The Christensen Family Foundation
Invitation OnlySan Carlos, California · EIN 71-0929445 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$524K
Organizations funded38
Typical grant$12,000
Total assets$13.2M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $7,500 and $16,000.
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
2% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastside College Prep | East Palo Alto, CA | General | $60,000 |
| Epatt | Palo Alto, CA | General | $33,000 |
| Laughing Pony Rescue | Rancho Santa Fe, CA | General | $32,000 |
| Norcal Interscholastic Cycling | Petaluma, CA | General | $30,000 |
| All About Equine Animal Rescue | El Dorado Hills, CA | General | $22,000 |
| Team Swift | Fulton, CA | General | $21,000 |
| Homeward Bound | San Francisco, CA | General | $20,000 |
| Marin Charitable | Greenbrae, CA | General | $20,000 |
| Casa El Dorado County | Placerville, CA | General | $18,000 |
| Sf Marin Food Bank | San Francisco, CA | General | $16,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club | San Mateo, CA | General | $15,000 |
| Canal Alliance | San Rafael, CA | General | $15,000 |
| Episcopal Impact Fund | San Francisco, CA | General | $15,000 |
| Marshall Community Foundation | Cameron Park, CA | General | $15,000 |
| Meals on Wheels | Menlo Park, CA | General | $15,000 |
| The Guardsmen | San Francisco, CA | General | $15,000 |
| 2Nd Harvest Food Bank | San Jose, CA | General | $12,000 |
| El Dorado County German Shepher | Shingle Springs, CA | General | $12,000 |
| Petaluma Wildlife Museum | Petaluma, CA | General | $12,000 |
| Sonoma County Wildlife Rescue | Petaluma, CA | General | $12,000 |
| Bay Area Cancer Connections | Palo Alto, CA | General | $10,000 |
| First Tee of Sacramento | Sacramento, CA | General | $10,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity | San Jose, CA | General | $10,000 |
| Sacred Heart School | Atherton, CA | General | $10,000 |
| Woodside Highschool Foundation | Woodside, CA | General | $8,000 |
| Humane Society of Sonoma Cnty | Santa Rosa, CA | General | $7,500 |
| Lily's Legacy | Petaluma, CA | General | $7,500 |
| Mentor Me | Petaluma, CA | General | $7,500 |
| Petaluma Small Craft Center | Petaluma, CA | General | $7,500 |
| Alzheimer's Association | Chicago, IL | General | $5,000 |
| Caminar | San Mateo, CA | General | $5,000 |
| In Alliance | Santa Cruz, CA | General | $5,000 |
| Pv Schools | Portola Valley, CA | General | $5,000 |
| San Mateo County Hist Assoc | Redwood City, CA | General | $5,000 |
| San Mateo County Parks Foundatn | San Mateo, CA | General | $5,000 |
| Life Moves | San Jose, CA | General | $4,500 |
| Seamless Bay Area | San Francisco, CA | General | $1,000 |
| Spirit Care | Burlingame, CA | General | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $524,000 | 38 |
| 2024 | $540,500 | 37 |
| 2023 | $767,000 | 45 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 7, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641279349102759
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 71-0929445
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
Facts on this page come from the foundation's own IRS Form 990-PF filings as published by the IRS. Grantvello does not know whether a foundation is accepting proposals right now: a past grant is not an open opportunity. Always confirm current guidelines with the funder before applying.