The Henry V and Frances W Christenson Foundation
EIN 421537453Total Given 2020–2023
$331K
189 grants · $83K avg/year
based on 4 yrs of IRS 990-PF records on file
<$100K/yr
micro funder
capacity
$1K
typical micro grants · $1K–$2K
grant size
47%
supporter · 43/91 multi-year
repeat
$1.8M
Assets (2023)
91
Distinct Recipients
Focus Areas
Application Information
Accepts Unsolicited Proposals
Unknown
Contact Person
JAMES D KRAUS TRUSTEE
Phone
(330) 258-6483
Deadlines
TRUSTEES MEET TO DETERMINE GRANTS IN APRIL AND DECEMBER. APPLY BY APRIL 1 OR DECEMBER 1 TO BE CONSID
How to Apply
SEE ATTACHED GRANT APPLICATION FORM
Restrictions
PORTAGE AND SUMMIT COUNTY, OHIO APPLICANTS FAVORED, WITH CONSIDERATION ALSO GIVEN TO APPLICANTS IN SURROUNDING COUNTIES.
Financial Trends
Giving Over Time
Total Assets Over Time
View financial data as table
| Year | Total Giving | Total Assets | Revenue | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $81K | $1.9M | $44K | 45 |
| 2021 | $80K | $2.0M | $40K | 42 |
| 2022 | $94K | $1.6M | $49K | 50 |
| 2023 | $76K | $1.8M | $33K | 52 |
Grant Size Distribution
Based on 189 grants on record
Minimum
$500
25th Pctl
$1K
Median
$1K
Average
$2K
75th Pctl
$2K
Maximum
$9K
Geographic Distribution
Officers & Directors
HH
Howard T Boyle II Co Home
4+ yrs
Trustee
BM
Bruce H Moore
4+ yrs
Trustee
JK
James D Kraus
4+ yrs
Trustee
JK
James D Kraus
4+ yrs
Trustee
BM
Bruce H Moore
4+ yrs
Trustee
HH
Howard T Boyle II Co Home
4+ yrs
Trustee
JK
James D Kraus
4+ yrs
Trustee
BM
Bruce H Moore
4+ yrs
Trustee
HH
Howard T Boyle II Co Home
4+ yrs
Trustee
HH
Howard T Boyle II Co Home
4+ yrs
Trustee
BM
Bruce H Moore
4+ yrs
Trustee
JK
James D Kraus
4+ yrs
Trustee
Grants Awarded (189 total)
| Purpose | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3) Kent City Schools | Kent, OH | $9,000 | Christenson Scholarship Fund, KentRoosevelt High School | 2020 |
| 3) Kent City Schools | Kent, OH | $9,000 | Christenson Scholarship Fund, KentRoosevelt High School | 2021 |
| 3) Kent City Schools | Kent, OH | $9,000 | Christenson Scholarship Fund, Kent Roosevelt High School | 2023 |
| 3) Kent City Schools | Kent, OH | $9,000 | Christenson Scholarship Fund, KentRoosevelt High School | 2022 |
| 37) Kent Historical Society | Kent, OH | $7,000 | 1910 garagerenovation ($5000)general ($2000) | 2022 |
| 4) Kevin Coleman Foundation | Kent, OH | $6,000 | Kent apartment renovation ($5000)General Support ($1000) | 2022 |
| 16) The Burbick Foundation | Kent, OH | $5,000 | Kent HeritageFestival | 2020 |
| 27) Family & Community Services Inc | Ravenna, OH | $5,000 | Miller CommunitySupport House | 2020 |
| 44) Portage Foundation | Kent, OH | $5,000 | Historic SouthEnd NeighborhoodAssociation | 2020 |
| 2) Kent United Church of Christ | Kent, OH | $5,000 | Purchase ofaudio-videoequipment | 2021 |
| 37) Kent Historical Society | Kent, OH | $5,000 | Construction of newexhibit (History ofDrug Stores in Kent) | 2021 |
| 36) Kent Historical Society | Kent, OH | $5,000 | First phase ofKent StructuresStoryMap project | 2023 |
| 27) Family & Community Services Inc | Ravenna, OH | $3,974 | Electronic Score Board- King KennedyCommunity Center | 2022 |
| 17) Standing Rock Cultural Arts Center | Kent, OH | $3,500 | Culturalarts programming | 2020 |
| 17) Standing Rock Cultural Arts Center | Kent, OH | $3,500 | Culturalarts programming | 2021 |
| 2) Kent United Church of Christ | Kent, OH | $3,500 | Purchase ofaudio-videoequipment | 2022 |
| 17) Standing Rock Cultural Arts Center | Kent, OH | $3,500 | Culturalarts programming | 2022 |
| 6) Revere Local School District | Richfield, OH | $3,000 | Scholarship fund | 2020 |
| 12) Hattie Larlham Foundation | Mantua, OH | $3,000 | Creative ArtsProgram support | 2020 |
| 24) Springfield City Schools | Akron, OH | $3,000 | Scholarship fund | 2020 |
| 6) Revere Local School District | Richfield, OH | $3,000 | Scholarship fund | 2021 |
| 12) Hattie Larlham Foundation | Mantua, OH | $3,000 | Generaloperating expenses | 2021 |
| 24) Springfield City Schools | Akron, OH | $3,000 | Scholarship fund | 2021 |
| 2) Kent United Church of Christ | Kent, OH | $3,000 | General Support | 2023 |
| 6) Revere Local School District | Richfield, OH | $3,000 | Scholarship fund | 2023 |