Anderson Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Anderson Foundation is a private foundation in Eden Prairie, Minnesota. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.0 million in 53 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $75,000. 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$1.0 million
- Number of grants53
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$75,000
- Assets$6.5 million
- New grantees73%
Giving in 2025 was up from $816,500 the year before.
73% 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 | $527,500 | 18 | $4.9 million |
| 2024 | $816,500 | 33 | $5.2 million |
| 2025 | $1.0 million | 53 | $6.5 million |
How to apply
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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Anderson Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 17 states, the most to Delaware. It also paid $70,000 in 3 grants to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Delaware | 5 | $225,000 |
| Minnesota | 18 | $200,000 |
| New York | 7 | $130,000 |
| California | 2 | $60,000 |
| Colorado | 2 | $60,000 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $60,000 |
| Illinois | 2 | $60,000 |
| Arkansas | 1 | $50,000 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $20,000 |
| Washington | 2 | $20,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Water Is Life Kenya | General donation | $75,000 |
| Haitian Education and Leadership Program | General donation | $55,000 |
| A&k Philanthropy | General donation | $50,000 |
| Heifer International | General donation | $50,000 |
| International Development Enterprise | General donation | $50,000 |
| Lide Foundation | General donation | $50,000 |
| United Negro College Fund | General donation | $50,000 |
| Water Is Life Kenya | General donation | $50,000 |
| Water Is Life Kenya | General donation | $50,000 |
| Water Is Life Kenya | General donation | $40,000 |
| Mercy Foundation | General donation | $35,000 |
| Hlanganani Orphan Care | General donation | $25,000 |
| Reykjavik Global Foundation | General donation | $25,000 |
| Women's Foundation of Minnesota | General donation | $25,000 |
| Eduardo Tricio Gomez Foundation | General donation | $20,000 |
| Help | General donation | $20,000 |
| Alight | General donation | $15,000 |
| Mercy Foundation | General donation | $15,000 |
| Mom's First | General donation | $15,000 |
| Team Women | General donation | $12,500 |
| Agape Oasis | General donation | $10,000 |
| Angel Care Centre | General donation | $10,000 |
| Ann Bancroft Foundation | General donation | $10,000 |
| Dairy Girl Network | General donation | $10,000 |
| Days for Girls | General donation | $10,000 |
| Girl Scouts of River Valley | General donation | $10,000 |
| Girls Inc | General donation | $10,000 |
| Global Food Banking Network | General donation | $10,000 |
| Grantmakers for Girls of Color Via Rockefeller Financial Advisors | General donation | $10,000 |
| Legal Voice | General donation | $10,000 |
| Maia | General donation | $10,000 |
| Maria's Voice | General donation | $10,000 |
| Mom's First | General donation | $10,000 |
| Narrative Nation | General donation | $10,000 |
| Narrative Nation | General donation | $10,000 |
| Prattahanadee Foundation | General donation | $10,000 |
| Prattahanadee Foundation | General donation | $10,000 |
| Promec | General donation | $10,000 |
| Sendas | General donation | $10,000 |
| United Nations Foundation Inc - Girls Up | General donation | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Debra Anderson
- Michael Anderson
- Lillian Hohag
- Patrick Brunner
Questions people ask
Does Anderson Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Anderson Foundation give?
$1.0 million in tax year 2025, across 53 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Anderson Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Debra Anderson (Director), Michael Anderson (Director), Lillian Hohag (Director) and Patrick Brunner (Director).
What does Anderson Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly international, education and youth programs.