Anderman Foundation
The Anderman Foundation is a private foundation based in Great Neck, New York. It makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
Anderman Foundation at a glance
In short: Anderman Foundation gave $259K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $259K), mostly in New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $258,676
- +33.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $258,676
- +33.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $258,676
- Total assets
- $1,897,276
- +7.5% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Anderman Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 39 Wensley Drive, Great Neck, NY 11021
Phone: (516) 466-0940
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Anderman Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was See Attachment B ($259K).
Grant Size Distribution
69 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 66 grants of 69 (96%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All reported grant dollars in filing year 2024 went to recipients in New York.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Anderman Foundation gives
- Giving grew 74% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 111% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $82K (2020) to $259K (2024). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $259K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| See Attachment B See Attachment B, NY | See Attachment B | $258,676 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,897,276 | $431,309 | $289,448 | $258,676 | 1 | $258,926 | $386,848 | $232,411 |
| 2023 | $1,764,935 | $238,574 | $230,657 | $193,660 | 1 | $200,862 | $173,535 | $190,120 |
| 2022 | $1,788,590 | $191,933 | $216,309 | $188,475 | 17 | $196,280 | $151,722 | $185,100 |
| 2021 | $1,812,966 | $236,893 | $174,045 | $148,850 | 27 | $157,998 | $155,424 | $187,201 |
| 2020 | $1,750,118 | $48,063 | $101,061 | $81,503 | 23 | — | $37,705 | $144,020 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Anderman Foundation reported a distributable amount of $232K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation reported one grant totaling $258,676. That was also the smallest, largest, and median grant reported for the year. The recipient is listed as “SEE ATTACHMENT B,” and the stated purpose is “SEE ATTACHMENT B.”
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Arthur A Anderman as president and Carole J Anderman as treasurer.
Anderman Foundation is led by Arthur A. Anderman, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Arthur A. Anderman
President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Carole J. Anderman
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Anderman Foundation
How much does Anderman Foundation give each year?
Anderman Foundation gave $259K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $194K across 1 grant.
How large is Anderman Foundation?
Anderman Foundation reported $1.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $259K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $232K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
How do I apply for a grant from Anderman Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
Where does Anderman Foundation make grants?
All reported grant dollars in filing year 2024 went to recipients in New York.
What is Anderman Foundation's EIN?
Anderman Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 11-2547291. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Anderman Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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