Andersen Corporate Foundation
Andersen Corporate Foundation is a private foundation based in Bayport, Minnesota. Its 2024 filing reports 162 grants totaling $2,521,500, with awards supporting organizations working in areas including housing, science education, food access, youth development, and health.
Andersen Corporate Foundation at a glance
In short: Andersen Corporate Foundation gave $2.5M across 162 grants in 2024 (avg $16K), mostly in Minnesota. 33% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $2,521,500
- +1.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 162
- +1.9% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $15,565
- -0.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $54,635,606
- +9.5% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 33% first-time grantees (50 of 153, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Minnesota (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 Corporate Foundation
- How to Apply
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The 2023 filing directs applicants to review the grant guidelines and submit an application online. It lists Anna Bosak as the contact for the application process.
- Review Cycle
- The filing lists annual application periods of March 1–31 and August 1–31. Both 2026 periods have passed.
- Deadline
- The filing lists annual application periods of March 1–31 and August 1–31.
- Contact
Application contact: Anna Bosak
Mailing address: 342 Fifth Avenue North Suite 200, Bayport, MN 55003
Phone: (651) 264-6037
Email: acf@andersencorp.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Andersen Corporate Foundation
Who Andersen Corporate Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity Inc ($250K). Together the top 10 received $895K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($10,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
751 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 696 grants of 751 (93%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, Minnesota recipients received 76% of grant dollars, Wisconsin recipients 11%, and Iowa recipients 6%. Arizona and Michigan each accounted for 2%. Grants included awards to organizations in Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Iowa.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 162 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Andersen Corporate Foundation open to new grantees?
33%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 50 of 153 grantees (33%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $11K; repeat grants $19K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 58% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+15%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 100% 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 $2.2M (2021) to $2.5M (2024). In 2024 it made 162 grants totaling $2.5M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity Inc St. Paul, MN | Build Forward Together with Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity | $250,000 |
| Science Museum of Minnesota St. Paul, MN | Campaign for the Future of Minnesota | $100,000 |
| St Croix Valley Foodbank Inc Hudson, WI | St. Croix Valley Food Bank - Permanent Building & Sustainable Operations | $75,000 |
| Science Museum of Minnesota St. Paul, MN | Science Museum of Minnesota: Equitable Access to STEM Education | $60,000 |
| Greater Des Moines Habitat for Humanity Des Moines, IA | Framing Our Future Campaign Support | $50,000 |
| St Croix Valley Habitat for Humanity Hudson, WI | Energy and wind resistant housing solutions | $50,000 |
| Tubman Minneapolis, MN | Great Dreams Campaign | $50,000 |
| American Red Cross - Minnesota and Dakotas Region Minneapolis, MN | Hurricane Helene Disaster Relief | $50,000 |
| Girl Scouts of Minnesota and Wisconsin River Valleys St. Paul, MN | FY24 Girl Scouts Leadership Experience Grant | $50,000 |
| Northern Star Council Boy Scouts of America Fort Snelling, MN | General Operation Support for Scouting Programming | $50,000 |
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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 | $54,635,606 | $4,280,378 | $2,987,398 | $2,521,500 | 162 | $2,605,847 | $3,042,584 | $2,604,885 |
| 2023 | $49,898,528 | $-167,780 | $2,962,366 | $2,490,000 | 159 | $2,579,655 | $696,754 | $2,453,511 |
| 2022 | $49,733,063 | $3,205,960 | $2,969,300 | $2,505,000 | 156 | $2,599,576 | $1,909,055 | $2,533,922 |
| 2021 | $55,196,773 | $6,443,315 | $2,794,907 | $2,199,500 | 128 | — | $3,598,450 | $2,676,010 |
| 2020 | $49,521,709 | $11,597,422 | $2,811,452 | $2,357,500 | 146 | — | $10,957,050 | $2,204,358 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Andersen Corporate Foundation reported a distributable amount of $2.6M 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 available information does not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations addressing a range of community needs. For example, the Science Museum of Minnesota describes its mission as inspiring learning, informing policy, and improving lives; the St. Croix Valley Food Bank says it works to end hunger in western Wisconsin; and Girl Scouts of Minnesota and Wisconsin River Valleys describes its purpose as empowering girls to lead.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 162 grants totaling $2,521,500. Grant amounts ranged from $2,500 to $250,000, with a median award of $10,000. Its largest grants included $250,000 to Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity for Build Forward Together, $100,000 to the Science Museum of Minnesota for its Campaign for the Future of Minnesota, and $75,000 to St. Croix Valley Foodbank for a permanent building and sustainable operations. Other awards included $50,000 to Tubman for its Great Dreams Campaign and $45,000 to Allina Health Foundation for services for people with disabilities and chronic health conditions.
The foundation’s 2023 filing states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. It directs applicants to find grant guidelines and an online application through Andersen’s community webpage and says to consult the website for award restrictions and limitations.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Chris Galvin as President/Treasurer and Eliza Chlebeck as Vice President/Secretary. Directors are Phil Donaldson, Tracey Gibson, Jeanne Junker, Karen Richard, and Lance Whitacre. Eric Nealy is listed as Assistant Treasurer and Anna Bosak as Assistant Secretary.
Andersen Corporate Foundation is led by Chris Galvin, President & Treasurer since 2024 (on filings since 2020); none of the 9 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Chris Galvin
President & Treasurer
Treasurer → President & Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeanne Junker
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Karen Richard
Director
President → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Phil Donaldson
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tracey Gibson
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lance Whitacre
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Eliza Chlebeck
Vice President & Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Anna Bosak
Assistant Secretary
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Eric Nealy
Assistant Treasurer
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Jay Lund (2020–2023) — Director
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 Corporate Foundation
How much does Andersen Corporate Foundation give each year?
Andersen Corporate Foundation gave $2.5M across 162 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $2.5M across 159 grants.
What is Andersen Corporate Foundation's typical grant size?
Andersen Corporate Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $15,565, across 162 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Andersen Corporate Foundation that year got $11K on average.
Where does Andersen Corporate Foundation give grants?
Andersen Corporate Foundation gives mostly in Minnesota: 76% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Wisconsin (11%) and Iowa (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were St. Paul, MN (32 grants), Minneapolis, MN (31 grants), Stillwater, MN (8 grants) and Des Moines, IA (8 grants).
Does Andersen Corporate Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 19% of Andersen Corporate Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (30 of 162) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Andersen Corporate Foundation's largest grantees?
Andersen Corporate Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity Inc ($250,000), Science Museum of Minnesota ($160,000 across 2 grants) and St Croix Valley Foodbank Inc ($75,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($10,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 19% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Andersen Corporate Foundation?
Andersen Corporate Foundation reported $54.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $2.6M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $2.6M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Andersen Corporate Foundation fund?
The available information does not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations addressing a range of community needs. For example, the Science Museum of Minnesota describes its mission as inspiring learning, informing policy, and improving lives; the St. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Andersen Corporate Foundation?
The 2023 filing directs applicants to review the grant guidelines and submit an application online. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Andersen Corporate Foundation's EIN?
Andersen Corporate Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 41-6020912. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS October 13, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 10, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 12, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 4, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS August 4, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Andersen Corporate Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 16, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/andersen-corporate-foundation-morg_28814c5da8bc4b0586010ed498906c64
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