Lau & Bea Christensen Charitable Foundat
Preselected recipients only
Lau & Bea Christensen Charitable Foundat is a private foundation in Madison, Wisconsin. In tax year 2025 it gave $486,051 in 9 grants; the typical grant was $20,000 and the largest $337,000. 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$486,051
- Number of grants9
- Typical grant$20,000
- Largest grant$337,000
- Assets$0
- New grantees29%
Giving in 2025 was down from $19.5 million the year before.
29% 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 | $804,900 | 47 | $17.2 million |
| 2024 | $19.5 million | 54 | $480,752 |
| 2025 | $486,051 | 9 | $0 |
How to apply
Lau & Bea Christensen Charitable Foundat 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 Lau & Bea Christensen Charitable Foundat funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Wisconsin.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin | 8 | $476,051 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Madison Community Foundation | Donation | $337,000 |
| Center for Black Excellence and Cul | To support center for black excellence and culture | $50,000 |
| Rise | To support organization | $30,000 |
| Goodman Community Center | Donation | $20,000 |
| Individual | Donation | $20,000 |
| Cloud Forest School Foundation | Donation | $10,000 |
| Vera Court Neighborood Association | Donation | $10,000 |
| Madison Community Foundation | Donation | $9,029 |
| Madison Community Foundationi | Donation | $22 |
Officers and trustees
- Laurits R Christensen
- Scott Christensen
- Christopher Bugg
Questions people ask
Does Lau & Bea Christensen Charitable Foundat accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Lau & Bea Christensen Charitable Foundat give?
$486,051 in tax year 2025, across 9 grants, with a typical grant of $20,000.
Who runs Lau & Bea Christensen Charitable Foundat?
Its 2025 filing lists Laurits R Christensen (Director), Scott Christensen (Director) and Christopher Bugg (Director).
What does Lau & Bea Christensen Charitable Foundat fund?
Based on its grants, mainly community development.