Christiana Foundation Inc
Christiana Foundation Inc is a private foundation, based in Chicago, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2026. In 2026, it awarded 1 grant totaling $1.3M. Net investment income was $2K.
Christiana Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Christiana Foundation Inc gave $1.3M across 1 grant in 2026 (avg $1.3M), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $1,302,902
- +1347.7% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 1
- -90.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $1,302,902
- +14376.7% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $1,302,902
- Primary geography
- Illinois (100% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated September 2026.
Who Christiana Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Chicago Community Foundation ($1.3M).
Grant Size Distribution
41 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 40 grants of 41 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2026 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
Cities
How Christiana Foundation Inc gives
- Giving grew 1348% from 2023 to 2026. Method
- In 2026 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $90K (2021) to $1.3M (2026). In 2026 it made 1 grant totaling $1.3M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago Community Foundation Chicago, IL | Unrestricted | $1,302,902 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | — | $16,929 | $199,749 | $1,302,902 | 1 | $1,302,902 | $2,378 | $26,037 |
| 2025 | $182,820 | $99,650 | $100,055 | $90,000 | 10 | $90,000 | $89,610 | $62,355 |
| 2024 | $183,225 | $80,767 | $99,902 | $90,000 | 10 | $90,000 | $70,880 | $58,824 |
| 2023 | $202,360 | $139,551 | $99,065 | $90,000 | 10 | $90,000 | $49,764 | $58,998 |
| 2022 | $161,874 | $66,830 | $100,817 | $90,000 | 10 | $90,000 | $56,028 | $61,319 |
| 2021 | $195,861 | $108,160 | $99,241 | $90,000 | 10 | — | $95,244 | $46,230 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Christiana Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $26K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Christiana Foundation Inc is led by John C. Clifford, Director, President & Treasurer on every filing since 2021; none of the 3 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
John C. Clifford
Director, President & Treasurer
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
James S. Clifford
Director & Secretary
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Paul C. Clifford
Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "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 Christiana Foundation Inc
How much does Christiana Foundation Inc give each year?
Christiana Foundation Inc gave $1.3M across 1 grant in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $90K across 10 grants.
Where does Christiana Foundation Inc operate?
Christiana Foundation Inc has awarded grants in Arizona, California, Illinois, Washington.
How much is Christiana Foundation Inc required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2026, Christiana Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $26K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Christiana Foundation Inc's EIN?
Christiana Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-6065745. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS September 3, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS August 22, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS July 31, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS August 22, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 29, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS July 2, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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