Marjorie L Christiansen Foundation
Accepts applications
Marjorie L Christiansen Foundation is a private foundation in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. In tax year 2024 it gave $132,500 in 28 grants; the typical grant was $3,000 and the largest $25,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$132,500
- Number of grants28
- Typical grant$3,000
- Largest grant$25,000
- Assets$3.4 million
- New grantees64%
Giving in 2024 was down from $144,000 the year before.
64% 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 | $144,000 | 32 | $3.3 million |
| 2024 | $132,500 | 28 | $3.4 million |
How to apply
| Contact | US Bank N A PO Box 0634, Milwaukee, WI 53201 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (503) 464-3680 |
What Marjorie L Christiansen Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Wisconsin.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin | 24 | $110,500 |
| Iowa | 1 | $8,000 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $6,000 |
| Arkansas | 1 | $5,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $3,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Friends of Camp Anokijig Inc | General operating | $25,000 |
| Civic Music Association | General operating | $8,000 |
| Hunger Task Force | General operating | $7,500 |
| Schlitz Audubon Nature Center | General operating | $6,000 |
| Project Angel Hugs | General operating | $6,000 |
| Maccanon Brown Homeless Sanctuary | General operating | $6,000 |
| Able Inc | General operating | $6,000 |
| New Life Church | General operating | $5,000 |
| Florentine Opera | General operating | $5,000 |
| Racine Symphony Orchestra Association | General operating | $5,000 |
| St Ann Center | General operating | $5,000 |
| Sixteenth Street | General operating | $5,000 |
| Silver Spring Neighborhood Center | General operating | $5,000 |
| Down Syndrome Association of Wisconsin | General operating | $3,000 |
| Above and Beyond Childrens Corporation | General operating | $3,000 |
| Council of the Blind | General operating | $3,000 |
| Racine Zoo | General operating | $3,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters | General operating | $3,000 |
| Prevent Blindness Wisconsin | General operating | $2,500 |
| FHNB | General operating | $2,500 |
| Teens Grow Greens | General operating | $2,500 |
| St Coletta of Wi | General operating | $2,500 |
| Variety | General operating | $2,500 |
| Milwaukee Downtown Inc | General operating | $2,500 |
| Family Sharing of Ozaukee County | General operating | $2,500 |
| Core El Centro | General operating | $2,500 |
| Impact | General operating | $2,000 |
| Hope Straps | General operating | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Scott Stewart
- US Bank N A
Questions people ask
Does Marjorie L Christiansen Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Marjorie L Christiansen Foundation give?
$132,500 in tax year 2024, across 28 grants, with a typical grant of $3,000.
Who runs Marjorie L Christiansen Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Scott Stewart (Co-Trustee) and US Bank N A (Trustee).
What does Marjorie L Christiansen Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, arts and culture and community development.