Lau & Bea Christensen Charitable Foundat
Invitation OnlyMadison, Wisconsin · EIN 20-8837127 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $9,029 and $50,000.
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
14% of grants went outside Wisconsin.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Madison Community Foundation | Madison, WI | Donation | $337,000 |
| Center for Black Excellence and Cul | Madison, WI | To support center for black excellence and culture | $50,000 |
| Goodman Community Center | Madison, WI | Donation | $20,000 |
| Cloud Forest School Foundation | Sewanee, TN | Donation | $10,000 |
| Vera Court Neighborood Association | Madison, WI | Donation | $10,000 |
| Madison Community Foundation | Madison, WI | Donation | $9,029 |
| Madison Community Foundationi | Madison, WI | Donation | $22 |
The return also lists 2 grants to individuals ($50,000). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $486,051 | 9 |
| 2024 | $19,540,359 | 54 |
| 2023 | $804,900 | 47 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Feb 13, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202620449349100207
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-8837127
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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