W G Christianson Foundation

Foundation · Grantmaker MINNEAPOLIS, MN EIN: 41-1743109

The W G Christianson Foundation is a private family foundation based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Established in 1992, it operates as a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization with a focus on philanthropic giving primarily to Roman Catholic churches and organizations.

Key facts about W G Christianson Foundation

EIN: 41-1743109
Latest 990 filing: Form 990-PF, 2024
Annual giving (2024): $536,000
Grants made (2024): 32
Average grant: $16,750
Median grant: $6,500
Primary geography: Minnesota (76% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated June 2026.

Who W G Christianson Foundation funds

By grant dollars, the top recipient states for W G Christianson Foundation's 32 itemized 2024 grants were Minnesota (76%), California (12%) and Illinois (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Minneapolis, MN (7 grants), St Paul, MN (2 grants), Palm Desert, CA (2 grants) and Grand Junction, CO (2 grants). 100% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

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Annual Giving

$536K

+0.8% YoY

Grant Count

-5.9% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$17K

+7.0% YoY

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

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundation's giving primarily supports Roman Catholic churches and organizations. Based on recent grant activity, funding interests include:

Human Services
Nonprofit Human Services
Poverty Alleviation
Education
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Grantmaking

The foundation makes grants for general support purposes to 501(c)(3) organizations.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation's grantmaking focuses primarily on Minnesota, Texas, and California.

Grant Distribution by State

Minnesota $1.8M (79%)

California $277K (12%)

Ohio $40K (2%)

Colorado $30K (1%)

Illinois $30K (1%)

Alabama $28K (1%)

Texas $24K (1%)

New York $22K (1%)

+7 more states

States

Alabama Arizona California Colorado District of Columbia Florida Illinois Massachusetts Minnesota New Jersey New Mexico New York Ohio Tennessee Texas

Cities

MinneapolisSt PaulGrand JunctionSan AntonioPalm DesertEdinaIndioLos AngelesEden PrairieNew YorkAlbuquerqueBoerneColumbusFredericksburgIrondaleSteubenvilleWinchesterAustinBaxterBloomington

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

As of 2024:

Total Assets: $7.81 million
Total Revenue: $1.07 million
Total Expenses: $625,000
Total Liabilities: $0

As of 2023:

Total Assets: $7.37 million
Total Revenue: $1.03 million
Total Expenses: $622,703
Investment Income and Dividends: $230,185
Net Gain from Sale of Non-Inventory Assets: $795,736

The foundation maintains a healthy financial position with no outstanding liabilities and consistent revenue generation through investment income and asset appreciation.

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 2024

Grant Size Distribution

141 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest recipients include Greater Minneapolis Crisis Nursery ($75,000), Hope Academy Inc ($75,000), Montessori Center of Mn ($55,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
GREATER MINNEAPOLIS CRISIS NURSERY MINNEAPOLIS, MN	GENERAL SUPPORT	$75,000
HOPE ACADEMY INC MINNEAPOLIS, MN	GENERAL SUPPORT	$75,000
MONTESSORI CENTER OF MN ST PAUL, MN	GENERAL SUPPORT	$55,000
JEREMIAH PROGRAM MINNEAPOLIS, MN	GENERAL SUPPORT	$50,000
ABRIA PREGNANCY RESOURCES ST PAUL, MN	GENERAL SUPPORT	$35,000
WAY TO GROW MINNEAPOLIS, MN	GENERAL SUPPORT	$30,000
NPH USA CHICAGO, IL	GENERAL SUPPORT	$30,000
MARTHA'S VILLAGE & KITCHEN INDIO, CA	GENERAL SUPPORT	$25,000
OUR LADY OF GRACE CHURCH AND SCHOOL EDINA, MN	GENERAL SUPPORT	$25,000
PROJECT FOR PRIDE IN LIVING MINNEAPOLIS, MN	GENERAL SUPPORT	$25,000

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
MARY HERMAN	VICE PRESIDENT	1	—
JULIE CHRISTIANSON	DIRECTOR	1	—
JOHN ERHART	DIRECTOR	1	—

Frequently Asked Questions

What does W G Christianson Foundation fund?

The foundation's giving primarily supports Roman Catholic churches and organizations. Based on recent grant activity, funding interests include: • Human Services • Nonprofit Human Services • Poverty Alleviation • Education • Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

How do I apply for a grant from W G Christianson Foundation?

**Grant Activity (2023):** • Total giving: $532,000 • Number of grants: 27 • Typical award range: $1,000–$110,000 **Recent Grantees (2023):** • Greater Minneapolis Crisis Nursery: $75,000 (General Support) • Jeremiah Program: $50,000 (General Support) • Perspectives: $40,000 (General Support) The foundation makes grants for general support purposes to 501(c)(3) organizations.