Darryl and Julie Christner Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Darryl and Julie Christner Family Foundation is a private foundation in Pennington, New Jersey. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.0 million in 22 grants; the typical grant was $32,000 and the largest $150,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$1.0 million
- Number of grants22
- Typical grant$32,000
- Largest grant$150,000
- Assets$25.8 million
- New grantees82%
Giving in 2025 was down from $1.2 million the year before.
82% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $6.3 million | 5 | $21.9 million |
| 2024 | $1.2 million | 7 | $23.5 million |
| 2025 | $1.0 million | 22 | $25.8 million |
How to apply
Darryl and Julie Christner Family Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Darryl and Julie Christner Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Oklahoma.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma | 15 | $740,000 |
| Arizona | 2 | $125,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $50,000 |
| Arkansas | 1 | $40,000 |
| Ohio | 1 | $31,500 |
| Texas | 1 | $20,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tulsa Tough Inc | Unrestricted general | $150,000 |
| Hope Is Alive Ministries | Unrestricted general | $100,000 |
| Tulsa Area United Way | Unrestricted general | $100,000 |
| Influencers Tulsa Global Ministries | Unrestricted general | $75,000 |
| Grand Canyon University | Unrestricted general | $75,000 |
| The City Lights Foundation of Ok | Unrestricted general | $75,000 |
| Hope Church Movement | Unrestricted general | $50,000 |
| Young Life South Tulsa | Unrestricted general | $50,000 |
| Little Light House Inc | Unrestricted general | $45,000 |
| Veterans Future Foundation | Unrestricted general | $40,000 |
| Catholic Charities of East Oklahoma | Unrestricted general | $32,500 |
| Tournaments for Charity | Unrestricted general | $31,500 |
| Humble Sons Bike Co | Unrestricted general | $25,000 |
| IGY6 Foundation | Unrestricted general | $25,000 |
| Mental Health Association Oklahoma | Unrestricted general | $25,000 |
| Crosstown Learning Center Inc | Unrestricted general | $25,000 |
| Tulsa Police Foundation Inc | Unrestricted general | $25,000 |
| Genesys Works National | Unrestricted general | $20,000 |
| Talor Gooch Foundation Inc | Unrestricted general | $20,000 |
| PAUSE4PAWS Inc | Unrestricted general | $15,000 |
| ALS Association | Unrestricted general | $10,000 |
| Street School | Unrestricted general | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Julie Elizabeth Christner
- Joshua Lowe Christner
- Joel Allen Lowe Christner
- Jillian Elizabeth Lowe Christner
Questions people ask
Does Darryl and Julie Christner Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Darryl and Julie Christner Family Foundation give?
$1.0 million in tax year 2025, across 22 grants, with a typical grant of $32,000.
Who runs Darryl and Julie Christner Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Julie Elizabeth Christner (Co-Trustee), Joshua Lowe Christner (Co-Trustee), Joel Allen Lowe Christner (Co-Trustee) and Jillian Elizabeth Lowe Christner (Co-Trustee).
What does Darryl and Julie Christner Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, human services and education.