Anderson Foundation
Anderson Foundation is a private foundation based in Eden Prairie, Minnesota, that supports women and girls, with an emphasis on education, gender equity, and partnering with grassroots organizations. The foundation says it was created by the Anderson family in 1999 and that a portion of Zinpro Corporation’s profits supports its work.
Anderson Foundation at a glance
In short: Anderson Foundation gave $1.0M across 53 grants in 2025 (avg $19K), top state Delaware. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,010,000
- +23.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 53
- +60.6% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $19,057
- -23.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $5,167,443
- +8.2% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Delaware (22% 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 Foundation
- 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: 5105 Weeks Road, Greenwood, MN 55331
Phone: (952) 983-3844
Website: HTTPS://ANDERSONFOUND.ORG/
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Anderson Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Water Is Life Kenya ($225K across 5 grants). Together the top 10 received $630K.
Grant Size Distribution
122 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 100 grants of 122 (82%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, the largest reported shares of grant dollars by recipient state were Delaware (22%), Minnesota (20%), New York (13%), and Illinois (6%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 53 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Anderson Foundation gives
- 32% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 136% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 455% 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $428K (2022) to $1.1M (2021). In 2025 it made 53 grants totaling $1.0M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Water Is Life Kenya Newark, DE | General Donation | $75,000 |
| Haitian Education and Leadership Program New York, NY | General Donation | $55,000 |
| A&K Philanthropy Downers Grove, IL | General Donation | $50,000 |
| Heifer International Little Rock, AR | General Donation | $50,000 |
| International Development Enterprise Denver, CO | General Donation | $50,000 |
| Lide Foundation Agoura Hills, CA | General Donation | $50,000 |
| United Negro College Fund Wasington, DC | General Donation | $50,000 |
| Water Is Life Kenya Newark, DE | General Donation | $50,000 |
| Water Is Life Kenya Newark, DE | General Donation | $50,000 |
| Water Is Life Kenya Newark, DE | General Donation | $40,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,167,443 | $1,768,379 | $1,372,155 | $1,010,000 | 53 | $1,331,258 | $226,228 | $292,759 |
| 2024 | $4,774,720 | $1,898,963 | $1,390,815 | $816,500 | 33 | $1,348,635 | $377,705 | $258,977 |
| 2023 | $4,265,246 | $1,121,304 | $800,375 | $527,500 | 18 | $759,070 | $136,423 | $228,605 |
| 2022 | $3,943,269 | $870,466 | $663,238 | $427,500 | 13 | $503,892 | $225,921 | $222,309 |
| 2021 | $3,736,041 | $1,780,469 | $1,136,139 | $1,110,000 | 5 | $1,110,250 | $191,528 | $225,331 |
| 2020 | $3,091,711 | $1,677,587 | $716,460 | $700,000 | 2 | — | $35,390 | $147,001 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Anderson Foundation reported a distributable amount of $293K for 2025 — 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 foundation’s website identifies young women and girls, gender equity, women in agriculture, and uplifting girls as its focus areas. It says it partners with grassroots organizations working to address social and economic obstacles faced by girls.
Its 2025 grants included organizations with a range of missions. Water Is Life Kenya describes its work as supporting community development in Kenya through clean water access, livestock training and loans, women’s entrepreneurship, and family income initiatives. UNCF says its mission is to support underrepresented students through college and strengthen its member institutions. Other 2025 recipients included the Women’s Foundation of Minnesota, which describes its work as ending systemic inequities and advancing gender and racial justice, and the Women’s Foundation of Alabama, which says it accelerates economic opportunity for women.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 53 grants totaling $1,010,000. Grant amounts ranged from $2,500 to $75,000, with a median of $10,000. Among the largest awards were $75,000 to Water Is Life Kenya, $55,000 to the Haitian Education and Leadership Program, and $50,000 each to A&K Philanthropy, Heifer International, International Development Enterprise, LIDE Foundation, and UNCF. The filing lists the purposes of these grants as general donations.
Other 2025 awards included $25,000 to the Women’s Foundation of Minnesota and $15,000 to ALIGHT. The foundation also reported direct charitable activity in 2024: The Power of Women Summit, which hosted 50 women for a day of professional development.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Debra Anderson, Michael Anderson, Lillian Hohag, and Patrick Brunner as directors.
Anderson Foundation's 2025 filing lists 4 officers; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Debra Anderson
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Anderson
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lillian Hohag
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Patrick Brunner
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Mark Anderson (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Richard W. Pelzel (2020–2021) — Director
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 Foundation
How much does Anderson Foundation give each year?
Anderson Foundation gave $1.0M across 53 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $817K across 33 grants.
What is Anderson Foundation's typical grant size?
Anderson Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $19,057, across 53 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Anderson Foundation give grants?
Anderson Foundation's top state is Delaware, with 22% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Minnesota (20%) and New York (13%). The most frequent recipient cities were Minneapolis, MN (8 grants), Newark, DE (5 grants), New York, NY (5 grants) and Denver, CO (2 grants).
Does Anderson Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Anderson Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (53 of 53) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Anderson Foundation's largest grantees?
Anderson Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Water Is Life Kenya ($225,000 across 5 grants), Haitian Education and Leadership Program ($55,000) and A&K Philanthropy ($50,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 33% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Anderson Foundation?
Anderson Foundation reported $5.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.3M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $293K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Anderson Foundation fund?
The foundation’s website identifies young women and girls, gender equity, women in agriculture, and uplifting girls as its focus areas. It says it partners with grassroots organizations working to address social and economic obstacles faced by girls. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Anderson Foundation?
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 Foundation's EIN?
Anderson Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 41-1953725. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Anderson 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.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 10, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 10, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 14, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 20, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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Grantable. (2026). Anderson Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 10, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/anderson-foundation-morg_a1fb3a4caade40af841badb6baa1422d
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