Cummings-Christensen Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Cummings-Christensen Family Foundation is a private foundation in Madison, Wisconsin. In tax year 2025 it gave $805,490 in 47 grants; the typical grant was $5,500 and the largest $255,090. 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$805,490
- Number of grants47
- Typical grant$5,500
- Largest grant$255,090
- Assets$19.7 million
- New grantees36%
Giving in 2025 was up from $701,950 the year before.
36% of its 2025 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 | $707,385 | 44 | $15.6 million |
| 2024 | $701,950 | 46 | $16.9 million |
| 2025 | $805,490 | 47 | $19.7 million |
How to apply
Cummings-Christensen 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 Cummings-Christensen Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 10 states, the most to Ohio.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio | 1 | $255,090 |
| Wisconsin | 20 | $252,400 |
| New York | 4 | $171,000 |
| Colorado | 13 | $67,500 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $20,000 |
| District of Columbia | 3 | $13,500 |
| California | 1 | $10,000 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $8,000 |
| Wyoming | 1 | $7,000 |
| Michigan | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | Donation | $255,090 |
| Juvenile Diabetes Research | Donation | $125,000 |
| United Way of Dane County | Donation | $60,000 |
| CTM | Donations | $40,000 |
| Meriter Foundation | Donation | $32,000 |
| The Goodman Center | Donation | $25,000 |
| Planned Parenthood of Wi | Donation | $21,000 |
| Individual | Donation | $20,000 |
| Hazelden | Donation | $20,000 |
| Individual | Donation | $15,000 |
| Individual | Donation | $12,000 |
| National Resource Defense Council | Donation | $11,000 |
| Environmental Defense Fund | Donation | $11,000 |
| Overture Center for the Arts | Donation | $10,000 |
| Community Agriculture Alliance | Support agriculture | $10,000 |
| PCRF | Donation | $10,000 |
| Individual | Donation | $10,000 |
| Integrated Community | To support integrated community services | $8,000 |
| Liftup Routt County | Donation | $8,000 |
| Friends of PBS Wisconsin | To support pbs wisconsin | $7,500 |
| Individual | Donation | $7,000 |
| Nols Annual Fund | Donation | $7,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club | Donation | $6,000 |
| Individual | Donation | $5,500 |
| Porchlight | Donation | $5,000 |
| Foundation for Madsion Pub SC | Donation | $5,000 |
| Routt County United Way | Donation | $5,000 |
| Western Resilience Center | Donation | $5,000 |
| Booktrails | Donation | $5,000 |
| Individual | Donation | $5,000 |
| Friends of the Yampa | Donation | $5,000 |
| Rocky Mountain Youth Corps | Donation | $5,000 |
| Madison Museum of Contemporary Art | Donation | $4,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club Steamboat | To support organization | $4,000 |
| Individual | Donation | $4,000 |
| Bagly | Donation | $3,000 |
| Reap | Donation | $2,000 |
| Individual | $2,000 | |
| Community Immigration Law Center | Donation | $2,000 |
| River Food Pantry | Donation | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Scott Christensen
- Dianne C Christensen
- Christopher Bugg
- Bradley Christensen
Questions people ask
Does Cummings-Christensen Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Cummings-Christensen Family Foundation give?
$805,490 in tax year 2025, across 47 grants, with a typical grant of $5,500.
Who runs Cummings-Christensen Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Scott Christensen (Director), Dianne C Christensen (Director), Christopher Bugg (Director) and Bradley Christensen (Director).
What does Cummings-Christensen Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, human services and arts and culture.