Private foundation · EIN 92-0581000 · Pennington, New Jersey · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Darryl and Julie Christner Family Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 22 grants paid, $1.0M total, median $32K.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
22
$1.0M
Median grant
$32K
Stays in NJ
—
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$21M

Grants paid in 2025

22 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Tulsa Tough IncTulsa, OKUnrestricted general$150K
Hope Is Alive MinistriesOklahoma City, OKUnrestricted general$100K
Tulsa Area United WayTulsa, OKUnrestricted general$100K
Influencers Tulsa Global MinistriesTulsa, OKUnrestricted general$75K
Grand Canyon UniversityPhoenix, AZUnrestricted general$75K
The City Lights Foundation of OkTulsa, OKUnrestricted general$75K
Hope Church MovementTempe, AZUnrestricted general$50K
Young Life South TulsaColorado Springs, COUnrestricted general$50K
Little Light House IncTulsa, OKUnrestricted general$45K
Veterans Future FoundationBentonville, ARUnrestricted general$40K
Catholic Charities of East OklahomaTulsa, OKUnrestricted general$33K
Tournaments for CharityDublin, OHUnrestricted general$32K
Humble Sons Bike CoBroken Arrow, OKUnrestricted general$25K
Igy6 FoundationEdmond, OKUnrestricted general$25K
Mental Health Association OklahomaTulsa, OKUnrestricted general$25K
Crosstown Learning Center IncTulsa, OKUnrestricted general$25K
Tulsa Police Foundation IncTulsa, OKUnrestricted general$25K
Genesys Works NationalKeller, TXUnrestricted general$20K
Talor Gooch Foundation IncNorman, OKUnrestricted general$20K
Pause4paws IncTulsa, OKUnrestricted general$15K
ALS AssociationArlington, VAUnrestricted general$10K
Street SchoolTulsa, OKUnrestricted general$2,500

By state: Oklahoma 15 · Arizona 2 · Colorado 1 · Arkansas 1 · Ohio 1 · Texas 1

About this foundation

Darryl and Julie Christner Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Pennington, New Jersey, tax-exempt since 2022. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Darryl and Julie Christner Family Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Darryl and Julie Christner Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $1.0M across 22 grants, a median of $32K.

Where does Darryl and Julie Christner Family Foundation give?

Oklahoma (15 grants), Arizona (2 grants), Colorado (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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