Andreas Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Andreas Foundation is a private foundation in Otsego, Michigan. In tax year 2024 it gave $6.6 million in 165 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $1.0 million. 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$6.6 million
- Number of grants165
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$1.0 million
- Assets$174 million
- New grantees47%
Giving in 2024 was down from $6.9 million the year before.
47% 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 | $4.6 million | 158 | $136 million |
| 2023 | $6.9 million | 154 | $161 million |
| 2024 | $6.6 million | 165 | $174 million |
How to apply
Andreas 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 Andreas Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 23 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 22 | $2.0 million |
| Illinois | 75 | $1.7 million |
| District of Columbia | 21 | $1.2 million |
| Maryland | 10 | $822,500 |
| New York | 9 | $371,400 |
| Florida | 5 | $225,800 |
| Indiana | 4 | $145,500 |
| Virginia | 1 | $50,000 |
| Texas | 2 | $27,000 |
| Rhode Island | 1 | $25,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| School for Field Studies | Grant is for recipeints general fund | $1.0 million |
| Mt Zion Foundation for Quality Education | Grant is for recipients science lab addition | $300,000 |
| Mater Dei School | Grant is for recipeints general fund | $275,000 |
| St Mary's Hospital Sister of the Third | Grant is for recipeints general fund | $250,000 |
| United Way of Decatur and Mid Il | Grant is for recipeints general fund | $200,000 |
| Coalition for the Homless | Grant is for recipeints general fund | $200,000 |
| Catholic Charities | Grant is for recipeints general fund | $175,000 |
| Boston College Trustees | Grant is for recipeints general fund | $160,000 |
| Mount Sinai Medical Center FNDT | Grant is for recipeints general fund | $150,000 |
| Scared Heart School | Grant is for recipeints general fund | $150,000 |
| Webster Cantrell Youth Adocacy | Grant is for recipeints general fund | $125,000 |
| Christ Child Society Inc | Grant is for recipeints general fund | $120,000 |
| Potomac Community Resources | Grant is for recipeints general fund | $110,000 |
| Archdiocese of Washington | Grant is for recipeints general fund | $100,000 |
| Center for Teen Empowerment | Grant is for recipeints general fund | $100,000 |
| Decatur Memorial Foundation | Grant is for recipeints general fund | $100,000 |
| Missionaries of Charity - Mother Teresa | Grant is for recipeints general fund | $100,000 |
| Northeast Community Fund | Grant is for recipeints general fund | $100,000 |
| Potomac Community Resources | Grant is for recipeints general fund | $100,000 |
| Salvation Army-Decatur | Grant is for recipeints general fund | $100,000 |
| Smith College | Grant is for recipeints general fund | $100,000 |
| Tsne Missionworks | Grant is for recipeints general fund | $100,000 |
| University of Notre Dame du Lac | Grant is for recipeints general fund | $100,000 |
| World Central Kitchen | Grant is for recipeints general fund | $100,000 |
| World Wildlife Fund Inc | Grant is for recipeints general fund | $100,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Decatur | Grant is for recipeints general fund | $85,000 |
| Greater Boston Food Bank | Grant is for recipeints general fund | $75,000 |
| Heritage Behavioral Health Center | Grant is for recipeints general fund | $75,000 |
| Our Lady of Lourdes Church | Grant is for recipeints general fund | $75,000 |
| Mater Dei School | Grant is for recipeints general fund | $67,500 |
| Gonzaga College High School | Grant is for recipeints general fund | $63,750 |
| Arlington Eats Inc | Grant is for recipeints general fund | $60,000 |
| St Joseph Catholic Church | Grant is for recipeints general fund | $55,000 |
| Project Bread | Grant is for recipeints general fund | $51,000 |
| Animal Medical Center | Grant is for recipeints general fund | $50,000 |
| Catholic University of America | Grant is for recipeints general fund | $50,000 |
| Center for Common Ground | Grant is for recipeints general fund | $50,000 |
| Global Kids | Grant is for recipeints general fund | $50,000 |
| Gonzaga College High School | Grant is for recipeints general fund | $50,000 |
| Missionaries of Charity Fathers | Grant is for recipeints general fund | $50,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Terry Andreas
- Jessica Guerrant
- Sally Andreas
- Sandra McMurtrie
Questions people ask
Does Andreas Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Andreas Foundation give?
$6.6 million in tax year 2024, across 165 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Andreas Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Terry Andreas (Vp/Trustee), Jessica Guerrant (Secretary), Sally Andreas (Trsr/Trustee) and Sandra McMurtrie (Prs/Trustee).
What does Andreas Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and youth programs.