Also known as: Christopher Family Foundation · Christopher Foundation
Based on their 2024 IRS Form 990-PF filing (EIN 367092282) — historical reported giving, not an open application portal.
Compiled from public IRS Form 990-PF Part XV filings. UseGrants is an independent aggregator, not affiliated with this foundation.
In its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF filing, The Christopher Family Foundation reported 71 grants totaling $4,504,836 to 71 organizations across 6 states and territories, most often for general operating support. Its largest reported grant was $290,000 to Chicago Community Foundation.
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| Recipient | Location | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago Community Foundation | CHICAGO, IL | $290,000 |
| Forefront | CHICAGO, IL | $280,000 |
| Walther Lutheran High School Association Inc | MELROSE PARK, IL | $219,636 |
| Children First Fund | CHICAGO, IL | $200,000 |
| Ann & Robert H Lurie Childrens Hospital of Chicago Foundation | CHICAGO, IL | $160,000 |
| Lutheran Music Program | MINNEAPOLIS, MN | $150,000 |
| Northern Illinois Food Bank | GENEVA, IL | $150,000 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Chicago Inc | CHICAGO, IL | $105,000 |
| Cara Program | CHICAGO, IL | $100,000 |
| Garfield Park Community Council | CHICAGO, IL | $100,000 |
| Meals on Wheels of Sheboygan County Inc | SHEBOYGAN, WI | $95,000 |
| Allies for Community Business Inc | CHICAGO, IL | $90,000 |
| Feeding America | CHICAGO, IL | $90,000 |
| A Better Chicago | CHICAGO, IL | $85,000 |
| Mrelief | CHICAGO, IL | $85,000 |
| Chicago Horticultural Society - Chicago Botanic Garden | GLENCOE, IL | $80,000 |
| Chicagoland Lutheran Educational Foundation | BENSENVILLE, IL | $80,000 |
| Chicago Jesuit Academy | CHICAGO, IL | $75,100 |
| Holy Family Ministries | CHICAGO, IL | $75,100 |
| Build Incorporated | CHICAGO, IL | $75,000 |
| Greater Chicago Food Depository | CHICAGO, IL | $75,000 |
| Maafa Redemption Project | CHICAGO, IL | $75,000 |
| Revolution Workshop | NORTHBROOK, IL | $75,000 |
| Lutheran Social Services of Illinois | DES PLAINES, IL | $70,000 |
| Loyola University of Chicago | CHICAGO, IL | $68,000 |
| New Moms Inc | CHICAGO, IL | $65,300 |
| Facing History and Ourselves - Chicago | CHICAGO, IL | $65,000 |
| ST Leonard's Ministries | CHICAGO, IL | $60,500 |
| Mhub | CHICAGO, IL | $60,200 |
| Chicago Zoological Society | BROOKFIELD, IL | $60,000 |
| Jane Addams Resource Corporation | CHICAGO, IL | $60,000 |
| Sunshine Enterprises | CHICAGO, IL | $60,000 |
| Calvin University | GRAND RAPIDS, MI | $50,000 |
| Gray Matter Experience | CHICAGO, IL | $50,000 |
| HIRE360 | CHICAGO, IL | $50,000 |
| Kids First Chicago for Education | CHICAGO, IL | $50,000 |
| Lutheran World Relief Inc | NORTHBROOK, IL | $50,000 |
| Museum of Science and Industry | CHICAGO, IL | $50,000 |
| The West Cook Ymcas Inc | OAK PARK, IL | $50,000 |
| Tides Foundation | SAN FRANCISCO, CA | $50,000 |
| Youth Guidance | CHICAGO, IL | $50,000 |
| Breakthrough Urban Ministries Inc | CHICAGO, IL | $40,000 |
| Field Museum of Natural History | CHICAGO, IL | $40,000 |
| Girl Scouts of Greater Chicago & Northwest Indiana | CHICAGO, IL | $40,000 |
| Inspiration Corporation | CHICAGO, IL | $40,000 |
| Manufacturing Renaissance | CHICAGO, IL | $40,000 |
| Maywood Fine Arts Association | MAYWOOD, IL | $40,000 |
| Chicago Jobs Council | CHICAGO, IL | $35,000 |
| Evanston Rebuilding Warehouse | EVANSTON, IL | $35,000 |
| Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church of River Forest | RIVER FOREST, IL | $33,000 |
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Source: this foundation’s own public IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024 — Part XV (grants paid). Figures are as reported by the foundation for a single filing year and reflect historical giving, not a current application opportunity. UseGrants is an independent aggregator, not affiliated with this foundation. Always confirm details with the funder before applying.
