The Christopher Family Foundation
Accepts applications
The Christopher Family Foundation is a private foundation in Westmont, Illinois. In tax year 2024 it gave $4.5 million in 81 grants; the typical grant was $50,000 and the largest $290,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$4.5 million
- Number of grants81
- Typical grant$50,000
- Largest grant$290,000
- Assets$81.0 million
- New grantees21%
Giving in 2024 was up from $4.1 million the year before.
21% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $4.1 million | 105 | $75.5 million |
| 2024 | $4.5 million | 81 | $81.0 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Clare Butterfield 640 Quail Ridge Drive, Westmont, IL 60559 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (630) 225-8120, clare@christopherff.org |
| What to submit, deadlines, restrictions | See - christopherff.org |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What The Christopher Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 69 | $4.1 million |
| Minnesota | 4 | $152,200 |
| Wisconsin | 1 | $95,000 |
| California | 3 | $60,000 |
| Michigan | 1 | $50,000 |
| New York | 1 | $25,000 |
| Georgia | 2 | $2,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago Community Foundation | General support | $290,000 |
| Forefront | General support | $280,000 |
| Walther Lutheran High School Association Inc | General support | $219,636 |
| Children First Fund | General support | $200,000 |
| Ann & Robert H Lurie Childrens Hospital of Chicago Foundation | General support | $160,000 |
| Lutheran Music Program | General support | $150,000 |
| Northern Illinois Food Bank | General support | $150,000 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Chicago Inc | General support | $105,000 |
| Cara Program | General support | $100,000 |
| Garfield Park Community Council | General support | $100,000 |
| Meals on Wheels of Sheboygan County Inc | General support | $95,000 |
| Allies for Community Business Inc | General support | $90,000 |
| Feeding America | General support | $90,000 |
| A Better Chicago | General support | $85,000 |
| Mrelief | General support | $85,000 |
| Chicago Horticultural Society - Chicago Botanic Garden | General support | $80,000 |
| Chicagoland Lutheran Educational Foundation | General support | $80,000 |
| Chicago Jesuit Academy | General support | $75,100 |
| Holy Family Ministries | General support | $75,100 |
| Build Incorporated | General support | $75,000 |
| Greater Chicago Food Depository | General support | $75,000 |
| Maafa Redemption Project | General support | $75,000 |
| Revolution Workshop | General support | $75,000 |
| Lutheran Social Services of Illinois | General support | $70,000 |
| Loyola University of Chicago | General support | $68,000 |
| New Moms Inc | General support | $65,300 |
| Facing History and Ourselves - Chicago | General support | $65,000 |
| St Leonard's Ministries | General support | $60,500 |
| Mhub | General support | $60,200 |
| Chicago Zoological Society | General support | $60,000 |
| Jane Addams Resource Corporation | General support | $60,000 |
| Sunshine Enterprises | General support | $60,000 |
| Calvin University | General support | $50,000 |
| Gray Matter Experience | General support | $50,000 |
| HIRE360 | General support | $50,000 |
| Kids First Chicago for Education | General support | $50,000 |
| Lutheran World Relief Inc | General support | $50,000 |
| Museum of Science and Industry | General support | $50,000 |
| Tides Foundation | General support | $50,000 |
| The West Cook Ymcas Inc | General support | $50,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Doris K Christopher
- Jay Christopher
- Kelley Christopher Schueler
Questions people ask
Does The Christopher Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: See - christopherff.org.
How much does The Christopher Family Foundation give?
$4.5 million in tax year 2024, across 81 grants, with a typical grant of $50,000.
Who runs The Christopher Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Doris K Christopher (Trustee), Jay Christopher (Trustee) and Kelley Christopher Schueler (Trustee).
What does The Christopher Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, education and youth programs.