Christensen Fund
- Assets
- $364.6m
- Revenue
- $46.5m
- Investments
- $349.0m
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- San Francisco, CA
- Founding
- 01/1960
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- 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 12/2021, Christensen Fund generated $46.5m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 4 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 12.5% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $19.5m during the year ending 12/2021. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2020, Christensen Fund has awarded 229 individual grants totaling $24,658,375. 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
PROVIDING TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO SUPPORT THE REGIONAL-LEVEL INDIGENOUS PEOPLES MOVEMENT THROUGH STRENGTHENING PARTNERS' COMMUNICATION CAPACITY AND NETWORKING ACROSS COUNTRIES IN EAST AFRICA.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
China Ching Director Of Programming | 40 | $323,008 | |
Carla Fredericks Chief Executive Officer | 40 | $307,200 | |
Matthew Aguiar Chief Finance And Operating Officer | 40 | $191,503 | |
Kyra Busch Sr Program Officer | 40 | $124,247 | |
Padmashri Lad Hr/operations Manage | 40 | $104,771 | |
David Allen Assistant Controller | 40 | $101,617 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Human Resource Mexico | 12/30/21 | $119,335 |
Wisen Group | 12/30/21 | $110,383 |
Arabella Advisors | 12/30/21 | $69,540 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $0 |
| Interest on Savings | $6,078 |
| Dividends & Interest | $3,996,287 |
| Net Rental Income | $1,465,732 |
| Net Gain on Sale of Assets | $39,755,947 |
| Capital Gain Net Income | $43,517,693 |
| Net ST Capital Gain | $0 |
| Income Modifications | $0 |
| Profit on Inventory Sales | $0 |
| Other Income | $1,320,548 |
| Total Revenue | $46,544,592 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc | $977,677 |
| Other employee salaries and wages | $437,608 |
| Pension plans, employee benefits | $342,741 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Taxes | $1,275,182 |
| Depreciation | $9,063 |
| Occupancy | $16,601 |
| Travel, conferences, and meetings | $112,210 |
| Printing and publications | $1,011 |
| Other expenses | $5,696,533 |
| Total operating and administrative expenses | $9,497,885 |
| Contributions, gifts, grants paid | $10,051,000 |
| Total expenses and disbursements | $19,548,885 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $3,285,978 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Net Accounts receivable | $105,616 |
| 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 | $36,230 |
| Net Investments - land, buildings, equipment | $3,081,904 |
| Investments—mortgage loans | $0 |
| Investments—other | $348,979,005 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $96,798 |
| Other assets | $9,001,541 |
| Total assets | $364,587,072 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $3,568 |
| Grants payable | $1,080,000 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Mortgages and other notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $3,177,969 |
| Total liabilities | $4,261,537 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Christensen Fund has awarded $13,156,000 in support to 103 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
Arcata, CA PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $600,000 |
INSTITUTO MEXICANO DE DESARROLLO COMUNITARIO AC PURPOSE: SUPPORT FOR FONDO DEFENSORES, THE 1ST INDIGENOUS RIGHTS FUND IN MEXICO THAT WILL ACT AS A HUB FOR EXPERTS, BUILDING CONNECTIONS, NETWORKS, COMMUNICATIONS, AND CAPACITY TO STRENGTHEN INDIGENOUS PEOPLES' RIGHTS REGARDING THEIR LANDS AND TERRITORIES. | $500,000 |
NAMATI PURPOSE: SUPPORT A GROUP OF INDIGENOUS PEOPLES CONSIDERED MINORITIES IN EAST AFRICA (E.G THE ENDOROIS AND OGIEK OF KENYA AND OTHERS ACROSS EAST AFRICA) AND THEIR INSTITUTIONS TO BE MORE CONNECTED IN ADDRESSING EMERGING PRIORITIES IN RELATION TO THEIR CUSTOMARY TENURE RIGHTS AND IMPLEMENTATION OF AFRICAN COURTS OF HUMAN AND PEOPLES RIGHTS DECISION OF 2010 AND 2017. | $500,000 |
Detroit, MI PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT FOR THE DECOLONIZING WEALTH PROJECT AND LIBERATED CAPITAL FUND--A FISCALLY SPONSORED PROJECT OF ALLIED MEDIA PROJECTS. | $500,000 |
Boulder, CO PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT FOR THE LINE OF WORK THAT SEEKS TO ASSIST TRIBAL NATIONS IN ADDRESSING THE BOARDING SCHOOL HISTORY, TRAUMAS, EFFORTS TOWARD TRUTH AND RECONCILIATION, AND, ULTIMATELY, A SELF-DETERMINATIVE APPROACH TOWARD HEALING. | $500,000 |
INSTITUTO MEXICANO DE DESARROLLO COMUNITARIO AC PURPOSE: SUPPORT FOR THE LONG-TERM ONGOING PROCESSES OF CAPACITY BUILDING FOR HOLISTIC INDIGENOUS TERRITORIAL DEFENSE -IN ITS MATERIAL AND CULTURAL DIMENSIONS- IN FOUR MEXICAN STATES PUREPECHA IN MICHOACAN, TSOTSIL IN ALTOS DE CHIAPAS, TOTONAKU-NAHUA AND OTOMI IN SIERRA NORTE DE PUEBLA, RARAMURI-ODAMI IN SIERRA TARAHUMARA AND, SIERRA CUCHUMATANES IN GUATEMALA. | $330,000 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Christensen Fund has recieved totaling $12,432.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Organization Name not Listed PURPOSE: MCI GRANT FOR WALKING WKSP TAIWAN | | $12,432 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Christensen Fund San Francisco, CA | $364,587,072 | $46,544,592 |
Earth Island Institute Inc Berkeley, CA | $22,402,365 | $16,760,146 |
River Partners Chico, CA | $23,560,844 | $15,926,609 |
Ecology Center Berkeley, CA | $7,185,570 | $13,640,615 |
Santa Catalina Island Conservancy Avalon, CA | $117,867,719 | $18,977,190 |
Elemental Excelerator Inc Honolulu, HI | $24,490,108 | $15,915,259 |
Sierra Foothill Conservancy Tr Mariposa, CA | $32,787,523 | $11,475,774 |
Island Conservation Santa Cruz, CA | $9,877,224 | $8,035,021 |
Pachamama Alliance San Francisco, CA | $3,900,327 | $8,257,728 |
Green Education Foundation San Jose, CA | $4,255,688 | $9,135,673 |
Lake Las Vegas Master Association Henderson, NV | $4,504,755 | $6,722,310 |
Clientearth Usa Inc Calabasas, CA | $7,838,710 | $8,181,021 |