Hugh J Andersen Foundation
Accepts applications
Hugh J Andersen Foundation is a private foundation in Bayport, Minnesota. In tax year 2025 it gave $11.3 million in 268 grants; the typical grant was $30,000 and the largest $300,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$11.3 million
- Number of grants268
- Typical grant$30,000
- Largest grant$300,000
- Assets$278 million
- New grantees18%
Giving in 2025 was up from $10.3 million the year before.
18% 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 | $8.6 million | 274 | $217 million |
| 2024 | $10.3 million | 266 | $251 million |
| 2025 | $11.3 million | 268 | $278 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Hugh J Andersen Foundation 342 Fifth Avenue North Suite 200, Bayport, MN 55003-4502 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (651) 439-1557 |
| What to submit | The annual report, application form and guidelines furnished upon request and available at www.srinc.biz/foundations/hugh-j-andersen-foundation/publi cations/ |
| Deadlines | March 15, june 15, august 15, and november 15 |
| Restrictions | The primary geographic focus is the st. Croix valley. This area includes Washington county in Minnesota and pierce, polk, and st. Croix counties in Wisconsin. The secondary geographic focus is the st. Paul, Minnesota metropolitan area. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Hugh J Andersen Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 14 states, the most to Minnesota.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 184 | $8.5 million |
| Wisconsin | 49 | $2.0 million |
| New York | 14 | $477,500 |
| California | 6 | $71,500 |
| District of Columbia | 3 | $49,500 |
| Colorado | 2 | $40,000 |
| Wyoming | 2 | $34,500 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $30,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $20,000 |
| Utah | 1 | $15,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Lutheran Social Service of MN | Lss ctr. For changing lives frogtown | $300,000 |
| Our Neighbors' Place Inc | Every need,neighbor cap campaign | $300,000 |
| Presbyterian Homes Foundation | Croixdale comprehensive renovation | $300,000 |
| Open Door Foundation Inc | Ossining comm health build reno | $250,000 |
| Women's Foundation of Minnesota | Comp. Campaign- women thriving | $250,000 |
| Children's Health Care Foundation | Emergency department remodel | $230,000 |
| Face to Face Health and Counseling | Arcade youth housing capital support | $200,000 |
| River Falls Library Foundation | Renew & inspire capital campaign | $200,000 |
| Open Arms of Minnesota | Capital improvements | $150,000 |
| Women's Advocates Inc | Cleveland housing & shelter campaign | $150,000 |
| St Croix Valley Habitat Humanity | General operating support | $140,000 |
| West Central Wi Community Action | General operating support | $140,000 |
| Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity | Women build 2026 | $132,000 |
| Guthrie Theater Foundation | Guthrie theater illuminate campaign | $125,000 |
| Women's Foundation of Minnesota | Girlsbest program | $106,000 |
| Tubman | General operating support & safe | $103,000 |
| Amherst H Wilder Foundation | Mental health&addiction capital fund | $100,000 |
| Clues | Fam. Wellness & canasta food pantry | $100,000 |
| Family Services of Westchester Inc | General operating support | $100,000 |
| Familymeans | General operating support | $100,000 |
| Minnesota Council on Foundations | Minnesota legal fund | $100,000 |
| Planned Parenthood of MN ND and SD | Accessible reproductive health care | $100,000 |
| Ronald McDonald House Charities | General operating support | $100,000 |
| Second Harvest Heartland | Make hunger history campaign | $100,000 |
| St Croix Valley Foundation | Nonprofit capacity build. Collab. | $100,000 |
| Valley Outreach | General operating support | $100,000 |
| Women's Foundation of Minnesota | Immigrant rapid response fund | $100,000 |
| Solid Ground | General operating support | $98,000 |
| Community Thread | Gen op support and bayport sr ctr | $93,000 |
| Ann Bancroft Foundation | General operating support | $85,000 |
| The Food Group Minnesota Inc | General op support & hunger solution | $85,000 |
| Aeon | Crane ord. Apartments-capital improv | $80,000 |
| Beacon Interfaith Housing Collab | Seeds of home camp.- the aragon | $80,000 |
| Allina Health Foundation | Courage kenny's pool restoration | $75,000 |
| Dream of Wild Health | Planting seeds capital campaign | $75,000 |
| Gillette Children's Hospital Fnd | Surgical center renovation | $75,000 |
| Ladd Memorial Hospital | Osceola med ctr. Expansion project | $75,000 |
| Partnership Plan for Stillwater Area Public Schools | Rebuild media centers | $75,000 |
| Park Square Theatre Company | General operating support | $70,000 |
| The Phipps Center for the Arts | General operating support | $70,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Sarah J Andersen
- Ellen B Andersen
- Jordan C Copeland
- William W Rubenstein
- Hunter W Wolfson
Questions people ask
Does Hugh J Andersen Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: March 15, june 15, august 15, and november 15.
How much does Hugh J Andersen Foundation give?
$11.3 million in tax year 2025, across 268 grants, with a typical grant of $30,000.
Who runs Hugh J Andersen Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Sarah J Andersen (President), Ellen B Andersen (Vice Pres), Jordan C Copeland (Secretary/Tr) and William W Rubenstein (Director) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Hugh J Andersen Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, youth programs and arts and culture.