Anders Nielsen American Foundation
Anders Nielsen American Foundation is a private foundation, based in Sea Cliff, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2023. As of 2023, the organization holds $17K in total assets. Net investment income was $225.
Anders Nielsen American Foundation at a glance
- Total assets
- $17,157
- -9.7% vs 2022
- Revenue (2023)
- $225
- -97.8% vs 2022
- Net investment income (2023)
- $225
- +625.8% vs 2022
- Expenses (2023)
- $2,068
- -46.5% vs 2022
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated September 2026.
Who Anders Nielsen American Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
7 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 4 grants of 7 (57%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
How Anders Nielsen American Foundation gives
- In 2022 it paid out 777% 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 2021, annual grant giving ranged from $101K (2021) to $237K (2020). In 2021 it made 2 grants totaling $101K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Animal Medical Center New York, NY | General Support | $100,000 |
| Songo | To support children by providing opportunities to play, grow, and learn. | $1,011 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $17,157 | $225 | $2,068 | — | — | — | $225 | $926 |
| 2022 | $19,000 | $10,372 | $3,863 | — | — | $3,863 | $31 | $497 |
| 2021 | $12,491 | $12 | $111,352 | $101,011 | 2 | $101,011 | $12 | $1,136 |
| 2020 | $123,831 | $105 | $240,987 | $237,382 | 5 | — | $105 | $10,024 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Anders Nielsen American Foundation reported a distributable amount of $926 for 2023 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Anders Nielsen American Foundation is led by Bjorn Nielsen, President & Secretary on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Bjorn Nielsen
President & Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nick Ponting
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gorm Nielsen
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Heather Nielsen
Vice President
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2023. "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 Anders Nielsen American Foundation
How large is Anders Nielsen American Foundation?
Anders Nielsen American Foundation reported $17K in total assets on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $225.
Where does Anders Nielsen American Foundation operate?
Anders Nielsen American Foundation has awarded grants in New York.
How much is Anders Nielsen American Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2023, Anders Nielsen American Foundation reported a distributable amount of $926 on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Anders Nielsen American Foundation's EIN?
Anders Nielsen American Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 32-0363018. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
Live grants for the work Anders Nielsen American Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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