The Henry V and Frances W Christenson Foundation
Historical FunderAkron, Ohio · EIN 42-1537453 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$78K
Organizations funded43
Typical grant$1,500
Total assets$2.2M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $2,500.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | JAMES D KRAUS TRUSTEE |
|---|---|
| Address | 3800 EMBASSY PARKWAY SUITE 300, AKRON OH 44333 |
| Phone | 3302586483 |
| Form and materials | CALL OR EMAIL TO REQUEST GRANT APPLICATION FORM |
| Deadlines | TRUSTEES MEET TO DETERMINE GRANTS IN APRIL AND DECEMBER. APPLY BY APRIL 1 OR DECEMBER 1 TO BE CONSID |
| Restrictions | SUPPORT FOR PORTAGE AND SUMMIT COUNTY, OHIO CHARITIES ONLY. |
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
0% of grants went outside Ohio.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3) Kent City Schools | Kent, OH | Christenson Scholarship Fund, Kent Roosevelt High School | $9,000 |
| 17) Standing Rock Cultural Arts Center | Kent, OH | Cultural arts programming | $5,000 |
| 6) Revere Local School District | Richfield, OH | Scholarship fund | $3,000 |
| 7) Haven of Rest Ministries Inc | Akron, OH | Support for residential programs | $3,000 |
| 24) Akron Springfield High School 50 Plus | Akron, OH | Scholarship fund | $3,000 |
| 38)Hope & Healing Survivor Resource Center | Akron, OH | Battered Womens ($2000) & Rape Crisis ($1000) | $3,000 |
| 36) Kent Historical Society | Kent, OH | Replace computer, external hard drives,software | $2,890 |
| 2) Kent United Church of Christ | Kent, OH | General Support | $2,500 |
| 4) Western Reserve Historical Society | Cleveland, OH | Hale Farm & Village education programs | $2,500 |
| 5) Invent Now | North Canton, OH | Camp Invention program | $2,500 |
| 27) Axess Family Services | Ravenna, OH | Kent SocialServices program | $2,500 |
| 32) Akron Inner City Soccer Club | Akron, OH | Year roundsoccer program | $2,500 |
| 42) Ben Curtis Family Foundation | Kent, OH | Birdie Bags | $2,500 |
| 28) Axess Family Services | Ravenna, OH | Washer & dryer for Miller Community House shelter | $2,008 |
| 9) Victory Gallop Inc | Akron, OH | Therapeutic horseback riding programs | $2,000 |
| 29) Akron-Canton Reg Food Bank | Akron, OH | 2025 holiday campaign | $2,000 |
| 1) Keep Akron Beautiful | Akron, OH | General Support | $1,500 |
| 8)Akron Children's Hospital | Akron, OH | Food FarmacyProgram | $1,500 |
| 11) Access Inc | Akron, OH | Lotus Blossom program/women & children shelter | $1,500 |
| 13) Kent Parks & Recreation | Kent, OH | Generaloperating expenses | $1,500 |
| 23) Newbridge Place | Lodi, OH | Housing for low income mentally ill veterans | $1,500 |
| 34) Well Community Dev Corp | Akron, OH | Akron Hope Program | $1,500 |
| 37)Chair-ity | Cleveland, OH | Assist former Summit County foster children | $1,500 |
| 10) Salvation Army of Portage County | Ravenna, OH | General operating expenses | $1,000 |
| 12) Hattie Larlham Foundation | Mantua, OH | Generaloperating expenses | $1,000 |
| 14) Akron Art Museum | Akron, OH | Museumprogramming | $1,000 |
| 15) Junior Achievement of N Central OH | Akron, OH | Programming expenses | $1,000 |
| 16) Girl Scouts of NE Ohio | Macedonia, OH | General Support | $1,000 |
| 18) Salvation Army of Summit County | Akron, OH | Generaloperating expenses | $1,000 |
| 19) United Way of Portage County | Ravenna, OH | General Support | $1,000 |
| 20) United Way of Summit County | Akron, OH | General Support | $1,000 |
| 21) Boy Scouts of America | Stow, OH | General Support | $1,000 |
| 22) NAMI Summit County | Cuyahoga Falls, OH | Creative Kids Program | $1,000 |
| 25) Bluecoats Inc | Canton, OH | General support | $1,000 |
| 26) Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens | Akron, OH | General support | $1,000 |
| 30) Broken Chains Ministry | Akron, OH | Operational support for Lydias Home | $1,000 |
| 35) Child Guidence & Family Sol | Akron, OH | Early childhood initiatives | $1,000 |
| 40) Open M | Akron, OH | Food services program | $1,000 |
| 41) IBH Addiction Recovery | Akron, OH | General support | $1,000 |
| 31) Musical Arts Association | Cleveland, OH | 2025 Blossom Music and general operating support | $500 |
| 33) Emerge Counseling Ministries | Akron, OH | General support | $500 |
| 39) Akron Civic Theatre | Akron, OH | General operating expenses | $500 |
| 43) Embrace Clinic & Care Center | Barberton, OH | Infant formula | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $78,398 | 43 |
| 2024 | $76,250 | 48 |
| 2023 | $76,200 | 52 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 12, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601329349103810
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 42-1537453
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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