Andress Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Andress Family Foundation is a private foundation in Las Vegas, Nevada. In tax year 2025 it gave $236,946 in 12 grants; the typical grant was $5,500 and the largest $100,000. 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$236,946
- Number of grants12
- Typical grant$5,500
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$2.5 million
- New grantees42%
Giving in 2025 was up from $119,000 the year before.
42% 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 | $119,000 | 12 | $2.3 million |
| 2024 | $119,000 | 16 | $2.5 million |
| 2025 | $236,946 | 12 | $2.5 million |
How to apply
Andress Family 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.
What Andress Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Nevada.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Nevada | 9 | $227,946 |
| California | 2 | $6,500 |
| Kansas | 1 | $2,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Nevada Ballet Theatre | Nutcracker committment of $100K | $100,000 |
| YMCA of Southern Nevada | General Support | $56,500 |
| Junior Achievement of Southern Nevada | General Support | $25,000 |
| Nevada State University Foundation | Scholarship Endowment - Melanie Tobiasson 100k commitment | $20,000 |
| Keep Memory Alive | General Support | $12,000 |
| Laguna Beach Police Foundation | General Support | $6,000 |
| Vegas PBS | Charlotte Hill Society | $5,000 |
| Lutheran Social Services of Nevada | General Support | $5,000 |
| Paralyzed Veterans of America | In Memory of Robert Kaufman | $2,500 |
| SHERO Foundation | Annual Awarness Ball | $2,500 |
| Junior League of Las Vegas | Endowment Fund | $1,946 |
| CHP 11-99 Foundation | Fundraising Tickets | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Donald Andress
- Madeleine Andress
- Michaelyn Andress
Questions people ask
Does Andress Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Andress Family Foundation give?
$236,946 in tax year 2025, across 12 grants, with a typical grant of $5,500.
Who runs Andress Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Donald Andress (President), Madeleine Andress (Secretary/Treasurer) and Michaelyn Andress (Director).
What does Andress Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture.