Andrew Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Andrew Foundation is a private foundation in Cerritos, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $572,300 in 7 grants; the typical grant was $40,000 and the largest $242,300. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$572,300
- Number of grants7
- Typical grant$40,000
- Largest grant$242,300
- Assets$20.1 million
- New grantees14%
Giving in 2025 was up from $552,100 the year before.
14% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $500,000 | 5 | $10.8 million |
| 2024 | $552,100 | 6 | $15.4 million |
| 2025 | $572,300 | 7 | $20.1 million |
How to apply
Andrew Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Andrew Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 1 | $242,300 |
| Virginia | 2 | $170,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $75,000 |
| Michigan | 2 | $45,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $40,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Reason Foundation | Educational | $242,300 |
| Institute for Justice | Educational | $150,000 |
| Fee Foundation | Educational | $75,000 |
| Cato Institute | Educational | $40,000 |
| Mackinac Center | Educational | $30,000 |
| Atlas Network | Philanthropic | $20,000 |
| Operation Blacksheep | Philanthropic | $15,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Travis May
Questions people ask
Does Andrew Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Andrew Foundation give?
$572,300 in tax year 2025, across 7 grants, with a typical grant of $40,000.
Who runs Andrew Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Travis May (President).
What does Andrew Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.