Fred C and Katherine B Andersen Foundation
Accepts applications
Fred C and Katherine B Andersen Foundation is a private foundation in Bayport, Minnesota. In tax year 2025 it gave $72.5 million in 290 grants; the typical grant was $75,000 and the largest $7.7 million. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$72.5 million
- Number of grants290
- Typical grant$75,000
- Largest grant$7.7 million
- Assets$1.7 billion
- New grantees21%
Giving in 2025 was up from $59.8 million the year before.
21% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $52.5 million | 282 | $1.5 billion |
| 2024 | $59.8 million | 271 | $1.7 billion |
| 2025 | $72.5 million | 290 | $1.7 billion |
How to apply
| Contact | Kim Borton PO Box 80, Bayport, MN 55003 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (651) 264-7355 |
| What to submit | THE FOUNDATION MISSION, FUNDING PRIORITIES, AND APPLICATION CAN BE FOUND AT fkandersen.org |
| Deadlines | March 30, june 30, and october 30 |
| Restrictions | Organizations seeking funding must be 501(c)(3) public nonprofit organizations. Endowment funding does not fall within the guidelines of the foundation. The foundation also does not provide funding to individuals, political campaigns, sponsorships, or lobbying activities. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Fred C and Katherine B Andersen Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 10 states, the most to Minnesota.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 194 | $44.0 million |
| Wisconsin | 69 | $24.9 million |
| Texas | 7 | $1.2 million |
| Arizona | 6 | $1.1 million |
| Iowa | 6 | $700,000 |
| Georgia | 4 | $500,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $75,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $55,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $50,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $35,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Star Council Boy Scouts of America | General operating | $7.7 million |
| Mayo Clinic | Capital support | $6.0 million |
| St Croix Valley Food Bank | Capital campaign | $4.5 million |
| St Croix Valley Foundation | Program or project | $4.1 million |
| Osceola Medical Center | General operating | $3.6 million |
| CommonBond Communities | General Operating | $1.1 million |
| Science Museum of Minnesota | General operating | $1.1 million |
| Community Dental Care | General operating | $1.0 million |
| Allina Health Foundation | Program or project | $1.0 million |
| Amery Regional Medical Center | Capital campaign | $1.0 million |
| Children's Health Care Foundation | Program or project | $1.0 million |
| Christian Community Campus Foundation | Program or project | $1.0 million |
| Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation | General operating | $1.0 million |
| The Minneapolis Foundation | Program or project | $1.0 million |
| Tubman | General operating | $1.0 million |
| Westfields Hospital Foundation | General operating | $1.0 million |
| West Central Wisconsin Community Action Agency Inc | General operating | $900,000 |
| Solid Ground | Program or project | $825,000 |
| Amherst H Wilder Foundation | Program or project | $760,000 |
| River Falls Library Foundation | General operating | $750,000 |
| YMCA of the North | General operating | $750,000 |
| Our Neighbors' Place | General operating | $680,000 |
| FamilyMeans | General operating | $650,000 |
| Goodwill Industries Inc dba Goodwill-Easter Seals Minnesota | General operating | $650,000 |
| Second Harvest Heartland | General operating | $575,000 |
| Five Loaves Food and Clothing | General operating | $560,000 |
| Gillette Children's Hospital Foundation | General operating | $550,000 |
| The Food Group | General operating | $525,000 |
| American Red Cross | Program or project | $500,000 |
| Housing Forward | General operating | $500,000 |
| Minnesota Council on Foundations | General operating | $500,000 |
| The Salvation Army of St Croix County | General operating | $460,000 |
| Valley Outreach | General operating | $450,000 |
| Operation HELP | General operating | $432,500 |
| Turningpoint for Victims of Domestic and Sexual Violence | General operating | $430,000 |
| Sharing and Caring Hands | Program or project | $425,000 |
| Community Thread | General operating | $400,000 |
| The Lakes Community Health Center DBA NorthLakes Community Clinic | General operating | $400,000 |
| Union Gospel Mission Twin Cities | Capital campaign | $375,000 |
| Minnesota Diversified Industries Inc | Program or project | $350,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Jack D PIEPEL
- Keith Olson
- Peter Clements
- Tracey Galowitz
- Vern J Hill
- Kim Borton
- Jay Lund
- Jennifer Anderson
Questions people ask
Does Fred C and Katherine B Andersen Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: March 30, june 30, and october 30.
How much does Fred C and Katherine B Andersen Foundation give?
$72.5 million in tax year 2025, across 290 grants, with a typical grant of $75,000.
Who runs Fred C and Katherine B Andersen Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Jack D PIEPEL ((Term 11/2025) DIRECTOR), Keith Olson (Vice Chair), Peter Clements (Board Chair) and Tracey Galowitz (Secretary) among 8 officers and trustees.
What does Fred C and Katherine B Andersen Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, youth programs and food and hunger.