Anderson Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Anderson Family Foundation is a private foundation in Edmonds, Washington. In tax year 2023 it gave $3.9 million in 20 grants; the typical grant was $200,000 and the largest $313,125. 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$3.9 million
- Number of grants20
- Typical grant$200,000
- Largest grant$313,125
- Assets$0
- New grantees10%
Giving in 2023 was up from $3.3 million the year before.
10% of its 2023 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 year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $3.3 million | 20 | $3.8 million |
| 2023 | $3.9 million | 20 | $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.
What Anderson Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 11 states, the most to Washington.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | 7 | $1.5 million |
| Illinois | 2 | $425,000 |
| Virginia | 2 | $410,000 |
| Oregon | 2 | $300,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $239,661 |
| Colorado | 1 | $200,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $200,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $185,000 |
| California | 1 | $175,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $150,000 |
Grants paid in 2023
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Agros International | To offer the world's rural poor a "hand up not a "hand out". | $313,125 |
| Seattle's Union Gospel Mission | To provide food, clothing, shelter & spiritual guidance. | $300,000 |
| New Horizons Ministry | To address the needs of youths living on the streets. | $250,000 |
| Warm Beach Christian Camps | To exalt jesus christ through bible-centered conferences. | $250,000 |
| Bible Study Fellowship | To provide bible study classes across the us & world. | $239,661 |
| Mission Eurasia | To train, equip and mobilize christian leadership throughout eurasia. | $225,000 |
| Christian Legal Society | To proclaim, love & serve jesus christ through the provision of legal assistance to the poor. | $210,000 |
| Focus on the Family | To help preserve the traditional values and the institution of the family. | $200,000 |
| International Justice Mission | To protect people from violent forces of injustice. | $200,000 |
| Opportunity International Inc | To fight chronic hunger and poverty at its root cause. | $200,000 |
| Pregnancy Choices DBA Care Medical | Providing options and resources for those touched by unplanned pregnancy that promote life. | $200,000 |
| Prison Fellowship Ministries | To enable prisoners to transform their communities through the grace and truth of jesus christ. | $200,000 |
| Samaritan's Purse | To provide spiritual and physical aid to hurting people around the world to share god's love. | $185,000 |
| Lifewater Aka Water for Good | To empower communities in developing countries to gain safe water and sanitation. | $175,000 |
| Luis Palau Evangelistic Association | To promote christian evangelism. | $150,000 |
| Medical Teams International | To provide medical care, supplies, and health education to people in need worldwide. | $150,000 |
| Rafiki Foundation Inc | To encourage children in africa to know & serve jesus christ and their nations. | $150,000 |
| Alliance Defending Freedom | To fund and defend religious freedom & human life. | $125,000 |
| Seattle Pacific University | Be a premier christian university fully committed to engaging culture and changing the world. | $125,000 |
| Tierra Nueva | To support the ecumenical bridge between hispanic communities. | $40,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Paul J Anderson
- Rebecca L Barton
- Marie H Anderson
- Joel F Barton
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?
$3.9 million in tax year 2023, across 20 grants, with a typical grant of $200,000.
Who runs Anderson Family Foundation?
Its 2023 filing lists Paul J Anderson (President/Director), Rebecca L Barton (Treasurer/Director), Marie H Anderson (Secretary/Director) and Joel F Barton (Director).
What does Anderson Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, international and food and hunger.