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BG and MF Anderson Family Foundation

Preselected recipients only Richmond, California · EIN 934172147

BG and MF Anderson Family Foundation is a private foundation in Richmond, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $5,500 in 9 grants; the typical grant was $500 and the largest $1,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.

Giving in 2025 was up from $5,045 the year before.

67% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$00$0
2024$5,0458$102,843
2025$5,5009$116,333

How to apply

BG and MF Anderson Family 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.

Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica

What BG and MF Anderson Family Foundation funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to District of Columbia.

StateGrantsAmount
District of Columbia3$1,000
California1$1,000
Colorado1$1,000
Maryland1$1,000
Alabama1$500
Oregon1$500
Virginia1$500

Grants paid in 2025

All 9 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Foodbankccs
Concord, CA
Provide food and meals and program to nourish local communities$1,000
Capital Sisters International
Golden, CO
Provide micro business loans to impoverished women in developing countries$1,000
Doctors Without Borders
Hagerstown, MD
Medical and humanitarian relief worldwide focused on areas of conflict$1,000
World Central Kitchen
Washington, DC
Provide fresh meals in response to humanitarian, climate, and community crises$500
McAcc
The Dalles, OR
Build community through partnerships and programs to eliminate poverty and houselessness$500
Equal Justice Initiative
Montgomery, AL
Work to end mass incarceration and excessive punishment providing legal representation$500
Nat Alliance Mental Health NAMI
Arlington, VA
better lives for those suffering from mental illness, support and empower individuals and families$500
Unwra USA
Washington, DC
Human development and humanitarian services- education, health care, relief, social services$250
International Comm of the Red Cross
Washington, DC
humanitarian protection and assistance for people affected by armed conflict and other violence.$250

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does BG and MF Anderson Family Foundation accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does BG and MF Anderson Family Foundation give?

$5,500 in tax year 2025, across 9 grants, with a typical grant of $500.

Who runs BG and MF Anderson Family Foundation?

Its 2025 filing lists David Anderson (President) and Katherine Anderson (Treasurer).

What does BG and MF Anderson Family Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly human services, international and health.

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