Christensen Fund
- Assets
- $298.5m
- Revenue
- $8.1m
- Investments
- $284.8m
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- San Francisco, CA
- Founding
- 01/1960
- Data as of
- 12/2022
- EIN
- 94-6055879
Organization Overview
Christensen Fund is located in San Francisco, CA. The organization was established in 1960. According to its NTEE Classification (C30) the organization is classified as: Natural Resources Conservation & Protection, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Christensen Fund is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2022, Christensen Fund generated $8.1m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 4 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (17.2%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $21.5m during the year ending 12/2022. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2020, Christensen Fund has awarded 375 individual grants totaling $39,588,653. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990T
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990T Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
TO FACILITATE A BROAD, INCLUSIVE AND PARTICIPATORY PROCESS WITH REPRESENTATIVES OF INDIGENOUS PEOPLES, DONORS, FUNDERS AND RELEVANT SUPPORT ORGANISATIONS WITH THE FOLLOWING OBJECTIVES: TO PROVIDE AN OVERVIEW OF EXISTING IMPLEMENTATION MECHANISMS AND MODALITIES T ADVANCE INDIGENOUS PEOPLES' FOREST TENURE RIGHTS AND GREATER RECOGNITION AND REWARDS FOR THEIR ROLE AS GUARDIANS OF FORESTS AND NATURE; TO REVIEW EXPERIENCES AND LESSONS LEARNED RELATED TO DIVERSE FUNDING MODALITIES FOR INDIGENOUS ORGANISATIONS AND COMMUNITIES; TO OUTLINE PRINCIPLES AND STANDARDS FOR THE GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT OF PROJECTS AND FUNDS, WHICH MEET THE REQUIREMENTS FOR ACCOUNTABILITY AND TRANSPARENCY OF BOTH DONORS AS WELL AS INDIGENOUS PEOPLES' INSTITUTIONS AT ALL LEVELS.
WORK TO ADVANCE THE INHERENT RIGHTS, DIGNITY AND SELF-DETERMINATION OF THEIR COMMUNITIES, NATIONS AND PEOPLES AND TO RECOGNIZE THE PROMISE OF THE UNITED NATIONS DECLARATION ON THE RIGHTS OF INDIGENOUS PEOPLES (UNDRIP); CONNECT WITH OTHER INDIGENOUS LEADERS TO SHARE ABOUT THEIR WORK, LEARNINGS, AND OPPORTUNITIES TO SUPPORT EACH OTHER; PERIODIC ENGAGEMENT WITH LEARNING SITE PARTNERS AND PROGRAM DIRECTOR TO TAP REGIONAL LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES; PRESENTATION AT LEAST ONE PHILANTHROPIC BRIEFING, EVENT OR PANEL.
TO DEVELOP AND PRESENT AN INDIGENOUS-LED, PARTICIPATORY REVIEW FROM AN INDIGENOUS PERSPECTIVE THAT HIGHLIGHTS THE MOST IMPORTANT VOICES, PERCEPTIONS AND EXPERIENCES (BOTH COLLECTIVE AND INDIVIDUAL) OF INDIGENOUS-LED ORGANIZATIONS IN MEXICO.
ELABORATION OF A HIGH LEVEL STRATEGY FOR THE CONGO BASIN ON FOREST, LAND USE AND CLIMATE CHANGE. PERFORM FIELD WORK IN FIVE COUNTRIES OF THE CONGO BASIN NOTABLY CAMEROON, THE CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC, THE REPUBLIC OF CONGO, THE DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CONGO AND GABON. THE STUDY WILL DEVELOP PATHWAYS TO 'WIN' ON STOPPING DEFORESTATION AND PROMOTING SUSTAINABLE FOREST ECONOMIES IN THE CONGO BASIN REGION.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Diane Christensen President | 3.7 | $0 | |
Michael Christensen-Calvin Trustee | 3.7 | $0 | |
Christine Martin Trustee | 3.7 | $15,000 | |
Nicole Pierret Trustee | 3.7 | $0 | |
Julia Lopez Chair | 3.7 | $0 | |
Aletha Coleman Trustee | 3.7 | $0 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Human Resource Mexico | 12/30/22 | $138,178 |
Wisen Group | 12/30/22 | $114,823 |
Charapa Consulting | 12/30/22 | $108,000 |
Change Consulting | 12/30/22 | $106,777 |
Jen Astone | 12/30/22 | $52,500 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $0 |
| Interest on Savings | $31,095 |
| Dividends & Interest | $4,906,125 |
| Net Rental Income | $1,465,732 |
| Net Gain on Sale of Assets | -$326,399 |
| Capital Gain Net Income | $0 |
| Net ST Capital Gain | $0 |
| Income Modifications | $0 |
| Profit on Inventory Sales | $0 |
| Other Income | $1,981,256 |
| Total Revenue | $8,057,809 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc | $749,577 |
| Other employee salaries and wages | $564,439 |
| Pension plans, employee benefits | $508,769 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Taxes | $10,708 |
| Depreciation | $9,063 |
| Occupancy | $32,110 |
| Travel, conferences, and meetings | $506,847 |
| Printing and publications | $1,451 |
| Other expenses | $4,210,522 |
| Total operating and administrative expenses | $7,699,687 |
| Contributions, gifts, grants paid | $13,850,277 |
| Total expenses and disbursements | $21,549,964 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $2,103,529 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Net Accounts receivable | $1,183 |
| Net Pledges Receivable | $0 |
| Grants receivable | $0 |
| Receivables from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Net other notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $655,622 |
| Net Investments - land, buildings, equipment | $3,081,904 |
| Investments—mortgage loans | $0 |
| Investments—other | $255,289,073 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $87,735 |
| Other assets | $7,826,155 |
| Total assets | $298,535,284 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $146,826 |
| Grants payable | $950,000 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Mortgages and other notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $675,981 |
| Total liabilities | $1,772,807 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Christensen Fund has awarded $14,930,278 in support to 146 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
CONSULTATIVE GROUP ON BIOLOGICAL DIVERSITY PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $30,000 |
COUNCIL ON FOUNDATIONS INC PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $14,000 |
EDGE FUNDERS ALLIANCE PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $10,000 |
ENVIRONMENTAL GRANTMAKERS ASSOCIATION PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $20,600 |
INTERNATIONAL FUNDERS FOR INDIGENOUS PEOPLES PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $15,000 |
INTERNATIONAL UNION FOR CONSERVATION OF NATURE AND NATURAL RESOURCES PURPOSE: CONTINUED SUPPORT TO IUCN TO PROVIDE A SPACE IN WHICH DIVERSE STAKEHOLDERS, INCLUDING GOVERNMENTS, NGOS, SCIENTISTS, BUSINESSES, LOCAL COMMUNITIES, INDIGENOUS PEOPLES ORGANIZATIONS, AND OTHERS CAN WORK TOGETHER TO FORGE AND IMPLEMENT SOLUTIONS TO ENVIRONMENTAL CHALLENGES AND ACHIEVE SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT. | $8,778 |