SCOTT A & ELIZABETH V CHRISTENSEN CHARITABLE FOUND

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A quiet, warm interior window light illuminating a collaborative meeting between local community leaders around a wooden table, editorial documentary style
Stewardship & Capital

Reliable funding for community pillars

We provide structured, multi-year capital to registered organizations strengthening education, healthcare, and family stability.

Funding Parameters

Who We Partner With

To ensure our multi-generational investments yield sustainable impact, we restrict our strategic grants to organizations meeting strict operational and geographic criteria.

Qualified Organizations

Geographic Focus

Applicants must hold active tax-exempt status under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and demonstrate at least three years of continuous operational history.

We prioritize initiatives directly serving communities within our designated mountain west regions, focusing on long-term systemic resilience.

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A quiet, observational medium shot of a mentor guiding a student in a focused, warm daylight learning environment, editorial documentary style
The Path to Partnership

A Structured, Respectful Cycle

We respect the operational demands of nonprofit leadership. Our application cycle is designed to be transparent, efficient, and highly communicative at every stage.

Step 1: Letter of Inquiry

Submit a brief online inquiry detailing your organization's mission, the proposed initiative, and how it aligns with our core pillars.

Step 2: Formal Proposal

Selected organizations are invited to submit a detailed proposal, including multi-year budgets and clear metrics for community resilience.

Step 3: Stewardship Review

Our board conducts site visits and collaborative reviews to structure a sustainable, multi-year funding commitment.

Begin the Conversation

Submit Your Inquiry

If your organization meets our eligibility criteria, please complete the form below to initiate our structured review process.