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Lau & Bea Christensen Charitable Foundation is a private corporation based in MADISON, WI. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2007. The principal officer is Laurits R Christensen. It holds total assets of $481K. Annual income is reported at $4.4M. Total assets have grown from $5.5M in 2011 to $9.9M in 2023. The foundation is governed by 3 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2017 to 2023. Grantmaking is concentrated in Wisconsin. According to available records, Lau & Bea Christensen Charitable Foundation has made 179 grants totaling $3.3M, with a median grant of $10K. The foundation has distributed between $743K and $936K annually from 2020 to 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2021 with $936K distributed across 46 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $100 to $210K, with an average award of $18K. The foundation has supported 71 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Wisconsin, New York, Tennessee, which account for 95% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 5 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$100
Median Grant
$10K
Average Grant
$20K
Largest Grant
$210K
Based on 38 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.
Lau & Bea Christensen Charitable Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 179 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in WI, NY, TN.
Lau & Bea Christensen Charitable Foundation has distributed a total of $3.3M across 179 grants. The median grant size is $10K, with an average of $18K. Individual grants have ranged from $100 to $210K.
Lau & Bea Christensen Charitable Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Lau & Bea Christensen Charitable Foundation is headquartered in MADISON, WI. While based in WI, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 5 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scott Christensen | Director | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Christopher Bugg | Director | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Laurits R Christensen | Director | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$830K
Total Assets
$9.9M
Fair Market Value
$17.2M
Net Worth
$9.9M
Grants Paid
$805K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$1.2M
Distribution Amount
$781K
Total Grants
179
Total Giving
$3.3M
Average Grant
$18K
Median Grant
$10K
Unique Recipients
71
Most Common Grant
$10K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Uwf Econ ProfessorshipTO SUPPORT ORGANIZATION | Madison, WI | $100K | 2023 |
| The Playing FieldDONATION | Madison, WI | $50K | 2023 |
| Jdrf Tid Fund LlcDONATION | Madison, WI | $50K | 2023 |
| Madison Reading ProjectTO SUPPORT ORGANIZATION | Madison, WI | $50K | 2023 |
| Aclu Foundation Of WiTO SUPPORT AMERICAN CIVIL LIBERTIES UNION | Milwaukee, WI | $44K | 2023 |
| Wisconsin Youth Symphony OrchestraSUPPORT YOUTH SYMPHONY | Madison, WI | $40K | 2023 |
| Madison College FoundationDONATION | Madison, WI | $30K | 2023 |
| Nature ConservancyTO SUPPORT ORGNAIZATION | Madison, WI | $25K | 2023 |
| Wisconsins GreenfireDONATION | Rhinelander, WI | $22K | 2023 |
| Wisconsin Center For InvestigativeDONATION | Madison, WI | $20K | 2023 |
| Pbs WisconsinDONATION | Madison, WI | $20K | 2023 |
| The River Food PantryTO SUPPORT LOCAL FOOD PANTRY | Madison, WI | $20K | 2023 |
| Just DaneTO SUPPORT ORGANIZATION | Madison, WI | $20K | 2023 |
| IppfwhrTO SUPPORT ORGANIZATION | Madison, WI | $20K | 2023 |
| Children'S Theater Of MadisonDONATION | Madison, WI | $20K | 2023 |
| Natural Resources FoundationDONATION | Madison, WI | $20K | 2023 |
| Literacy NetworkDONATION | Madison, WI | $20K | 2023 |
| Madison Symphony OrchestraTO SUPPORT ORGANIZATION | Madison, WI | $20K | 2023 |
| BayviewTO SUPPORT ORGANIZATION | Madison, WI | $20K | 2023 |
| United Way Of Dane CountyDONATION | Madison, WI | $10K | 2023 |
| The Road Home Dane CountyDONATION | Madison, WI | $10K | 2023 |
| PorchlightDONATION | Madison, WI | $10K | 2023 |
| Ywca Of MadisonDONATION | Madison, WI | $10K | 2023 |
| Driftless Area Land ConservationDONATION | Dodgeville, WI | $10K | 2023 |
| Cloud Forest School FoundationDONATION | Sewanee, TN | $10K | 2023 |
| DaisDONATION | Madison, WI | $10K | 2023 |
| Madison OperaDONATION | Madison, WI | $10K | 2023 |
| Overture CenterDONATION | Madison, WI | $10K | 2023 |
| Operation Fresh StartDONATION | Madison, WI | $10K | 2023 |
| Madison Public LibraryDONATION | Madison, WI | $10K | 2023 |
| Guttmacher InstituteDONATION | New York, NY | $10K | 2023 |
| Goodman Community CenterDONATION | Madison, WI | $10K | 2023 |
| Doctors Without BordersDONATION | New York, NY | $10K | 2023 |
| Briarpatch Youth ServicesDONATION | Fitchburg, WI | $10K | 2023 |
| Habitat For HumanityDONATION | Madison, WI | $10K | 2023 |
| Triangle Community MinistryDONATION | Madison, WI | $5K | 2023 |
| Foundation For Madison Public SchooTO SUPPORT ORGANIZATION | Madison, WI | $5K | 2023 |
| Wave Education FundDONATION | Milwaukee, WI | $5K | 2023 |
| Wi Public RadioTO SUPPORT WPR | Milwaukee, WI | $5K | 2023 |
| NewbridgeTO SUPPORT NEWBRIDGE | Madison, WI | $5K | 2023 |
| Opera For The YoungDONATION | Madison, WI | $3K | 2023 |
| Wisconsin Chamber OrchestraDONATION | Madison, WI | $2K | 2023 |
| Wisconsin Historical SocietySUPPORT HISTORY | Madison, WI | $1K | 2023 |
| Groundswell ConservancyDONATION | Madison, WI | $1K | 2023 |
| Aldo Leopold FoundationDONATION | Baraboo, WI | $1K | 2023 |
| National Parks ConservationDONATION | Washington, DC | $1K | 2023 |
| Access FundDONATION | Boulder, CO | $100 | 2023 |
| Uw Foundation School Of MusicDONATION | Madison, WI | $70K | 2022 |
| Madison Community FoundationDONATION | Madison, WI | $50K | 2022 |
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