Anderson Family Foundation
The Anderson Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Port Townsend, Washington. Its 2024 filing reports grants to organizations in Rockford, Illinois, supporting work that includes family stability, food assistance, health care, environmental protection, literacy, housing, and community programs.
Anderson Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Anderson Family Foundation gave $27K across 12 grants in 2024 (avg $2K), mostly in Illinois. 0% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $27,000
- +25.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 12
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $2,250
- +25.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,125
- Total assets
- $351,268
- +1.2% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 12, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Illinois (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. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Anderson Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests. It states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 23 Cedarview Ln, Port Townsend, WA 98368
Phone: (360) 385-5129
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Anderson Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Family Counseling Services ($4K). Together the top 10 received $26K.
Grant Size Distribution
48 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 48 grants of 48 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation is based in Port Townsend, Washington. All grant dollars reported for 2024 went to recipients in Illinois; the listed 2024 grantees are in Rockford.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Anderson Family Foundation open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 0 of 12 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. With only 12 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. How we count
- 100% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 21% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 128% 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 $22K (2023) to $34K (2021). In 2024 it made 12 grants totaling $27K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Family Counseling Services Rockford, IL | Provide funds to assist individuals and families improve their social and economic opportunities through achieving greater family stability and wellbeing | $4,000 |
| The Rock River Valley Pantry Rockford, IL | Provide funds to supply basic food for attested "in need" families and individuals | $4,000 |
| Crusaders Health Foundation Rockford, IL | Provide funds for health care of indigent, low income, and working poor families and individuals in clinic and outreach settings | $3,500 |
| Natural Land Institute Rockford, IL | Support protection of the natural environment, land preservation, and ecological research | $3,000 |
| Rockford Family Peace Center Rockford, IL | Provide multi-disciplinary services to victims of inter-personal violence and human trafficking within a single location | $3,000 |
| YWCA Literacy Council Rockford, IL | Provide funds to assist individuals and families improve their social and economic opportunities through achieving greater literacy | $3,000 |
| Barbara Olson Center of Hope Rockford, IL | Provide funds to help individuals with developmental disabilities through individualized skill development, vocational opportunities, and community service | $1,250 |
| Carpenters Place Rockford, IL | Provide funds to assist homeless individuals with a safe environment away from the streets and case management services to assist in rebuilding lives | $1,250 |
| CASA of Winnebago County Rockford, IL | Provide funds to advocate for and represent children in the juvenile court system who have experienced abuse or neglect | $1,250 |
| Habitat for Humanity Rockford, IL | Provide funds to help families in need build long-term financial security with an affordable, stable home enabling them to have more to spend on basic essentials of living | $1,250 |
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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 | $351,268 | $38,644 | $34,474 | $27,000 | 12 | $27,000 | $10,780 | $21,103 |
| 2023 | $347,098 | $19,537 | $27,495 | $21,500 | 12 | $21,500 | $19,028 | $20,506 |
| 2022 | $355,890 | $20,068 | $29,482 | $22,500 | 8 | $22,500 | $18,615 | $21,794 |
| 2021 | $365,305 | $23,329 | $41,580 | $34,000 | 8 | $34,000 | $19,753 | $24,917 |
| 2020 | $382,448 | $-3,316 | $36,357 | $30,000 | 8 | — | $8,214 | $21,551 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Anderson Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $21K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations working in areas including family and social services, hunger relief, health care, natural-land protection, services for people affected by violence or homelessness, literacy, disability support, child advocacy, affordable housing, music education, and Swedish heritage.
The grantees describe their own missions as follows: Crusader Community Health Foundation says it champions and supports the strategic priorities of Crusader Community Health; Natural Land Institute says it seeks to create an enduring legacy of natural land in northern Illinois for people, plants, and animals; and Barbara Olson Center of Hope says it helps individuals with developmental disabilities reach personal goals through skill development, vocational opportunities, and community service. Habitat for Humanity describes its work as bringing people together to build homes, communities, and hope. Carpenter’s Place says it provides tools to help homeless people rebuild their lives. Rockford Symphony Orchestra describes its organization as building a permanent endowment for the benefit of the orchestra and its programs.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave $27,000 through 12 grants. Grants ranged from $500 to $4,000, with a median grant of $2,125. The largest grants were $4,000 each to Family Counseling Services and The Rock River Valley Pantry, followed by $3,500 to Crusaders Health Foundation. Other grants included $3,000 each to Natural Land Institute, Rockford Family Peace Center, and YWCA Literacy Council.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists these trustees: John Dexter Anderson, Erica Anderson, Gordon Bruce Anderson, Peter Alfred Anderson, Chandler S Anderson, Mark Hamilton, and E G Anderson.
Anderson Family Foundation's 2024 filing lists 7 officers; none of the 7 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Chandler S. Anderson
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
E. G. Anderson
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Erica Anderson
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gordon Bruce Anderson
Trustee
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Dexter Anderson
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mark Hamilton
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Peter Alfred Anderson
Trustee
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 Anderson Family Foundation
How much does Anderson Family Foundation give each year?
Anderson Family Foundation gave $27K across 12 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $22K across 12 grants.
What is Anderson Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Anderson Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $2,125, and its average grant was $2,250, across 12 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Anderson Family Foundation give grants?
Anderson Family Foundation gives mostly in Illinois: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Rockford, IL (12 grants).
Does Anderson Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 12 grants with a stated purpose on Anderson Family Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Anderson Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Anderson Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Family Counseling Services ($4,000), The Rock River Valley Pantry ($4,000) and Crusaders Health Foundation ($3,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 43% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Anderson Family Foundation?
Anderson Family Foundation reported $351K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $27K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $21K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Anderson Family Foundation fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Anderson Family Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Anderson Family Foundation's EIN?
Anderson Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 93-1275399. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Anderson Family 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.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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