Form990-PF
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Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Return of Private Foundation
or Section 4947(a)(1) Trust Treated as Private Foundation
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OMB No. 1545-0052
2020
Open to Public Inspection
For calendar year 2020, or tax year beginning 01-01-2020 , and ending 12-31-2020
Name of foundation
The Christopher Family Foundation
 
% THE CHRISTOPHER FAMILY FDN
Number and street (or P.O. box number if mail is not delivered to street address)640 Quail Ridge Drive
  Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
Westmont, IL60559
A Employer identification number

36-7092282
B Telephone number (see instructions)

(800) 839-1754
C bullet
G Check all that apply:

D 1. Foreign organizations, check here............. bullet
2. Foreign organizations meeting the 85%
test, check here and attach computation ... bullet
E bullet
H Check type of organization:
F bullet
I Fair market value of all assets at end
of year (from Part II, col. (c),
line 16)bullet$49,197,045J Accounting method:
 
(Part I, column (d) must be on cash basis.)
Part I Analysis of Revenue and Expenses (The total of amounts in columns (b), (c), and (d) may not necessarily equal the amounts in column (a) (see instructions).) (a) Revenue and
expenses per
books 		(b) Net investment
income 		(c) Adjusted net
income 		(d) Disbursements
for charitable
purposes
(cash basis only)
Revenue 1 Contributions, gifts, grants, etc., received (attach schedule) 6,607,848
2 Check bullet.............
3 Interest on savings and temporary cash investments 11,169 11,169  
4 Dividends and interest from securities... 939,110 939,110  
5a Gross rents............      
b Net rental income or (loss)  
6a Net gain or (loss) from sale of assets not on line 10 7,299,014
b Gross sales price for all assets on line 6a 59,740,031
7 Capital gain net income (from Part IV, line 2)... 7,753,619
8 Net short-term capital gain.........  
9 Income modifications...........  
10a Gross sales less returns and allowances  
b Less: Cost of goods sold....  
c Gross profit or (loss) (attach schedule).....    
11 Other income (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment -906 -906  
12 Total. Add lines 1 through 11........ 14,856,235 8,702,992  
Operating and Administrative Expenses 13 Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc. 0      
14 Other employee salaries and wages......        
15 Pension plans, employee benefits.......        
16a Legal fees (attach schedule).........        
b Accounting fees (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment 1,500 0 0 1,500
c Other professional fees (attach schedule).... Click to see attachment 447,474 146,274   301,200
17 Interest...............        
18 Taxes (attach schedule) (see instructions)... Click to see attachment 79,769 15,507    
19 Depreciation (attach schedule) and depletion...      
20 Occupancy..............        
21 Travel, conferences, and meetings....... 2,510     2,510
22 Printing and publications.......... 38     38
23 Other expenses (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment 125,902 358   125,544
24 Total operating and administrative expenses.
Add lines 13 through 23.......... 657,193 162,139 0 430,792
25 Contributions, gifts, grants paid....... 3,128,658 3,127,658
26 Total expenses and disbursements. Add lines 24 and 25 3,785,851 162,139 0 3,558,450
27 Subtract line 26 from line 12:
a Excess of revenue over expenses and disbursements 11,070,384
b Net investment income (if negative, enter -0-) 8,540,853
c Adjusted net income (if negative, enter -0-)...  
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see instructions.
Cat. No. 11289X Form 990-PF (2020)
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Part II Balance Sheets Attached schedules and amounts in the description column
should be for end-of-year amounts only. (See instructions.) 		Beginning of year End of year
(a) Book Value (b) Book Value (c) Fair Market Value
Assets 1 Cash—non-interest-bearing.............      
2 Savings and temporary cash investments......... 1,532,723 3,087,759 3,087,759
3 Accounts receivable bullet  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts bullet        
4 Pledges receivable bullet  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts bullet        
5 Grants receivable.................      
6 Receivables due from officers, directors, trustees, and other
disqualified persons (attach schedule) (see instructions).....      
7 Other notes and loans receivable (attach schedule) bullet  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts bullet        
8 Inventories for sale or use..............      
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges..........      
10a Investments—U.S. and state government obligations (attach schedule)      
b Investments—corporate stock (attach schedule)....... 34,614,731 Click to see attachment44,130,079 46,109,286
c Investments—corporate bonds (attach schedule).......      
11 Investments—land, buildings, and equipment: basis bullet  
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) bullet        
12 Investments—mortgage loans.............      
13 Investments—other (attach schedule)..........      
14 Land, buildings, and equipment: basis bullet  
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) bullet        
15 Other assets (describe bullet)      
16 Total assets (to be completed by all filers—see the
instructions. Also, see page 1, item I) 36,147,454 47,217,838 49,197,045
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses..........    
18 Grants payable.................    
19 Deferred revenue.................    
20 Loans from officers, directors, trustees, and other disqualified persons    
21 Mortgages and other notes payable (attach schedule)......    
22 Other liabilities (describe bullet)    
23 Total liabilities (add lines 17 through 22)......... 0 0
Net Assets or Fund Balances Foundations that follow FASB ASC 958, check here bullet
and complete lines 24, 25, 29 and 30.
24 Net assets without donor restrictions...........    
25 Net assets with donor restrictions............    
Foundations that do not follow FASB ASC 958, check here bullet
and complete lines 26 through 30.
26 Capital stock, trust principal, or current funds........    
27 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, bldg., and equipment fund    
28 Retained earnings, accumulated income, endowment, or other funds 36,147,454 47,217,838
29 Total net assets or fund balances (see instructions)..... 36,147,454 47,217,838
30 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances (see instructions). 36,147,454 47,217,838
Part III
Analysis of Changes in Net Assets or Fund Balances
1
Total net assets or fund balances at beginning of year—Part II, column (a), line 29 (must agree with end-of-year figure reported on prior year’s return) ...............
1
36,147,454
2
Enter amount from Part I, line 27a .....................
2
11,070,384
3
Other increases not included in line 2 (itemize) bullet
3
 
4
Add lines 1, 2, and 3 ..........................
4
47,217,838
5
Decreases not included in line 2 (itemize) bullet
5
 
6
Total net assets or fund balances at end of year (line 4 minus line 5)—Part II, column (b), line 29 .
6
47,217,838
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Part IV
Capital Gains and Losses for Tax on Investment Income
(a) List and describe the kind(s) of property sold (e.g., real estate,
2-story brick warehouse; or common stock, 200 shs. MLC Co.)		 (b)
How acquired
P—Purchase
D—Donation 		(c)
Date acquired
(mo., day, yr.) 		(d)
Date sold
(mo., day, yr.)
1 a Publicly-traded Securities      
b
c
d
e
(e)
Gross sales price 		(f)
Depreciation allowed
(or allowable) 		(g)
Cost or other basis
plus expense of sale 		(h)
Gain or (loss)
(e) plus (f) minus (g)
a 59,740,031   51,986,412 7,753,619
b
c
d
e
Complete only for assets showing gain in column (h) and owned by the foundation on 12/31/69 (l)
Gains (Col. (h) gain minus
col. (k), but not less than -0-) or
Losses (from col.(h))
(i)
F.M.V. as of 12/31/69 		(j)
Adjusted basis
as of 12/31/69 		(k)
Excess of col. (i)
over col. (j), if any
a       7,753,619
b
c
d
e
2 Capital gain net income or (net capital loss) Bracket If gain, also enter in Part I, line 7
If (loss), enter -0- in Part I, line 7		 Bracket 2 7,753,619
3 Net short-term capital gain or (loss) as defined in sections 1222(5) and (6):
If gain, also enter in Part I, line 8, column (c) (see instructions). If (loss), enter -0-
in Part I, line 8 ................... 		Bracket 3  
Part V
Qualification Under Section 4940(e) for Reduced Tax on Net Investment Income
SECTION 4940(e) REPEALED ON DECEMBER 20, 2019 - DO NOT COMPLETE
1 Reserved
(a)
Reserved 		(b)
Reserved 		(c)
Reserved 		(d)
Reserved
2
Reserved...........................
2
3
Reserved...........................
3
4
Reserved...........................
4
5
Reserved...........................
5
6
Reserved...........................
6
7
Reserved...........................
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8
Reserved,..........................
8
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Part VI
Excise Tax Based on Investment Income (Section 4940(a), 4940(b), 4940(e), or 4948—see instructions)
1a Exempt operating foundations described in section 4940(d)(2), check here Bullet and enter “N/A" on line 1. Bracket for line 1a
Date of ruling or determination letter:   (attach copy of letter if necessary–see instructions)
b Reserved................................ 1 118,718
c All other domestic foundations enter 1.39% of line 27b. Exempt foreign organizations enter 4% of Part I, line 12, col. (b)
2 Tax under section 511 (domestic section 4947(a)(1) trusts and taxable foundations only. Others enter -0-) 2  
3 Add lines 1 and 2........................... 3 118,718
4 Subtitle A (income) tax (domestic section 4947(a)(1) trusts and taxable foundations only. Others enter -0-) 4  
5 Tax based on investment income. Subtract line 4 from line 3. If zero or less, enter -0- ..... 5 118,718
6 Credits/Payments:
a 2020 estimated tax payments and 2019 overpayment credited to 2020 6a 33,100
b Exempt foreign organizations—tax withheld at source...... 6b 0
c Tax paid with application for extension of time to file (Form 8868)... 6c  
d Backup withholding erroneously withheld ........... 6d  
7 Total credits and payments. Add lines 6a through 6d.............. 7 33,100
8 Enter any penalty for underpayment of estimated tax. Check here if Form 2220 is attached. Click to see attachment 8  
9 Tax due. If the total of lines 5 and 8 is more than line 7, enter amount owed.......Bullet 9 85,618
10 Overpayment. If line 7 is more than the total of lines 5 and 8, enter the amount overpaid...Bullet 10  
11 Enter the amount of line 10 to be: Credited to 2021 estimated taxBullet   RefundedBullet 11  
Part VII-A
Statements Regarding Activities
1a
During the tax year, did the foundation attempt to influence any national, state, or local legislation or did
Yes
No
it participate or intervene in any political campaign? ....................
1a
 
No
b
Did it spend more than $100 during the year (either directly or indirectly) for political purposes? See the instructions
for the definition.................................
1b
 
No
If the answer is "Yes" to 1a or 1b, attach a detailed description of the activities and copies of any materials
published or distributed by the foundation in connection with the activities.
c
Did the foundation file Form 1120-POL for this year?.....................
1c
 
No
d
Enter the amount (if any) of tax on political expenditures (section 4955) imposed during the year:
(1) On the foundation. bullet$   (2) On foundation managers.bullet$  
e
Enter the reimbursement (if any) paid by the foundation during the year for political expenditure tax imposed
on foundation managers.bullet$  
2
Has the foundation engaged in any activities that have not previously been reported to the IRS?.......
2
 
No
If "Yes," attach a detailed description of the activities.
3
Has the foundation made any changes, not previously reported to the IRS, in its governing instrument, articles
of incorporation, or bylaws, or other similar instruments? If "Yes," attach a conformed copy of the changes....
3
 
No
4a
Did the foundation have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?........
4a
 
No
b
If "Yes," has it filed a tax return on Form 990-T for this year?...................
4b
 
 
5
Was there a liquidation, termination, dissolution, or substantial contraction during the year?.........
5
 
No
If "Yes," attach the statement required by General Instruction T.
6
Are the requirements of section 508(e) (relating to sections 4941 through 4945) satisfied either:
  • By language in the governing instrument, or
  • By state legislation that effectively amends the governing instrument so that no mandatory directions
    • that conflict with the state law remain in the governing instrument?................
    6
    Yes
     
    7
    Did the foundation have at least $5,000 in assets at any time during the year? If "Yes," complete Part II, col. (c),
    and Part XV..................................
    7
    Yes
     
    8a
    Enter the states to which the foundation reports or with which it is registered (see instructions)
    bulletIL
    b
    If the answer is "Yes" to line 7, has the foundation furnished a copy of Form 990-PF to the Attorney
    General (or designate) of each state as required by General Instruction G? If "No," attach explanation .
    8b
    Yes
     
    9
    Is the foundation claiming status as a private operating foundation within the meaning of section 4942(j)(3)
    or 4942(j)(5) for calendar year 2020 or the taxable year beginning in 2020? See the instructions for Part XIV.
    If "Yes," complete Part XIV .............................
    9
     
    No
    10
    Did any persons become substantial contributors during the tax year? If "Yes," attach a schedule listing their names
    and addresses. ...............................
    10
     
    No
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    Part VII-A
    Statements Regarding Activities (continued)
    11
    At any time during the year, did the foundation, directly or indirectly, own a controlled entity within the
    meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If "Yes," attach schedule. See instructions .............
    11
     
    No
    12
    Did the foundation make a distribution to a donor advised fund over which the foundation or a disqualified person had
    advisory privileges? If "Yes," attach statement. See instructions.................
    12
     
    No
    13
    Did the foundation comply with the public inspection requirements for its annual returns and exemption application?
    13
    Yes
     
    Website addressbullet  
    14
    The books are in care ofbulletTHE CHRISTOPHER FAMILY FDN Telephone no.bullet (800) 839-1754

    Located atbullet640 Quail Ridge DriveWestmontIL ZIP+4bullet60559
    15
    Section 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trusts filing Form 990-PF in lieu of Form 1041 —check here .........bullet
    and enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year ........bullet
    15
     
    16 At any time during calendar year 2020, did the foundation have an interest in or a signature or other authority over YesNo
    a bank, securities, or other financial account in a foreign country? .................
    16Yes  
    See the instructions for exceptions and filing requirements for FinCEN Form 114. If "Yes", enter the name of the foreign
    country bulletCA
    Part VII-B
    Statements Regarding Activities for Which Form 4720 May Be Required
    File Form 4720 if any item is checked in the "Yes" column, unless an exception applies.
    Yes
    No
    1a
    During the year did the foundation (either directly or indirectly):
    (1) Engage in the sale or exchange, or leasing of property with a disqualified person?
    (2) Borrow money from, lend money to, or otherwise extend credit to (or accept it from)
    a disqualified person?......................
    (3) Furnish goods, services, or facilities to (or accept them from) a disqualified person?
    (4) Pay compensation to, or pay or reimburse the expenses of, a disqualified person?
    (5) Transfer any income or assets to a disqualified person (or make any of either available
    for the benefit or use of a disqualified person)?...............
    (6) Agree to pay money or property to a government official? (Exception. Check "No"
    if the foundation agreed to make a grant to or to employ the official for a period
    after termination of government service, if terminating within 90 days.).......
    b
    If any answer is "Yes" to 1a(1)–(6), did any of the acts fail to qualify under the exceptions described in Regulations
    section 53.4941(d)-3 or in a current notice regarding disaster assistance? See instructions ........
    1b
     
    No
    ........bullet
    c
    Did the foundation engage in a prior year in any of the acts described in 1a, other than excepted acts,
    that were not corrected before the first day of the tax year beginning in 2020?.............
    1c
     
    No
    2
    Taxes on failure to distribute income (section 4942) (does not apply for years the foundation was a private
    operating foundation defined in section 4942(j)(3) or 4942(j)(5)):
    a
    At the end of tax year 2020, did the foundation have any undistributed income (lines 6d
    and 6e, Part XIII) for tax year(s) beginning before 2020?.............
    If "Yes," list the years bullet20, 20, 20, 20
    b
    Are there any years listed in 2a for which the foundation is not applying the provisions of section 4942(a)(2)
    (relating to incorrect valuation of assets) to the year’s undistributed income? (If applying section 4942(a)(2)
    to all years listed, answer "No" and attach statement—see instructions.) ..............
    2b
     
     
    c
    If the provisions of section 4942(a)(2) are being applied to any of the years listed in 2a, list the years here.
    bullet20, 20, 20, 20
    3a
    Did the foundation hold more than a 2% direct or indirect interest in any business enterprise at
    any time during the year?......................
    b
    If "Yes," did it have excess business holdings in 2020 as a result of (1) any purchase by the foundation
    or disqualified persons after May 26, 1969; (2) the lapse of the 5-year period (or longer period approved
    by the Commissioner under section 4943(c)(7)) to dispose of holdings acquired by gift or bequest; or (3)
    the lapse of the 10-, 15-, or 20-year first phase holding period? (Use Schedule C, Form 4720, to determine
    if the foundation had excess business holdings in 2020.)..................
    3b
     
     
    4a
    Did the foundation invest during the year any amount in a manner that would jeopardize its charitable purposes?
    4a
     
    No
    b
    Did the foundation make any investment in a prior year (but after December 31, 1969) that could jeopardize its
    charitable purpose that had not been removed from jeopardy before the first day of the tax year beginning in 2020?
    4b
     
    No
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    Part VII-B
    Statements Regarding Activities for Which Form 4720 May Be Required (continued)
    5a
    During the year did the foundation pay or incur any amount to:
    Yes
    No
    (1) Carry on propaganda, or otherwise attempt to influence legislation (section 4945(e))?
    (2) Influence the outcome of any specific public election (see section 4955); or to carry
    on, directly or indirectly, any voter registration drive?.............
    (3) Provide a grant to an individual for travel, study, or other similar purposes?
    (4) Provide a grant to an organization other than a charitable, etc., organization described
    in section 4945(d)(4)(A)? See instructions................
    (5) Provide for any purpose other than religious, charitable, scientific, literary, or
    educational purposes, or for the prevention of cruelty to children or animals?.....
    b
    If any answer is "Yes" to 5a(1)–(5), did any of the transactions fail to qualify under the exceptions described in
    Regulations section 53.4945 or in a current notice regarding disaster assistance? See instructions ......
    5b
     
     
    .........bullet
    c
    If the answer is "Yes" to question 5a(4), does the foundation claim exemption from the
    tax because it maintained expenditure responsibility for the grant?..........
    If "Yes," attach the statement required by Regulations section 53.4945–5(d).
    6a
    Did the foundation, during the year, receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on
    a personal benefit contract?.....................
    b
    Did the foundation, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract? ....
    6b
     
    No
    If "Yes" to 6b, file Form 8870.
    7a
    At any time during the tax year, was the foundation a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction?
    b
    If "Yes", did the foundation receive any proceeds or have any net income attributable to the transaction? ....
    7b
     
     
    8
    Is the foundation subject to the section 4960 tax on payment(s) of more than $1,000,000 in remuneration or
    excess parachute payment during the year? .................
    Part VIII
    Information About Officers, Directors, Trustees, Foundation Managers, Highly Paid Employees,
    and Contractors
    1 List all officers, directors, trustees, foundation managers and their compensation. See instructions
    (a) Name and address (b) Title, and average
    hours per week
    devoted to position     		(c) Compensation
     (If not paid, enter
    -0-)     		(d) Contributions to employee benefit plans and deferred compensation (e) Expense account,
    other allowances
    Doris K ChristopherClick to see attachment Trustee
    1.0     		0 0 0
    640 Quail Ridge Drive
    Westmont,IL60559
    Jay ChristopherClick to see attachment Trustee
    1.0     		0 0 0
    640 Quail Ridge Drive
    Westmont,IL60559
    Kelley Christopher SchuelerClick to see attachment Trustee
    1.0     		0 0 0
    640 Quail Ridge Drive
    Westmont,IL60559
    2 Compensation of five highest-paid employees (other than those included on line 1—see instructions). If none, enter “NONE."
    (a) Name and address of each employee paid more than $50,000 (b) Title, and average
    hours per week
    devoted to position     		(c) Compensation (d) Contributions to
    employee benefit
    plans and deferred
    compensation     		(e) Expense account,
    other allowances
     
    Total number of other employees paid over $50,000...................bullet  
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    Part VIII
    Information About Officers, Directors, Trustees, Foundation Managers, Highly Paid Employees,
    and Contractors (continued)
    3 Five highest-paid independent contractors for professional services (see instructions). If none, enter "NONE".
    (a) Name and address of each person paid more than $50,000 (b) Type of service (c) Compensation
    CSC Family Partners LLC Philanthropic 294,000
    123 E OGDEN AVE STE 201
    HINSDALE,IL60521
    Foundation Source Administrative 107,069
    55 Walls Drive 3RD FL
    Fairfield,CT06824
    Altair Advisers Investment Mgt 114,709
    303 W MADISON ST SUITE 600
    CHICAGO,IL606063323
    Total number of others receiving over $50,000 for professional services.............bullet  
    Part IX-A
    Summary of Direct Charitable Activities
    List the foundation’s four largest direct charitable activities during the tax year. Include relevant statistical information such as the number of organizations and other beneficiaries served, conferences convened, research papers produced, etc. Expenses
    1  
    2  
    3  
    4  
    Part IX-B
    Summary of Program-Related Investments (see instructions)
    Describe the two largest program-related investments made by the foundation during the tax year on lines 1 and 2. Amount
    1  
    2  
    All other program-related investments. See instructions.
    3  
    Total. Add lines 1 through 3.........................bullet  
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    Part X
    Minimum Investment Return (All domestic foundations must complete this part. Foreign foundations, see instructions.)
    1
    Fair market value of assets not used (or held for use) directly in carrying out charitable, etc.,
    purposes:
    a
    Average monthly fair market value of securities...................
    1a
    38,536,291
    b
    Average of monthly cash balances.......................
    1b
    2,550,087
    c
    Fair market value of all other assets (see instructions)................
    1c
    0
    d
    Total (add lines 1a, b, and c).........................
    1d
    41,086,378
    e
    Reduction claimed for blockage or other factors reported on lines 1a and
    1c (attach detailed explanation) .............
    1e
     
    2
    Acquisition indebtedness applicable to line 1 assets..................
    2
    0
    3
    Subtract line 2 from line 1d.........................
    3
    41,086,378
    4
    Cash deemed held for charitable activities. Enter 1 1/2% of line 3 (for greater amount, see
    instructions) .............................
    4
    616,296
    5
    Net value of noncharitable-use assets. Subtract line 4 from line 3. Enter here and on Part V, line 4
    5
    40,470,082
    6
    Minimum investment return. Enter 5% of line 5..................
    6
    2,023,504
    Part XI
    Distributable Amount (see instructions) (Section 4942(j)(3) and (j)(5) private operating foundations and certain foreign organizations check here right arrow and do not complete this part.)
    1
    Minimum investment return from Part X, line 6....................
    1
    2,023,504
    2a
    Tax on investment income for 2020 from Part VI, line 5......
    2a
    118,718
    b
    Income tax for 2020. (This does not include the tax from Part VI.)...
    2b
     
    c
    Add lines 2a and 2b............................
    2c
    118,718
    3
    Distributable amount before adjustments. Subtract line 2c from line 1............
    3
    1,904,786
    4
    Recoveries of amounts treated as qualifying distributions................
    4
     
    5
    Add lines 3 and 4............................
    5
    1,904,786
    6
    Deduction from distributable amount (see instructions).................
    6
     
    7
    Distributable amount as adjusted. Subtract line 6 from line 5. Enter here and on Part XIII, line 1 ...
    7
    1,904,786
    Part XII
    Qualifying Distributions (see instructions)
    1
    Amounts paid (including administrative expenses) to accomplish charitable, etc., purposes:
    a
    Expenses, contributions, gifts, etc.—total from Part I, column (d), line 26 ..........
    1a
    3,558,450
    b
    Program-related investments—total from Part IX-B..................
    1b
    0
    2
    Amounts paid to acquire assets used (or held for use) directly in carrying out charitable, etc.,
    purposes...............................
    2
    1,000
    3
    Amounts set aside for specific charitable projects that satisfy the:
    a
    Suitability test (prior IRS approval required)....................
    3a
    0
    b
    Cash distribution test (attach the required schedule) .................
    3b
    0
    4
    Qualifying distributions. Add lines 1a through 3b. Enter here and on Part V, line 8, and Part XIII, line 4
    4
    3,559,450
    5
    Foundations that qualify under section 4940(e) for the reduced rate of tax on net investment
    income. Enter 1% of Part I, line 27b. See instructions.................
    5
    0
    6
    Adjusted qualifying distributions. Subtract line 5 from line 4..............
    6
    3,559,450
    Note: The amount on line 6 will be used in Part V, column (b), in subsequent years when calculating whether the foundation qualifies for
    the section 4940(e) reduction of tax in those years.
    Form 990-PF (2020)
    Form 990-PF (2020)
    Page 9
    Part XIII
    Undistributed Income (see instructions)
    (a)
    Corpus     		(b)
    Years prior to 2019     		(c)
    2019     		(d)
    2020
    1 Distributable amount for 2020 from Part XI, line 7 1,904,786
    2 Undistributed income, if any, as of the end of 2020:
    a Enter amount for 2019 only.......  
    b Total for prior years:2018, 2017, 2016  
    3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2020:
    a From 2015...... 2,037,939
    b From 2016...... 2,170,979
    c From 2017...... 569,446
    d From 2018......  
    e From 2019...... 1,468,170
    fTotal of lines 3a through e........ 6,246,534
    4Qualifying distributions for 2020 from Part
    XII, line 4: bullet$ 3,559,450
    a Applied to 2019, but not more than line 2a  
    b Applied to undistributed income of prior years
    (Election required—see instructions).....     		 
    c Treated as distributions out of corpus (Election
    required—see instructions)........     		 
    d Applied to 2020 distributable amount..... 1,904,786
    e Remaining amount distributed out of corpus 1,654,664
    5 Excess distributions carryover applied to 2020.    
    (If an amount appears in column (d), the
    same amount must be shown in column (a).)
    6Enter the net total of each column as
    indicated below:
    a Corpus. Add lines 3f, 4c, and 4e. Subtract line 5 7,901,198
    b Prior years’ undistributed income. Subtract
    line 4b from line 2b ..........     		 
    c Enter the amount of prior years’ undistributed
    income for which a notice of deficiency has
    been issued, or on which the section 4942(a)
    tax has been previously assessed......     		 
    d Subtract line 6c from line 6b. Taxable amount
    —see instructions ...........     		 
    e Undistributed income for 2019. Subtract line
    4a from line 2a. Taxable amount—see
    instructions .............     		 
    f Undistributed income for 2020. Subtract
    lines 4d and 5 from line 1. This amount must
    be distributed in 2021 ..........     		0
    7 Amounts treated as distributions out of
    corpus to satisfy requirements imposed by
    section 170(b)(1)(F) or 4942(g)(3) (Election may
    be required - see instructions) .......     		 
    8 Excess distributions carryover from 2015 not
    applied on line 5 or line 7 (see instructions) ...     		2,037,939
    9Excess distributions carryover to 2021.
    Subtract lines 7 and 8 from line 6a ......     		5,863,259
    10 Analysis of line 9:
    a Excess from 2016.... 2,170,979
    b Excess from 2017.... 569,446
    c Excess from 2018....  
    d Excess from 2019.... 1,468,170
    e Excess from 2020.... 1,654,664
    Form 990-PF (2020)
    Form 990-PF (2020)
    Page 10
    Part XIV
    Private Operating Foundations (see instructions and Part VII-A, question 9)
    1a If the foundation has received a ruling or determination letter that it is a private operating
    foundation, and the ruling is effective for 2020, enter the date of the ruling....... bullet
     
    b Check box to indicate whether the organization is a private operating foundation described in section or
    2a Enter the lesser of the adjusted net
    income from Part I or the minimum
    investment return from Part X for each
    year listed ..........     		Tax year Prior 3 years (e) Total
    (a) 2020 (b) 2019 (c) 2018 (d) 2017
             
    b 85% of line 2a .........          
    c Qualifying distributions from Part XII,
    line 4 for each year listed .....     		         
    d Amounts included in line 2c not used directly
    for active conduct of exempt activities ..........     		         
    e Qualifying distributions made directly
    for active conduct of exempt activities.
    Subtract line 2d from line 2c ....     		         
    3 Complete 3a, b, or c for the
    alternative test relied upon:
    a “Assets" alternative test—enter:
    (1) Value of all assets ......          
    (2) Value of assets qualifying
    under section 4942(j)(3)(B)(i)    		          
    b “Endowment" alternative test— enter 2/3
    of minimum investment return shown in
    Part X, line 6 for each year listed...     		         
    c “Support" alternative test—enter:
    (1) Total support other than gross
    investment income (interest,
    dividends, rents, payments
    on securities loans (section
    512(a)(5)), or royalties) ....     		         
    (2) Support from general public
    and 5 or more exempt
    organizations as provided in
    section 4942(j)(3)(B)(iii)....     		         
    (3) Largest amount of support
    from an exempt organization    		          
    (4) Gross investment income          
    Part XV
    Supplementary Information (Complete this part only if the foundation had $5,000 or more in
    assets at any time during the year—see instructions.)
    1Information Regarding Foundation Managers:
    aList any managers of the foundation who have contributed more than 2% of the total contributions received by the foundation
    before the close of any tax year (but only if they have contributed more than $5,000). (See section 507(d)(2).)
    Doris K Christopher
    Jay Christopher
    Kelley Christopher Schueler
    bList any managers of the foundation who own 10% or more of the stock of a corporation (or an equally large portion of the
    ownership of a partnership or other entity) of which the foundation has a 10% or greater interest.
    2Information Regarding Contribution, Grant, Gift, Loan, Scholarship, etc., Programs:
    Check here bullet
    aThe name, address, and telephone number or e-mail address of the person to whom applications should be addressed:
    CLARE BUTTERFIELD
    640 QUAIL RIDGE DRIVE
    WESTMONT,IL60559
    clare@christopherff.org
    bThe form in which applications should be submitted and information and materials they should include:
    FSREQUESTS.COM/CHRISTOPHER
    cAny submission deadlines:
    FSREQUESTS.COM/CHRISTOPHER
    dAny restrictions or limitations on awards, such as by geographical areas, charitable fields, kinds of institutions, or other
    factors:
    FSREQUESTS.COM/CHRISTOPHER
    Form 990-PF (2020)
    Form 990-PF (2020)
    Page 11
    Part XV
    Supplementary Information (continued)
    3 Grants and Contributions Paid During the Year or Approved for Future Payment
    Recipient If recipient is an individual,
    show any relationship to
    any foundation manager
    or substantial contributor
    		 Foundation
    status of
    recipient     		Purpose of grant or
    contribution     		Amount
    Name and address (home or business)
    aPaid during the year
    A BETTER CHICAGO
    200 W MADISON ST FL 3
    CHICAGO,IL60606     		N/A PC General & Unrestricted 10,000
    ACCION CHICAGO INC
    135 N KEDZIE AVE
    CHICAGO,IL60612     		N/A PC General & Unrestricted 50,000
    ALIVE RESCUE
    PO BOX 39111
    CHICAGO,IL60639     		N/A PC General & Unrestricted 50
    ANN & ROBERT H LURIE CHILDRENS HOSPITAL OF CHICAGO
    225 E CHICAGO AVE BOX 4
    CHICAGO,IL60611     		N/A PC Consortium to Lower Childhood Obesity in Chicago's Children (CLOCC) 50,000
    ANN & ROBERT H LURIE CHILDRENS HOSPITAL OF CHICAGO
    225 E CHICAGO AVE BOX 4
    CHICAGO,IL60611     		N/A PC Charitable Event 25,000
    AUSTIN COMING TOGETHER
    5049 W HARRISON ST
    CHICAGO,IL60644     		N/A PC Austin Fresh Collaboration 20,875
    BLESSINGS IN A BACKPACK INC
    PO BOX 7725
    LOUISVILLE,KY40257     		N/A PC General & Unrestricted 40,000
    BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF CHICAGO INC
    2102 W MONROE ST
    CHICAGO,IL60612     		N/A PC Charitable Event 25,000
    BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF CHICAGO INC
    2102 W MONROE ST
    CHICAGO,IL60612     		N/A PC Monitoring and Evaluation program 50,000
    BOYS CLUB OF PALM SPRINGS INC
    450 S SUNRISE WAY
    PALM SPRINGS,CA92262     		N/A PC General & Unrestricted 10,000
    BRIDGE TEEN CENTER NFP
    15555 S 71ST COURT
    ORLAND PARK,IL60462     		N/A PC General Support and Capacity Building Funding 55,000
    BRIGHT PROMISES FOUNDATION
    70 E LAKE ST STE 1120
    CHICAGO,IL60601     		N/A PC SEL@Home: Social Emotional Learning at Home program 35,000
    BRIGHT STAR OF BETHLEHEM NFP
    2133 JONQUIL PL
    ROCKFORD,IL61107     		N/A PC General & Unrestricted 5,000
    BUILD INCORPORATED
    5100 W HARRISON ST
    CHICAGO,IL60644     		N/A PC Austin Fresh Collaboration 13,527
    BY THE HAND CLUB FOR KIDS
    1000 N SEDGWICK ST
    CHICAGO,IL60610     		N/A PC Austin Fresh Collaborative 12,525
    CALVIN COLLEGE
    3201 BURTON ST SE
    GRAND RAPIDS,MI49546     		N/A PC Van Lunen Center 100,000
    CANCER RESEARCH AMERICA NFCR
    5515 SECURITY LN STE 1105
    ROCKVILLE,MD20852     		N/A PC General & Unrestricted 100
    CARA PROGRAM
    237 S DESPLAINES ST
    CHICAGO,IL60661     		N/A PC General & Unrestricted 50,000
    CHI-TOWN PITTIES INC
    46 DANADA SQ W UNIT 4074
    WHEATON,IL60189     		N/A PC General & Unrestricted 50
    CHICAGO COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
    225 N MICHIGAN AVE STE 2200
    CHICAGO,IL60601     		N/A PC Chicago Education Equity COVID-19 Response Fund 50,000
    CHICAGO COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
    225 N MICHIGAN AVE STE 2200
    CHICAGO,IL60601     		N/A PC General Support - Workforce Funder Collaboration 25,000
    CHICAGO COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
    225 N MICHIGAN AVE STE 2200
    CHICAGO,IL60601     		N/A PC Together We Rise program 50,000
    CHICAGO HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY - CHICAGO BOTANIC GA
    1000 LAKE COOK RD
    GLENCOE,IL60022     		N/A PC Windy City Harvest 60,000
    CHICAGO ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY
    3300 GOLF RD
    BROOKFIELD,IL60513     		N/A PC Charitable Event 7,000
    CHICAGO ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY
    3300 GOLF RD
    BROOKFIELD,IL60513     		N/A PC Institute of Science Teaching Excellence 50,000
    CHICAGOLAND LUTHERAN EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION
    861 S CHURCH RD
    BENSENVILLE,IL60106     		N/A PC General & Unrestricted 50,000
    CHICAGOLAND LUTHERAN EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION
    861 S CHURCH RD
    BENSENVILLE,IL60106     		N/A PC COVID-19 Emergency Response Fund 25,000
    CHILDRENS PLACE ASSOCIATION
    700 N SACRAMENTO BLVD STE 300
    CHICAGO,IL60612     		N/A PC General & Unrestricted 30,000
    CONCORDIA UNIVERSITY CHICAGO
    7400 AUGUSTA ST
    RIVER FOREST,IL60305     		N/A PC General & Unrestricted 10,000
    COOL MINISTRIES
    800 W GLEN FLORA AVE
    WAUKEGAN,IL60085     		N/A PC General & Unrestricted 20,000
    CROSSROADS LUTHERAN CHURCH
    8511 SHELLEY MULLIS RD
    INDIAN LAND,SC29707     		N/A PC General & Unrestricted 1,000
    DEPAUL USA INC
    PO BOX 756
    CHICAGO,IL60690     		N/A PC Dax Program 10,000
    Depriest Elem School
    139 S PARKSIDE AVE
    Chicago,IL60644     		N/A GOV General & Unrestricted (See General Explanation) 1,000
    EVANSTON REBUILDING WAREHOUSE
    1245 HARTREY AVE
    EVANSTON,IL60202     		N/A PC Shared Workforce Training Program Model 20,000
    FACING HISTORY AND OURSELVES CHICAGO
    2 N LASALLE ST STE 2300
    CHICAGO,IL60602     		N/A PC General & Unrestricted 50,000
    FAITH IN PLACE
    70 E LAKE ST STE 920
    CHICAGO,IL60601     		N/A PC Austin Fresh Collaborative 14,195
    FRIENDS OF THE FOREST PRESERVES
    411 S WELLS ST STE 300
    CHICAGO,IL60607     		N/A PC Forest Preserve Experience Program 10,000
    GAMERS OUTREACH FOUNDATION
    PO BOX 694
    SALINE,MI48176     		N/A PC General & Unrestricted 100
    GAP COMMUNITY CENTER
    2100 N KILDARE AVE
    CHICAGO,IL60639     		N/A PC Austin Fresh Initiative 3,726
    GRACE EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH OF RIVER FOREST
    7300 DIVISION ST
    RIVER FOREST,IL60305     		N/A PC Charitable Event 5,000
    GRACE EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH OF RIVER FOREST
    7300 DIVISION ST
    RIVER FOREST,IL60305     		N/A PC General Support for Bach Cantata Vespers 15,000
    GRACE EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH OF RIVER FOREST
    7300 DIVISION ST
    RIVER FOREST,IL60305     		N/A PC Grace School program 5,000
    GRACE EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH OF RIVER FOREST
    7300 DIVISION ST
    RIVER FOREST,IL60305     		N/A PC Lutheran Academy in Martin, Slovakia, for the construction of the Community Center 5,000
    GRAND ISLAND COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
    1811 W 2ND ST STE 365
    GRAND ISLAND,NE68803     		N/A PC Three Pillars Initiative 25,500
    GREATER CHICAGO FOOD DEPOSITORY
    4100 W ANN LURIE PL
    CHICAGO,IL60632     		N/A PC General & Unrestricted 60,000
    HARMONY COMMUNITY CARES NFP
    1908 S MILLARD AVE
    CHICAGO,IL60623     		N/A PC General & Unrestricted 11,100
    HOUSING FORWARD
    1851 S 9TH AVE
    MAYWOOD,IL60153     		N/A PC General & Unrestricted 3,000
    INDIANA UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION
    PO BOX 6460
    INDIANAPOLIS,IN46204     		N/A PC Women's Philanthropy Leadership Council fund 10,000
    INSPIRATION CORPORATION
    4554 N BROADWAY ST STE 207
    CHICAGO,IL60640     		N/A PC General & Unrestricted 200
    INSPIRATION CORPORATION
    4554 N BROADWAY ST STE 207
    CHICAGO,IL60640     		N/A PC Employment Navigator Position fund 25,000
    JANE ADDAMS RESOURCE CORPORATION
    4432 N RAVENSWOOD AVE
    CHICAGO,IL60640     		N/A PC Careers in Manufacturing Programs - West Side 40,000
    KIDS FIRST CHICAGO FOR EDUCATION
    21 S CLARK ST STE 4301
    CHICAGO,IL60603     		N/A PC Kids First Chicago: Parent-Powered West Side Education Revitalization program 10,000
    LAWRENCE HALL
    4833 N FRANCISCO AVE
    CHICAGO,IL60625     		N/A PC General & Unrestricted 10,000
    LOYOLA UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO
    820 N MICHIGAN AVE
    CHICAGO,IL60611     		N/A PC Christopher Family Foundation Fellowship fund University Medical Center 44,000
    LUTHERAN CHILD AND FAMILY SERVICES OF ILLINOIS
    1 OAKBROOK TER STE 501
    OAKBROOK TER,IL60181     		N/A PC The 2020 Christmas Drive 35,000
    LUTHERAN MUSIC PROGRAM
    121 HENNEPIN AVE
    MINNEAPOLIS,MN55401     		N/A PC General & Unrestricted 50,000
    LUTHERAN SOCIAL SERVICES OF ILLINOIS
    1001 E TOUHY AVE
    DES PLAINES,IL60018     		N/A PC TFC Chicago Team Two Rollout fund 50,000
    LUTHERAN UNIVERSITY ASSOCIATION
    1100 CAMPUS DR S LOKE HALL
    VALPARAISO,IN46383     		N/A PC Alumni reception at Loyola vs. Valparaiso game 5,000
    MAYWOOD FINE ARTS ASSOCIATION
    25 N 5TH AVE
    MAYWOOD,IL60153     		N/A PC Capacity Building fund for board and staff development 25,000
    MEALS ON WHEELS OF SHEBOYGAN COUNTY INC
    1004 S TAYLOR DR
    SHEBOYGAN,WI53081     		N/A PC General & Unrestricted 77,500
    MISERICORDIA FAMILY ASSOCIATION
    6300 N RIDGE AVE
    CHICAGO,IL60660     		N/A PC General & Unrestricted 2,000
    MRELIEF
    233 N MICHIGAN AVE FL 18
    CHICAGO,IL60601     		N/A PC General & Unrestricted 5,000
    MRELIEF
    233 N MICHIGAN AVE FL 18
    CHICAGO,IL60601     		N/A PC Powering Johnnie in Chicago for 1:1 SNAP Assistance fund 50,120
    MUSEUM OF SCIENCE AND INDUSTRY
    5700 S LAKE SHORE DR
    CHICAGO,IL60637     		N/A PC General & Unrestricted 80,000
    NAVAJO EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN MISSION INC
    PO BOX 354
    ROCK POINT,AZ86545     		N/A PC General & Unrestricted 25,000
    NEIGHBORSPACE
    445 N SACRAMENTO BLVD STE 204
    CHICAGO,IL60612     		N/A PC Austin Fresh Collaborative 25,050
    NEW MOMS INC
    5317 W CHICAGO AVE
    CHICAGO,IL60651     		N/A PC General & Unrestricted 35,000
    NORTHERN ILLINOIS FOOD BANK
    273 DEARBORN CT
    GENEVA,IL60134     		N/A PC General & Unrestricted 100
    NORTHERN ILLINOIS FOOD BANK
    273 DEARBORN CT
    GENEVA,IL60134     		N/A PC My Pantry Express program 100,000
    NORWOOD LIFE CARE FOUNDATION
    6016 N NINA AVE
    CHICAGO,IL60631     		N/A SO I General & Unrestricted 5,000
    OAK PARK & RIVER FOREST DAY NURSERY
    1139 RANDOLPH ST
    OAK PARK,IL60302     		N/A PC General & Unrestricted 7,000
    READING LEGACIES
    2750 HISTORIC DECATUR RD
    SAN DIEGO,CA92106     		N/A PC General & Unrestricted 5,000
    REFUGEEONE
    5705 N LINCOLN AVE
    CHICAGO,IL60659     		N/A PC to fund Sewing Studio 25,000
    REFUSHE INC
    1111 N WELLS ST STE 306
    CHICAGO,IL60610     		N/A PC General & Unrestricted 10,000
    RIVER CITY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CENTER
    3709 W GRAND AVE
    CHICAGO,IL60651     		N/A PC Harambee City builders Apprenticeship Project 20,000
    SCRIPTED INC
    85 BROAD ST 17TH FL
    NEW YORK,NY10004     		N/A PC General & Unrestricted 20,000
    SHRIVER CENTER ON POVERTY LAW
    67 E MADISON ST STE 2000
    CHICAGO,IL60603     		N/A PC General & Unrestricted 2,000
    SMALL BUSINESS MAJORITY FOUNDATION INC
    9328 ELK GROVE BLVD STE105318
    ELK GROVE,CA95624     		N/A PC Chicago Inclusive Growth Coalition fund 25,000
    ST LEONARD'S MINISTRIES
    2100 W WARREN BLVD
    CHICAGO,IL60612     		N/A PC The Barlow Center - Education, Skills Training program, and Employment Services for Reentering Citizens 10,000
    TEEN PARENT CONNECTION INC
    475 TAFT AVE
    GLEN ELLYN,IL60137     		N/A PC General & Unrestricted 10,000
    THE COMMITTEE OF 200
    65 E WACKER PL STE 510
    CHICAGO,IL60601     		N/A PC General & Unrestricted 1,000
    THE NATIONAL ALLIANCE TO END HOMELESSNESS INCORPOR
    1518 K ST NW 2ND FL
    WASHINGTON,DC20005     		N/A PC General & Unrestricted 100
    THE WEST COOK YMCAS INC
    255 S MARION ST
    OAK PARK,IL60302     		N/A PC General & Unrestricted 75,000
    THREE PILLARS INITIATIVE
    1049 LAKE ST STE 201
    OAK PARK,IL60301     		N/A PC Three Pillars Initiative Pilot 31,200
    TIMOTHY CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS
    188 W BUTTERFIELD RD
    ELMHURST,IL60126     		N/A PC Project Impact Phase III 500,000
    UNITED WAY OF METROPOLITAN CHICAGO INC
    231196 MOMENTUM PL
    CHICAGO,IL60689     		N/A PC Chicago Community COVID-19 Response Fund 100,000
    UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS FOUNDATION
    1305 W GREEN ST
    URBANA,IL61801     		N/A PC the UIC Study Fund 10,000
    WALTHER LUTHERAN HIGH SCHOOL ASSOCIATION INC
    900 CHICAGO AVE
    MELROSE PARK,IL60160     		N/A PC General & Unrestricted 10,500
    WALTHER LUTHERAN HIGH SCHOOL ASSOCIATION INC
    900 CHICAGO AVE
    MELROSE PARK,IL60160     		N/A PC Scholarship fund 50,000
    WALTHER LUTHERAN HIGH SCHOOL ASSOCIATION INC
    900 CHICAGO AVE
    MELROSE PARK,IL60160     		N/A PC Walther Christian Academy Scholarship fund 153,737
    WESTSIDE HEALTH AUTHORITY
    5053 W CHICAGO
    CHICAGO,IL60651     		N/A PC Austin Fresh Collaboration 159,903
    WINDOW TO THE WORLD COMMUNICATIONS INC
    5400 N ST LOUIS AVE
    CHICAGO,IL60625     		N/A PC General & Unrestricted 500
    YOUTH GUIDANCE
    1 N LASALLE ST
    CHICAGO,IL60602     		N/A PC General & Unrestricted 25,000
    Total .................................bullet 3a 3,128,658
    bApproved for future payment
    Total .................................bullet 3b  
    Form 990-PF (2020)
    Form 990-PF (2020)
    Page 12
    Part XVI-A
    Analysis of Income-Producing Activities
    Enter gross amounts unless otherwise indicated. Unrelated business income Excluded by section 512, 513, or 514 (e)
    Related or exempt
    function income
    (See instructions.)
    1Program service revenue: (a)
    Business code     		(b)
    Amount     		(c)
    Exclusion code     		(d)
    Amount
    a
    b
    c
    d
    e
    f
    gFees and contracts from government agencies          
    2 Membership dues and assessments....          
    3 Interest on savings and temporary cash
    investments ...........     		    14 11,169  
    4 Dividends and interest from securities....     14 939,110  
    5 Net rental income or (loss) from real estate:
    aDebt-financed property......          
    bNot debt-financed property.....          
    6 Net rental income or (loss) from personal property          
    7 Other investment income.....          
    8 Gain or (loss) from sales of assets other than
    inventory ............     		    18 7,299,014  
    9 Net income or (loss) from special events:          
    10 Gross profit or (loss) from sales of inventory          
    11 Other revenue:
    aNET FOREIGN CURRENCY LOSS     		    01 -906  
    b
    c
    d
    e
    12 Subtotal. Add columns (b), (d), and (e)..   8,248,387  
    13Total. Add line 12, columns (b), (d), and (e)..................
    13
    8,248,387
    (See worksheet in line 13 instructions to verify calculations.)
    Part XVI-B
    Relationship of Activities to the Accomplishment of Exempt Purposes
    Line No.
    DownArrow     		Explain below how each activity for which income is reported in column (e) of Part XVI-A contributed importantly to
    the accomplishment of the foundation’s exempt purposes (other than by providing funds for such purposes). (See
    instructions.)
    Form 990-PF (2020)
    Form 990-PF (2020)
    Page 13
    Part XVII
    Information Regarding Transfers To and Transactions and Relationships With Noncharitable Exempt Organizations
    1
    Did the organization directly or indirectly engage in any of the following with any other organization described in section 501(c) (other than section 501(c)(3) organizations) or in section 527, relating to political organizations?
    Yes
    No
    a
    Transfers from the reporting foundation to a noncharitable exempt organization of:
    (1) Cash...................................
    1a(1)
     
    No
    (2) Other assets.................................
    1a(2)
     
    No
    b
    Other transactions:
    (1) Sales of assets to a noncharitable exempt organization....................
    1b(1)
     
    No
    (2) Purchases of assets from a noncharitable exempt organization..................
    1b(2)
     
    No
    (3) Rental of facilities, equipment, or other assets.......................
    1b(3)
     
    No
    (4) Reimbursement arrangements...........................
    1b(4)
     
    No
    (5) Loans or loan guarantees.............................
    1b(5)
     
    No
    (6) Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations................
    1b(6)
     
    No
    c
    Sharing of facilities, equipment, mailing lists, other assets, or paid employees..............
    1c
     
    No
    d
    If the answer to any of the above is "Yes," complete the following schedule. Column (b) should always show the fair market value
    of the goods, other assets, or services given by the reporting foundation. If the foundation received less than fair market value
    in any transaction or sharing arrangement, show in column (d) the value of the goods, other assets, or services received.
    (a) Line No. (b) Amount involved (c) Name of noncharitable exempt organization (d) Description of transfers, transactions, and sharing arrangements
    2a
    Is the foundation directly or indirectly affiliated with, or related to, one or more tax-exempt organizations
    described in section 501(c) (other than section 501(c)(3)) or in section 527? ...........
    b
    If "Yes," complete the following schedule.

    (a) Name of organization (b) Type of organization (c) Description of relationship
    Sign Here
    Under penalties of perjury, I declare that I have examined this return, including accompanying schedules and statements, and to the best of my knowledge and belief, it is true, correct, and complete. Declaration of preparer (other than taxpayer) is based on all information of which preparer has any knowledge.
    Bullet Bullet
    May the IRS discuss this return
    with the preparer shown below?
    See instructions.
    Signature of officer or trustee Date Title
    Paid Preparer Use Only Print/Type preparer's name Preparer's Signature Date PTIN
    Firm's name SmallBullet
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    Form 990-PF (2020)
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    Form 990PF - Special Condition Description:
    Special Condition Description
    Schedule B
    (Form 990, 990-EZ,
    or 990-PF)
    Department of the Treasury
    Internal Revenue Service
    Schedule of Contributors

    Arrow Bullet Attach to Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
    Arrow Bullet Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for the latest information.
    OMB No. 1545-0047
    2020
    Name of the organization
    The Christopher Family Foundation
     
    Employer identification number

    36-7092282
    Organization type (check one):
    Filers of:
    Section:
    Form 990 or 990-EZ






    Form 990-PF




    Check if your organization is covered by the General Rule or a Special Rule.  
    Note: Only a section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organization can check boxes for both the General Rule and a Special Rule. See instructions.
    General Rule
    Special Rules
    ......... Arrow Bullet $  
    Caution: An organization that isn't covered by the General Rule and/or the Special Rules doesn't file Schedule B (Form 990,
    990-EZ, or 990-PF), but it must answer “No” on Part IV, line 2, of its Form 990; or check the box on line H of its Form 990-EZ
    or on its Form 990PF, Part I, line 2, to certify that it doesn't meet the filing requirements of Schedule B (Form 990,
    990-EZ, or 990-PF).
    For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions
    for Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
    Cat. No. 30613XSchedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2020)
    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2020) Page 2
    Name of organization
    The Christopher Family Foundation
          		Employer identification number
    36-7092282
    Part I
    Contributors
    Contributors (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part I if additional space is needed.
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Total contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    1
    Christopher Jay
    640 Quail Ridge Drive
     
    Westmont, IL60559

    		$ 503,848


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Total contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    2
    Doris K Christopher 1996 Trust
    640 Quail Ridge Drive
     
    Westmont, IL60559

    		$ 5,000,000


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Total contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    3
    Julie A Christopher DKC 2000 Exemp
    640 Quail Ridge Drive
     
    Westmont, IL60559

    		$ 500,000


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Total contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    4
    Kelley C Schueler DKC 2000 Exempti
    640 Quail Ridge Drive
     
    Westmont, IL60559

    		$ 604,000


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Total contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
     
     
     
     

    		$  


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Total contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
     
     
     
     

    		$  


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2020)
    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2020)
    Page 3
    Name of organization
    The Christopher Family Foundation
          		Employer identification number

    36-7092282
    Part II
    Noncash Property (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part II if additional space is needed.
    (a)
    No. from Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (See instructions)     		(d)
    Date received
    1
    		 VISA INC V, 2475 sh. $ 503,848 2020-02-04
    (a)
    No. from Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (See instructions)     		(d)
    Date received
     
    		$    
    (a)
    No. from Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (See instructions)     		(d)
    Date received
     
    		$    
    (a)
    No. from Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (See instructions)     		(d)
    Date received
     
    		$    
    (a)
    No. from Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (See instructions)     		(d)
    Date received
     
    		$    
    (a)
    No. from Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (See instructions)     		(d)
    Date received
     
    		$    
    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2020)
    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2020)
    Page 4
    Name of organization
    The Christopher Family Foundation
          		Employer identification number

    36-7092282
    Part III
    Exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions to organizations described in section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) that total more than $1,000 for the year from any one contributor. Complete columns (a) through (e) and the following line entry. For organizations completing Part III, enter the total of exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions of $1,000 or less for the year. (Enter this information once. See instructions.) Arrow Bullet$  
    Use duplicate copies of Part III if additional space is needed.
    (a)
    No. from Part I    		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
     
    (e) Transfer of gift
    Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
     
     
         
     
    (a)
    No. from Part I    		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
     
    (e) Transfer of gift
    Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
     
     
         
     
    (a)
    No. from Part I    		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
     
    (e) Transfer of gift
    Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
     
     
         
     
    (a)
    No. from Part I    		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
     
    (e) Transfer of gift
    Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
     
     
         
     
    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2020)
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    TY 2020 AccountingFeesSchedule
    Name:
    The Christopher Family Foundation
    EIN:
    36-7092282
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    Tax Return Preparation/Review 1,500     1,500

    TY 2020 CompensationExplanation
    Name:
    The Christopher Family Foundation
    EIN:
    36-7092282
    Person Name Explanation
    Kelley Christopher Schueler *DORIS K CHRISTOPHER AND KELLEY CHRISTOPHER SCHUELER, TRUSTEES OF THE CHRISTOPHER FAMILY FOUNDATION (THE FOUNDATION), ARE OWNERS AT THE CONSULTING FIRM OF CSC FAMILY PARTNERS LLC, A DISQUALIFIED PERSON WHICH PROVIDES PHILANTHROPIC CONSULTING SERVICES TO THE FOUNDATION. DURING THE TAXABLE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2020, THE FOUNDATION PAID $294,000 FOR PHILANTHROPIC CONSULTING SERVICES RENDERED BY SUCH DISQUALIFIED PERSON AS REPORTED IN FORM 990-PF, PART I, LINE 16C. SUCH CONSULTING FIRM BILLED THE FOUNDATION AT OR BELOW THE RATE IT CHARGES ITS OTHER CLIENTS.

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    TY 2020 DepreciationSchedule
    Name:
    The Christopher Family Foundation
    EIN:
    36-7092282
    Description of Property Date Acquired Cost or Other Basis Prior Years' Depreciation Computation Method Rate /
    Life (# of years)    		 Current Year's Depreciation Expense Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Cost of Goods Sold Not Included

    TY 2020 GeneralExplanationAttachment
    Name:
    The Christopher Family Foundation
    EIN:
    36-7092282
    Identifier Return Reference Explanation
    1 FORM 990-PF, PARTS I AND XV: TOTAL Part I, Line 25, Column (a) and Part XV, Line 3a: $3,128,658 ___________ Less amount counted as a qualifying distribution on Part XII,Line 2a: $1,000 _______ TOTAL Part I, Line 25, Column (d): $3,127,658 __________
    2 PART XV (FORM 990-PF) - DISTRIBUTIONS OF PROPERTY VALUE AT FAIR MARKET VALUE AT DATE OF DISTRIBUTION METHOD FOR DETERMINING VALUE OF BOOKS: PURCHASE PRICE TOTAL FAIR MARKET VALUE OF PROPERTY: $1,000 TOTAL BOOK VALUE OF PROPERTY: $1,000 TOTAL CASH PORTION OF GRANTS: $- TOTAL AMOUNT OF GRANTS: $1,000 FORM 990-PF, PART III, LINE 3 - OTHER INCREASES: $- DETAILS OF ITEMS GRANTED: DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: BOOKS UNITS: 1 DATE OF DISTRIBUTION: 12/07/2020 GRANT RECIPIENT: Depriest Elem School FMV OF PROPERTY: $1,000 BOOK VALUE OF PROPERTY: $1,000 CASH PORTION OF GRANT: $- TOTAL AMOUNT OF GRANT: $1,000

    TY 2020 InvestmentsCorpStockSchedule
    Name:
    The Christopher Family Foundation
    EIN:
    36-7092282
    Name of Stock End of Year Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    AMERICAN BEACON AHL TARGETRISK 818,391 825,316
    AMERICAN BEACON SOUND POINT FL 945,000 954,079
    AQR STYLE PREMIA ALT FD CL I 546,000 554,541
    DFA INVESTMENT GRADE PORTFOLIO 5,736,139 5,725,728
    DFA U.S. LARGE CAP VALUE PORTF 1,420,000 1,493,461
    DFA U.S. SMALL CAP PORTFOLIO 2,125,000 2,303,987
    EATON VANCE PARMETRIC STRUCTUR 545,509 554,257
    FIDELITY 500 INDEX FUND 3,200,114 3,526,039
    FIRST TRUST NORTH AMERICAN ENE 369,825 355,442
    GLENMEDE LARGE CAP CORE 150,575 143,366
    GMO U S QUALITY EQUITY FUND CL 1,544,241 1,497,021
    GQG PARTNERS EMERGING MARKETS 600,000 637,109
    INFINITY Q DIVERSIFIED ALPHA F 814,000 804,570
    ISHARES MSCI ACWI INDEX 99,834 167,923
    LEGG MASON BW GLOBAL OP BD-IS 938,000 969,582
    OBERWEIS INTERNATIONAL OPPORTU 601,431 671,235
    PARAMETRIC VOL RISK PREMIUM DE 1,420,000 1,460,649
    PIMCO ALL ASSET ALL AUTHORITY 546,000 551,127
    VANGUARD FTSE ALL-WORLD EX-US 4,672,700 5,370,753
    VANGUARD GLOBAL EX-US REAL EST 969,367 1,060,783
    VANGUARD INDEX TR VANGUARD TOT 4,440,000 4,610,320
    VANGUARD PRIMECAP FD ADMIRAL 3,471,701 3,396,234
    VANGUARD SF REIT ETF 1,268,493 1,272,421
    VANGUARD SHORT-TERM INFLATION- 1,900,000 1,906,035
    WORLD EX U.S. CORE EQUITY PORT 4,987,759 5,297,308

    TY 2020 OtherExpensesSchedule
    Name:
    The Christopher Family Foundation
    EIN:
    36-7092282
    Description Revenue and Expenses per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    Administrative Fees 107,069     107,069
    Bank Charges 358 358    
    Computers/Electronic Devices 265     265
    Foundation Dues & Memberships 4,458     4,458
    Indemnification Insurance 1,758     1,758
    STATE OR LOCAL FILING FEES 15     15
    Office Supplies 2,933     2,933
    Postage/Delivery Service 485     485
    Training & Professional Develo 7,700     7,700
    Website Hosting/Support 369     369
    FOUNDATION CREDIT CARD FEES 492     492


    TY 2020 OtherIncomeSchedule2
    Name:
    The Christopher Family Foundation
    EIN:
    36-7092282
    Description Revenue And Expenses Per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income
    NET FOREIGN CURRENCY LOSS -906 -906  


    TY 2020 OtherProfessionalFeesSchedule
    Name:
    The Christopher Family Foundation
    EIN:
    36-7092282
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    Investment Management Services 146,274 146,274    
    Philanthropic Consulting Srvcs 300,500     300,500
    Website Development 700     700


    TY 2020 TaxesSchedule
    Name:
    The Christopher Family Foundation
    EIN:
    36-7092282
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    990-PF Estimated Tax for 2020 33,100      
    990-PF Excise Tax for 2019 31,162      
    Foreign Tax Paid 15,507 15,507