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The Christensen Fund Grants
Private foundation · EIN 94-6055879 · IRS 990-PF filings through tax year 2024
- Total grants paid
- $13.2M
- Grants reported
- 134
- Median grant
- $76.1K
- Future commitments
- $1.7M
Giving by tax year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 134 | $13.2M |
Where The Christensen Fund gives
States of grant recipients reported on the foundation's 990-PF filings, by dollars received.
Largest reported grants
The biggest individual grants on file, as reported by the foundation to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Tax year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| INTERNATIONAL WORK GROUP FOR INDIGENOUS AFFAIRS | COPENHAGEN, KBENHAVN | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2024 | $350K |
| INDIGENOUS PEOPLES RIGHTS INC | WEST BOOTHBAY HARBOR, ME | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2024 | $350K |
| SNOWCHANGE COOPERATIVE | LEHTOI | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2024 | $325K |
| RIGHTS AND RESOURCES INSTITUTE INC | WASHINGTON, DC | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2024 | $300K |
| RUDOLF STEINER FOUNDATION DBA RSF SOCIAL FINANCE | SAN FRANCISCO, CA | SUPPORT FOR THE PAWANKA FUND | 2024 | $300K |
| CENTER FOR RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT IN DRYLANDS | MARSABIT, EASTERN | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2024 | $300K |
| DRYLANDS LEARNING AND CAPACITY BUILDING INITIATIVES | NAIROBI, CENTRAL | GENRAL SUPPORT | 2024 | $280K |
| FOREST PEOPLES PROGRAMME | MORETONINMARSH | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2024 | $260K |
| INDIGENOUS MOVEMENT FOR PEACE ADVANCEMENT AND CONFLICT TRANSFORMATION | NANYUKI, RIFT VALLEY | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2024 | $260K |
| RAINFOREST FOUNDATION INC | BROOKLYN, NY | CORE SUPPORT FOR THE GLOBAL ALLIANCE OF TERRITORIAL COMMUNITIES -- A FISCALLY SPONSORED PROJECT OF THE RAINFOREST FOUNDATION, INC. | 2024 | $250K |
| CULTURAL SURVIVAL | CAMBRIDGE, MA | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2024 | $250K |
| INTERNATIONAL INDIGENOUS WOMEN'S FORUM | LIMA | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2024 | $250K |
| INTERNATIONAL LAND AND FOREST TENURE FACILITY | STOCKHOLM | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2024 | $250K |
| TEBTEBBA FOUNDATION INC | BAGUIO CITY, BENGUET | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2024 | $250K |
| NATIVE AMERICANS IN PHILANTHROPY | WASHINGTON, DC | SUPPORT FOR THE TRIBAL COMMUNITY VISION PARTNERSHIP | 2024 | $250K |
| INTERNATIONAL INDIAN TREATY COUNCIL | TUCSON, AZ | SUPPORT TO ENGAGE WITH THE UNITED NATIONS ENVIRONMENT PROGRAMME (UNEP) | 2024 | $250K |
| FONDO DEFENSORES AC | GUADALAJARA, JAL | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2024 | $250K |
| ILLUMINATIVE INC | TUSLA, OK | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2024 | $250K |
| INTERNATIONAL INDIAN TREATY COUNCIL | TUCSON, AZ | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2024 | $250K |
| SAMBURU WOMEN TRUST | NANYUKI, RIFT VALLEY | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2024 | $240K |
| PASTORALIST WOMEN FOR HEALTH AND EDUCATION | ISIOLO, EASTERN | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2024 | $230K |
| LAW COLLEGE ASSOCIATION OF THE UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA | TUCSON, AZ | SUPPORT FOR THE UNITED NATIONS SPECIAL RAPPORTEUR | 2024 | $225K |
| THE PASTORALISTS INDIGENOUS NON GOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATION'S FORUM (PINGO'S) | ARUSHA | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2024 | $220K |
| NAMATI INC | NAIROBI | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2024 | $200K |
| LEGAL ADVICE CENTRE | NAIROBI, NAIROBI | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2024 | $200K |
How to apply
This foundation publishes application instructions on its latest 990-PF and does not report restricting giving to preselected organizations. See more foundations that accept applications.
- Contact
- AN EMAIL SHOULD BE ELECTRONICALLY S
- Address
- ADDRESS WWWCHRISTENSENFUNDORG SAN FRANCISCO, CA, 94107
- Phone
- 4156441620
- Deadlines
- SEE BELOW
- Application materials
- PROSPECTIVE GRANTEES ARE INVITED TO SUBMIT FULL PROPOSALS ELECTRONICALLY (PRE-GRANT INQUIRY). THE INFORMATION TO BE INCLUDED, NOT LIMITED TO: IDENTITY, CONTACT INFORMATION, TAX STATUS, REGISTRATION AND GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, KEY OFFICERS AND MAJOR FUNDERS, ORGANIZATIONAL BACKGROUND, GOVERNANCE, KEY PRIORITIES, ACTIVITIES, AND PRACTICES OF THE ORGANIZATION. A DETAILED PROJECT PURPOSE, PROJECT DESCRIPTION, BUDGET, ACTIVITIES, TIMELINE, AND ANTICIPATED RESULTS ARE REQUIRED FOR GRANTS OVER WHICH THE CHRISTENSEN FUND EXERCISED EXPENDITURE RESPONSIBILITY.
- Restrictions
- NO RESTRICTIONS
About this data
Figures are aggregated from The Christensen Fund's IRS Form 990-PF electronic filings (1 filing on file, most recent tax year 2024). Totals reflect grants the foundation reported as paid, and can lag the current year because foundations file annually and often on extension. Source: IRS 990-PF e-file archive.