Anderson Family Foundation

EDMONDS, WA EIN: 51-0147901 Website

Anderson Family Foundation is a private family foundation established in 1974 in Washington State. The foundation is based in Edmonds, WA and operates as a grantmaking organization focused on supporting Christian organizations and community initiatives.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

—

-100.0% YoY

Annual Giving

$3.9M

+16.6% YoY

Grant Count

+0.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$194K

+16.6% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Anderson Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $169K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundation provides grants to Christian organizations working in the areas of:

Evangelism
Education
Contemporary problems

Grantmaking

Based on the most recent IRS Form 990 filing (fiscal year ending September 2024), the foundation reported:

Grant Range

** $35,000–$313,125

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation's grant-making activities have primarily focused on Washington, Virginia, and Oregon.

Grant Distribution by State

Washington $5.2M (37%)

Illinois $1.6M (11%)

Virginia $1.5M (11%)

Oregon $1.1M (8%)

Arizona $880K (6%)

District of Columbia $753K (5%)

Colorado $745K (5%)

Texas $685K (5%)

+3 more states

States

Arizona California Colorado District of Columbia Florida Illinois North Carolina Oregon Texas Virginia Washington

Cities

BeavertonBooneBurlingtonCarol StreamColorado SpringsEustisLeesburgMount VernonOak BrookSan AntonioSan Luis ObispoScottsdaleSeattleSpringfieldStanwoodTigardWashingtonWeaton

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

According to the most recent filing:

Total assets: $0
Total giving (2024): $3,887,786

The foundation is required to file IRS Form 990-PF and has been tax-exempt since January 1976.

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	—	$3,250,842	$4,630,007
Revenue	$674,501	$2,014,296	$347,459
Expenses	$3,941,230	$3,393,461	$3,456,861
Qualifying Distributions	$3,917,815	$3,342,871	$3,293,790
Net Investment Income	$651,086	$1,963,705	$271,263
Distributable Amount	$168,697	$257,224	$486,450

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

101 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Agros International ($313,125), Seattle's Union Gospel Mission ($300,000), New Horizons Ministry ($250,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
AGROS INTERNATIONAL SEATTLE, WA	TO OFFER THE WORLD'S RURAL POOR A "HAND UP NOT A "HAND OUT".	$313,125
ALLIANCE DEFENDING FREEDOM SCOTTSDALE, AZ	TO FUND AND DEFEND RELIGIOUS FREEDOM & HUMAN LIFE.	$125,000
BIBLE STUDY FELLOWSHIP SAN ANTONIO, TX	TO PROVIDE BIBLE STUDY CLASSES ACROSS THE US & WORLD.	$239,661
CHRISTIAN LEGAL SOCIETY SPRINGFIELD, VA	TO PROCLAIM, LOVE & SERVE JESUS CHRIST THROUGH THE PROVISION OF LEGAL ASSISTANCE TO THE POOR.	$210,000
FOCUS ON THE FAMILY COLORADO SPRINGS, CO	TO HELP PRESERVE THE TRADITIONAL VALUES AND THE INSTITUTION OF THE FAMILY.	$200,000
INTERNATIONAL JUSTICE MISSION WASHINGTON, DC	TO PROTECT PEOPLE FROM VIOLENT FORCES OF INJUSTICE.	$200,000
LIFEWATER AKA WATER FOR GOOD SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA	TO EMPOWER COMMUNITIES IN DEVELOPING COUNTRIES TO GAIN SAFE WATER AND SANITATION.	$175,000
LUIS PALAU EVANGELISTIC ASSOCIATION BEAVERTON, OR	TO PROMOTE CHRISTIAN EVANGELISM.	$150,000
MEDICAL TEAMS INTERNATIONAL TIGARD, OR	TO PROVIDE MEDICAL CARE, SUPPLIES, AND HEALTH EDUCATION TO PEOPLE IN NEED WORLDWIDE.	$150,000
MISSION EURASIA WEATON, IL	TO TRAIN, EQUIP AND MOBILIZE CHRISTIAN LEADERSHIP THROUGHOUT EURASIA.	$225,000

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
PAUL J ANDERSON	PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR	3	—
REBECCA L BARTON	TREASURER/DIRECTOR	3	—
MARIE H ANDERSON	SECRETARY/DIRECTOR	1	—
JOEL F BARTON	DIRECTOR	1	—

Contact Information

Address: 21218 Shell Valley Rd, Edmonds, WA 98026-7346

EIN: 51-0147901

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Anderson Family Foundation fund?

The foundation provides grants to Christian organizations working in the areas of: • Evangelism • Education • Contemporary problems

How do I apply for a grant from Anderson Family Foundation?

Based on the most recent IRS Form 990 filing (fiscal year ending September 2024), the foundation reported: • **Total giving:** $3,887,786 • **Typical grant range:** $35,000–$313,125 • **Primary funding focus areas:** Education, Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, and Human Services The foundation has filed a final return as of 2024, indicating a change in operational status.

Where does Anderson Family Foundation make grants?

The foundation's grant-making activities have primarily focused on Washington, Virginia, and Oregon.

What size grants does Anderson Family Foundation award?

In 2024, Anderson Family Foundation awarded 20 grants totaling $3.9M — an average of about $194K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Anderson Family Foundation required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Anderson Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $169K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.