Also known as: Christensen Fund
Based on their 2024 IRS Form 990-PF filing (EIN 946055879) — historical reported giving, not an open application portal.
Compiled from public IRS Form 990-PF Part XV filings. UseGrants is an independent aggregator, not affiliated with this foundation.
In its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF filing, The Christensen Fund reported 49 grants totaling $4,156,500 to 40 organizations across 13 states and territories, most often for general operating support. Its largest reported grant was $350,000 to Indigenous Peoples Rights Inc.
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| Recipient | Location | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Rainforest Foundation Inc | BROOKLYN, NY | $360,000 |
| Alliance for a Just Society | SEATTLE, WA | $350,000 |
| Indigenous Peoples Rights Inc | WEST BOOTHBAY HARBOR, ME | $350,000 |
| Rights and Resources Institute Inc | WASHINGTON, DC | $312,000 |
| Rudolf Steiner Foundation DBA RSF Social Finance | SAN FRANCISCO, CA | $300,000 |
| Native Americans in Philanthropy | WASHINGTON, DC | $265,000 |
| International Indian Treaty Council | TUCSON, AZ | $260,000 |
| Cultural Survival | CAMBRIDGE, MA | $250,000 |
| Illuminative Inc | TUSLA, OK | $250,000 |
| LAW College Association of the University of Arizona | TUCSON, AZ | $225,000 |
| Colorado Plateau Foundation | FLAGSTAFF, AZ | $150,000 |
| Denver Art Museum Inc | DENVER, CO | $150,000 |
| Rewild | AUSTIN, TX | $150,000 |
| IF NOT US Then WHO | VENICE, CA | $103,000 |
| Indian LAW Resource Center Inc | HELENA, MT | $100,000 |
| Mongabay ORG Corporation | MENLO PARK, CA | $85,000 |
| Impact Charitable | DENVER, CO | $77,250 |
| Global Greengrants Fund Inc | BOULDER, CO | $75,000 |
| The National Foundation on Fitness Sports and Nutrition | WASHINGTON, DC | $75,000 |
| Land IS Life Inc | NEW YORK, NY | $30,000 |
| Silicon Valley Community Foundation | MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA | $30,000 |
| Ekvnv Yefolecvlke | WEOGUFKA, AL | $25,000 |
| LA Plazita Institute | ALBUQUERQUE, NM | $25,000 |
| Solidaire Network Inc | OAKLAND, CA | $20,000 |
| International Funders for Indigenous Peoples | SACRAMENTO, CA | $15,000 |
| Synchronicity Earth USA Inc | NEW YORK, NY | $15,000 |
| Justice Funders | OAKLAND, CA | $12,500 |
| Companies for Causes | WASHINGTON, DC | $10,000 |
| Edge Funders Alliance | SAN FRANCISCO, CA | $10,000 |
| Meridian Institute | DILLON, CO | $10,000 |
| Native American Fish and Wildlife Society | NORTHGLENN, CO | $10,000 |
| Panorama Global | SEATTLE, WA | $10,000 |
| Possibility Labs | SAN FRANCISCO, CA | $10,000 |
| The Aspen Institute Inc | WASHINGTON, DC | $10,000 |
| A Foundation Building Strength Inc | PALO ALTO, CA | $5,250 |
| Friends of Palo Alto Junior Museum and ZOO | PALO ALTO, CA | $5,250 |
| World Central Kitchen Inc | WASHINGTON, DC | $5,250 |
| American Indian Science and Engineering Society | ALBUQUERQUE, NM | $5,000 |
| Head-Royce School | OAKLAND, CA | $3,000 |
| Tarahumara Childrens Hospital Fund of EL Paso | EL PASO, TX | $3,000 |
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Source: this foundation’s own public IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024 — Part XV (grants paid). Figures are as reported by the foundation for a single filing year and reflect historical giving, not a current application opportunity. UseGrants is an independent aggregator, not affiliated with this foundation. Always confirm details with the funder before applying.
