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Louis J Christopher Memorial Charity Fund is a private trust based in SAINT LOUIS, MO. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2003. The principal officer is Wells Fargo Bank Na. It holds total assets of $12.5M. Annual income is reported at $4.9M. The foundation is governed by 1 officer or trustee. 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 2015 to 2023. Grantmaking is concentrated in California. According to available records, Louis J Christopher Memorial Charity Fund has made 18 grants totaling $2.1M, with a median grant of $71K. Annual giving has grown from $647K in 2021 to $1.4M in 2022. Individual grants have ranged from $54K to $214K, with an average award of $115K. The foundation has supported 7 unique organizations. Grant recipients are concentrated in California. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$54K
Median Grant
$66K
Average Grant
$108K
Largest Grant
$198K
Based on 6 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
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Louis J Christopher Memorial Charity Fund primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 18 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in CA.
Louis J Christopher Memorial Charity Fund has distributed a total of $2.1M across 18 grants. The median grant size is $71K, with an average of $115K. Individual grants have ranged from $54K to $214K.
Louis J Christopher Memorial Charity Fund typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Louis J Christopher Memorial Charity Fund is headquartered in SAINT LOUIS, MO.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wells Fargo Bank N A | TRUSTEE | $90K | $0 | $90K |
Total Giving
$886K
Total Assets
$12.4M
Fair Market Value
$16M
Net Worth
$12.4M
Grants Paid
$760K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$773K
Distribution Amount
$791K
Total: $2.6M
Total Grants
18
Total Giving
$2.1M
Average Grant
$115K
Median Grant
$71K
Unique Recipients
7
Most Common Grant
$71K
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elks Of Los Angeles FoundationGENERAL SUPPORT | Los Angeles, CA | $71K | 2022 |
| Childrens Hospital Of Los AngelesGENERAL SUPPORT | Los Angeles, CA | $214K | 2022 |
| Los Angeles OrthopaedicGENERAL SUPPORT | Los Angeles, CA | $214K | 2022 |
| Hospice Assoc Saint ChristopheCONTRIBUTION | Walscheid | $72K | 2022 |
| University Of Southern CaliforniaGENERAL SUPPORT | Los Angeles, CA | $71K | 2022 |
| Loyola Marymount UnivGENERAL SUPPORT | Los Angeles, CA | $71K | 2022 |
| Association St ChristopheGENERAL SUPPORT | Walscheid | $54K | 2021 |