Cummings Christensen Family Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyMadison, Wisconsin · EIN 39-2041875 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,000 and $10,000.
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
44% of grants went outside Wisconsin.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Way of Dane County | Madison, WI | Donation | $60,000 |
| Meriter Foundation | Madison, WI | Donation | $32,000 |
| The Goodman Center | Madison, WI | Donation | $25,000 |
| National Resource Defense Council | New York, NY | Donation | $11,000 |
| Environmental Defense Fund | Washington, DC | Donation | $11,000 |
| Overture Center for the Arts | Madison, WI | Donation | $10,000 |
| Community Agriculture Alliance | Steamboat Springs, CO | Support agriculture | $10,000 |
| Integrated Community | Madison, WI | To support integrated community services | $8,000 |
| Liftup Routt County | Steamboat Springs, CO | Donation | $8,000 |
| Friends of Pbs Wisconsin | Madison, WI | To support pbs wisconsin | $7,500 |
| Nols Annual Fund | Lander, WY | Donation | $7,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club | Madison, WI | Donation | $6,000 |
| Foundation for Madsion Pub Sc | Madison, WI | Donation | $5,000 |
| Routt County United Way | Steamboat Springs, CO | Donation | $5,000 |
| Western Resilience Center | Steamboat Springs, CO | Donation | $5,000 |
| Friends of the Yampa | Steamboat Springs, CO | Donation | $5,000 |
| Madison Museum of Contemporary Art | Madison, WI | Donation | $4,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club Steamboat | Steamboat Springs, CO | To support organization | $4,000 |
| Community Immigration Law Center | Madison, WI | Donation | $2,000 |
| River Food Pantry | Madison, WI | Donation | $2,000 |
| Wisconsin Chamber Orchestra | Madison, WI | Donation | $1,500 |
| Clean Lakes Alliance | Madison, WI | Donation | $1,400 |
| Children's Museum of Madison | Madison, WI | Donation | $1,000 |
| World Wildlife Fund | Washington, DC | Donation | $500 |
| Yvcf - Yampa Valley Community Found | Steamboat Springs, CO | Donation | $500 |
The return also lists 22 grants to individuals ($573,090). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $805,490 | 47 |
| 2024 | $701,950 | 46 |
| 2023 | $707,385 | 44 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jun 29, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601809349100405
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 39-2041875
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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