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Margaret Christopherson Charitable Tr

Preselected recipients only Sioux Falls, South Dakota · EIN 996717360

Margaret Christopherson Charitable Tr is a private foundation in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. In tax year 2025 it gave $93,530 in 4 grants; the typical grant was $14,030 and the largest $56,118. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2024$00$1.8 million
2025$93,5304$1.8 million

How to apply

Margaret Christopherson Charitable Tr 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What Margaret Christopherson Charitable Tr funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to South Dakota.

StateGrantsAmount
South Dakota3$84,177
Utah1$9,353

Grants paid in 2025

All 4 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Sioux Falls Humane Society
Sioux Falls, SD
Prevention of cruelty$56,118
Alzheimer's Association South Dakota Cha
Sioux Falls, SD
Scientific & research$18,706
Dogtown of Associated Best Friends Animal Society
Kanab, UT
Prevention of cruelty$9,353
First Presbyterian Church
Sioux Falls, SD
Religious$9,353

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Margaret Christopherson Charitable Tr accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does Margaret Christopherson Charitable Tr give?

$93,530 in tax year 2025, across 4 grants, with a typical grant of $14,030.

Who runs Margaret Christopherson Charitable Tr?

Its 2025 filing lists The First National Bank in Sioux Fa (Corporate Trustee).

What does Margaret Christopherson Charitable Tr fund?

Based on its grants, mainly animals.

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