Anker L and Lillian Muir Christy Foundation
Anker L and Lillian Muir Christy Foundation is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Milwaukee, WI. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1.6M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 2 grants totaling $89K. Net investment income was $134K.
Anker L and Lillian Muir Christy Foundation at a glance
In short: Anker L and Lillian Muir Christy Foundation gave $89K across 2 grants in 2025 (avg $44K), mostly in Montana. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $88,991
- +1.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 2
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $44,496
- +1.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $44,496
- Total assets
- $1,643,661
- +2.5% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Montana (75% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Anker L and Lillian Muir Christy Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Montana State University ($67K). Together the top 2 received $89K.
Grant Size Distribution
10 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 5 grants of 10 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Anker L and Lillian Muir Christy Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−5%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 96% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $86K (2021) to $94K (2022). In 2025 it made 2 grants totaling $89K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Montana State University Bozeman, MT | Scholarships | $66,743 |
| Washington State University Pullman, WA | Scholarships | $22,248 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,643,661 | $168,636 | $129,298 | $88,991 | 2 | $93,683 | $133,859 | $97,185 |
| 2024 | $1,604,330 | $92,287 | $122,162 | $87,399 | 2 | $91,666 | $58,123 | $93,259 |
| 2023 | $1,634,201 | $68,123 | $134,264 | $89,920 | 2 | $94,231 | $48,020 | $91,709 |
| 2022 | $1,700,324 | $382,394 | $134,811 | $93,895 | 2 | $98,479 | $347,402 | $94,504 |
| 2021 | $1,452,746 | $93,886 | $124,594 | $86,324 | 2 | — | $60,155 | $98,387 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Anker L and Lillian Muir Christy Foundation reported a distributable amount of $97K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Anker L and Lillian Muir Christy Foundation's only listed officer is US Bank, Trustee on every filing since 2021 (compensated).
Officers on the 2025 filing
US Bank
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$30K (2021) → $32K (2025)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $32K, to US Bank (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Anker L and Lillian Muir Christy Foundation
How much does Anker L and Lillian Muir Christy Foundation give each year?
Anker L and Lillian Muir Christy Foundation gave $89K across 2 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $87K across 2 grants.
How large is Anker L and Lillian Muir Christy Foundation?
Anker L and Lillian Muir Christy Foundation reported $1.6M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $94K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $97K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What is Anker L and Lillian Muir Christy Foundation?
Anker L and Lillian Muir Christy Foundation is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Milwaukee, WI. It holds $1.6M in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Anker L and Lillian Muir Christy Foundation operate?
Anker L and Lillian Muir Christy Foundation has awarded grants in Montana, Washington.
What is Anker L and Lillian Muir Christy Foundation's EIN?
Anker L and Lillian Muir Christy Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 91-1236204. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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