The Christensen Fund
San Francisco, California · EIN 946055879 · Private foundation
The Christensen Fund is a California-based grantmaker. Its indexed 990-PF summary (FY2020) reports $8.4M in annual giving against $327.0M in assets. Bespoke Grants has indexed 529 grants for The Christensen Fund. This public overview includes selected examples, focus areas, and application guidance.
What The Christensen Fund funds
The Christensen Fund's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, civil rights & social justice, education, environment & conservation, food & agriculture, and related causes.
Populations it has supported include children, families, indigenous, women girls, youth pop.
Selected grant examples
Up to three historical grant examples from public IRS filings are shown below, ordered by amount. This sample is not a complete funding history.
| Recipient | Location | Grant | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native Americans in Philanthropy CORE SUPPORT FOR THE TRIBAL NATIONS BIODIVERSITY FUND | Washington, DC | $1.0M | 2022 |
| Native American Rights Fund GENERAL SUPPORT FOR THE LINE OF WORK THAT SEEKS TO ASSIST TRIBAL NATIONS IN ADDRESSING THE BOARDING SCHOOL HISTORY, TRAUMAS, EFFORTS TOWARD | Boulder, CO | $500K | 2022 |
| Native Americans in Philanthropy CORE SUPPORT FOR THE TRIBAL NATIONS BIODIVERSITY FUND | Washington, DC | $500K | 2023 |
How to apply for funding from The Christensen Fund
The Christensen Fund's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. That does not establish that applications are open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it directly for current guidelines before preparing or sending a request. You can review the foundation directly at christensenfund.org.
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Frequently asked questions about The Christensen Fund
- Does The Christensen Fund accept grant applications?
- The Christensen Fund's public filing does not specify an application process. A filing alone cannot confirm whether applications are currently open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it for current guidelines.
- What does The Christensen Fund fund?
- The Christensen Fund's grants focus on arts & culture. Example recipients include Native Americans in Philanthropy, Native American Rights Fund. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
- How much does The Christensen Fund give in grants?
- The Christensen Fund reported $8.4M in grants in an indexed IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $48.5M over 529 grants.
- Where is The Christensen Fund located?
- The Christensen Fund is based in San Francisco, California. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 946055879.
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