Eric Anderson Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Eric Anderson Foundation is a private foundation in Seattle, Washington. In tax year 2024 it gave $273,500 in 17 grants; the typical grant was $15,000 and the largest $40,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$273,500
- Number of grants17
- Typical grant$15,000
- Largest grant$40,000
- Assets$6.4 million
- New grantees12%
Giving in 2024 was up from $221,500 the year before.
12% 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 year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $221,500 | 16 | $5.2 million |
| 2024 | $273,500 | 17 | $6.4 million |
How to apply
Eric Anderson 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 Eric Anderson Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 6 | $107,500 |
| Washington | 4 | $60,000 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $50,000 |
| New York | 2 | $25,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $16,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $10,000 |
| Oregon | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Partners in Health | General support | $40,000 |
| Give Well | General support | $30,000 |
| Rocky Mountain Institute | General support | $30,000 |
| The Climate Center | General support | $30,000 |
| Climate Solutions | General support | $20,000 |
| World Central Kitchen | General support | $16,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders USA | General support | $15,000 |
| Futurewise | General support | $15,000 |
| Sightline Institute | General support | $15,000 |
| 350ORG | General support | $10,000 |
| Action Against Hunger USA | General support | $10,000 |
| Northwest Harvest | General support | $10,000 |
| PT Blue Conservation Science | General support | $10,000 |
| Water for People | General support | $10,000 |
| Our Childrens Trust | General support | $5,000 |
| Wikimedia Foundation | General support | $5,000 |
| Acorns Musecology Project | General support | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Eric Anderson
- Reta Lockert
- Prof Thomas E Anderson
- Robin Briggs
Questions people ask
Does Eric Anderson Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Eric Anderson Foundation give?
$273,500 in tax year 2024, across 17 grants, with a typical grant of $15,000.
Who runs Eric Anderson Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Eric Anderson (President/Director/Secreta), Reta Lockert (Treasurer/Director), Prof Thomas E Anderson (Director) and Robin Briggs (Director).
What does Eric Anderson Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation.