The Christo Foundation
The Christo Foundation is a private foundation, based in Scottsdale, AZ. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $4.8M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 4 grants totaling $35K. Net investment income was $79K.
The Christo Foundation at a glance
In short: The Christo Foundation gave $35K across 4 grants in 2024 (avg $9K), mostly in Maryland. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $35,357
- +1314.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 4
- +300.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $8,839
- +253.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $7,625
- Total assets
- $4,797,415
- +1.0% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Maryland (57% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Christo Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Charity Global Inc ($20K). Together the top 4 received $35K.
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 5 grants of 5 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Christo Foundation gives
- In 2024 it paid out 15% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $3K (2023) to $35K (2024). In 2024 it made 4 grants totaling $35K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Charity Global Inc Hagerstown, MD | Expansion and sustainability of clean water | $20,000 |
| Open Heart Magic Chicago, IL | Financial aid for medical illness | $10,000 |
| Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church Men's Club Glenview, IL | Religious support | $5,250 |
| Riley Children's Hospital Indianapolis, IN | Medical research | $107 |
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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 | $4,797,415 | $241,064 | $196,104 | $35,357 | 4 | $35,357 | $78,578 | $233,262 |
| 2023 | $4,749,135 | $3,862,470 | $165,829 | $2,500 | 1 | $2,500 | $58,474 | $26,467 |
| 2022 | $1,016,527 | $1,020,000 | $3,473 | — | — | — | — | $2,168 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Christo Foundation reported a distributable amount of $233K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Christo Foundation is led by Cameron Christo, President on every filing since 2022; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Cameron Christo
President
On filings since 2022
7 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Timothy Miller
Director
On filings since 2022
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kenneth J Christo II
Director
New on the 2024 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Kyle Fox (2023) — Director
- Former: Monica Palermo (2022) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2024. "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 Christo Foundation
How much does The Christo Foundation give each year?
The Christo Foundation gave $35K across 4 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $3K across 1 grant.
What is The Christo Foundation's typical grant size?
The Christo Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $7,625, and its average grant was $8,839, across 4 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Christo Foundation give grants?
The Christo Foundation gives mostly in Maryland: 57% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Illinois (43%).
Does The Christo Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 4 grants with a stated purpose on The Christo Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
How large is The Christo Foundation?
The Christo Foundation reported $4.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $35K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $233K (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 is The Christo Foundation's EIN?
The Christo Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 92-0690697. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024
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