Col L C Christensen Charitable and

RACINE, WI EIN: 39-6096022

Col L C Christensen Charitable and Religious Foundation Inc is a private foundation established in 1966 and based in Racine, Wisconsin. The foundation is designated as a 501(c)(3) organization, making donations tax-deductible. It operates as a family foundation with a focus on charitable, educational, and religious endeavors.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

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Annual Giving

$158K

-2.5% YoY

Grant Count

-15.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$5K

+14.7% YoY

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundation supports charitable, educational, and religious endeavors, principally in Abbotsford and Racine, Wisconsin. Primary funding areas include:

General support for nonprofits
Youth programs
Swimming pool facilities
Scholarships and scholarship endowments
Operating expenses for community organizations
Food pantry support
After-school meals for impoverished students
Education initiatives
Human services

Grantmaking

The foundation is an active grantmaker with the following characteristics:

Grant Range

$500–$70,000

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation primarily funds organizations in:

Abbotsford, Wisconsin
Racine, Wisconsin
Additional funding in Wisconsin and Virginia

Grant Distribution by State

Wisconsin $766K (95%)

Iowa $34K (4%)

Virginia $8K (1%)

Pennsylvania $3K (0%)

States

Iowa Pennsylvania Virginia Wisconsin

Cities

ABBOTSFORDAMHERSTCOLBYCURTISSDECORAHELK MOUNDKENOSHAMARSHFIELDMEDFORDNEILLSVILLEPITTSBURGHRACINESTURTEVANTTRIANGLEWESTBORO

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

2023 Financial Data:

Total Assets: $2,488,064–$2,747,376
Total Revenue: $215,943
Total Expenses: $207,861
Total Giving: $151,000–$158,425
Giving Rate: 6.0% of assets
Number of Employees: 0

Tax-Exempt Status: Tax-exempt since September 1966 (EIN: 39-6096022)

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

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Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

189 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include City of Abbotsford ($70,000), School District of Abbotsford ($10,000), Salvation Army ($6,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
ABBOTSFORD FIRE AND AMBULANCE SERV INC ABBOTSFORD, WI	GENERAL SUPPORT	$2,400
ABBOTSFORD GIRL SCOUTS ABBOTSFORD, WI	GENERAL SUPPORT	$2,000
ABBOTSFORD LIBRARY ABBOTSFORD, WI	YOUTH CRAFT SUPPLIES	$1,650
ADULT LITERACY OF CLARK COUNTY NEILLSVILLE, WI	GENERAL SUPPORT	$2,000
BETHANY APARTMENTS RACINE, WI	TO AID IN THEIR MISSION TO PROVIDE TRANSITIONAL HOUSING TO WOMEN AND CHILDREN WHO HAVE SUFFERED FROM DOMESTIC ABUSE	$3,000
CHORAL ARTS SOCIETY INC RACINE, WI	GENERAL SUPPORT	$1,200
CHRIST LUTHERAN CHURCH ABBOTSFORD, WI	GENERAL SUPPORT	$4,000
CITY OF ABBOTSFORD ABBOTSFORD, WI	UPGRADES TO H.K. CHRISTENSEN PARK	$70,000
COLBY PUBLIC LIBRARY COLBY, WI	NEW COMPUTERS	$2,700
COMMUNITY UNITED PANTRY COLBY, WI	GENERAL SUPPORT	$2,000

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

Stephen Smith: Secretary (as of April 2024)

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
HAROLD K CHRISTENSEN JR	PRESIDENT	1	$2,200
KELLY BUCHHOLTZ	TREASURER	1	$5,200
STEPHEN SMITH	SECRETARY	1	$2,200
CAROL J CHRISTENSEN	DIRECTOR	1	$2,200
MARY TURNER	DIRECTOR	1	$2,200
ANDREA OPPMANN	DIRECTOR	1	$2,200

Recent News & Activity

Recent developments and announcements

The foundation maintains active grantmaking operations with regular distributions to local and regional nonprofits. Recent grant activity demonstrates ongoing support for education, youth services, emergency services, and community development initiatives in its primary service areas.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Col L C Christensen Charitable and fund?

The foundation supports charitable, educational, and religious endeavors, principally in Abbotsford and Racine, Wisconsin. Primary funding areas include: • General support for nonprofits • Youth programs • Swimming pool facilities • Scholarships and scholarship endowments • Operating expenses for community organizations • Food pantry support • After-school meals for impoverished students • Education initiatives • Human services

How do I apply for a grant from Col L C Christensen Charitable and?

The foundation is an active grantmaker with the following characteristics: **Grant Activity:** • Made 36 grants in 2023 • Typical grant range: $500–$70,000 • Median grant size: $3,000 • Recent grants have ranged from $1,000–$20,000 **Recent Grant Examples (2023):** • Abbotsford Fire & Ambulance Service: $16,000 (General Support) • Luther College: $10,000 (Scholarship Endowment Fund) • Habitat for Humanity - Racine: $9,000 (General Support) **Application Process:** The foundation accepts applica…

Where does Col L C Christensen Charitable and make grants?

The foundation primarily funds organizations in: • Abbotsford, Wisconsin • Racine, Wisconsin • Additional funding in Wisconsin and Virginia

What size grants does Col L C Christensen Charitable and award?

In 2024, Col L C Christensen Charitable and awarded 34 grants totaling $158K — an average of about $5K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

What is Col L C Christensen Charitable and's EIN?

Col L C Christensen Charitable and's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 39-6096022. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.