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Anderson Family Foundation

Preselected recipients only Port Townsend, Washington · EIN 931275399

Anderson Family Foundation is a private foundation in Port Townsend, Washington. In tax year 2024 it gave $27,000 in 12 grants; the typical grant was $2,125 and the largest $4,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.

Giving in 2024 was up from $21,500 the year before.

0% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$21,50012$0
2024$27,00012$0

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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What Anderson Family Foundation funds

Where it gives

All of its grants went to recipients in Illinois.

StateGrantsAmount
Illinois12$27,000

Grants paid in 2024

All 12 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Family Counseling Services
Rockford, IL
Provide funds to assist individuals and families improve their social and economic opportunities through achieving greater family stability and wellbeing$4,000
The Rock River Valley Pantry
Rockford, IL
Provide funds to supply basic food for attested "in need" families and individuals$4,000
Crusaders Health Foundation
Rockford, IL
Provide funds for health care of indigent, low income, and working poor families and individuals in clinic and outreach settings$3,500
Natural Land Institute
Rockford, IL
Support protection of the natural environment, land preservation, and ecological research$3,000
Rockford Family Peace Center
Rockford, IL
Provide multi-disciplinary services to victims of inter-personal violence and human trafficking within a single location$3,000
YWCA Literacy Council
Rockford, IL
Provide funds to assist individuals and families improve their social and economic opportunities through achieving greater literacy$3,000
Barbara Olson Center of Hope
Rockford, IL
Provide funds to help individuals with developmental disabilities through individualized skill development, vocational opportunities, and community service$1,250
Carpenters Place
Rockford, IL
Provide funds to assist homeless individuals with a safe environment away from the streets and case management services to assist in rebuilding lives$1,250
Casa of Winnebago County
Rockford, IL
Provide funds to advocate for and represent children in the juvenile court system who have experienced abuse or neglect$1,250
Habitat for Humanity
Rockford, IL
Provide funds to help families in need build long-term financial security with an affordable, stable home enabling them to have more to spend on basic essentials of living$1,250
Rockford Symphony Orchestra
Rockford, IL
Support and promote music education outreach programs for children in Rockford, IL and the surrounding area$1,000
The Sweedish Historical Society
Rockford, IL
Support and enhance the swedish heritage of rockford, il$500

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2024 filing.

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?

$27,000 in tax year 2024, across 12 grants, with a typical grant of $2,125.

Who runs Anderson Family Foundation?

Its 2024 filing lists John Dexter Anderson (Trustee), Erica Anderson (Trustee), Gordon Bruce Anderson (Trustee) and Peter Alfred Anderson (Trustee) among 7 officers and trustees.

What does Anderson Family Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly human services, environment and conservation and education.

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