Marjorie L Christiansen Foundation

MILWAUKEE, WI EIN: 39-6037585

The Marjorie L. Christiansen Foundation is a private foundation based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Established in 1960, it operates as a 501(c)(3) organization with no employees, managed by a trustee structure. The foundation provides awards to support religious, charitable, scientific, literary, and educational purposes.

Financial Overview

From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

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Annual Giving

$133K

-8.0% YoY

Grant Count

-12.5% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$5K

+5.2% YoY

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

Mission & Focus Areas

Primary funding areas include:

Youth services
Arts and culture
Community development
Education
Economic development
Health care
Civic endeavors
Social service agencies

Other organizations are considered on a case-by-case basis.

Grantmaking

The foundation primarily funds general operating expenses for grantees.

Grant Range

s:** Typical awards range from $1,000 to $25,000.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation provides grants primarily in Wisconsin, Virginia, and Minnesota.

Grant Distribution by State

Wisconsin $698K (97%)

Iowa $8K (1%)

Minnesota $6K (1%)

Arkansas $5K (1%)

Virginia $3K (0%)

District of Columbia $3K (0%)

States

Arkansas District of Columbia Iowa Minnesota Virginia Wisconsin

Cities

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Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Assets: $2,582,427 (as of fiscal year ending May 2024)

Annual Giving: $132,500 to $140,500 in recent fiscal years

Revenues: $130,394 (fiscal year 2024)

Expenses: $228,946 (fiscal year 2024)

Investment Income: $91,659 (fiscal year 2024), representing an 11.8% increase from the prior year

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 2025

Grant Size Distribution

139 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2025 grants, the largest include Friends of Camp Anokijig Inc ($25,000), Civic Music Association ($8,000), Hunger Task Force ($7,500).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
NEW LIFE CHURCH CONWAY, AR	GENERAL OPERATING	$5,000
DOWN SYNDROME ASSOCIATION OF WISCONSIN WEST ALLIS, WI	GENERAL OPERATING	$3,000
FLORENTINE OPERA MILWAUKEE, WI	GENERAL OPERATING	$5,000
FRIENDS OF CAMP ANOKIJIG INC PLYMOUTH, WI	GENERAL OPERATING	$25,000
Schlitz Audubon Nature Center BAYSIDE, WI	GENERAL OPERATING	$6,000
ABOVE AND BEYOND CHILDRENS CORPORATION SHEBOYGAN, WI	GENERAL OPERATING	$3,000
PREVENT BLINDNESS WISCONSIN MILWAUKEE, WI	GENERAL OPERATING	$2,500
RACINE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA ASSOCIATION RACINE, WI	GENERAL OPERATING	$5,000
FHNB MADISON, WI	GENERAL OPERATING	$2,500
HUNGER TASK FORCE MILWAUKEE, WI	GENERAL OPERATING	$7,500

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

U.S. Bank N.A. serves as Trustee of the foundation.

Compensation Overview

From 2025 IRS filing

From 2025 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
SCOTT STEWART	CO-TRUSTEE	2	$35,000
US BANK N A	TRUSTEE	1	$41,925

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Marjorie L Christiansen Foundation fund?

The foundation was established to provide awards in aid of religious, charitable, scientific, literary, and educational purposes. The foundation considers 501(c)(3) organizations that are charitable, scientific, literary, religious/spiritual, or have an educational purpose. Primary funding areas include: • Youth services • Arts and culture • Community development • Education • Economic development • Health care • Civic endeavors • Social service agencies Other organizations are considered on a …

How do I apply for a grant from Marjorie L Christiansen Foundation?

**Grant Sizes:** Typical awards range from $1,000 to $25,000. **Recent Grant Activity:** In fiscal year 2024, the foundation made 28 grants totaling approximately $140,500. Notable recent grants include: • Friends of Camp Anokijig: $25,000 (General Operating) • Vision Forward Association Incorporated: $10,000 (General Operating) • St Ann Center for Intergenerational Care: $7,500 (General Operating) The foundation primarily funds general operating expenses for grantees.

Where does Marjorie L Christiansen Foundation make grants?

The foundation provides grants primarily in Wisconsin, Virginia, and Minnesota.

What size grants does Marjorie L Christiansen Foundation award?

In 2025, Marjorie L Christiansen Foundation awarded 28 grants totaling $133K — an average of about $5K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

What is Marjorie L Christiansen Foundation's EIN?

Marjorie L Christiansen Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 39-6037585. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.