The Miner Anderson Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Miner Anderson Family Foundation is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.3 million in 81 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $110,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$1.3 million
- Number of grants81
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$110,000
- Assets$6.3 million
- New grantees59%
Giving in 2024 was down from $1.4 million the year before.
59% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $934,004 | 39 | $6.4 million |
| 2023 | $1.4 million | 76 | $6.3 million |
| 2024 | $1.3 million | 81 | $6.3 million |
How to apply
The Miner 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.
What The Miner Anderson Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 70 | $992,693 |
| New York | 4 | $155,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $56,592 |
| Rhode Island | 1 | $25,000 |
| Arizona | 2 | $15,000 |
| Nevada | 1 | $15,000 |
| Washington | 1 | $5,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $2,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Independent Arts & Media | CinemaSF fund | $110,000 |
| Independent Arts & Media | Fogcutter film series fund | $102,000 |
| International Fund for Photography Inc | TBW Books fund | $100,000 |
| Los Cenzontles Mexican Arts Center | Artist in Residency fund | $100,000 |
| Third Way Cultural Alliance Inc | vinyl album projects A and B | $80,000 |
| Kennesaw State Unversity Research and Service Foun | for organizing and conducting the 2025 education for sustainability and human rights fellowship fund | $56,592 |
| The Crucible | General & Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Mechanics Institute | General & Unrestricted | $40,000 |
| Kqed Inc | City Arts and Lectures: events and broadcasting fund | $35,000 |
| 826 Valencia | Charitable Event | $25,000 |
| Brown University of Providence Controllers Office | Annual Fund | $25,000 |
| Friends & Foundation of the San Francisco Public L | Friends Gala Auction fund | $25,000 |
| Independent Arts & Media | Bystander Magazine fund | $25,000 |
| Magnum Cultural Foundation | Arkansas Project | $25,000 |
| Magnum Cultural Foundation | Arkansas Project: Photography fund | $25,000 |
| Mechanics Institute | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Presidio Tr | Charitable Event | $25,000 |
| The 5 Gyres Institute | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Third Way Cultural Alliance Inc | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Independent Arts & Media | CinemaSF fund | $20,000 |
| Ixs Foundation | Charitable Event | $15,000 |
| Litcamp | 2026 LitCamp fund | $15,000 |
| Chapman University | for organizing and conducting the second edition of the Peace Leadership in Schools Summit and Award Program | $12,450 |
| Grabhorn Institute | Charitable Event | $12,000 |
| Alameda County Deputy Sheriffs Activities League | for organizing and conducting the second edition of the Human Rights Education Teacher Fellowship at the University of San Francisco and Canada college | $10,500 |
| Downtown Oakland Association | Kaimera fund | $10,000 |
| Filmmakers Collaborative Inc | The Committee Documentary film shoot fund | $10,000 |
| Friends & Foundation of the San Francisco Public L | Charitable Event | $10,000 |
| Poor Peoples Radio Inc | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| San Francisco Film Society | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Special Operations-Finding Kids | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| True West Film Center | True West Film Center fund | $10,000 |
| University of Arizona Foundation | To support the Human Rights Practice General Fund | $10,000 |
| University of San Francisco | Women's Soccer Team for Day of the Dons 2025 fund | $10,000 |
| Young Mens Christian Association of San Francisco | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| California State University Sacramento | General & Unrestricted | $9,000 |
| City Heights Preparatory Charter School | for the first edition of the Incorporating Human Rights into the High School Classroom program | $7,360 |
| Individual | Scholarship Grant | $7,000 |
| Anderson Valley Senior Citizens Center Inc | Charitable Event | $5,000 |
| Anderson Valley Senior Citizens Center Inc | Charitable Event | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Robert Mailer Anderson
- Nicola Miner
Questions people ask
Does The Miner Anderson Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Miner Anderson Family Foundation give?
$1.3 million in tax year 2024, across 81 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs The Miner Anderson Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Robert Mailer Anderson (Dir, Sec) and Nicola Miner (Pres, Dir).
What does The Miner Anderson Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, education and seniors.