The Christeson Family Foundation
The Christeson Family Foundation is a private foundation focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in West Des Moines, IA. IRS filing data is available from 2023 through 2025. In 2025, it reported $4K in grants paid as a total on its IRS filing, without an itemized list.
The Christeson Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Christeson Family Foundation reported $4K in grants paid in 2025 (a total; its filing lists no individual grants). Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Grants paid (2025)
- $3,685 — reported as a total on the IRS filing, without an itemized list
- +72.2% vs 2024
- Revenue (2025)
- $5,275
- -24.6% vs 2024
- Qualifying distributions (2025)
- $3,685
- +72.2% vs 2024
- Expenses (2025)
- $3,685
- +72.2% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The Christeson Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
11 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 11 grants of 11 (100%).
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $950 (2023) to $4K (2025). In 2025 it reported $4K in grants paid, as a total without an itemized list.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Festival of Trees and Lights Des Moines, IA | Community Betterment | $400 |
| Knoxville Raceway Charitable Org Knoxville, IA | Financial assistance for charitable fundraising. | $350 |
| Scholarships Webster City High Scho Webster City, IA | Scholarships for Students | $300 |
| Scholarships to Colfax Mingo School Colfax, IA | Scholarships for Students | $200 |
| 2 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $300 |
| Des Moines Performing Arts Des Moines, IA | Community Betterment | $200 |
| Marion Co Humane Society Knoxville, IA | Welfare of Animals | $115 |
| Children and Families of Iowa Des Moines, IA | Aid for children and families in financial need. | $100 |
| Mayo Clinic Rochester, MN | Aid to hospitals. | $100 |
| Waukee Comm Schools Activities Waukee, IA | Community Betterment | $75 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | $5,275 | $3,685 | $3,685 | Total only | $3,685 |
| 2024 | $5,760 | $7,000 | $2,140 | $2,140 | 11 | $2,140 |
| 2023 | $2,250 | $3,000 | $950 | $950 | Total only | $950 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Christeson Family Foundation is led by Trisha Lynn Christeson Bach, President on every filing since 2023; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Trisha Lynn Christeson Bach
President
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Gerald Todd Christeson
Director
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Kari Jean Christeson
Secretary
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Scott Allen Christeson
Vice President
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2025. "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 The Christeson Family Foundation
How much does The Christeson Family Foundation give each year?
The Christeson Family Foundation reported $4K in grants paid in 2025 on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF, as a total without an itemized list of grants. In 2024 it gave $2K across 11 grants.
What is The Christeson Family Foundation?
The Christeson Family Foundation is a private foundation focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in West Des Moines, IA.
Where does The Christeson Family Foundation operate?
The Christeson Family Foundation has awarded grants in Iowa, Minnesota.
What is The Christeson Family Foundation's EIN?
The Christeson Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 88-2572739. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS March 3, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS March 3, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 15, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2023–2025
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