Anderson Family Foundation Inc
Anderson Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Wilmington, Delaware. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations in multiple states, with the largest share of grant dollars going to Maryland recipients.
Anderson Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Anderson Family Foundation Inc gave $98K across 38 grants in 2025 (avg $3K), mostly in Maryland. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $98,000
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 38
- -2.6% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $2,579
- +2.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $1,743,326
- +5.0% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Maryland (59% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Anderson Family Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: Foundation Source 501 Silverside Rd, Wilmington, DE 19809-1377
Phone: (800) 839-1754
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Anderson Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was GBMC Foundation Inc ($30K). Together the top 10 received $74K.
Grant Size Distribution
124 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 124 grants of 124 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, Maryland recipients received 59% of grant dollars. Other leading recipient states were Illinois (10%), Utah (10%), Pennsylvania (8%), and Minnesota (4%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 38 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Anderson Family Foundation Inc gives
- 87% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 115% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 112% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2025). 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $7K (2021) to $98K (2025). In 2025 it made 38 grants totaling $98K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| GBMC Foundation Inc Baltimore, MD | General & Unrestricted | $30,000 |
| Alzheimers Disease and Related Disorders Associati Chicago, IL | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Huntsman Cancer Foundation Salt Lake Cty, UT | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Chesapeake Bay Foundation Inc Annapolis, MD | General & Unrestricted | $8,000 |
| Bucknell University Lewisburg, PA | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Mother Seton Academy Inc Baltimore, MD | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| St Anne Catholic Church Hamel, MN | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Ames Shalom Community Inc Baltimore, MD | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Cuenca De Los Ojos Tucson, AZ | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Christopher Coffland Memorial Fund Inc Timonium, MD | General & Unrestricted | $1,500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,743,326 | $211,201 | $127,890 | $98,000 | 38 | $109,804 | $196,573 | $97,981 |
| 2024 | $1,660,015 | $200,035 | $124,314 | $98,000 | 39 | $109,573 | $180,938 | $92,384 |
| 2023 | $1,584,294 | $51,441 | $113,840 | $85,000 | 31 | $98,700 | $39,057 | $84,505 |
| 2022 | $1,646,693 | $66,678 | $71,037 | $45,500 | 9 | $58,008 | $53,649 | $85,901 |
| 2021 | $1,914,160 | $1,932,244 | $18,084 | $7,000 | 7 | $7,000 | $42,554 | $72,223 |
| 2020 | — | $900 | $1,012 | — | — | — | — | $3 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Anderson Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $98K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The available information does not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2025 grants went to organizations working in areas including healthcare, cancer research, environmental conservation and education, support for combat-injured veterans, and schooling. These are grantees’ activities, not stated focus areas of the foundation. For example, GBMC Foundation says it raises and administers funds for GBMC Healthcare, while Huntsman Cancer Foundation describes its mission as guaranteeing the future of research at Huntsman Cancer Institute. Chesapeake Bay Foundation says its mission is to “Save the Bay,” and Lake Roland Nature Council describes its work as stewardship of Lake Roland as a public space for recreation and education.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 38 grants totaling $98,000. Grants ranged from $500 to $30,000, with a median of $1,000. The largest awards included $30,000 to GBMC Foundation in Baltimore, $10,000 each to Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Disorders Association in Chicago and Huntsman Cancer Foundation in Salt Lake City, and $8,000 to Chesapeake Bay Foundation in Annapolis. These grants were listed as general and unrestricted.
Other reported awards included $5,000 to Bucknell University; $2,500 each to Mother Seton Academy and St Anne Catholic Church; and $2,000 each to Ames Shalom Community and Cuenca de los Ojos.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Francis D Anderson as secretary and trustee; John E Anderson as trustee and vice president; Patricia C Anderson as treasurer and trustee; and William R Anderson as president and trustee.
Anderson Family Foundation Inc is led by William R Anderson, President & Trustee since 2023 (on filings since 2020); none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
William R Anderson
President & Trustee
President → President & Trustee, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Francis D Anderson
Secretary & Trustee
Secretary → Secretary & Trustee, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John E Anderson
Trustee & Vice President
Vice President → Trustee & Vice President, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Patricia C Anderson
Treasurer & Trustee
Treasurer → Treasurer & Trustee, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Anderson Family Foundation Inc
How much does Anderson Family Foundation Inc give each year?
Anderson Family Foundation Inc gave $98K across 38 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $98K across 39 grants.
What is Anderson Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Anderson Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $1,000, and its average grant was $2,579, across 38 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Anderson Family Foundation Inc give grants?
Anderson Family Foundation Inc gives mostly in Maryland: 59% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Illinois (10%) and Utah (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Baltimore, MD (12 grants), New York, NY (2 grants), Tucson, AZ (2 grants) and Washington, DC (2 grants).
Does Anderson Family Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 97% of Anderson Family Foundation Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (37 of 38) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Anderson Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Anderson Family Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include GBMC Foundation Inc ($30,000), Alzheimers Disease and Related Disorders Associati ($10,000) and Huntsman Cancer Foundation ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 51% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Anderson Family Foundation Inc?
Anderson Family Foundation Inc reported $1.7M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $110K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $98K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Anderson Family Foundation Inc fund?
The available information does not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2025 grants went to organizations working in areas including healthcare, cancer research, environmental conservation and education, support for combat-injured veterans, and schooling. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Anderson Family Foundation Inc?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Anderson Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
Anderson Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-2988084. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Anderson Family Foundation Inc 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
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 12, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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