Marjorie L Christiansen Foundation
Historical FunderMilwaukee, Wisconsin · EIN 39-6037585 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,500 and $5,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | US BANK N A |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 0634, MILWAUKEE WI 53201 |
| Phone | 5034643680 |
| Form and materials | SEE ATTACHED STATEMENT |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | SEE ATTACHED STATEMENT |
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
14% of grants went outside Wisconsin.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friends of Camp Anokijig Inc | Plymouth, WI | General operating | $25,000 |
| Civic Music Association | Des Moines, IA | General operating | $8,000 |
| Hunger Task Force | Milwaukee, WI | General operating | $7,500 |
| Schlitz Audubon Nature Center | Bayside, WI | General operating | $6,000 |
| Project Angel Hugs | Plymouth, WI | General operating | $6,000 |
| Maccanon Brown Homeless Sanctuary | Milwaukee, WI | General operating | $6,000 |
| Able Inc | LA Crescent, MN | General operating | $6,000 |
| New Life Church | Conway, AR | General operating | $5,000 |
| Florentine Opera | Milwaukee, WI | General operating | $5,000 |
| Racine Symphony Orchestra Association | Racine, WI | General operating | $5,000 |
| St Ann Center | Milwaukee, WI | General operating | $5,000 |
| Sixteenth Street | Milwaukee, WI | General operating | $5,000 |
| Silver Spring Neighborhood Center | Milwaukee, WI | General operating | $5,000 |
| Down Syndrome Association of Wisconsin | West Allis, WI | General operating | $3,000 |
| Above and Beyond Childrens Corporation | Sheboygan, WI | General operating | $3,000 |
| Council of the Blind | Alexandria, VA | General operating | $3,000 |
| Racine Zoo | Racine, WI | General operating | $3,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters | Sheboygan, WI | General operating | $3,000 |
| Prevent Blindness Wisconsin | Milwaukee, WI | General operating | $2,500 |
| Fhnb | Madison, WI | General operating | $2,500 |
| Teens Grow Greens | Milwaukee, WI | General operating | $2,500 |
| St Coletta of Wi | Jefferson, WI | General operating | $2,500 |
| Variety | Elm Grove, WI | General operating | $2,500 |
| Milwaukee Downtown Inc | Milwaukee, WI | General operating | $2,500 |
| Family Sharing of Ozaukee County | Grafton, WI | General operating | $2,500 |
| Core El Centro | Milwaukee, WI | General operating | $2,500 |
| Impact | Milwaukee, WI | General operating | $2,000 |
| Hope Straps | Mequon, WI | General operating | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $132,500 | 28 |
| 2023 | $144,000 | 32 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Oct 9, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202532829349100608
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 39-6037585
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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