Ananda Fund 009146-000
Preselected recipients only
Ananda Fund 009146-000 is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.9 million in 18 grants; the typical grant was $50,000 and the largest $300,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$1.9 million
- Number of grants18
- Typical grant$50,000
- Largest grant$300,000
- Assets$1.2 million
- New grantees6%
Giving in 2025 was down from $2.9 million the year before.
6% 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 | $4.1 million | 34 | $5.3 million |
| 2024 | $2.9 million | 27 | $3.1 million |
| 2025 | $1.9 million | 18 | $1.2 million |
How to apply
Ananda Fund 009146-000 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 Ananda Fund 009146-000 funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Georgia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Georgia | 6 | $790,000 |
| Louisiana | 6 | $545,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $300,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $150,000 |
| California | 2 | $90,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $50,000 |
| South Carolina | 1 | $25,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Project South for the Elimination of Poverty and Genocide | General support | $300,000 |
| Highlander Research and Education Center Regions Bank | General support | $300,000 |
| Taproot Earth | General support | $300,000 |
| Spirithouse South Inc | General support | $150,000 |
| Southerners on New Ground | General support | $150,000 |
| Sister Song Inc | General support | $150,000 |
| Power Coalition for Equity and Justice | General support | $150,000 |
| BVM Capacity Building Institute | General support | $100,000 |
| United Houma Nation Inc | General support | $50,000 |
| The Afiya Center | General support | $50,000 |
| Progeorgia State Table Inc | General support | $45,000 |
| Community Movement Builders Inc | General support | $45,000 |
| Social Good Fund | General support | $45,000 |
| Tides Center | General support | $45,000 |
| South Carolina Progressive Network Education Fund | General support | $25,000 |
| Jean Charles Choctaw Nation | General support | $15,000 |
| Grand Cailloudulac Band of Biloxi-Chiti | General support | $15,000 |
| Pointe Au Chien Indian Tribe | General support | $15,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Wilmington Trust Company
- Roger Milliken Jr
- Margot W Milliken
- Maxwell S Milliken
- Tara S Milliken
- Anne Milliken
Questions people ask
Does Ananda Fund 009146-000 accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Ananda Fund 009146-000 give?
$1.9 million in tax year 2025, across 18 grants, with a typical grant of $50,000.
Who runs Ananda Fund 009146-000?
Its 2025 filing lists Wilmington Trust Company (Trustee), Roger Milliken Jr (Advisor), Margot W Milliken (Advisor) and Maxwell S Milliken (Advisor) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Ananda Fund 009146-000 fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.