Andersen Construction Foundation
Andersen Construction Foundation is a private foundation based in Portland, Oregon. It supports nonprofit organizations through financial contributions and volunteer hours in communities locally and internationally.
Andersen Construction Foundation at a glance
In short: Andersen Construction Foundation gave $223K across 27 grants in 2024 (avg $8K), mostly in Oregon. 56% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $223,461
- -34.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 27
- -49.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $8,276
- +28.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $4,603,390
- -10.1% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 56% first-time grantees (15 of 27, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Oregon (76% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Andersen Construction Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 6712 N Cutter Circle, Portland, OR 97217
Phone: (503) 283-6712
Website: https://andersen-const.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Andersen Construction Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Portland State University ($40K). Together the top 10 received $171K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($10,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
182 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 179 grants of 182 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s 2024 grant dollars went primarily to recipients in Oregon (76%) and Washington (20%), with 3% going to Idaho and 1% to the District of Columbia.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 27 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Andersen Construction Foundation open to new grantees?
56%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 15 of 27 grantees (56%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $7K; repeat grants $10K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 33% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 20% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 624% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $223K (2024) to $341K (2023). In 2024 it made 27 grants totaling $223K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Portland State University Portland, OR | Scholarship Funds | $40,000 |
| Girls Build Portland, OR | Charitable | $37,000 |
| Develop Sustainability Hillsboro, OR | Charitable | $25,000 |
| The Foundation for Tacoma Students Tacoma, WA | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Jackson Street Youth Services Corvallis, OR | Charitable | $10,000 |
| 1 individual scholarship Recipients not named | — | $10,000 |
| Remote Energy Tacoma, WA | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Kenya Keys Lake Oswego, OR | Charitable | $7,511 |
| Ace Mentor Program of Oregon Portland, OR | Albatross Sponsorship Ace Golf Tournament | $5,500 |
| Sawhorse Revolution Tacoma, WA | Gingerbread Barnraiser | $5,500 |
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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 | $4,603,390 | $1,087,821 | $1,979,836 | $223,461 | 27 | $1,514,547 | $339,873 | $242,534 |
| 2023 | $5,119,044 | $1,670,419 | $2,263,913 | $341,346 | 53 | $1,945,697 | $101,416 | $225,532 |
| 2022 | $5,136,664 | $4,367,337 | $1,840,770 | $244,345 | 35 | $1,651,974 | $35,850 | $130,016 |
| 2021 | $2,765,276 | $2,082,020 | $551,207 | $279,750 | 34 | $413,286 | $34,855 | $62,744 |
| 2020 | $1,009,030 | $1,371,097 | $424,057 | $243,949 | 33 | — | — | $12,717 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Andersen Construction Foundation reported a distributable amount of $243K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation says it leads philanthropic initiatives and supports nonprofit organizations through financial contributions and volunteer hours. Its 2024 grants included scholarship support, youth programs, education, sustainability, and community initiatives.
Grantees describe their own work in varied terms. GIRLS BUILD says it inspires girls’ curiosity and confidence through building programs, while Sawhorse Revolution describes pairing youth with professional carpenters and architects to design and build community projects. ACE Mentor Program of Oregon says it introduces high school students to careers in architecture, construction, engineering, and related fields. Develop Sustainability describes providing sustainability solutions to developing communities, and Remote Energy says it trains and mentors solar energy educators and technicians in underrepresented populations.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation reported 27 grants totaling $223,461. Grants ranged from $500 to $40,000, with a median of $5,000.
The largest reported grants included $40,000 to Portland State University for scholarship funds, $37,000 to GIRLS BUILD, $25,000 to Develop Sustainability, and $25,000 to The Foundation for Tacoma Students. Other grants included $10,000 to Oregon State University Foundation for an OSU scholarship pledge and $10,000 to Remote Energy.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists David Andersen as president, Joel Andersen as secretary, and Kristina Ewing as treasurer.
Andersen Construction Foundation is led by David Andersen, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
David Andersen
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joel Andersen
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kristina Ewing
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/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 Andersen Construction Foundation
How much does Andersen Construction Foundation give each year?
Andersen Construction Foundation gave $223K across 27 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $341K across 53 grants.
What is Andersen Construction Foundation's typical grant size?
Andersen Construction Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $8,276, across 27 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Andersen Construction Foundation that year got $7K on average.
Where does Andersen Construction Foundation give grants?
Andersen Construction Foundation gives mostly in Oregon: 76% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Washington (20%). The most frequent recipient cities were Portland, OR (11 grants), Tacoma, WA (3 grants), Boise, ID (3 grants) and Corvallis, OR (2 grants).
Does Andersen Construction Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 27 grants with a stated purpose on Andersen Construction Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (14 grants).
Who are Andersen Construction Foundation's largest grantees?
Andersen Construction Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Portland State University ($40,000), Girls Build ($37,000) and Develop Sustainability ($25,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($10,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 46% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Andersen Construction Foundation?
Andersen Construction Foundation reported $4.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.5M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $243K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Andersen Construction Foundation fund?
The foundation says it leads philanthropic initiatives and supports nonprofit organizations through financial contributions and volunteer hours. Its 2024 grants included scholarship support, youth programs, education, sustainability, and community initiatives. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Andersen Construction Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Andersen Construction Foundation's EIN?
Andersen Construction Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-2250991. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Andersen Construction 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 October 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Andersen Construction Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved November 1, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/andersen-construction-foundation-morg_8b457170ed78474e8025993d3a95f337
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