUPPORT | Marshfield, WI | $3K | 2023 |
| St Bernard'S Catholic ChurchABBOTSFORD MOBILE FOOD PANTRY | Abbotsford, WI | $3K | 2023 |
| Racine Lutheran High SchoolGENERAL SUPPORT | Racine, WI | $3K | 2023 |
| Zion Lutheran ChurchCOMMUNITY UNITED PANTRY SUPPORT & EQUIPMENT UPGRADE | Colby, WI | $3K | 2023 |
| St Paul'S Lutheran ChurchGENERAL SUPPORT | Curtiss, WI | $3K | 2023 |
| St Mary'S Catholic SchoolGENERAL SUPPORT | Colby, WI | $3K | 2023 |
| Racine Literacy CouncilADULT LITERACY PROGRAM SUPPORT | Racine, WI | $3K | 2023 |
| Racine YmcaYOUTH PROGRAM | Racine, WI | $3K | 2023 |
| Root Pike Watershed Initative Network IncGENERAL SUPPORT | Kenosha, WI | $2K | 2023 |
| Camp Hope IncGENERAL SUPPORT | Amherst, WI | $2K | 2023 |
| Adult Literacy Of Clark CountyGENERAL SUPPORT | Neillsville, WI | $2K | 2023 |
| Abbotsford Girl ScoutsGENERAL SUPPORT | Abbotsford, WI | $2K | 2023 |
| Racine Symphony Orchestra Association IncGENERAL SUPPORT | Racine, WI | $2K | 2023 |
| Choral Arts Society IncGENERAL SUPPORT | Racine, WI | $2K | 2023 |
| Abbotsford LibraryGENERAL SUPPORT | Abbotsford, WI | $2K | 2023 |
| River Bend Nature CenterGENERAL SUPPORT | Racine, WI | $2K | 2023 |
| Toys For TotsGENERAL SUPPORT | Triangle, VA | $2K | 2023 |
| Abbotsford Cub ScoutsGENERAL SUPPORT | Abbotsford, WI | $1K | 2023 |
| Abbotsford Boy ScoutsGENERAL SUPPORT | Abbotsford, WI | $1K | 2023 |
| Racine Christian SchoolGENERAL SUPPORT | Racine, WI | $1K | 2023 |
| Interfaith Volunteer Caregivers Of Clark County IncGENERAL SUPPORT | Neillsville, WI | $1K | 2023 |
| Racine Art MuseumGENERAL SUPPORT | Racine, WI | $900 | 2023 |
| Racine Theatre GuildGENERAL SUPPORT | Racine, WI | $600 | 2023 |
| Racine Concert Band AssociationGENERAL SUPPORT | Racine, WI | $500 | 2023 |
| Abbotsford City ParksGENERAL SUPPORT | Abbotsford, WI | $25K | 2022 |
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