The Christina Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Christina Foundation is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $5.1 million in 9 grants; the typical grant was $77,066 and the largest $4.3 million. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$5.1 million
- Number of grants9
- Typical grant$77,066
- Largest grant$4.3 million
- Assets$4.8 million
- New grantees44%
Giving in 2024 was down from $6.2 million the year before.
44% of its 2024 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 | $6.2 million | 10 | $5.3 million |
| 2024 | $5.1 million | 9 | $4.8 million |
How to apply
The Christina 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 The Christina Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Pennsylvania. It also paid $648,963 in 5 grants to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 2 | $4.3 million |
| California | 1 | $50,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $50,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Friedreich's Ataxia Research Alliance | Directed research programs. | $4.3 million |
| Murdoch Children's Research Institue | Validating the ataxia instrumented measures in friedreich ataxia. | $323,094 |
| University of Oxford | Directed research program. | $131,436 |
| McGill University | Directed research programs. | $98,345 |
| University College London Institute of Neurology | Maintenance of the paediatric ataxia service at nhnn, july 2024. | $77,066 |
| Childrens Hospital of Philadelphia | Testing of experimental therapeutics in a zebrafish model of friedreich ataxia. | $75,000 |
| Food and Friends | Nourish together: building a healthy community. | $50,000 |
| Stanford University | Developing small molecule therapeutics for friedreich's ataxia. | $50,000 |
| Universitatsklinikum Aachen | Ataxia conference frankfurt. | $19,022 |
Officers and trustees
- Thomas Brenninkmeijer
- Bernard Brenninkmeijer
Questions people ask
Does The Christina Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Christina Foundation give?
$5.1 million in tax year 2024, across 9 grants, with a typical grant of $77,066.
Who runs The Christina Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Thomas Brenninkmeijer (President/Director) and Bernard Brenninkmeijer (Vice President/Director).
What does The Christina Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly science and research, international and youth programs.