A Gary Anderson Family Foundation

Foundation · Grantmaker Las Vegas, NV EIN: 27-1878882

A Gary Anderson Family Foundation is a private family foundation based in Las Vegas, Nevada. The foundation operates as a 501(c)(3) organization designated for philanthropic, charitable, and grantmaking purposes. It functions as a private grantmaking foundation supporting various charitable initiatives across the United States.

Key facts about A Gary Anderson Family Foundation

EIN: 27-1878882
Latest 990 filing: Form 990-PF, 2024
Annual giving (2024): $1,543,000
Grants made (2024): 37
Average grant: $41,703
Median grant: $10,000
New grantees (estimate): 75% first-time grantees (27 of 36, 2024)
Total assets: $41,492,182
Primary geography: Nevada (64% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).

Who A Gary Anderson Family Foundation funds

By grant dollars, the top recipient states for A Gary Anderson Family Foundation's 37 itemized 2024 grants were Nevada (64%), Idaho (16%) and California (16%). The most frequent recipient cities were Las Vegas, NV (9 grants), Newport Beach, CA (2 grants) and Tustin, CA (2 grants). None of its 37 grants with a stated purpose were described as general or operating support.

Is A Gary Anderson Family Foundation open to new grantees?

75%

first-time grantees, 2024

In 2024, 27 of 36 grantees (75%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $54K; repeat grants $10K. How we count

Medians: $10K first-time, $5K repeat.

22% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+4%). Method
In 2024 it paid out 98% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method

Estimate from itemized IRS Form 990-PF grant lists (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.

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Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$41.5M

+3.7% YoY

Annual Giving

$1.5M

-2.4% YoY

Grant Count

+48.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$42K

-34.1% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, A Gary Anderson Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $2.0M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundation does not specify particular subject areas for its funding, indicating a broad philanthropic focus. However, recent grantmaking activity demonstrates particular interest in:

Children and youth services
Human services
Education
Health and well-being
Arts and culture
Civic engagement
Animal welfare
Poverty alleviation

The foundation has shown notable commitment to supporting organizations serving vulnerable populations, particularly children and minors in need of protection and services.

Grantmaking

The foundation is open to new applicants.

Grant Range

$200,000–$600,000

Average Grant

amount: approximately $63,000

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation funds projects across multiple U.S. states and cities, with particular concentration in:

California (primary focus area with grants in Los Angeles, Orange, Santa Ana, Aliso Viejo, Encinitas, Lake Forest, Long Beach, San Bernardino, and San Diego)
Nevada (including Las Vegas)
Colorado
Illinois
New York
Texas
Utah
Washington

Grant Distribution by State

Nevada $995K (64%)

Idaho $250K (16%)

California $242K (16%)

Colorado $25K (2%)

Arizona $10K (1%)

All other $21K (1%)

Share of all 37 itemized 2024 grant dollars.

States

Arizona California Colorado Connecticut District of Columbia Idaho Illinois Nevada New York Pennsylvania South Carolina Texas Utah Virginia Washington

Cities

Las VegasSanta AnaOrangeTustinFort CollinsLos AngelesSan BernardinoAspenLaguna BeachLong BeachNewport BeachSalt Lake CityAliso ViejoAuroraCovinaDallasEncinitasEscondidoLake ForestSan Francisco

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Assets & Revenue:

Total assets: $41,492,182 (2024)
Total assets: $40,024,465 (2023)
Annual expenses: $2,198,801
Revenue: $2,585,826
Total liabilities: $2,060,000 (2024)

Tax Status:

EIN: 27-1878882
Tax-exempt since July 2010
Fiscal year end: December

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$41,492,182	$40,024,465	$38,341,668
Revenue	$4,183,232	$2,585,826	$2,703,902
Expenses	$4,105,912	$2,198,801	$2,561,636
Qualifying Distributions	$1,923,732	$2,002,635	$1,802,827
Net Investment Income	$3,599,648	$2,003,212	$1,963,869
Distributable Amount	$1,967,680	$1,937,444	$2,059,435

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

March 2, 2026 IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

109 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest recipients include Olive Crest ($700,000 across 2 grants), Innocence Rescue Mission Inc ($250,000), POWER2PARENT ($160,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
OLIVE CREST Las Vegas, NV	TO PREVENTING CHILD ABUSE BY STRENGTHENING, EQUIPPING, AND RESTORING CHILDREN AND FAMILIES IN CRISIS ONE LIFE AT A TIME.	$500,000
INNOCENCE RESCUE MISSION INC Rathdrum, ID	PROTECT AND PRESERVE THE INNOCENCE OF CHILDREN IN THE UNITED STATES	$250,000
OLIVE CREST Las Vegas, NV	TO PREVENTING CHILD ABUSE BY STRENGTHENING, EQUIPPING, AND RESTORING CHILDREN AND FAMILIES IN CRISIS ONE LIFE AT A TIME.	$200,000
POWER2PARENT Las Vegas, NV	TO EMPOWER EVERY PARENT WITH THE TOOLS AND SUPPORT TO CONFIDENTLY GUIDE THEIR CHILD'S CARE AND EDUCATION	$160,000
HORSES 4 HEROES INC North Las Vegas, NV	PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR WELLNESS AND RESILIENCE PROGRAMS FOR VETERANS AND ACTIVE MILITARY	$50,000
TARA'S CHANCE Fullerton, CA	PROMOTING THE PHYSICAL, COGNITIVE, AND SOCIAL WELL-BEING OF THOSE WITH SPECIAL NEEDS THROUGH EQUINE ASSISTED ACTIVITES	$50,000
ACTION IN AFRICA IN Aspen, CO	PROVIDES COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT WHILE INCREASING THE ACCESSIBILITY, AFFORDABILITY AND QUALITY OF EDUCATION IN UGANDA.	$25,000
CANDLELIGHTERS FOR CHILDHOOD CANCER Las Vegas, NV	PROVIDES ASSISTANCE FOR CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES AFFECTED BY CHILDHOOD CANCER.	$25,000
FOREVER FOOTPRINTS (ORANGE COUNTY WALK TO REMEMBER) Orange, CA	AN ANNUAL EVENT FOR PARENTS, SIBLINGS, LOVED ONES, AND FRIENDS TO WALK IN REMEMBRANCE OF THEIR CHILDREN AND TO CELEBRATE THEIR LIVES	$25,000
FREEDOM WRITERS FOUNDATION Long Beach, CA	INSPIRE YOUNG, UNDERPRIVILEGED STUDENTS TO SUCCEED	$25,000

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

Key Personnel:

Erin J. Anderson – CEO and President (full-time, $263,000 annual compensation)
Nancy S. Larson – Treasurer/Secretary (part-time, no compensation)
Austin G. Lastinger – Director (part-time, no compensation)

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
Erin J Anderson	CEO/President	40	$274,000
Nancy S Larson	Treasurer/Secretary	5	—
Austin G Lastinger	Director	5	—

Recent News & Activity

Recent developments and announcements

The foundation has demonstrated significant philanthropic activity in recent years:

2025

**2025-2026:** Committed $2.5 million to Olive Crest's Vegas Cares About Kids Campaign to launch the PROMiSE Drop-in Center for Sexually Exploited Minors in Las Vegas, representing a transformative gift for the organization's mission to serve vulnerable youth.

A. Gary Anderson Family Foundation Makes Transformative $2.5 Million Gift\

2014

**2014:** Donated $1 million to the San Bernardino Children's Fund to support services for abused children.

News: $1 MILLION DONATION TO HELP ABUSED CHILDREN A. Gary Anderson\

The foundation has received recognition as an outstanding foundation in Southern California.

A. Gary Anderson Family Foundation Makes Transformative $2.5 Million Gift\

**Contact Information:**

Address: 121 E Warm Springs Road, Las Vegas, NV 89119-4101

Telephone: 725-224-0300

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Frequently Asked Questions

What does A Gary Anderson Family Foundation fund?

The foundation does not specify particular subject areas for its funding, indicating a broad philanthropic focus. However, recent grantmaking activity demonstrates particular interest in: • Children and youth services • Human services • Education • Health and well-being • Arts and culture • Civic engagement • Animal welfare • Poverty alleviation The foundation has shown notable commitment to supporting organizations serving vulnerable populations, particularly children and minors in need of pro…

How do I apply for a grant from A Gary Anderson Family Foundation?

**Grant Activity:** • Awarded 25 grants totaling $1,581,200 in 2023 • Total giving of $1,543,000 in 2024 • Average grant amount: approximately $63,000 • Median grant amount: $11,000 • Typical grant range: $200,000–$600,000 • Total grants awarded (previous year): 7,119 **Recent Major Grants:** • $2.5 million commitment to Olive Crest's PROMiSE Drop-in Center for Sexually Exploited Minors (2025-2026) • $1 million donation to the San Bernardino Children's Fund (2014) The foundation is open to new …

Where does A Gary Anderson Family Foundation make grants?

The foundation funds projects across multiple U.S. states and cities, with particular concentration in: • **California** (primary focus area with grants in Los Angeles, Orange, Santa Ana, Aliso Viejo, Encinitas, Lake Forest, Long Beach, San Bernardino, and San Diego) • **Nevada** (including Las Vegas) • **Colorado** • **Illinois** • **New York** • **Texas** • **Utah** • **Washington**

What size grants does A Gary Anderson Family Foundation award?

In 2024, A Gary Anderson Family Foundation awarded 37 grants totaling $1.5M — an average of about $42K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is A Gary Anderson Family Foundation required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, A Gary Anderson Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $2.0M on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

What is A Gary Anderson Family Foundation's EIN?

A Gary Anderson Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-1878882. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.