Christopher Foundation for the Arts
Christopher Foundation for the Arts is a private foundation focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Santa Fe, NM. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $591K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 6 grants totaling $600.
Christopher Foundation for the Arts at a glance
In short: Christopher Foundation for the Arts gave $600 across 6 grants in 2024 (avg $100), mostly in New Mexico. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $600
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 6
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $100
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $100
- Total assets
- $591,046
- +0.9% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New Mexico (67% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Christopher Foundation for the Arts funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Art Students League of New York ($100). Together the top 6 received $600.
Grant Size Distribution
29 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 29 grants of 29 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
Cities
How Christopher Foundation for the Arts gives
- Giving grew 50% from 2021 to 2024. 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $400 (2021) to $700 (2020). In 2024 it made 6 grants totaling $600.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Art Students League of New York New York, NY | Art Education | $100 |
| Georgia Okeefe Museum Santa Fe, NM | General Support | $100 |
| Girls Inc Santa Fe, NM | Art Suppliesart Supplies | $100 |
| Mercersburg Academy Mercersburg, PA | Art Supplies | $100 |
| Museum of New Mexico Santa Fe, NM | General Support | $100 |
| NM Center for Contemporary Arts Santa Fe, NM | General Support | $100 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $591,046 | $8,383 | $2,876 | $600 | 6 | $2,876 |
| 2023 | $585,539 | $166,480 | $1,936 | $600 | 6 | $600 |
| 2022 | $420,995 | $7,000 | $756 | $600 | 6 | $600 |
| 2021 | $414,751 | $5,000 | $566 | $400 | 4 | $400 |
| 2020 | $410,317 | $5,265 | $856 | $700 | 7 | — |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Christopher Foundation for the Arts is led by Scott Christopher, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Scott Christopher
President
On filings since 2020
15 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brook Christopher
Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Elizabeth Christopher
Director
On filings since 2020
5 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 Christopher Foundation for the Arts
How much does Christopher Foundation for the Arts give each year?
Christopher Foundation for the Arts gave $600 across 6 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $600 across 6 grants.
What is Christopher Foundation for the Arts's typical grant size?
Christopher Foundation for the Arts's median grant in 2024 was $100, and its average grant was $100, across 6 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Christopher Foundation for the Arts give grants?
Christopher Foundation for the Arts gives mostly in New Mexico: 67% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were New York (17%) and Pennsylvania (17%). The most frequent recipient cities were Santa Fe, NM (4 grants).
Does Christopher Foundation for the Arts give general operating support?
Yes: 50% of Christopher Foundation for the Arts's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (3 of 6) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Christopher Foundation for the Arts's largest grantees?
Christopher Foundation for the Arts's largest 2024 grantees include Art Students League of New York ($100), Georgia Okeefe Museum ($100) and Girls Inc ($100), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 50% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Christopher Foundation for the Arts?
Christopher Foundation for the Arts reported $591K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $8K.
What is Christopher Foundation for the Arts?
Christopher Foundation for the Arts is a private foundation focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Santa Fe, NM. It holds $591K in total assets as of 2024.
What is Christopher Foundation for the Arts's EIN?
Christopher Foundation for the Arts's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 51-0561606. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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 2020–2024
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