Christian Family Foundation
Christian Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Missoula, Montana. Its 2024 filing reports 14 grants totaling $13,950 to charitable organizations, including churches, cultural organizations, and community-service organizations.
Christian Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Christian Family Foundation gave $14K across 14 grants in 2024 (avg $996.429), mostly in Montana. 43% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $13,950
- -13.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 14
- -26.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $996
- +17.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $9,561
- -60.5% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 43% first-time grantees (6 of 14, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Montana (86% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Christian Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 310 W Spruce St, Missoula, MT 59802
Phone: (406) 721-7772
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Christian Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was University Congregational Church ($2K). Together the top 10 received $12K.
Grant Size Distribution
60 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 60 grants of 60 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 86% of grant dollars went to recipients in Montana, 7% to Texas, and 7% to Oregon.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 14 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Christian Family Foundation open to new grantees?
43%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 6 of 14 grantees (43%) were first-time recipients. With only 14 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $1K; repeat grants $994. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $1K repeat.
- 36% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 111% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $6K (2022) to $16K (2023). In 2024 it made 14 grants totaling $14K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University Congregational Church Missoula, MT | Operations | $2,000 |
| Missoula Symphony Association Missoula, MT | Operations | $2,000 |
| The University of Montana Foundatio Missoula, MT | Operations | $1,200 |
| Missoula Food Bank Missoula, MT | Operations | $1,000 |
| Bible Study Fellowship San Antonio, TX | Operations | $1,000 |
| Emmaus Campus Ministry Missoula, MT | Operations | $1,000 |
| Boys Girls Club of Flathead Reserv Ronan, MT | Operations | $1,000 |
| Calvary Church of Kona Florence, OR | Operations | $1,000 |
| Missoula Children's Theater Missoula, MT | Operations | $1,000 |
| Hellgate Cares Missoula, MT | Operations | $750 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $9,561 | — | $14,660 | $13,950 | 14 | $13,950 | $1,090 |
| 2023 | $24,221 | $10,200 | $16,720 | $16,100 | 19 | $16,100 | $1,094 |
| 2022 | $30,741 | $15,000 | $7,035 | $6,450 | 13 | $6,450 | $1,019 |
| 2021 | $22,776 | $25,000 | $7,175 | $6,600 | 6 | $6,600 | $237 |
| 2020 | $4,951 | $10,000 | $10,245 | $9,650 | 8 | — | $200 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Christian Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The available information does not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2024 grants went to organizations including churches and campus ministry, a Bible-study organization, a symphony association, a food bank, a children’s theater, and a Boys & Girls Club.
Bible Study Fellowship, which received $1,000 in 2024, describes its mission as offering global, in-depth Bible classes to produce commitment to Christ, his word, and his church; it says its vision is to magnify God and mature his people. This is the grantee’s stated mission, not the foundation’s.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave $13,950 through 14 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $2,000, with a median grant of $1,000. The largest listed grants were $2,000 each to University Congregational Church and Missoula Symphony Association, both for operations. Other listed grants included $1,200 to The University of Montana Foundation and $1,000 each to Missoula Food Bank, Bible Study Fellowship, Emmaus Campus Ministry, Boys & Girls Club of Flathead Reservation, Calvary Church of Kona, and Missoula Children’s Theater; each was for operations.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Calvin Christian, Kirby Christian, and Barbara Christian as directors.
Christian Family Foundation's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Barbara Christian
Director
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Calvin Christian
Director
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kirby Christian
Director
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Christian Family Foundation
How much does Christian Family Foundation give each year?
Christian Family Foundation gave $14K across 14 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $16K across 19 grants.
What is Christian Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Christian Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $1,000, and its average grant was $996, across 14 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Christian Family Foundation that year got $1K on average.
Where does Christian Family Foundation give grants?
Christian Family Foundation gives mostly in Montana: 86% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Texas (7%) and Oregon (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Missoula, MT (9 grants) and Polson, MT (2 grants).
Does Christian Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 14 grants with a stated purpose on Christian Family Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Operations" (14 grants).
Who are Christian Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Christian Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include University Congregational Church ($2,000), Missoula Symphony Association ($2,000) and The University of Montana Foundatio ($1,200), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 37% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Christian Family Foundation?
Christian Family Foundation reported $10K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $14K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Christian Family Foundation fund?
The available information does not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2024 grants went to organizations including churches and campus ministry, a Bible-study organization, a symphony association, a food bank, a children’s theater, and a Boys & Girls Club. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Christian Family Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Christian Family Foundation's EIN?
Christian Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-3706868. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Christian Family Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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