Form990-PF

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. 1545-0047
2024
Open to Public Inspection
For calendar year 2024, or tax year beginning 01-01-2024 , and ending 12-31-2024
Name of foundation
THE CHRISTOPHER FAMILY FOUNDATION
 
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)

(630) 225-8120
C right arrow
G Check all that apply:

D 1. Foreign organizations, check here............. right arrow
2. Foreign organizations meeting the 85%
test, check here and attach computation ... right arrow
E right arrow
H Check type of organization:
F right arrow
I Fair market value of all assets at end
of year (from Part II, col. (c),
line 16)right arrow$80,960,889J 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) 3,060,000
2 Check right arrow.............
3 Interest on savings and temporary cash investments 3,464 3,464  
4 Dividends and interest from securities... 2,149,584 1,913,173  
5a Gross rents............      
b Net rental income or (loss)  
6a Net gain or (loss) from sale of assets not on line 10 2,084,614
b Gross sales price for all assets on line 6a 24,095,244
7 Capital gain net income (from Part IV, line 2)... 2,084,614
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
List of Attached Documents:
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20,445 19,941  
12 Total. Add lines 1 through 11........ 7,318,107 4,021,192  
Operating and Administrative Expenses 13 Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc. 0 0   0
14 Other employee salaries and wages......        
15 Pension plans, employee benefits.......        
16a Legal fees (attach schedule)......... Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
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1,035 0   1,035
b Accounting fees (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
14,965 14,965   0
c Other professional fees (attach schedule).... Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
986,981 301,794   685,187
17 Interest...............        
18 Taxes (attach schedule) (see instructions)... Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
73,223 38,519   0
19 Depreciation (attach schedule) and depletion...      
20 Occupancy..............        
21 Travel, conferences, and meetings....... 19,054 0   19,054
22 Printing and publications..........        
23 Other expenses (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
99,764 70,740   28,964
24 Total operating and administrative expenses.
Add lines 13 through 23.......... 1,195,022 426,018   734,240
25 Contributions, gifts, grants paid....... 4,516,136 4,516,136
26 Total expenses and disbursements. Add lines 24 and 25 5,711,158 426,018   5,250,376
27 Subtract line 26 from line 12:
a Excess of revenue over expenses and disbursements 1,606,949
b Net investment income (if negative, enter -0-) 3,595,174
c Adjusted net income (if negative, enter -0-)...  
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see instructions.
Cat. No. 11289X Form 990-PF (2024)
Form 990-PF (2024)
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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......... 4,177,774 2,596,952 2,596,952
3 Accounts receivable right arrow  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts right arrow        
4 Pledges receivable right arrow  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts right arrow        
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) right arrow  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts right arrow        
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)....... 67,824,633 Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
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70,422,151 		77,095,423
c Investments—corporate bonds (attach schedule).......      
11 Investments—land, buildings, and equipment: basis right arrow  
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) right arrow        
12 Investments—mortgage loans.............      
13 Investments—other (attach schedule).......... 720,000 Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
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1,310,000 		1,268,514
14 Land, buildings, and equipment: basis right arrow  
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) right arrow        
15 Other assets (describe right arrow)      
16 Total assets (to be completed by all filers—see the
instructions. Also, see page 1, item I) 72,722,407 74,329,103 80,960,889
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 right arrow) Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
715 		Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
462
23 Total liabilities (add lines 17 through 22)......... 715 462
Net Assets or Fund Balances Foundations that follow FASB ASC 958, check here right arrow
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 right arrow
and complete lines 26 through 30.
26 Capital stock, trust principal, or current funds........ 0 0
27 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, bldg., and equipment fund 0 0
28 Retained earnings, accumulated income, endowment, or other funds 72,721,692 74,328,641
29 Total net assets or fund balances (see instructions)..... 72,721,692 74,328,641
30 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances (see instructions). 72,722,407 74,329,103
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
72,721,692
2
Enter amount from Part I, line 27a .....................
2
1,606,949
3
Other increases not included in line 2 (itemize) right arrow
3
0
4
Add lines 1, 2, and 3 ..........................
4
74,328,641
5
Decreases not included in line 2 (itemize) right arrow
5
0
6
Total net assets or fund balances at end of year (line 4 minus line 5)—Part II, column (b), line 29 .
6
74,328,641
Form 990-PF (2024)
Form 990-PF (2024)
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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 PUBLICLY TRADED SECURITIES      
c ST GAIN/LOSS FROM PASSTHROUGH P    
d LT GAIN/LOSS FROM PASSTHROUGH P    
e CAPITAL GAINS DIVIDENDS P    
(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 3,061,529   3,019,752 41,777
b 20,415,835   18,990,878 1,424,957
c 907     907
d 551     551
e 616,422     616,422
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       41,777
b       1,424,957
c       907
d       551
e       616,422
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 2,084,614
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
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 right arrow 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) 1 49,973
b All other domestic foundations enter 1.39% (0.0139) of line 27b. Exempt foreign organizations enter 4% (0.04) 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 0
3 Add lines 1 and 2........................... 3 49,973
4 Subtitle A (income) tax (domestic section 4947(a)(1) trusts and taxable foundations only. Others enter -0-) 4 0
5 Tax based on investment income. Subtract line 4 from line 3. If zero or less, enter -0- ..... 5 49,973
6 Credits/Payments:
a 2024 estimated tax payments and 2023 overpayment credited to 2024 6a 31,800
b Exempt foreign organizations—tax withheld at source...... 6b 0
c Tax paid with application for extension of time to file (Form 8868)... 6c 25,000
d Backup withholding erroneously withheld .......... 6d 0
7 Total credits and payments. Add lines 6a through 6d.............. 7 56,800
8 Enter any penalty for underpayment of estimated tax. Check here if Form 2220 is attached. Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
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8 0
9 Tax due. If the total of lines 5 and 8 is more than line 7, enter amount owed.......right arrow 9  
10 Overpayment. If line 7 is more than the total of lines 5 and 8, enter the amount overpaid...right arrow 10 6,827
11 Enter the amount of line 10 to be: Credited to 2025 estimated taxright arrow6,827 Refundedright arrow 11 0
Form 990-PF (2024)
Form 990-PF (2024)
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Part VI-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. right arrow$ 0(2) On foundation managers.right arrow$ 0
e
Enter the reimbursement (if any) paid by the foundation during the year for political expenditure tax imposed
on foundation managers.right arrow$ 0
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:
round bullet By language in the governing instrument, or
round bullet 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 XIV..................................
7
Yes
 
8a
Enter the states to which the foundation reports or with which it is registered (see instructions)
right arrowIL
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 2024 or the taxable year beginning in 2024? See the instructions for Part XIII.
If "Yes," complete Part XIII .............................
9
 
No
10
Did any persons become substantial contributors during the tax year? If "Yes," attach a schedule listing their names
and addresses. Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
...............................
10
Yes
 
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 addressright arrowCHRISTOPHERFF.ORG
14
The books are in care ofright arrowTHE CHRISTOPHER FAMILY FOUNDATION Telephone no.right arrow (800) 839-1754

Located atright arrow640 QUAIL RIDGE DRIVEWESTMONTIL ZIP+4right arrow60559
15
Section 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trusts filing Form 990-PF in lieu of Form 1041 —check here .........right arrow
and enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year ........right arrow
15
 
16 At any time during calendar year 2024, 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? .................
16   No
See the instructions for exceptions and filing requirements for FinCEN Form 114. If "Yes", enter the name of the foreign
country right arrow
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Part VI-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? ...........
1a(1)
 
No
(2) Borrow money from, lend money to, or otherwise extend credit to (or accept it from)
a disqualified person? ..............................
1a(2)
 
No
(3) Furnish goods, services, or facilities to (or accept them from) a disqualified person? ...........
1a(3)
Yes
 
(4) Pay compensation to, or pay or reimburse the expenses of, a disqualified person? ............
1a(4)
Yes
 
(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)? ......................
1a(5)
 
No
(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.) ...............
1a(6)
 
No
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
c
Organizations relying on a current notice regarding disaster assistance check here ........right arrow
d
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 2024? .............
1d
 
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 2024, did the foundation have any undistributed income (Part XII, lines 6d
and 6e) for tax year(s) beginning before 2024?....................
2a
 
No
If "Yes," list the years right arrow20, 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.
right arrow20, 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? ..............................
3a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did it have excess business holdings in 2024 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 2024.) .....................
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 2024? ..
4b
 
No
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Part VI-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))? ..........
5a(1)
 
No
(2) Influence the outcome of any specific public election (see section 4955); or to carry
on, directly or indirectly, any voter registration drive? ....................
5a(2)
 
No
(3) Provide a grant to an individual for travel, study, or other similar purposes? .............
5a(3)
 
No
(4) Provide a grant to an organization other than a charitable, etc., organization described
in section 4945(d)(4)(A)? See instructions ........................
5a(4)
 
No
(5) Provide for any purpose other than religious, charitable, scientific, literary, or
educational purposes, or for the prevention of cruelty to children or animals? .............
5a(5)
 
No
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
 
 
c
Organizations relying on a current notice regarding disaster assistance check .........right arrow
d
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? .................
5d
 
 
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? .............................
6a
 
No
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?
7a
 
No
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? .........................
8
 
No
Part VII
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 CHRISTOPHER TRUSTEE
1.00 		0 0 0
640 QUAIL RIDGE DRIVE
WESTMONT,IL60559
JAY CHRISTOPHER TRUSTEE
1.00 		0 0 0
640 QUAIL RIDGE DRIVE
WESTMONT,IL60559
KELLEY CHRISTOPHER SCHUELER TRUSTEE
1.00 		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
NONE
Total number of other employees paid over $50,000...................right arrow 0
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Part VII
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 611,344
640 QUAIL RIDGE DRIVE
WESTMONT,IL60559
GLENMEDE INVESTMENT MGMT 301,794
1650 MARKET STREET STE 1200
PHILADELPHIA,PA191017391
KERTIS CREATIVE MARKETING 64,000
810 E BROADWAY
LOUISVILLE,KY40202
Total number of others receiving over $50,000 for professional services.............right arrow0
Part VIII-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 VIII-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.........................right arrow0
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Part IX
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
77,882,404
b
Average of monthly cash balances.......................
1b
3,024,324
c
Fair market value of all other assets (see instructions)................
1c
0
d
Total (add lines 1a, b, and c).........................
1d
80,906,728
e
Reduction claimed for blockage or other factors reported on lines 1a and
1c (attach detailed explanation) .............
1e
0
2
Acquisition indebtedness applicable to line 1 assets..................
2
0
3
Subtract line 2 from line 1d.........................
3
80,906,728
4
Cash deemed held for charitable activities. Enter 1.5% (0.015) of line 3 (for greater amount, see
instructions) .............................
4
1,213,601
5
Net value of noncharitable-use assets. Subtract line 4 from line 3. ............
5
79,693,127
6
Minimum investment return. Enter 5% (0.05) of line 5................
6
3,984,656
Part X
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 IX, line 6..................
1
3,984,656
2a
Tax on investment income for 2024 from Part V, line 5 .......
2a
49,973
b
Income tax for 2024. (This does not include the tax from Part V.) ...
2b
 
c
Add lines 2a and 2b............................
2c
49,973
3
Distributable amount before adjustments. Subtract line 2c from line 1............
3
3,934,683
4
Recoveries of amounts treated as qualifying distributions................
4
0
5
Add lines 3 and 4............................
5
3,934,683
6
Deduction from distributable amount (see instructions).................
6
0
7
Distributable amount as adjusted. Subtract line 6 from line 5. Enter here and on Part XII, line 1 ...
7
3,934,683
Part XI
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
5,250,376
b
Program-related investments—total from Part VIII-B..................
1b
0
2
Amounts paid to acquire assets used (or held for use) directly in carrying out charitable, etc.,
purposes...............................
2
 
3
Amounts set aside for specific charitable projects that satisfy the:
a
Suitability test (prior IRS approval required)....................
3a
 
b
Cash distribution test (attach the required schedule) .................
3b
 
4
Qualifying distributions. Add lines 1a through 3b. Enter here and on Part XII, line 4. .......
4
5,250,376
Form 990-PF (2024)
Form 990-PF (2024)
Page 9
Part XII
Undistributed Income (see instructions)
(a)
Corpus 		(b)
Years prior to 2023 		(c)
2023 		(d)
2024
1 Distributable amount for 2024 from Part X, line 7 3,934,683
2 Undistributed income, if any, as of the end of 2024:
a Enter amount for 2023 only....... 0
b Total for prior years:20 , 20, 20 0
3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2024:
a From 2019...... 1,468,170
b From 2020...... 1,654,664
c From 2021...... 832,960
d From 2022...... 2,069,046
e From 2023...... 1,174,438
f Total of lines 3a through e ........ 7,199,278
4Qualifying distributions for 2024 from Part
XI, line 4: right arrow$ 5,250,376
a Applied to 2023, but not more than line 2a 0
b Applied to undistributed income of prior years
(Election required—see instructions)..... 		0
c Treated as distributions out of corpus (Election
required—see instructions)........ 		0
d Applied to 2024 distributable amount..... 3,934,683
e Remaining amount distributed out of corpus 1,315,693
5 Excess distributions carryover applied to 2024. 0 0
(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 8,514,971
b Prior years’ undistributed income. Subtract
line 4b from line 2b .......... 		0
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...... 		0
d Subtract line 6c from line 6b. Taxable amount
—see instructions ........... 		0
e Undistributed income for 2023. Subtract line
4a from line 2a. Taxable amount—see
instructions ............. 		0
f Undistributed income for 2024. Subtract
lines 4d and 5 from line 1. This amount must
be distributed in 2025 .......... 		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) ....... 		0
8 Excess distributions carryover from 2019 not
applied on line 5 or line 7 (see instructions) ... 		1,468,170
9 Excess distributions carryover to 2025.
Subtract lines 7 and 8 from line 6a ...... 		7,046,801
10 Analysis of line 9:
a Excess from 2020.... 1,654,664
b Excess from 2021.... 832,960
c Excess from 2022.... 2,069,046
d Excess from 2023.... 1,174,438
e Excess from 2024.... 1,315,693
Form 990-PF (2024)
Form 990-PF (2024)
Page 10
Part XIII
Private Operating Foundations (see instructions and Part VI-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 2024, enter the date of the ruling ...... right arrow
 
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 IX for each
year listed .......... 		Tax year Prior 3 years (e) Total
(a) 2024 (b) 2023 (c) 2022 (d) 2021
         
b 85% (0.85) of line 2a .........          
c Qualifying distributions from Part XI,
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 IX, 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 XIV
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 right arrow if the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept
unsolicited requests for funds. If the foundation makes gifts, grants, etc. to individuals or organizations under
other conditions, complete items 2a, b, c, and d. See instructions
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
(630) 225-8120
CLARE@CHRISTOPHERFF.ORG
bThe form in which applications should be submitted and information and materials they should include:
SEE - CHRISTOPHERFF.ORG
cAny submission deadlines:
SEE - CHRISTOPHERFF.ORG
dAny restrictions or limitations on awards, such as by geographical areas, charitable fields, kinds of institutions, or other
factors:
SEE - CHRISTOPHERFF.ORG
Form 990-PF (2024)
Form 990-PF (2024)
Page 11
Part XIV
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 		  PC GENERAL SUPPORT 85,000

AAABNA

5820 W CHICAGO AVE
CHICAGO,IL606512546 		  PC GENERAL SUPPORT 25,000

ALLIES FOR COMMUNITY BUSINESS INC

135 N KEDZIE AVE
CHICAGO,IL606121823 		  PC GENERAL SUPPORT 90,000

ANN & ROBERT H LURIE CHILDRENS HOSPITAL OF CHICAGO FOUNDATION

225 EAST CHICAGO AVE BOX 4
CHICAGO,IL60611 		  PC GENERAL SUPPORT 160,000

ARTHRITIS FOUNDATION

1355 PEACHTREE STREET 6TH FLOOR
ATLANTA,GA30309 		  PC GENERAL SUPPORT 500

BOOKS FOR AFRICA INC

717 PRIOR AVENUE N SUITE B
SAINT PAUL,MN55104 		  PC GENERAL SUPPORT 200

BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF CHICAGO INC

2102 W MONROE ST
CHICAGO,IL60612 		  PC GENERAL SUPPORT 105,000

BOYS CLUB OF PALM SPRINGS INC

450 S SUNRISE WAY
PALM SPRINGS,CA92262 		  PC GENERAL SUPPORT 5,000

BREAKTHROUGH URBAN MINISTRIES INC

PO BOX 47200
CHICAGO,IL60647 		  PC GENERAL SUPPORT 40,000

BRIGHT STAR OF BETHLEHEM NFP

2133 JONQUIL PL
ROCKFORD,IL61107 		  PC GENERAL SUPPORT 13,000

BUILD INCORPORATED

5100 W HARRISON ST
CHICAGO,IL60644 		  PC GENERAL SUPPORT 75,000

CALVIN UNIVERSITY

3201 BURTON ST SE
GRAND RAPIDS,MI49546 		  PC GENERAL SUPPORT 50,000

CARA PROGRAM

237 S DESPLAINES ST
CHICAGO,IL60661 		  PC GENERAL SUPPORT 100,000

CHICAGO ARTS PARTNERSHIPS IN EDUCATION

1010 WEST 35TH STREET SUITE 697
CHICAGO,IL60609 		  PC GENERAL SUPPORT 30,000

CHICAGO COMMUNITY FOUNDATION

225 N MICHIGAN AVE STE 2200
CHICAGO,IL60601 		  PC GENERAL SUPPORT 290,000

CHICAGO HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY - CHICAGO BOTANIC GARDEN

1000 LAKE COOK RD
GLENCOE,IL60022 		  PC GENERAL SUPPORT 80,000

CHICAGO JESUIT ACADEMY

5058 W JACKSON BLVD
CHICAGO,IL60644 		  PC GENERAL SUPPORT 75,100

CHICAGO JOBS COUNCIL

29 EAST MADISON 1700
CHICAGO,IL606024404 		  PC GENERAL SUPPORT 35,000

CHICAGO WOMEN IN PHILANTHROPY

4210 W IRVING PARK RD
CHICAGO,IL60641 		  PC GENERAL SUPPORT 2,000

CHICAGO ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY

3300 GOLF RD
BROOKFIELD,IL60513 		  PC GENERAL SUPPORT 60,000

CHICAGOLAND LUTHERAN EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION

861 S CHURCH RD
BENSENVILLE,IL60106 		  PC GENERAL SUPPORT 80,000

CHILDREN FIRST FUND

200 W MADISON ST
CHICAGO,IL60606 		  PC GENERAL SUPPORT 200,000

CHRIST THE KING JESUIT COLLEGE PREPARATORY SCHOOL

5088 W JACKSON BLVD
CHICAGO,IL606444324 		  PC GENERAL SUPPORT 25,000

CIRCLE URBAN MINISTRIES

118 N CENTRAL AVENUE
CHICAGO,IL606443100 		  PC GENERAL SUPPORT 25,000

COMMUNITIES IN SCHOOLS OF CHICAGO

815 WEST VAN BUREN STREET SUITE 300
CHICAGO,IL60607 		  PC GENERAL SUPPORT 25,000

COOL MINISTRIES

800 W GLEN FLORA AVE
WAUKEGAN,IL600851839 		  PC GENERAL SUPPORT 2,000

DEFY VENTURES

5 PENN PLAZA 19TH FLOOR
NEW YORK,NY100011738 		  PC GENERAL SUPPORT 25,000

EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH IN AMERICA (ELCA)

2485 COMO AVE
SAINT PAUL,MN551081445 		  PC GENERAL SUPPORT 1,000

EVANSTON REBUILDING WAREHOUSE

1245 HARTREY AVE
EVANSTON,IL602021056 		  PC GENERAL SUPPORT 35,000

FACING HISTORY AND OURSELVES - CHICAGO

2 NORTH LASALLE ST SUITE 2300
CHICAGO,IL60602 		  PC GENERAL SUPPORT 65,000

FEED MY STARVING CHILDREN

401 93RD AVENUE NW
COON RAPIDS,MN55433 		  PC GENERAL SUPPORT 1,000

FEEDING AMERICA

161 N CLARK ST SUITE 700
CHICAGO,IL60601 		  PC GENERAL SUPPORT 90,000

FIELD MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY

1400 S DU SABLE LAKE SHORE DRIVE
CHICAGO,IL60605 		  PC GENERAL SUPPORT 40,000

FOREFRONT

200 W MADISON ST 2ND FL
CHICAGO,IL60606 		  PC GENERAL SUPPORT 280,000

GARFIELD PARK COMMUNITY COUNCIL

300 N CENTRAL PARK AVE
CHICAGO,IL60624 		  PC GENERAL SUPPORT 100,000

GIRL SCOUTS OF GREATER CHICAGO & NORTHWEST INDIANA

20 S CLARK 2ND FL
CHICAGO,IL60603 		  PC GENERAL SUPPORT 40,000

GRACE EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH OF RIVER FOREST

7300 DIVISION ST
RIVER FOREST,IL60305 		  PC GENERAL SUPPORT 33,000

GRAY MATTER EXPERIENCE

20 N WACKER DRIVE FLOOR 12
CHICAGO,IL606062806 		  PC GENERAL SUPPORT 50,000

GREATER CHICAGO FOOD DEPOSITORY

4100 W ANN LURIE PL
CHICAGO,IL60632 		  PC GENERAL SUPPORT 75,000

HARMONY COMMUNITY CARES NFP

1908 S MILLARD AVE
CHICAGO,IL60623 		  PC GENERAL SUPPORT 5,000

HIRE360

2301 S LAKE SHORE DR
CHICAGO,IL60616 		  PC GENERAL SUPPORT 50,000

HOLY FAMILY MINISTRIES

3415 W ARTHINGTON ST
CHICAGO,IL60624 		  PC GENERAL SUPPORT 75,100

IMPACTING VETERANS LIVES INC

PO BOX 278
WADSWORTH,IL60083 		  PC GENERAL SUPPORT 5,000

INSPIRATION CORPORATION

4554 N BROADWAY ST STE 207
CHICAGO,IL60640 		  PC GENERAL SUPPORT 40,000

JANE ADDAMS RESOURCE CORPORATION

4432 N RAVENSWOOD AVE
CHICAGO,IL60640 		  PC GENERAL SUPPORT 60,000

KIDS FIRST CHICAGO FOR EDUCATION

21 S CLARK ST STE 4301
CHICAGO,IL60603 		  PC GENERAL SUPPORT 50,000

LOYOLA UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO

820 N MICHIGAN AVE
CHICAGO,IL60611 		  PC GENERAL SUPPORT 68,000

LUTHERAN CHURCH CHARITIES FUND

3020 MILWAUKEE AVE
NORTHBROOK,IL60062 		  PC GENERAL SUPPORT 5,000

LUTHERAN MUSIC PROGRAM

PO BOX 8687
MINNEAPOLIS,MN55408 		  PC GENERAL SUPPORT 150,000

LUTHERAN SOCIAL SERVICES OF ILLINOIS

1001 E TOUHY AVE
DES PLAINES,IL60018 		  PC GENERAL SUPPORT 70,000

LUTHERAN WORLD RELIEF INC

2344 MAPLE AVE
NORTHBROOK,IL600625210 		  PC GENERAL SUPPORT 50,000

MAAFA REDEMPTION PROJECT

22 N KILDARE AVE
CHICAGO,IL606242210 		  PC GENERAL SUPPORT 75,000

MANUFACTURING RENAISSANCE

3411 WEST DIVERSEY AVENUE SUITE 10
CHICAGO,IL60647 		  PC GENERAL SUPPORT 40,000

MAYWOOD FINE ARTS ASSOCIATION

25 N 5TH AVE
MAYWOOD,IL60153 		  PC GENERAL SUPPORT 40,000

MEALS ON WHEELS OF SHEBOYGAN COUNTY INC

1004 S TAYLOR DR
SHEBOYGAN,WI53081 		  PC GENERAL SUPPORT 95,000

MHUB

965 W CHICAGO AVE
CHICAGO,IL60642 		  PC GENERAL SUPPORT 60,200

MISERCORDIA FOUNDATION

6300 N RIDGE AVE
CHICAGO,IL60660 		  PC GENERAL SUPPORT 5,000

MRELIEF

2045 W GRAND AVE STE B PMB 70440
CHICAGO,IL60612 		  PC GENERAL SUPPORT 85,000

MUSEUM OF SCIENCE AND INDUSTRY

5700 S LAKE SHORE DR
CHICAGO,IL60637 		  PC GENERAL SUPPORT 50,000

NEW MOMS INC

5317 W CHICAGO AVE
CHICAGO,IL60651 		  PC GENERAL SUPPORT 65,300

NORTHERN ILLINOIS FOOD BANK

273 DEARBORN CT
GENEVA,IL60134 		  PC GENERAL SUPPORT 150,000

NORWOOD LIFE CARE FOUNDATION

6016 N NINA AVE
CHICAGO,IL60631 		  PC GENERAL SUPPORT 1,000

OAK PARK & RIVER FOREST DAY NURSERY

1139 RANDOLPH ST
OAK PARK,IL60302 		  PC GENERAL SUPPORT 5,000

READING LEGACIES

2750 HISTORIC DECATUR ROAD SUITE
210
SAN DIEGO,CA92106 		  PC GENERAL SUPPORT 5,000

REFUSHE INC

17 EAST MONROE STREET SUITE 228
CHICAGO,IL606035608 		  PC GENERAL SUPPORT 15,000

REVOLUTION WORKSHOP

2200 FARNSWORTH LN
NORTHBROOK,IL600626058 		  PC GENERAL SUPPORT 75,000

SKILLS FOR CHICAGOLANDS FUTURE

205 W WACKER DR STE 2000
CHICAGO,IL606061420 		  PC GENERAL SUPPORT 25,000

TIDES FOUNDATION

1012 TORNEY AVE
SAN FRANCISCO,CA941291704 		  PC GENERAL SUPPORT 50,000

ST JAMES LUTHERAN CHURCH

2101 N FREMONT ST
CHICAGO,IL606144305 		  PC GENERAL SUPPORT 1,500

ST LEONARD'S MINISTRIES

2100 W WARREN BLVD
CHICAGO,IL60612 		  PC GENERAL SUPPORT 60,500

STONE CDC

PO BOX 803878
CHICAGO,IL60680 		  PC GENERAL SUPPORT 20,000

SUNSHINE ENTERPRISES

503 E 61ST ST
CHICAGO,IL606372406 		  PC GENERAL SUPPORT 60,000

TEEN PARENT CONNECTION INC

475 TAFT AVE
GLEN ELLYN,IL60137 		  PC GENERAL SUPPORT 5,000

THE CARTER CENTER

453 JOHN LEWIS FREEDOM PARKWAY NE
ATLANTA,GA30307 		  PC GENERAL SUPPORT 2,000

THE GARDENWORKS PROJECT

103 W WASHINGTON ST
CHICAGO,IL601852700 		  PC GENERAL SUPPORT 100

THE WEST COOK YMCAS INC

255 S MARION ST
OAK PARK,IL60302 		  PC GENERAL SUPPORT 50,000

UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS FOUNDATION

PO BOX 734500
CHICAGO,IL60673 		  PC GENERAL SUPPORT 10,000

WALTHER LUTHERAN HIGH SCHOOL ASSOCIATION INC

900 CHICAGO AVE
MELROSE PARK,IL60160 		  PC GENERAL SUPPORT 219,636

WOMEN EMPLOYED

1 E WACKER DRIVE SUITE 2520
CHICAGO,IL60601 		  PC GENERAL SUPPORT 25,000

WOMEN INITIATING NEW DIRECTIONS

PO BOX 8101
EVANSTON,IL60204 		  PC GENERAL SUPPORT 30,000

YOUTH GUIDANCE

1 N LASALLE ST SUITE 900
CHICAGO,IL60602 		  PC GENERAL SUPPORT 50,000
Total .................................right arrow 3a 4,516,136
bApproved for future payment
Total ................................. right arrow 3b 0
Form 990-PF (2024)
Form 990-PF (2024)
Page 12
Part XV-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 ........... 		900099   14 3,464  
4 Dividends and interest from securities ....     14 2,149,584  
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 .....     01 20,445  
8 Gain or (loss) from sales of assets other than
inventory ............ 		    18 2,084,614  
9 Net income or (loss) from special events:          
10 Gross profit or (loss) from sales of inventory          
11 Other revenue:
aUBTI - PASSTHROUGH 		900099        
b
c
d
e
12 Subtotal. Add columns (b), (d), and (e) .. 0 4,258,107 0
13Total. Add line 12, columns (b), (d), and (e)..................
13
4,258,107
(See worksheet in line 13 instructions to verify calculations.)
Part XV-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 XV-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 (2024)
Form 990-PF (2024)
Page 13
Part XVI
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.
right arrow right arrow
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 Check if self-
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Form 990PF - Special Condition Description:
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Schedule B
(Form 990)
(Rev. January 2025)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Schedule of Contributors

right arrow Attach to Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
right arrow Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
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
501(c)( ) (enter number) organization

4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust not treated as a private foundation

527 political organization


Form 990-PF
501(c)(3) exempt private foundation

4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust treated as a private foundation

501(c)(3) taxable private foundation
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
For an organization filing Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF that received, during the year, contributions totaling $5,000 or more (in money or other property) from any one contributor. Complete Parts I and II. See instructions for determining a contributor's total contributions.
Special Rules
For an organization described in section 501(c)(3) filing Form 990 or 990-EZ that met the 331/3% support test of the regulations
under sections 509(a)(1) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi), that checked Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ), Part II, line 13, 16a, or 16b, and that received from any one contributor, during the year, total contributions of the greater of (1) $5,000 or (2) 2% of the amount on (i) Form 990, Part VIII, line 1h, or (ii) Form 990-EZ, line 1. Complete Parts I and II.
For an organization described in section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) filing Form 990 or 990-EZ that received from any one contributor,
during the year, total contributions of more than $1,000 exclusively for religious, charitable, scientific, literary, or educational purposes, or for the prevention of cruelty to children or animals. Complete Parts I, II, and III.
For an organization described in section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) filing Form 990 or 990-EZ that received from any one contributor,
during the year, contributions exclusively for religious, charitable, etc., purposes, but no such contributions totaled more than $1,000. If this box is checked, enter here the total contributions that were received during the year for an exclusively religious, charitable, etc., purpose. Don't complete any of the parts unless the General Rule applies to this organization because it received nonexclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions totaling $5,000 or more during the year ......... Right Arrow $  
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) (Rev. 1-2025)
Schedule B (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025) Page 2
Name of organization
THE CHRISTOPHER FAMILY FOUNDATION
  		Employer identification number
36-7092282
Part I
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
DORIS K CHRISTOPHER
 
640 QUAIL RIDGE DRIVE
 
WESTMONT, IL60559

$ 2,000,000


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
2
JULIE A CHRISTOPHER TRUST
 
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
3
KELLEY C SCHUELER
 
640 QUAIL RIDGE DRIVE
 
WESTMONT, IL60559

$ 550,000


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
4
JAY CHRISTOPHER
 
640 QUAIL RIDGE DRIVE
 
WESTMONT, IL60559

$ 10,000


(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) (Rev. 1-2025)
Schedule B (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025)
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
 
$    
(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) (Rev. 1-2025)
Schedule B (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025)
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.) $  
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) (Rev. 1-2025)
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TY 2024 AccountingFeesSchedule
Name:
THE CHRISTOPHER FAMILY FOUNDATION
EIN:
36-7092282
Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
ACCOUNTING SERVICES 14,965 14,965   0

TY 2024 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 FUND 868,269 756,467
AQR STYLE PREMIA ALTERNATIVE FUND 900,605 1,040,378
BAILLIE GIFFORD EMERGING MARKETS EQ FD 1,600,586 1,484,229
DFA INTERNATIONAL CORE EQUITY 4,510,889 4,372,876
DFA INVESTMENT GRADE PORTFOLIO 12,335,337 10,859,407
DFA US LARGE CAP VALUE PT 3,988,988 4,885,092
DFA US SMALL CAP PORTFOLIO 3,952,177 5,093,933
FIDELITY CONCORD STR TR 500 IDX I 6,814,328 11,603,493
FIDELITY INTERMEDIATE TREASURY BD INDEX DTD 8/1/2022 3,693,709 3,523,093
FIRST TR NORTH AMERICAN ENERGY INFRA ETF 729,131 1,103,401
GLENMEDE LAG ADJUSTMENTS 1,944,457 21,978
GMO QUALITY FUND R6 7,163,538 9,437,004
GMO RESOURCES FUND R6 1,384,379 1,038,281
GQG EMERGING MARKETS EQUITY FUND 1,290,637 1,528,942
INFINITY Q DIVERSIFIED ALPHA FUND 254,740 1,586
ISHARES CORE US REIT ETF 3,529,244 4,051,703
OAKMARK INTERNATIONAL FUND 4,370,084 4,224,455
POLEN CAPITAL FOCUS GROWTH 4,736,918 6,236,482
VANGUARD SHORT TERM INFL PROTECTED FUND 3,295,266 3,165,064
WCM FOCUSED INTERNATIONAL GROWTH FUND 3,058,869 2,667,559

TY 2024 InvestmentsOtherSchedule2
Name:
THE CHRISTOPHER FAMILY FOUNDATION
EIN:
36-7092282
Category/ Item Listed at Cost or FMV Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
GLENMEDE PRIVATE INVESTMENT FD XII-B LLC AT COST 1,060,000 1,017,880
SELF HELP FEDERAL CREDIT UNION CD DTD 6/10/2024 4.5% 6/10/2025 MATURITY 06/1 AT COST 250,000 250,634

TY 2024 LegalFeesSchedule
Name:
THE CHRISTOPHER FAMILY FOUNDATION
EIN:
36-7092282
Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
LEGAL SERVICES 1,035 0   1,035


TY 2024 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
ASSOCIATION MEMBERSHIPS 12,631 0   12,631
INDEMNIFICATION INSURANCE 1,758 0   1,758
OFFICE SUPPLIES 0 0   0
POSTAGE/DELIVERY SERVICE 930 0   930
WEBSITE SUBSCRIPTIONS 5,838 0   5,838
BOOKS 24 0   24
CELL PHONE REIMBURSEMENTS 1,739 0   1,739
COMPUTER/DEVICE REPAIRS 0 0   0
COMPUTERS/DEVICES 73 0   73
SUPPLIES 641 0   641
REGISTRATION FEES 5,319 0   5,319
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT FOR STAFF 0 0   0
CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS FROM PASSTHROUGH 11 0   11
OTHER EXPENSES FROM PASSTHROUGH 70,800 70,740   0


TY 2024 OtherIncomeSchedule2
Name:
THE CHRISTOPHER FAMILY FOUNDATION
EIN:
36-7092282
Description Revenue And Expenses Per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income
OTHER INCOME 1,464 1,464 1,464
OTHER INCOME FROM PASSTHROUGH 15,591 15,591 15,591
UBTI ADJUSTMENT - FROM PASSTHROUGH 0 -504 0
LEGAL SETTLEMENT INCOME 3,390 3,390 3,390


TY 2024 OtherLiabilitiesSchedule
Name:
THE CHRISTOPHER FAMILY FOUNDATION
EIN:
36-7092282
Description Beginning of Year - Book Value End of Year - Book Value
CHASE VISA LIABILITY 715 462


TY 2024 OtherProfessionalFeesSchedule
Name:
THE CHRISTOPHER FAMILY FOUNDATION
EIN:
36-7092282
Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT SERVICES 301,794 301,794   0
PHILANTHROPIC CONSULTING 611,344 0   611,344
WEBSITE MAINTENANCE/HOSTING 1,043 0   1,043
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 0 0   0
TECHNOLOGY SERVICES 8,800 0   8,800
MARKETING SERVICES 64,000 0   64,000


TY 2024 SubstantialContributorsSch
Name:
THE CHRISTOPHER FAMILY FOUNDATION
EIN:
36-7092282
Name Address
JULIE A CHRISTOPHER DKC 2000 EXEMPT 640 QUAIL RIDGE DRIVE
WESTMONT,IL60559
KELLEY C SCHUELER DKC 2000 EXEMPTIO 640 QUAIL RIDGE DRIVE
WESTMONT,IL60559


TY 2024 TaxesSchedule
Name:
THE CHRISTOPHER FAMILY FOUNDATION
EIN:
36-7092282
Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
FOREIGN TAXES PAID 38,519 38,519   0
EXCISE TAXES 34,704 0   0