Darryl and Julie Christner Family Foundation
The Darryl and Julie Christner Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Pennington, New Jersey. Its 2025 filing reports 22 grants totaling $1,016,500, with the largest shares of grant dollars going to recipients in Oklahoma and Arizona.
Darryl and Julie Christner Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Darryl and Julie Christner Family Foundation gave $1.0M across 22 grants in 2025 (avg $46K), mostly in Oklahoma. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,016,500
- -14.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 22
- +214.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $46,205
- -72.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $32,000
- Total assets
- $20,632,074
- +1.7% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Oklahoma (73% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Darryl and Julie Christner Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 1532 Aft, Pennington, NJ 08534
Phone: (888) 866-3275
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Darryl and Julie Christner Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Tulsa Tough Inc ($150K). Together the top 10 received $760K.
Grant Size Distribution
34 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 19 grants of 34 (56%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 filing reports that grant dollars went primarily to recipients in Oklahoma (73%) and Arizona (12%), followed by Colorado (5%), Arkansas (4%), and Ohio (3%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 22 itemized grants.
Cities
How Darryl and Julie Christner Family Foundation gives
- 18% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 105% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2025). 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 2023 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $1.0M (2025) to $6.3M (2023). In 2025 it made 22 grants totaling $1.0M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tulsa Tough Inc Tulsa, OK | Unrestricted General | $150,000 |
| Hope Is Alive Ministries Oklahoma City, OK | Unrestricted General | $100,000 |
| Tulsa Area United Way Tulsa, OK | Unrestricted General | $100,000 |
| Influencers Tulsa Global Ministries Tulsa, OK | Unrestricted General | $75,000 |
| Grand Canyon University Phoenix, AZ | Unrestricted General | $75,000 |
| The City Lights Foundation of OK Tulsa, OK | Unrestricted General | $75,000 |
| Hope Church Movement Tempe, AZ | Unrestricted General | $50,000 |
| Young Life South Tulsa Colorado Springs, CO | Unrestricted General | $50,000 |
| Little Light House Inc Tulsa, OK | Unrestricted General | $45,000 |
| Veterans Future Foundation Bentonville, AR | Unrestricted General | $40,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $20,632,074 | $1,807,305 | $1,509,545 | $1,016,500 | 22 | $1,247,985 | $1,296,355 | $1,188,778 |
| 2024 | $20,285,292 | $1,484,171 | $1,650,773 | $1,187,000 | 7 | $1,419,071 | $1,224,553 | $1,113,617 |
| 2023 | $20,452,121 | $2,393,877 | $6,972,973 | $6,339,500 | 5 | $6,801,118 | $732,260 | $1,177,973 |
| 2022 | $25,009,150 | $25,038,405 | $395 | — | — | $157 | $38,168 | $39,964 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Darryl and Julie Christner Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1.2M for 2025 — 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 foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2025 grants include support for organizations whose stated work spans community improvement, addiction recovery, amateur sports and active lifestyles, Christian higher education, services for children with special needs, and support for veterans transitioning to civilian life.
For example, Tulsa Area United Way says it unites people and resources to improve lives and strengthen communities. Hope Is Alive Ministries says it works to change the lives of people affected by drug and alcohol addiction. Tulsa Tough describes its work as fostering amateur sport competition, raising Tulsa’s profile, and promoting active lifestyles through activities such as cycling. Little Light House says it provides tuition-free Christian education and therapeutic services for children with special needs and their families.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 22 grants totaling $1,016,500. Grants ranged from $2,500 to $150,000, with a median grant of $32,000. The largest reported grants included:
The listed grants above were designated for unrestricted general purposes.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists the following co-trustees: Julie Elizabeth Christner, Joshua Lowe Christner, Joel Allen Lowe Christner, and Jillian Elizabeth Lowe Christner.
Darryl and Julie Christner Family Foundation's 2025 filing lists 4 officers; 3 of 4 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Jillian Elizabeth Lowe Christner
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
$48K (2023) → $48K (2025)
Joel Allen Lowe Christner
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
$48K (2023) → $48K (2025)
Joshua Lowe Christner
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$144K (2023) → $144K (2025)
Julie Elizabeth Christner
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Darryl Allen Christner (2022–2023) — Co-Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $144K, to Joshua Lowe Christner (Co-Trustee). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Darryl and Julie Christner Family Foundation
How much does Darryl and Julie Christner Family Foundation give each year?
Darryl and Julie Christner Family Foundation gave $1.0M across 22 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $1.2M across 7 grants.
What is Darryl and Julie Christner Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Darryl and Julie Christner Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $32,000, and its average grant was $46,205, across 22 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Darryl and Julie Christner Family Foundation give grants?
Darryl and Julie Christner Family Foundation gives mostly in Oklahoma: 73% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Arizona (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were Tulsa, OK (11 grants).
Does Darryl and Julie Christner Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Darryl and Julie Christner Family Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (22 of 22) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Darryl and Julie Christner Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Darryl and Julie Christner Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Tulsa Tough Inc ($150,000), Hope Is Alive Ministries ($100,000) and Tulsa Area United Way ($100,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 34% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Darryl and Julie Christner Family Foundation?
Darryl and Julie Christner Family Foundation reported $20.6M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.2M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.2M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Darryl and Julie Christner Family Foundation fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Darryl and Julie Christner Family Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Darryl and Julie Christner Family Foundation's EIN?
Darryl and Julie Christner Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 92-0581000. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2025.
Does Darryl and Julie Christner Family Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 13, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024
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