Col L C Christensen Charitable and Religious Foundation Inc
COL L C CHRISTENSEN CHARITABLE AND is a private foundation based in Racine, Wisconsin. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, normally in the Racine or Abbotsford, Wisconsin areas, with purposes including community improvements, education, and human services.
Col L C Christensen Charitable and Religious Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Col L C Christensen Charitable and Religious Foundation Inc gave $158K across 34 grants in 2024 (avg $5K), mostly in Wisconsin. 6% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $158,425
- -2.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 34
- -15.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $4,660
- +14.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,450
- Total assets
- $2,747,376
- +10.4% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 6% first-time grantees (2 of 33, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Wisconsin (99% 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 Col L C Christensen Charitable and Religious Foundation Inc
- How to Apply
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The foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. It requires a written application letter and six copies of the letter and each attachment. No special form is required. Grants are normally made only to charitable organizations in the Racine or Abbotsford, Wisconsin areas, though the filing states there are no particular restrictions on awards.
- Review Cycle
- No particular deadlines.
- Deadline
- No particular deadlines.
- Contact
Application contact: Stephen J Smith Co Hostak Henzl Bic
Mailing address: 840 Lake Avenue Suite 300, Racine, WI 53403
Phone: (262) 632-7541
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Col L C Christensen Charitable and Religious Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was City of Abbotsford ($70K). Together the top 10 received $113K.
Grant Size Distribution
189 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 187 grants of 189 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The filing states that grants are normally made to charitable organizations in the Racine or Abbotsford, Wisconsin areas. In 2024, 99% of grant dollars went to recipients in Wisconsin and 1% to recipients in Virginia.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 34 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Col L C Christensen Charitable and Religious Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
6%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 2 of 33 grantees (6%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $4K; repeat grants $5K. How we count
Medians: $4K first-time, $3K repeat.
- 94% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+5%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 90% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2024). 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 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $150K (2019) to $180K (2022). In 2024 it made 34 grants totaling $158K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| City of Abbotsford Abbotsford, WI | Upgrades to H.K. Christensen Park | $70,000 |
| School District of Abbotsford Abbotsford, WI | Electronic Sign | $10,000 |
| Salvation Army Racine, WI | After School Meals for Impoverished Students | $6,000 |
| Klossner-Dietzler VFW Post #5729 Medford, WI | General Support | $5,000 |
| Christ Lutheran Church Abbotsford, WI | General Support | $4,000 |
| St Catherine's High School Racine, WI | General Support | $4,000 |
| 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 |
| Holy Communion Lutheran Church Racine, WI | General Support | $3,000 |
| Racine Habitat for Humanity Racine, WI | General Support | $3,000 |
| Racine Literacy Council Racine, WI | Adult Literacy Program Support | $3,000 |
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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 | $2,747,376 | $467,692 | $209,380 | $158,425 | 34 | $175,468 | $436,110 | $195,139 |
| 2023 | $2,488,064 | $215,943 | $207,861 | $162,500 | 40 | $176,349 | $189,753 | $172,999 |
| 2022 | $2,479,982 | $264,485 | $230,472 | $179,580 | 40 | $196,145 | $234,619 | $178,208 |
| 2021 | $2,445,969 | $191,645 | $193,887 | $151,000 | 36 | $164,863 | $164,130 | $193,282 |
| 2020 | $2,448,211 | $51,862 | $205,493 | $159,050 | 39 | — | $37,835 | $172,390 |
| 2019 | $2,601,842 | $195,217 | $192,810 | $149,700 | 41 | — | $165,444 | $168,004 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Col L C Christensen Charitable and Religious Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $195K 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
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for community projects, schools, churches, and nonprofit organizations. Among its grantees, Habitat for Humanity of Racine says it brings people together to build homes, communities, and hope; Racine Literacy Council says it provides reading and writing instruction to Racine County residents through trained volunteer tutors. Other supported organizations describe their work as providing concerts and music education, environmental education and outdoor recreation, and opportunities for local participation in theater.
Grantmaking
The foundation awarded 34 grants totaling $158,425 in 2024. Grants ranged from $600 to $70,000, with a median of $2,450. It awarded 40 grants totaling $162,500 in 2023 and 40 grants totaling $179,580 in 2022.
The largest reported 2024 grants included $70,000 to the City of Abbotsford for upgrades to H.K. Christensen Park; $10,000 to the School District of Abbotsford for an electronic sign; and $6,000 to the Salvation Army in Racine for after-school meals for impoverished students. Other awards included $5,000 to Klossner-Dietzler VFW Post #5729 for general support, and $3,000 each to Bethany Apartments for its transitional housing mission, Racine Habitat for Humanity for general support, and Racine Literacy Council for adult literacy program support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Harold K Christensen Jr as president; Kelly Buchholtz as treasurer; Stephen Smith as secretary; and Carol J Christensen, Mary Turner, and Andrea Oppmann as directors.
Col L C Christensen Charitable and Religious Foundation Inc is led by Harold K. Christensen Jr., President on every filing since 2019; all 6 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Harold K. Christensen Jr.
President
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
$2K (2019) → $2K (2024)
Carol J. Christensen
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
$2K (2019) → $2K (2024)
Mary Turner
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
$2K (2019) → $2K (2024)
Andrea Oppmann
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
$1K (2023) → $2K (2024)
Kelly Buchholtz
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2020
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
$2K (2019) → $5K (2024)
Stephen Smith
Secretary
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
$2K (2019) → $2K (2024)
Former officers (2)
- Former: John E. Erskine Jr. (2019–2022) — Vice President
- Former: Janet Greschner (2019) — Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $5K, to Kelly Buchholtz (Treasurer). 6 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Col L C Christensen Charitable and Religious Foundation Inc
How much does Col L C Christensen Charitable and Religious Foundation Inc give each year?
Col L C Christensen Charitable and Religious Foundation Inc gave $158K across 34 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $163K across 40 grants.
What is Col L C Christensen Charitable and Religious Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Col L C Christensen Charitable and Religious Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $2,450, and its average grant was $4,660, across 34 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Col L C Christensen Charitable and Religious Foundation Inc that year got $4K on average.
Where does Col L C Christensen Charitable and Religious Foundation Inc give grants?
Col L C Christensen Charitable and Religious Foundation Inc gives mostly in Wisconsin: 99% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Racine, WI (16 grants), Abbotsford, WI (8 grants), Colby, WI (4 grants) and Neillsville, WI (2 grants).
Does Col L C Christensen Charitable and Religious Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 68% of Col L C Christensen Charitable and Religious Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (23 of 34) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Col L C Christensen Charitable and Religious Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Col L C Christensen Charitable and Religious Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include City of Abbotsford ($70,000), School District of Abbotsford ($11,975 across 2 grants) and Salvation Army ($6,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 56% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Col L C Christensen Charitable and Religious Foundation Inc?
Col L C Christensen Charitable and Religious Foundation Inc reported $2.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $175K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $195K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Col L C Christensen Charitable and Religious Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for community projects, schools, churches, and nonprofit organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Col L C Christensen Charitable and Religious Foundation Inc?
The foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Col L C Christensen Charitable and Religious Foundation Inc's EIN?
Col L C Christensen Charitable and Religious Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 39-6096022. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 19, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS April 30, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 12, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 1, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 19, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 25, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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