The Christensen Family Foundation is a private, nonoperating foundation that supports a variety of philanthropic projects through grants to qualified nonprofit organizations; individuals are not eligible for grants through this foundation. Funding procedures and previous grant awards are described in detail on this Web site. In an effort to minimize paper waste and mailing costs, grantmaking guidelines are only available on-line.

The Foundation Web site also offers access to foundation resources useful to both grantmakers and grantseekers. These resources include general guidance for grantseekers, foundation-related definitions, information about nonprofit organizations, and links to other foundations.