Charles & Rita Anderson Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Charles & Rita Anderson Foundation is a private foundation in Eastport, Michigan. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.4 million in 15 grants; the typical grant was $7,500 and the largest $265,711. 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$1.4 million
- Number of grants15
- Typical grant$7,500
- Largest grant$265,711
- Assets$0
- New grantees53%
Giving in 2025 was up from $55,000 the year before.
53% 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 year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $55,000 | 11 | $1.2 million |
| 2024 | $55,000 | 11 | $1.2 million |
| 2025 | $1.4 million | 15 | $0 |
How to apply
Charles & Rita Anderson 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.
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Indiana.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Indiana | 5 | $1.3 million |
| Michigan | 4 | $21,500 |
| California | 1 | $11,500 |
| Texas | 2 | $9,000 |
| South Carolina | 1 | $7,500 |
| New York | 1 | $6,500 |
| Illinois | 1 | $1,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ms Gift the C&r Anderson Fdn #1 Matthew L Moss | Final distributions to donor advised funds - various | $265,711 |
| Ms Gift the C&r Anderson Fdn #3 Chris T Andersen | Final distributions to donor advised funds - various | $265,711 |
| Ms Gift the C&r Anderson Fdn #4 Mary J Krizmanic | Final distributions to donor advised funds - various | $265,711 |
| Ms Gift the C&r Anderson Fdn #5 John L Andersen | Final distributions to donor advised funds - various | $265,711 |
| Ms Gift the C&r Anderson Fdn #2 Laura Andersen | Final distributions to donor advised funds - various | $265,670 |
| The Trevor Project | Operations | $11,500 |
| Interlochen Center for the Arts | C&r anderson academy scholorship endowment | $10,000 |
| Mike Row Works Foundation | Scholorship endowment | $7,500 |
| Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Foundation | Operations | $6,500 |
| Father Fred Foundation | Operations | $5,000 |
| Goodwill Homeless Services of Northern Michigan | Operations | $5,000 |
| Advocates for Special People Inc | Operations | $4,500 |
| Gateway Community Partners | Operations | $4,500 |
| St Joseph's Wells | Operations | $1,500 |
| Shriners Hospital for Children | Operations | $1,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Matthew L Moss
- Mary Krizmanic
- Laura J Andersen
- Jeffrey B Power
- Charles T Andersen
- John L Andersen
Questions people ask
Does Charles & Rita Anderson Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Charles & Rita Anderson Foundation give?
$1.4 million in tax year 2025, across 15 grants, with a typical grant of $7,500.
Who runs Charles & Rita Anderson Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Matthew L Moss (Trustee), Mary Krizmanic (President & Trustee), Laura J Andersen (VP, Treasurer & Trustee) and Jeffrey B Power (Secretary) among 6 officers and trustees.