Elmer L & Eleanor J Andersen Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Elmer L & Eleanor J Andersen Foundation is a private foundation in Saint Paul, Minnesota. In tax year 2023 it gave $5.8 million in 2 grants; the typical grant was $2.9 million and the largest $5.5 million. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2023.
- Grants paid, 2023$5.8 million
- Number of grants2
- Typical grant$2.9 million
- Largest grant$5.5 million
- Assets$0
- New grantees100%
Giving in 2023 was up from $334,000 the year before.
100% of its 2023 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 | $334,000 | 1 | $6.1 million |
| 2023 | $5.8 million | 2 | $0 |
How to apply
Elmer L & Eleanor J Andersen 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
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Minnesota.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 2 | $5.8 million |
Grants paid in 2023
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Minneapolis Foundation | See schedule a | $5.5 million |
| See Attachment 1 | See attachment | $350,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Julian L Andersen
- Amy Andersen
- Terry L Slye
- Charles Dayton
- Todd Otis
- Mari Oyanagi Eggum
- Kate Lawson
Questions people ask
Does Elmer L & Eleanor J Andersen Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Elmer L & Eleanor J Andersen Foundation give?
$5.8 million in tax year 2023, across 2 grants, with a typical grant of $2.9 million.
Who runs Elmer L & Eleanor J Andersen Foundation?
Its 2023 filing lists Julian L Andersen (President), Amy Andersen (Vice President), Terry L Slye (Secretary) and Charles Dayton (Director) among 7 officers and trustees.