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Private foundation · EIN 41-1743109

W G Christianson Foundation

Minneapolis, MN

W G Christianson Foundation is a private foundation based in Minneapolis, MN. On its Form 990-PF for tax year 2025, it reported $645K in grants and contributions paid across 38 grants, with $12.1M in assets (fair market value). It reports that it gives only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Its largest grants went to Greater Minneapolis Crisis Nursery, Hope Academy Inc and Annuciation School of Church.

How to request funding

Gives only to preselected organizations. On its Form 990-PF, this foundation checked the box saying it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Relationships and invitations usually come first.

As reported on the foundation's Form 990-PF for tax year 2025. Requirements change; confirm with the foundation before applying.

Largest grants, tax year 2025

Historical data · not a prediction
RecipientLocationPurposeAmount
Greater Minneapolis Crisis NurseryMinneapolis, MNGeneral Support$80,000
Hope Academy IncMinneapolis, MNGeneral Support$75,000
Annuciation School of ChurchMinneapolis, MNGeneral Support$75,000
Montessori Center of MnSt Paul, MNGeneral Support$60,000
Jeremiah ProgramMinneapolis, MNGeneral Support$50,000
Abria Pregnancy ResourcesSt Paul, MNGeneral Support$40,000
Way to GrowMinneapolis, MNGeneral Support$40,000
Martha's Village & KitchenIndio, CAGeneral Support$35,000
Nph USAChicago, ILGeneral Support$30,000
Southwest Options for WomenEden Prairie, MNGeneral Support$30,000
Our Lady of Grace Church and SchoolEdina, MNGeneral Support$25,000
Project for Pride in LivingMinneapolis, MNGeneral Support$25,000
Sacred HeartPalm Desert, CAGeneral Support$20,000
Franciscan Univ of StubenvilleSteubenville, OHGeneral Support$15,000
Centro Tyrone GuzmanMinneapolis, MNGeneral Support$10,000
Eternal World Television Network (ewtn)Irondale, ALGeneral Support$10,000
Center for Action and ContemplationAlbuquerque, NMGeneral Support$2,000
Worthington Christian ChurchColumbus, OHGeneral Support$2,000
Community Foundation of the Texas Hill CountryKerville, TXGeneral Support$2,000
Big Brothers Big Sisters of AmericaTampa, FLGeneral Support$1,000
Birthright of Grand JunctionGrand Junction, COGeneral Support$1,000
Discovery School of San AntonioSan Antonio, TXGeneral Support$1,000
En Ka SocietyWinchester, MAGeneral Support$1,000
Gloria Deo AcademyBulverde, TXGeneral Support$1,000
St George Episcopal ChurchSan Antonio, TXGeneral Support$1,000

The 25 largest of 38 grants listed on the return. Names and purposes as reported to the IRS.

Where its grants went

Quick answers

Does W G Christianson Foundation accept grant applications?

According to its Form 990-PF for tax year 2025, W G Christianson Foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.

How much does W G Christianson Foundation give each year?

For tax year 2025, it reported $645,000 in grants and contributions paid (38 grants). Giving can change from year to year.

What organizations has W G Christianson Foundation funded?

Its largest grants in tax year 2025 went to Greater Minneapolis Crisis Nursery (MN), $80K, Hope Academy Inc (MN), $75K, Annuciation School of Church (MN), $75K, Montessori Center of Mn (MN), $60K and Jeremiah Program (MN), $50K.