Anderson Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Anderson Family Foundation is a private foundation in Chicago, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $284,000 in 20 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $163,500. 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$284,000
- Number of grants20
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$163,500
- Assets$2.3 million
- New grantees15%
Giving in 2025 was down from $3.3 million the year before.
15% 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 | $122,860 | 1 | $2.2 million |
| 2024 | $3.3 million | 23 | $2.2 million |
| 2025 | $284,000 | 20 | $2.3 million |
How to apply
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 Anderson Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to District of Columbia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | 2 | $173,500 |
| Illinois | 3 | $32,500 |
| Washington | 3 | $25,000 |
| Maine | 7 | $21,500 |
| California | 1 | $15,000 |
| Colorado | 2 | $6,500 |
| Texas | 1 | $5,000 |
| Wyoming | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Aspen Institute | General support | $163,500 |
| Chicago Jesuit Academy | General support | $15,000 |
| The Trust for Public Land | General support | $15,000 |
| Christ the King Jesuit College Prep | General support | $15,000 |
| Rainier Scholars | General support | $15,000 |
| National Religious Campaign Against Torture | General support | $10,000 |
| Maine Needs | General support | $7,000 |
| Waynflete School | General support | $5,000 |
| Global Wildlife Conservation Fund Zambez | General support | $5,000 |
| Nols Scholarship Fund | General support | $5,000 |
| Crow Canyon Archaeological Center | General support | $5,000 |
| Healthpoint | General support | $5,000 |
| Friends of the Children Seattle | General support | $5,000 |
| Maine College of Art and Design | General support | $3,000 |
| Friends of Deering Oaks Park | General support | $2,500 |
| Lincoln Park Conservancy | General support | $2,500 |
| Portland Museum of Art | General support | $1,500 |
| The Telling Room | General support | $1,500 |
| Colorado College | General support | $1,500 |
| Space Gallery | General support | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Mary H Anderson
Questions people ask
Does Anderson Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Anderson Family Foundation give?
$284,000 in tax year 2025, across 20 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Anderson Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Mary H Anderson (Trustee).
What does Anderson Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, environment and conservation and arts and culture.