THE CHRISTOPHER FAMILY FOUNDATION
Annual Giving
$4.5M+11% YoY
Grants
81
Median Grant
$50K
Organizations Funded
95
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Foundation Overview
Mission
The mission of the Christopher Family Foundation is to support family well-being. CFF supports nonprofit organizations whose work helps create and sustain thriving families and communities mostly in the Chicagoland area, with special consideration for the West Side of Chicago and the Austin neighborhood.
Focus Areas
Grant Types
Funded Initiatives
Education program grants made in first half of year. Employment, Entrepreneurship, and Food Security programs in second half. 22 organizations awarded grants in 2023 Education program focusing on curricular resources, teacher training, and social-emotional well-being.
How to Apply
Two grant cycles per year. Education grants: LOI due February 14, 2025, full proposals April 4, 2025. Employment/Entrepreneurship/Food Security grants: LOI due July 11, 2025, full proposals September 5, 2025. Process begins with LOI, then invited organizations submit full proposals.
Does Not Fund
Does not fund individuals, governmental entities, or 509(a)(3) supporting organizations. Does not fund policy advocacy. Does not fund organizations hoping to expand to West Side but not yet established there.
Based on publicly available information from the foundation's 990 filings and website.
Giving History
$4.5M
Grants
81
Median
$50K
States
7
$4.1M
Grants
105
Median
$30K
States
9
$4.3M
Grants
109
Median
$30K
States
9
Grant Size Distribution
$50K
Typical Grant (Median)
$100
Smallest
$15K
25th Pctile
$75K
75th Pctile
$290K
Largest
Excludes grants ≤ $5K. Half fall between $15K and $75K.
Largest Recent Grants
$290K
2024
CHICAGO COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
IL · GENERAL SUPPORT
$280K
2024
FOREFRONT
IL · GENERAL SUPPORT
$220K
2024
WALTHER LUTHERAN HIGH SCHOOL ASSOCIATION INC
IL · GENERAL SUPPORT
$200K
2024
CHILDREN FIRST FUND
IL · GENERAL SUPPORT
$160K
2024
ANN & ROBERT H LURIE CHILDRENS HOSPITAL OF CHICAGO FOUNDATION
IL · GENERAL SUPPORT
Geographic Focus
Top states by total grant dollars. Based on IRS filing data.
Financial Overview
Grants paid shown as percentage of total assets
Data sourced from IRS 990 and 990-PF filings and publicly available foundation websites. Grant data, financial figures, and organizational details reflect historical filings and may not represent current operations or funding priorities. Verify directly with the foundation before applying. See an issue? Let us know.