Anonymous Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Anonymous Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Upper Saddle River, New Jersey. In tax year 2023 it gave $637,255 in 13 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $335,905. 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$637,255
- Number of grants13
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$335,905
- Assets$207,541
- New grantees39%
Giving in 2023 was up from $205,600 the year before.
39% of its 2023 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $205,600 | 11 | $208,503 |
| 2023 | $637,255 | 13 | $207,541 |
How to apply
Anonymous Foundation Inc 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 Anonymous Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to New Jersey.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | 5 | $505,555 |
| New York | 5 | $61,700 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $40,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $20,000 |
| California | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2023
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Valley Hospital Foundation | Charitable contribution | $335,905 |
| Valley Chabad | Charitable contribution | $163,000 |
| Duke Univ | Charitable contribution | $40,000 |
| Ny Philharmonic | Charitable contribution | $40,000 |
| Fabbs | Charitable contribution | $20,000 |
| Julliard School | Charitable contribution | $20,000 |
| Annual Reviews of Psychology | Charitable contribution | $10,000 |
| Rebecca Serkey Follow Your Dreams Foundation | Charitable contribution | $5,000 |
| Friends of the Upper Saddle River Library | Charitable contribution | $1,000 |
| New York Public Radio | Charitable contribution | $1,000 |
| Usr Volunteer Fire Dept | Charitable contribution | $650 |
| The Metro Museum of Art | Charitable contribution | $600 |
| The Frick Collection | Charitable contribution | $100 |
Officers and trustees
- Lawrence Erlbaum
- Sylvia Erlbaum
- Janice D Erlbaum
Questions people ask
Does Anonymous Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Anonymous Foundation Inc give?
$637,255 in tax year 2023, across 13 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Anonymous Foundation Inc?
Its 2023 filing lists Lawrence Erlbaum (President/Treasurer), Sylvia Erlbaum (Secretary) and Janice D Erlbaum (Director).
What does Anonymous Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture and education.