W G Christianson Foundation
Invitation OnlyMinneapolis, Minnesota · EIN 41-1743109 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$645K
Organizations funded38
Typical grant$1,000
Total assets$12.1M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $30,000.
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
60% of grants went outside Minnesota.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Minneapolis Crisis Nursery | Minneapolis, MN | General support | $80,000 |
| Hope Academy Inc | Minneapolis, MN | General support | $75,000 |
| Annuciation School of Church | Minneapolis, MN | General support | $75,000 |
| Montessori Center of Mn | St Paul, MN | General support | $60,000 |
| Jeremiah Program | Minneapolis, MN | General support | $50,000 |
| Abria Pregnancy Resources | St Paul, MN | General support | $40,000 |
| Way to Grow | Minneapolis, MN | General support | $40,000 |
| Martha's Village & Kitchen | Indio, CA | General support | $35,000 |
| Nph USA | Chicago, IL | General support | $30,000 |
| Southwest Options for Women | Eden Prairie, MN | General support | $30,000 |
| Our Lady of Grace Church and School | Edina, MN | General support | $25,000 |
| Project for Pride in Living | Minneapolis, MN | General support | $25,000 |
| Sacred Heart | Palm Desert, CA | General support | $20,000 |
| Franciscan Univ of Stubenville | Steubenville, OH | General support | $15,000 |
| Centro Tyrone Guzman | Minneapolis, MN | General support | $10,000 |
| Eternal World Television Network (Ewtn) | Irondale, AL | General support | $10,000 |
| Center for Action and Contemplation | Albuquerque, NM | General support | $2,000 |
| Worthington Christian Church | Columbus, OH | General support | $2,000 |
| Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country | Kerville, TX | General support | $2,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of America | Tampa, FL | General support | $1,000 |
| Birthright of Grand Junction | Grand Junction, CO | General support | $1,000 |
| Discovery School of San Antonio | San Antonio, TX | General support | $1,000 |
| En Ka Society | Winchester, MA | General support | $1,000 |
| Gloria Deo Academy | Bulverde, TX | General support | $1,000 |
| St George Episcopal Church | San Antonio, TX | General support | $1,000 |
| St Peter the Apostle Catholic Church | Boerne, TX | General support | $1,000 |
| The Constellation Fund | Minneapolis, MN | General support | $1,000 |
| American Cancer Society Inc | Hagerstown, MD | General support | $1,000 |
| August Heart | San Antonio, TX | General support | $1,000 |
| City of Lake Waldorf School | Minneapolis, MN | General support | $1,000 |
| God's Love We Deliver Inc | New York, NY | General support | $1,000 |
| Grove Christian Academy | Baxter, MN | General support | $1,000 |
| Hilltop Community Resources Inc | Grand Junction, CO | General support | $1,000 |
| Redeemer Bible Church | Minntonka, MN | General support | $1,000 |
| Sustained Farms | Edgewater, CO | General support | $1,000 |
| Turning Point USA | Phoenix, AZ | General support | $1,000 |
| Winchester Sports Foundation | Winchester, MA | General support | $1,000 |
| Give Well | Oakland, CA | General support | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $645,000 | 38 |
| 2024 | $536,000 | 32 |
| 2023 | $532,000 | 34 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 15, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631359349100548
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 41-1743109
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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