W G Christianson Foundation | Foundation Profile

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EIN: 41-1743109

Foundation Overview

Based in Minneapolis, MN, W G Christianson Foundation has awarded 221 grants totaling $3,558,900 to organizations in Minnesota, Texas and 11 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $1,000 to $110,000, with a median award of $5,000.

Latest Tax Year
2023
Total Giving (all years)
$3,558,900
Total Assets
$10,783,384
Median Grant (all grants)
$5,000

Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot

Total Grants
68
Median Grant
$2,000
% Median Grant Decline
-56% (vs previous year)
Data extracted from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Last filing year: February 2026

Foundation Intelligence

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New Applicant Friendliness
Relationship-Focused: 24%

16 of 68 recipients (24%) were new grantees. Foundation strongly favors organizations with proven track records. New partnerships develop slowly over time.

Geographic Focus
Minnesota

47% of grants are awarded in Minnesota, with additional funding distributed across 12 other locations. The foundation balances regional focus with broader geographic diversity. Within Minnesota, funding concentrates in Minneapolis (52%), St Paul (26%), Edina (8%).

Funding Trajectory
+192%

Strong 192% growth in annual giving over 7 years indicates expanding philanthropic capacity and increasing opportunities for grant seekers. This upward trajectory suggests growing foundation resources and commitment.

Program Areas
Community Projects

Highly focused on community projects with 100% of funding dedicated to this sector. This specialization indicates deep expertise and committed investment in the field.

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Grants & Funding

Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into W G Christianson Foundation's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.

Name Amount Location Purpose Year
Abria Pregnancy Resources $25,000 St Paul, MN, US General Support 2023
Birthright Of Grand Junction $1,000 Grand Junction, CO, US General Support 2023
Boys & Girls Club Of The Texas Hill Country $2,000 Fredericksburg, TX, US General Support 2023
Center For Action And Contemplation $1,000 Albuquerque, NM, US General Support 2023
Centro Tyrone Guzman $5,000 Minneapolis, MN, US General Support 2023
Discovery School Of San Antonio $1,000 San Antonio, TX, US General Support 2023
Eternal World Television Network (Ewtn) $10,000 Irondale, AL, US General Support 2023
Franciscan Univ Of Stubenville $15,000 Steubenville, OH, US General Support 2023
Free Bikes 4 Kidz $1,000 Minneapolis, MN, US General Support 2023
Greater Minneapolis Crisis Nursery $75,000 Minneapolis, MN, US General Support 2023
Hope Academy Inc $75,000 Minneapolis, MN, US General Support 2023
Jeremiah Program $50,000 Minneapolis, MN, US General Support 2023
Latimer House $1,000 Grand Junction, CO, US General Support 2023
Martha's Village & Kitchen $20,000 Indio, CA, US General Support 2023
Montessori Center Of Mn $51,000 St Paul, MN, US General Support 2023
Nph Usa (Fka Friends Of The Orphans) $25,000 St Paul, MN, US General Support 2023
Our Lady Of Grace Church And School $25,000 Edina, MN, US General Support 2023
Perspectives $40,000 St Louis Park, MN, US General Support 2023
Peter G Colton Memorial Fund $1,000 Winchester, MA, US General Support 2023
Project Angel Food $1,000 Los Angeles, CA, US General Support 2023
Project For Pride In Living $25,000 Minneapolis, MN, US General Support 2023
Sacred Heart $20,000 Palm Desert, CA, US General Support 2023
Southwest Options For Women $20,000 Eden Prairie, MN, US General Support 2023
St George Episcopal Day School $1,000 San Antonio, TX, US General Support 2023
Way To Grow $30,000 Minneapolis, MN, US General Support 2023
Worthington Christian Church $2,000 Columbus, OH, US General Support 2023
Backpacks For Life $1,000 Jersey City, NJ, US General Support 2023
Colorado Wolf And Wildlife Center $1,000 Divide, CO, US General Support 2023
The Constellation Fund $2,000 Minneapolis, MN, US General Support 2023
Desert Community Foundation $1,000 Palm Desert, CA, US General Support 2023
Doctors Without Borders Usa Inc $1,000 New York, NY, US General Support 2023
N C Little Memorial Hospice Inc $1,000 Edina, MN, US General Support 2023
National Organization For Rare Disorders $1,000 Quincy, MA, US General Support 2023
Stare Academy $1,000 Baxter, MN, US General Support 2023
Abria Pregnancy Resources $25,000 St Paul, MN, US General Support 2023
Birthright Of Grand Junction $1,000 Grand Junction, CO, US General Support 2023
Boys & Girls Club Of The Texas Hill Country $2,000 Fredericksburg, TX, US General Support 2023
Center For Action And Contemplation $1,000 Albuquerque, NM, US General Support 2023
Centro Tyrone Guzman $5,000 Minneapolis, MN, US General Support 2023
Discovery School Of San Antonio $1,000 San Antonio, TX, US General Support 2023
Eternal World Television Network (Ewtn) $10,000 Irondale, AL, US General Support 2023
Franciscan Univ Of Stubenville $15,000 Steubenville, OH, US General Support 2023
Free Bikes 4 Kidz $1,000 Minneapolis, MN, US General Support 2023
Greater Minneapolis Crisis Nursery $75,000 Minneapolis, MN, US General Support 2023
Hope Academy Inc $75,000 Minneapolis, MN, US General Support 2023
Jeremiah Program $50,000 Minneapolis, MN, US General Support 2023
Latimer House $1,000 Grand Junction, CO, US General Support 2023
Martha's Village & Kitchen $20,000 Indio, CA, US General Support 2023
Montessori Center Of Mn $51,000 St Paul, MN, US General Support 2023
Nph Usa (Fka Friends Of The Orphans) $25,000 St Paul, MN, US General Support 2023
Our Lady Of Grace Church And School $25,000 Edina, MN, US General Support 2023
Perspectives $40,000 St Louis Park, MN, US General Support 2023
Peter G Colton Memorial Fund $1,000 Winchester, MA, US General Support 2023
Project Angel Food $1,000 Los Angeles, CA, US General Support 2023
Project For Pride In Living $25,000 Minneapolis, MN, US General Support 2023
Sacred Heart $20,000 Palm Desert, CA, US General Support 2023
Southwest Options For Women $20,000 Eden Prairie, MN, US General Support 2023
St George Episcopal Day School $1,000 San Antonio, TX, US General Support 2023
Way To Grow $30,000 Minneapolis, MN, US General Support 2023
Worthington Christian Church $2,000 Columbus, OH, US General Support 2023
Backpacks For Life $1,000 Jersey City, NJ, US General Support 2023
Colorado Wolf And Wildlife Center $1,000 Divide, CO, US General Support 2023
The Constellation Fund $2,000 Minneapolis, MN, US General Support 2023
Desert Community Foundation $1,000 Palm Desert, CA, US General Support 2023
Doctors Without Borders Usa Inc $1,000 New York, NY, US General Support 2023
N C Little Memorial Hospice Inc $1,000 Edina, MN, US General Support 2023
National Organization For Rare Disorders $1,000 Quincy, MA, US General Support 2023
Stare Academy $1,000 Baxter, MN, US General Support 2023
Abria Pregnancy Resources $20,000 St Paul, MN, US General Support 2022
Boys & Girls Club Of The Texas Hill Country $1,000 Fredericksburg, TX, US General Support 2022
Discovery School Of San Antonio $1,000 San Antonio, TX, US General Support 2022
Eternal World Television Network (ewtn) $5,000 Irondale, AL, US General Support 2022
Franciscan Univ Of Stubenville $5,000 Steubenville, OH, US General Support 2022
Free Bikes 4 Kidz $1,000 Minneapolis, MN, US General Support 2022
Givedirectly Inc $2,000 New York, NY, US General Support 2022
Grand Valley Catholic Church $2,000 Grand Junction, CO, US General Support 2022
Greater Minneapolis Crisis Nursery $70,000 Minneapolis, MN, US General Support 2022
Hope Academy Inc $51,000 Minneapolis, MN, US General Support 2022
Martha's Village & Kitchen $20,000 Indio, CA, US General Support 2022
Montessori Center Of Mn $51,000 St Paul, MN, US General Support 2022
Nph Usa (fka Friends Of The Orphans) $20,000 St Paul, MN, US General Support 2022
Our Lady Of Grace Church And School $20,000 Edina, MN, US General Support 2022
Project Angel Food $1,000 Los Angeles, CA, US General Support 2022
Project For Pride In Living $20,000 Minneapolis, MN, US General Support 2022
Prolife Action Ministries $1,000 St Paul, MN, US General Support 2022
Sacred Heart $20,000 Palm Desert, CA, US General Support 2022
Southwest Options For Women $10,000 Eden Prairie, MN, US General Support 2022
Young Life $4,000 Prescott, AZ, US General Support 2022
Center For Action And Contemplation $1,000 Albuquerque, NM, US General Support 2022
Christian Medical And Dental Association $2,000 Bristol, TN, US General Support 2022
Gloria Deo Academy $2,000 Bulverde, TX, US General Support 2022
Hill Country Pregnancy Care Center $1,000 Boerne, TX, US General Support 2022
Jeremiah Program $51,000 Minneapolis, MN, US General Support 2022
Latimer House $1,000 Grand Junction, CO, US General Support 2022
Mspca-angell $1,000 Boston, MA, US General Support 2022
Peter G Colton Memorial Fund $1,000 Winchester, MA, US General Support 2022
St George Episcopal Day School $1,000 San Antonio, TX, US General Support 2022
Centro Tyrone Guzman $30,000 Minneapolis, MN, US General Support 2022
Perspectives $40,000 St Louis Park, MN, US General Support 2022
Way To Grow $30,000 Minneapolis, MN, US General Support 2022
Abria Pregnancy Resources $20,000 St Paul, MN, US General Support 2022
Boys & Girls Club Of The Texas Hill Country $1,000 Fredericksburg, TX, US General Support 2022
Discovery School Of San Antonio $1,000 San Antonio, TX, US General Support 2022
Eternal World Television Network (Ewtn) $5,000 Irondale, AL, US General Support 2022
Franciscan Univ Of Stubenville $5,000 Steubenville, OH, US General Support 2022
Free Bikes 4 Kidz $1,000 Minneapolis, MN, US General Support 2022
Givedirectly Inc $2,000 New York, NY, US General Support 2022
Grand Valley Catholic Church $2,000 Grand Junction, CO, US General Support 2022
Greater Minneapolis Crisis Nursery $70,000 Minneapolis, MN, US General Support 2022
Hope Academy Inc $51,000 Minneapolis, MN, US General Support 2022
Martha's Village & Kitchen $20,000 Indio, CA, US General Support 2022
Montessori Center Of Mn $51,000 St Paul, MN, US General Support 2022
Nph Usa (Fka Friends Of The Orphans) $20,000 St Paul, MN, US General Support 2022
Our Lady Of Grace Church And School $20,000 Edina, MN, US General Support 2022
Project Angel Food $1,000 Los Angeles, CA, US General Support 2022
Project For Pride In Living $20,000 Minneapolis, MN, US General Support 2022
Prolife Action Ministries $1,000 St Paul, MN, US General Support 2022
Sacred Heart $20,000 Palm Desert, CA, US General Support 2022
Southwest Options For Women $10,000 Eden Prairie, MN, US General Support 2022
Young Life $4,000 Prescott, AZ, US General Support 2022
Center For Action And Contemplation $1,000 Albuquerque, NM, US General Support 2022
Christian Medical And Dental Association $2,000 Bristol, TN, US General Support 2022
Gloria Deo Academy $2,000 Bulverde, TX, US General Support 2022
Hill Country Pregnancy Care Center $1,000 Boerne, TX, US General Support 2022
Jeremiah Program $51,000 Minneapolis, MN, US General Support 2022
Latimer House $1,000 Grand Junction, CO, US General Support 2022
Mspca-angell $1,000 Boston, MA, US General Support 2022
Peter G Colton Memorial Fund $1,000 Winchester, MA, US General Support 2022
St George Episcopal Day School $1,000 San Antonio, TX, US General Support 2022
Centro Tyrone Guzman $30,000 Minneapolis, MN, US General Support 2022
Perspectives $40,000 St Louis Park, MN, US General Support 2022
Way To Grow $30,000 Minneapolis, MN, US General Support 2022
Abria Pregnancy Resources $20,000 St Paul, MN, US General Support 2022
Boys & Girls Club Of The Texas Hill Country $1,000 Fredericksburg, TX, US General Support 2022
Discovery School Of San Antonio $1,000 San Antonio, TX, US General Support 2022
Eternal World Television Network (Ewtn) $5,000 Irondale, AL, US General Support 2022
Franciscan Univ Of Stubenville $5,000 Steubenville, OH, US General Support 2022
Free Bikes 4 Kidz $1,000 Minneapolis, MN, US General Support 2022
Givedirectly Inc $2,000 New York, NY, US General Support 2022
Grand Valley Catholic Church $2,000 Grand Junction, CO, US General Support 2022
Greater Minneapolis Crisis Nursery $70,000 Minneapolis, MN, US General Support 2022
Hope Academy Inc $51,000 Minneapolis, MN, US General Support 2022
Martha's Village & Kitchen $20,000 Indio, CA, US General Support 2022
Montessori Center Of Mn $51,000 St Paul, MN, US General Support 2022
Nph Usa (Fka Friends Of The Orphans) $20,000 St Paul, MN, US General Support 2022
Our Lady Of Grace Church And School $20,000 Edina, MN, US General Support 2022
Project Angel Food $1,000 Los Angeles, CA, US General Support 2022
Project For Pride In Living $20,000 Minneapolis, MN, US General Support 2022
Prolife Action Ministries $1,000 St Paul, MN, US General Support 2022
Sacred Heart $20,000 Palm Desert, CA, US General Support 2022
Southwest Options For Women $10,000 Eden Prairie, MN, US General Support 2022
Young Life $4,000 Prescott, AZ, US General Support 2022
Center For Action And Contemplation $1,000 Albuquerque, NM, US General Support 2022
Christian Medical And Dental Association $2,000 Bristol, TN, US General Support 2022
Gloria Deo Academy $2,000 Bulverde, TX, US General Support 2022
Hill Country Pregnancy Care Center $1,000 Boerne, TX, US General Support 2022
Jeremiah Program $51,000 Minneapolis, MN, US General Support 2022
Latimer House $1,000 Grand Junction, CO, US General Support 2022
Mspca-angell $1,000 Boston, MA, US General Support 2022
Peter G Colton Memorial Fund $1,000 Winchester, MA, US General Support 2022
St George Episcopal Day School $1,000 San Antonio, TX, US General Support 2022
Centro Tyrone Guzman $30,000 Minneapolis, MN, US General Support 2022
Perspectives $40,000 St Louis Park, MN, US General Support 2022
Way To Grow $30,000 Minneapolis, MN, US General Support 2022
Abria Pregnancy Resources $60,000 St Paul, MN, US General Support 2021
Courage Kenny Foundation $5,000 Minneapolis, MN, US General Support 2021
Greater Minneapolis Crisis Nursery $110,000 Minneapolis, MN, US General Support 2021
Hilltop Health Services Corp $10,000 Grand Junction, CO, US General Support 2021
Hope Academy Inc $30,000 Minneapolis, MN, US General Support 2021
Martha's Village & Kitchen $60,000 Indio, CA, US General Support 2021
Montessori Center Of Mn $50,000 St Paul, MN, US General Support 2021
Nph Usa (fka Friends Of The Orphans) $110,000 St Paul, MN, US General Support 2021
Project Angel Food $10,000 Los Angeles, CA, US General Support 2021
Project For Pride In Living $10,000 Minneapolis, MN, US General Support 2021
Sacred Heart $35,000 Palm Desert, CA, US General Support 2021
Sharing And Caring Hands $5,000 Minneapolis, MN, US General Support 2021
Veap $5,000 Bloomington, MN, US General Support 2021
Youthlink $5,000 Minneapolis, MN, US General Support 2021
Our Lady Of Grace Church And School $35,000 Edina, MN, US General Support 2021
Southwest Options For Women $50,000 Eden Prairie, MN, US General Support 2021
Abria Pregnancy Resources $11,000 St Paul, MN, US General Support 2020
Boys & Girls Club Of The Texas Hill Country $1,000 Fredericksburg, TX, US General Support 2020
Discovery School Of San Antonio $2,000 San Antonio, TX, US General Support 2020
Galilee Center $5,000 Mecca, CA, US General Support 2020
Givedirectly Inc $17,000 New York, NY, US General Support 2020
Hilltop Health Services Corp $10,000 Grand Junction, CO, US General Support 2020
Hope Academy Inc $2,000 Minneapolis, MN, US General Support 2020
Martha's Village & Kitchen $11,000 Indio, CA, US General Support 2020
Mwana Villages Us $2,000 Birmingham, AL, US General Support 2020
Nph Usa (fka Friends Of The Orphans) $16,000 St Paul, MN, US General Support 2020
Project Angel Food $11,000 Los Angeles, CA, US General Support 2020
Rosie's Place Inc $10,000 Boston, MA, US General Support 2020
Worthington Christian Church $1,000 Columbus, OH, US General Support 2020
1hope For Kids $2,000 San Antonio, TX, US General Support 2020
Birthright Of Grand Junction $2,000 Grand Junction, CO, US General Support 2020
Central Park Conservancy $1,000 New York, NY, US General Support 2020
Cool Earth $1,000 Brooklyn, NY, US General Support 2020
Equal Justice Initiative $1,000 Montgomery, AL, US General Support 2020
Gold Ribbon Rescue Inc $1,000 Austin, TX, US General Support 2020
Minneapolis Crisis Nursery $15,000 Minneapolis, MN, US General Support 2020
Project For Pride In Living $10,000 Minneapolis, MN, US General Support 2020
Sharing And Caring Hands $5,000 Minneapolis, MN, US General Support 2020
Snack Pak 4 Kids $1,000 Amarillo, TX, US General Support 2020
St Peter The Apostle Catholic Church $1,000 Boerne, TX, US General Support 2020
Veap $7,500 Bloomington, MN, US General Support 2020
Youthlink $5,000 Minneapolis, MN, US General Support 2020
National Center For Family Philanthropy $1,000 Washington, DC, US General Support 2020
Prolife Action Ministries $5,000 St Paul, MN, US General Support 2017
Voice Of Virtue International $72,200 Ladera Ranch, CA, US General Support 2017
Greater Minneapolis Crisis Nursery $5,000 Minneapolis, MN, US General Support 2017
Courage Kenny Foundation $5,000 Minneapolis, MN, US General Support 2017
Free Bikes 4 Kidz $5,000 Minneapolis, MN, US General Support 2017
Abria Pregnancy Resources $5,000 St Paul, MN, US General Support 2017
Montessori Center Of Mn $5,000 St Paul, MN, US General Support 2017
Penny George Institute Foundation (allinahealth) $10,000 Minneapolis, MN, US General Support 2017
Catholic Charities $25,000 Minneapolis, MN, US General Support 2016
Eternal World Television Network (ewtn) $25,000 Irondale, AL, US General Support 2016
Prolife Across America Fka Prolife Mn $25,000 Minneapolis, MN, US General Support 2016
Prolife Action Ministries $25,000 St Paul, MN, US General Support 2016
Sacred Heart $25,000 Palm Desert, CA, US General Support 2016
Voice Of Virtue International $57,200 Ladera Ranch, CA, US General Support 2016

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Contact Information

Official contact details for W G Christianson Foundation as registered with the IRS. These details are essential for grant applications, correspondence, and due diligence processes.

EIN 41-1743109
Website N/A
Address 730 2ND AVE S STE 1400 Minneapolis, MN 55402-2458

Key People (3)

Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee W G Christianson Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.

Vice President Mary Herman
Director Julie Christianson
Director John Erhart

Forms 990-PF

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  • Check Part I for total assets, annual giving amounts, and payout requirements
  • Examine Part VIII for key personnel compensation and board structure
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Data Currency: Last updated February 2026 based on IRS Form 990-PF filings. Foundation information reflects most recent available tax year data.