Christopher Foundation
Christopher Foundation is a private foundation, based in Carpinteria, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $7K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 4 grants totaling $2K.
Christopher Foundation at a glance
In short: Christopher Foundation gave $2K across 4 grants in 2024 (avg $500), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $2,000
- +17.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 4
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $500
- +17.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $500
- Total assets
- $7,216
- -22.1% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (100% 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 funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Organic Soup Kitchen ($500). Together the top 4 received $2K.
Grant Size Distribution
21 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 21 grants of 21 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Christopher Foundation gives
- Giving fell 76% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2023 it paid out 276% of 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $2K (2023) to $9K (2021). In 2024 it made 4 grants totaling $2K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Organic Soup Kitchen Santa Barbara, CA | General | $500 |
| Santa Barbara Youth Sailing Santa Barbara, CA | General | $500 |
| Santa Barbara Bike Coalition Santa Barbara, CA | General | $500 |
| Montecito Trails Foundation Santa Barbara, CA | General | $500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $7,216 | — | $2,050 | $2,000 | 4 | $2,000 | — | — |
| 2023 | $9,266 | $2 | $4,753 | $1,700 | 4 | $1,700 | $2 | $616 |
| 2022 | $14,017 | $8 | $3,350 | $3,350 | 5 | $3,350 | $8 | — |
| 2021 | $17,359 | $11 | $8,550 | $8,500 | 5 | $8,500 | $11 | — |
| 2020 | $25,898 | $1 | $3,087 | $2,500 | 3 | — | — | $1,440 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Christopher Foundation is led by Thomas Dabney, President on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Thomas Dabney
President
On filings since 2020
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
How much does Christopher Foundation give each year?
Christopher Foundation gave $2K across 4 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $2K across 4 grants.
What is Christopher Foundation's typical grant size?
Christopher Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $500, and its average grant was $500, across 4 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Christopher Foundation give grants?
Christopher Foundation gives mostly in California: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Santa Barbara, CA (4 grants).
Does Christopher Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Christopher Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (4 of 4) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
How large is Christopher Foundation?
Christopher Foundation reported $7K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Christopher Foundation's EIN?
Christopher Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-3806444. 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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