Anderson Family Foundation
Anderson Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Edmonds, Washington. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, including Christian, humanitarian, and social-service organizations.
Anderson Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Anderson Family Foundation gave $3.9M across 20 grants in 2024 (avg $194K), top state Washington. 10% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $3,887,786
- +16.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 20
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $194,389
- +16.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $200,000
- New grantees (estimate)
- 10% first-time grantees (2 of 20, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Washington (38% 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 stated that it made contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. This policy is not presented as current because the foundation’s filing states that it was dissolved.
- Contact
Mailing address: 21218 Shell Valley Road, Edmonds, WA 98026
Phone: (425) 640-3842
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 Agros International ($313K). Together the top 10 received $2.4M.
Grant Size Distribution
101 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 68 grants of 101 (67%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 38% of grant dollars went to recipients in Washington, 11% each to Illinois and Virginia, 8% to Oregon, and 6% to Texas.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 20 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Anderson Family Foundation open to new grantees?
10%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 2 of 20 grantees (10%) were first-time recipients. With only 20 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $150K; repeat grants $199K. How we count
Medians: $150K first-time, $200K repeat.
- 90% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 41% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above 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 $1.0M (2020) to $3.9M (2024). In 2024 it made 20 grants totaling $3.9M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Agros International Seattle, WA | To offer the world's rural poor a "hand up not a "hand out". | $313,125 |
| Seattle's Union Gospel Mission Seattle, WA | To Provide Food, Clothing, Shelter & Spiritual Guidance. | $300,000 |
| New Horizons Ministry Seattle, WA | To address the needs of youths living on the streets. | $250,000 |
| Warm Beach Christian Camps Stanwood, WA | To Exalt Jesus Christ Through Bible-Centered Conferences. | $250,000 |
| Bible Study Fellowship San Antonio, TX | To provide bible study classes across the us & world. | $239,661 |
| Mission Eurasia Weaton, IL | To train, equip and mobilize christian leadership throughout eurasia. | $225,000 |
| 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 |
| Opportunity International Inc Carol Stream, IL | To fight chronic hunger and poverty at its root cause. | $200,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The 2024 filing data provided does not include an asset figure.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | — | $674,501 | $3,941,230 | $3,887,786 | 20 | $3,917,815 | $651,086 | $168,697 |
| 2023 | $3,250,842 | $2,014,296 | $3,393,461 | $3,335,000 | 20 | $3,342,871 | $1,963,705 | $257,224 |
| 2022 | $4,630,007 | $347,459 | $3,456,861 | $3,287,750 | 20 | $3,293,790 | $271,263 | $486,450 |
| 2021 | $7,254,365 | $3,437,392 | $2,853,183 | $2,750,000 | 20 | — | $3,349,109 | $595,438 |
| 2020 | $6,670,156 | $742,864 | $1,073,529 | $1,010,000 | 21 | — | $667,077 | $491,437 |
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 October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The available filings do not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2024 grants went to organizations working in areas including Christian ministry, humanitarian aid, poverty, legal assistance, and services for people experiencing homelessness or other hardship.
Grantee missions illustrate this range. AGROS International says its mission is to help rural poor families own agricultural land and attain economic self-sufficiency. Warm Beach Christian Camps describes its purpose as exalting Jesus Christ through Bible-centered conference and camping programs. Bible Study Fellowship describes its work as providing global, in-depth Bible classes. Opportunity International says it provides financial solutions, support, and training to help people living in poverty in developing countries build sustainable incomes. Prison Fellowship Ministries says it works to restore the criminal justice system and those it affects.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 20 grants totaling $3,887,786. Grant amounts ranged from $40,000 to $313,125, with a median of $200,000. Its largest reported grants included $313,125 to AGROS International, $300,000 to Seattle’s Union Gospel Mission, and $250,000 each to New Horizons Ministry and Warm Beach Christian Camps. Other notable grants included $239,661 to Bible Study Fellowship, $225,000 to Mission Eurasia, and $200,000 each to Christian Legal Society, Focus on the Family, International Justice Mission, Opportunity International, Pregnancy Choices DBA Care Medical, and Prison Fellowship Ministries.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The foundation’s 2024 filing lists Paul J Anderson as president and director; Rebecca L Barton as treasurer and director; Marie H Anderson as secretary and director; and Joel F Barton as director.
Anderson Family Foundation is led by Paul J. Anderson, President & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Paul J. Anderson
President & Director
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joel F. Barton
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Marie H. Anderson
Secretary & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rebecca L. Barton
Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/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 $3.9M across 20 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $3.3M across 20 grants.
What is Anderson Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Anderson Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $200,000, and its average grant was $194,389, across 20 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Anderson Family Foundation that year got $150K on average.
Where does Anderson Family Foundation give grants?
Anderson Family Foundation's top state is Washington, with 38% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Illinois (11%) and Virginia (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were Seattle, WA (4 grants).
Does Anderson Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 20 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 Agros International ($313,125), Seattle's Union Gospel Mission ($300,000) and New Horizons Ministry ($250,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 22% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
What does Anderson Family Foundation fund?
The available filings do not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2024 grants went to organizations working in areas including Christian ministry, humanitarian aid, poverty, legal assistance, and services for people experiencing homelessness or other hardship. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Anderson Family Foundation?
The foundation stated that it made contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
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.
What is Anderson Family Foundation's EIN?
Anderson Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 51-0147901. 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 October 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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