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The Christopher Family Foundation is a private trust based in WESTMONT, IL. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1995. The principal officer is The Christopher Family Foundation. It holds total assets of $74.3M. Annual income is reported at $29.3M. Total assets have grown from $21.4M in 2011 to $72.7M in 2023. The foundation is governed by 3 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of religion. Tax records are available from 2016 to 2023. Grantmaking is concentrated in Illinois. According to available records, The Christopher Family Foundation has made 417 grants totaling $15.8M, with a median grant of $25K. Annual giving has grown from $3.1M in 2020 to $4.1M in 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $8.6M distributed across 218 grants. Individual grants have ranged from N/A to $500K, with an average award of $38K. The foundation has supported 136 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Illinois, Wisconsin, New York, which account for 89% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 15 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
N/A
Median Grant
$20K
Average Grant
$34K
Largest Grant
$500K
Based on 93 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.
The Christopher Family Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of religion. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 417 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in IL, WI, NY.
The Christopher Family Foundation has distributed a total of $15.8M across 417 grants. The median grant size is $25K, with an average of $38K. Individual grants have ranged from N/A to $500K.
The application deadline is FSREQUESTS.COM/CHRISTOPHER. See - christopherff.org.
The Christopher Family Foundation is headquartered in WESTMONT, IL. While based in IL, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 15 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doris K Christopher | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Jay Christopher | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Kelley Christopher Schueler | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$5.1M
Total Assets
$72.7M
Fair Market Value
$75.5M
Net Worth
$72.7M
Grants Paid
$4.1M
Contributions
$11.2M
Net Investment Income
$1.7M
Distribution Amount
$3.5M
Total: $67.8M
Total Grants
417
Total Giving
$15.8M
Average Grant
$38K
Median Grant
$25K
Unique Recipients
136
Most Common Grant
$50K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| ForefrontGENERAL SUPPORT | Chicago, IL | $250K | 2023 |
| Walther Lutheran High School Association IncGENERAL SUPPORT | Melrose Park, IL | $200K | 2023 |
| Chicago Community FoundationGENERAL SUPPORT | Chicago, IL | $150K | 2023 |
| Northern Illinois Food BankGENERAL SUPPORT | Geneva, IL | $130K | 2023 |
| Garfield Park Community CouncilGENERAL SUPPORT | Chicago, IL | $100K | 2023 |
| Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church Of River ForestGENERAL SUPPORT | River Forest, IL | $100K | 2023 |
| Meals On Wheels Of Sheboygan County IncGENERAL SUPPORT | Sheboygan, WI | $90K | 2023 |
| Allies For Community Business IncGENERAL SUPPORT | Chicago, IL | $90K | 2023 |
| Chicagoland Lutheran Educational FoundationGENERAL SUPPORT | Bensenville, IL | $80K | 2023 |
| Feeding AmericaGENERAL SUPPORT | Chicago, IL | $80K | 2023 |
| MreliefGENERAL SUPPORT | Chicago, IL | $75K | 2023 |
| Chicago Horticultural Society - Chicago Botanic GardenGENERAL SUPPORT | Glencoe, IL | $75K | 2023 |
| Cara ProgramGENERAL SUPPORT | Chicago, IL | $70K | 2023 |
| Build IncorporatedGENERAL SUPPORT | Chicago, IL | $70K | 2023 |
| Loyola University Of ChicagoGENERAL SUPPORT | Chicago, IL | $68K | 2023 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs Of Chicago IncGENERAL SUPPORT | Chicago, IL | $65K | 2023 |
| Lutheran Social Services Of IllinoisGENERAL SUPPORT | Des Plaines, IL | $65K | 2023 |
| Museum Of Science And IndustryGENERAL SUPPORT | Chicago, IL | $60K | 2023 |
| Greater Chicago Food DepositoryGENERAL SUPPORT | Chicago, IL | $60K | 2023 |
| Jane Addams Resource CorporationGENERAL SUPPORT | Chicago, IL | $55K | 2023 |
| Chicago Jesuit AcademyGENERAL SUPPORT | Chicago, IL | $55K | 2023 |
| Holy Family MinistriesGENERAL SUPPORT | Chicago, IL | $55K | 2023 |
| Hope Grows IncGENERAL SUPPORT | Sheboygan, WI | $50K | 2023 |
| Facing History And Ourselves - ChicagoGENERAL SUPPORT | Chicago, IL | $50K | 2023 |
| Hawaii Community FoundationGENERAL SUPPORT | Honolulu, HI | $50K | 2023 |
| A Better ChicagoGENERAL SUPPORT | Chicago, IL | $50K | 2023 |
| Calvin UniversityGENERAL SUPPORT | Grand Rapids, MI | $50K | 2023 |
| MhubGENERAL SUPPORT | Chicago, IL | $50K | 2023 |
| Ann & Robert H Lurie Childrens Hospital Of Chicago FoundationGENERAL SUPPORT | Chicago, IL | $50K | 2023 |
| New Moms IncGENERAL SUPPORT | Chicago, IL | $50K | 2023 |
| The West Cook Ymcas IncGENERAL SUPPORT | Oak Park, IL | $50K | 2023 |
| Chicago Zoological SocietyGENERAL SUPPORT | Brookfield, IL | $50K | 2023 |
| Lutheran Music ProgramGENERAL SUPPORT | Minneapolis, MN | $50K | 2023 |
| Lawrence HallGENERAL SUPPORT | Chicago, IL | $50K | 2023 |
| Childrens Place AssociationGENERAL SUPPORT | Chicago, IL | $45K | 2023 |
| Bright Promises FoundationGENERAL SUPPORT | Chicago, IL | $45K | 2023 |
| Kids First Chicago For EducationGENERAL SUPPORT | Chicago, IL | $45K | 2023 |
| Maafa Redemption ProjectGENERAL SUPPORT | Chicago, IL | $45K | 2023 |
| Hire360GENERAL SUPPORT | Chicago, IL | $40K | 2023 |
| Breakthrough Urban Ministries IncGENERAL SUPPORT | Chicago, IL | $40K | 2023 |
| St Leonard'S MinistriesGENERAL SUPPORT | Chicago, IL | $40K | 2023 |
| Scripted IncGENERAL SUPPORT | New York, NY | $40K | 2023 |
| Data For GoodGENERAL SUPPORT | Los Angeles, CA | $40K | 2023 |
| Revolution WorkshopGENERAL SUPPORT | Northbrook, IL | $40K | 2023 |
| Gray Matter ExperienceGENERAL SUPPORT | Chicago, IL | $40K | 2023 |
| Field Museum Of Natural HistoryGENERAL SUPPORT | Chicago, IL | $40K | 2023 |
| River City Community Development CenterGENERAL SUPPORT | Chicago, IL | $40K | 2023 |
| Youth GuidanceGENERAL SUPPORT | Chicago, IL | $40K | 2023 |
| UcanGENERAL SUPPORT | Chicago, IL | $40K | 2023 |