Anderson Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Anderson Family Foundation is a private foundation in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2025 it gave $71,500 in 14 grants; the typical grant was $1,875 and the largest $18,750. 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$71,500
- Number of grants14
- Typical grant$1,875
- Largest grant$18,750
- Assets$1.2 million
- New grantees93%
Giving in 2025 was down from $74,835 the year before.
93% 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 | $80,610 | 21 | $1.1 million |
| 2024 | $74,835 | 4 | $1.1 million |
| 2025 | $71,500 | 14 | $1.2 million |
How to apply
Anderson 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 Anderson Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 3 | $30,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 9 | $21,500 |
| Maine | 1 | $18,750 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $1,250 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Colby Fund | To support the operating budget of the recipient | $18,750 |
| Oshun Family Center | To support the operating budget of the recipient | $12,500 |
| American Friends of the Hebrew University | To support the operating budget of the recipient | $10,000 |
| Columbia University in the City of New York | To support the operating budget of the recipient | $10,000 |
| Pef Israel Endowment Fund | To support the operating budget of the recipient | $10,000 |
| Friendship Circle | To support the operating budget of the recipient | $2,500 |
| Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia | To support the operating budget of the recipient | $2,500 |
| Philadelphia Youth Basketball | To support the operating budget of the recipient | $1,250 |
| The Store | To support the operating budget of the recipient | $1,250 |
| Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania | To support the operating budget of the recipient | $1,250 |
| Bryn Mawr Film Institute | To support the operating budget of the recipient | $500 |
| St Pauls Lutheran Church | To support the operating budget of the recipient | $500 |
| Gladwyne Free Library | To support the operating budget of the recipient | $250 |
| Lower Merion Police Pension Association | To support the operating budget of the recipient | $250 |
Officers and trustees
- Melissa Anderson
- Paul Anderson
Questions people ask
Does Anderson Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Anderson Family Foundation give?
$71,500 in tax year 2025, across 14 grants, with a typical grant of $1,875.
Who runs Anderson Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Melissa Anderson (Trustee) and Paul Anderson (Trustee).
What does Anderson Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and faith communities.