Neil & Patty Jo Christenson Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyChicago, Illinois · EIN 27-0832930 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$6,000
Organizations funded5
Typical grant$1,000
Total assets$252K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $1,000.
From the return
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
80% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Our Savior Lutheran Church | Bettendorf, IA | Charitable contribution | $2,000 |
| National Ffa Foundation | Indianapolis, IN | Charitable contribution | $1,000 |
| New Life Lutheran Church | Sterling, IL | Personal gift | $1,000 |
| University of Wisconsin River Falls | River Falls, WI | Personal gift | $1,000 |
| Lake Wapo Lutheran Bible Camp | Amery, WI | Charitable contribution | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,000 | 5 |
| 2024 | $12,500 | 7 |
| 2023 | $5,500 | 4 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 12, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631329349104078
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 27-0832930
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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