Dorotha A Anderson Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Dorotha A Anderson Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Greenville, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2025 it gave $57,500 in 22 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $10,000. 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$57,500
- Number of grants22
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$1.1 million
- New grantees50%
Giving in 2025 was down from $78,500 the year before.
50% 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 | $53,500 | 14 | $947,052 |
| 2024 | $78,500 | 16 | $990,630 |
| 2025 | $57,500 | 22 | $1.1 million |
How to apply
Dorotha A Anderson Charitable 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 Dorotha A Anderson Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Pennsylvania.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 21 | $57,000 |
| Ohio | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Baughman Community Recreation of Northern Pa | To provide funds for the general operations | $10,000 |
| Zion's Reformed United Church of Christ | To provide funds for general operations | $10,000 |
| Friends of the Manor | To provide funds for the general operations | $5,000 |
| St Paul's Home | To provide funds for general operations | $5,000 |
| Thiel College | To provide funds for general operations | $5,000 |
| Community Foundation of Western Pa & Eas | To provide funds for the general operation | $5,000 |
| Greenville Salvation Army | To provide funds for the general operation | $3,000 |
| Community Food Warehouse | To provide funds for the general operation | $2,000 |
| Greenville Symphony | To provide funds for the general operations | $1,500 |
| United Way of Mercer County | To provide funds for the general operations | $1,500 |
| Crawford County United Way | To provide funds for the general operation | $1,000 |
| Legacies Alive | To provide funds for the general operations | $1,000 |
| Meadville Salvation Army | To provide funds for the general operation | $1,000 |
| Junior Achievement | To provide funds for the general operation | $1,000 |
| Strayhaven Animal Shelter | To provide funds for the general operation | $1,000 |
| Foundation for Free Enterprise Education | To provide funds for the general operation | $1,000 |
| The Good Shepherd Center | To provide funds for the general operation | $1,000 |
| Greenville Messiah Fund | To provide funds for the general operations | $500 |
| Aware | To provide funds for the general operation | $500 |
| Greenville Area Public Library | To provide funds for the general operation | $500 |
| Davis Family YMCA | To provide funds for the general operation | $500 |
| Conneaut Lake Community Development Comm | To provide funds for the general operation | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Douglas D Anderson
- Lyle Anderson
- Sue Ann Nicklin
- David Jones
- Farmers Trust Co
Questions people ask
Does Dorotha A Anderson Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Dorotha A Anderson Charitable Foundation give?
$57,500 in tax year 2025, across 22 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Dorotha A Anderson Charitable Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Douglas D Anderson (Advisory), Lyle Anderson (Advisory), Sue Ann Nicklin (Advisory) and David Jones (Advisory) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Dorotha A Anderson Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly human services, education and community development.