THE CHRISTENSEN FUND
San Francisco, CA, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
94-6055879
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Private Foundation
Family Foundation
Regional Funder
San Francisco, CA, US
•
501(c)3
•
EIN
94-6055879
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Private Foundation
Family Foundation
Regional Funder
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The Christensen Fund is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses its funding primarily in California, Washington D.C., and Colorado, having paid out a total of $13.2 million across 177 grantees in 2024. This funder operates on a relationship-based model and does not accept unsolicited proposals, making grants by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in engaging with The Christensen Fund can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
Silicon Valley Community Foundation
$6.7M
11%
Native Americans in Philanthropy
$2.3M
4%
NATIVE AMERICAN RIGHTS FUND INC
$1.4M
2%
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Total No. of Grants
134
Median 1st year grant
$25K
Median 2nd year grant
$50K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE CHRISTENSEN FUND?
No. THE CHRISTENSEN FUND does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THE CHRISTENSEN FUND give?
THE CHRISTENSEN FUND primarily gives to organizations located in California, District Of Columbia, and Colorado. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are THE CHRISTENSEN FUND’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE CHRISTENSEN FUND fall in the $100 thousand to $250 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $25 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does THE CHRISTENSEN FUND make each year?
In 2024, THE CHRISTENSEN FUND awarded about 130 grants, totaling nearly $13.2 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE CHRISTENSEN FUND fund recently?
In 2024, THE CHRISTENSEN FUND awarded grants to about 180 grantees. Recent grantees include Silicon Valley Community Foundation, Native Americans in Philanthropy, and NATIVE AMERICAN RIGHTS FUND INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE CHRISTENSEN FUND?
THE CHRISTENSEN FUND does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.