Col L C Christensen Charitable and Religious Foundation Inc
Historical FunderRacine, Wisconsin · EIN 39-6096022 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$158K
Organizations funded34
Typical grant$2,400
Total assets$4.2M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,650 and $3,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | STEPHEN J SMITH CO HOSTAK HENZL BIC |
|---|---|
| Address | 840 LAKE AVENUE SUITE 300, RACINE WI 53403 |
| Phone | 2626327541 |
| Form and materials | NO SPECIAL FORM BUT ALL APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED IN WRITING. YOU MUST SUBMIT SIX COPIES OF YOUR LETTER REQUESTING A GRANT AND EACH ATTACHMENT THAT IS SENT WITH THE LETTER. |
| Deadlines | NO PARTICULAR DEADLINES |
| Restrictions | NO PARTICULAR RESTRICTIONS, ALTHOUGH GRANTS ARE NORMALLY MADE ONLY TO CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS IN RACINE, WI OR ABBOTSFORD, WI AREAS |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
2% of grants went outside Wisconsin.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| City of Abbotsford | Abbotsford, WI | Upgrades to h.k. christensen park | $70,000 |
| School District of Abbotsford | Abbotsford, WI | Electronic sign | $10,000 |
| Salvation Army | Racine, WI | After school meals for impoverished students | $6,000 |
| Klossner-Dietzler VFW Post #5729 | Medford, WI | General support | $5,000 |
| Christ Lutheran Church | Abbotsford, WI | General support | $4,000 |
| St Catherine's High School | Racine, WI | General support | $4,000 |
| Bethany Apartments | Racine, WI | To aid in their mission to provide transitional housing to women and children who have suffered from domestic abuse | $3,000 |
| Holy Communion Lutheran Church | Racine, WI | General support | $3,000 |
| Racine Habitat for Humanity | Racine, WI | General support | $3,000 |
| Racine Literacy Council | Racine, WI | Adult literacy program support | $3,000 |
| Racine Lutheran High School | Racine, WI | General support | $3,000 |
| St Bernard's Catholic Church | Abbotsford, WI | General support | $3,000 |
| St Mary's Catholic School | Colby, WI | General support | $3,000 |
| St Paul's Lutheran Church | Curtiss, WI | General support | $3,000 |
| Zion Lutheran Church | Colby, WI | Community united pantry support & equipment upgrade | $3,000 |
| Colby Public Library | Colby, WI | New computers | $2,700 |
| Racine YMCA | Racine, WI | General support | $2,500 |
| Abbotsford Fire and Ambulance Serv Inc | Abbotsford, WI | General support | $2,400 |
| Abbotsford Girl Scouts | Abbotsford, WI | General support | $2,000 |
| Adult Literacy of Clark County | Neillsville, WI | General support | $2,000 |
| Community United Pantry | Colby, WI | General support | $2,000 |
| Holy Communion Lutheran Church - Food Pantry | Racine, WI | Food pantry support | $2,000 |
| Racine Symphony Orchestra Association Inc | Racine, WI | General support | $2,000 |
| St Monica's Senior Citizens Home | Racine, WI | General support | $2,000 |
| School District of Abbotsford | Abbotsford, WI | Signage for school forest and trail | $1,975 |
| Abbotsford Library | Abbotsford, WI | Youth craft supplies | $1,650 |
| River Bend Nature Center | Racine, WI | General support | $1,500 |
| Ronald Mcdonald House - Marshfield | Marshfield, WI | General support | $1,500 |
| Toys for Tots | Triangle, VA | General support | $1,500 |
| Choral Arts Society Inc | Racine, WI | General support | $1,200 |
| Interfaith Volunteer Caregivers of Clark County Inc | Neillsville, WI | General support | $1,000 |
| Racine Christian School | Racine, WI | Endowment fund support | $1,000 |
| Racine Art Museum | Racine, WI | General support | $900 |
| Racine Theatre Guild | Racine, WI | General support | $600 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $158,425 | 34 |
| 2023 | $162,500 | 40 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Apr 25, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202531159349100228
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 39-6096022
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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