The Anderson Foundation is a corporate foundation based in Greenwood, Minnesota, affiliated with ZINPRO Corporation (headquartered in Eden Prairie, MN). Established in 1999, it operates as a 501(c)(3) private grantmaking foundation with a focus on philanthropic giving across multiple sectors.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$817K
+54.8% YoY
Grant Count
33
+83.3% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$25K
-15.6% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation supports organizations involved in:
- Arts and culture
- Education
- Youth hockey
- Human services
- Philanthropy and voluntarism
- Leadership development
- Performing arts
- Women-focused initiatives
The foundation also sponsors specific initiatives including the She Feeds Africa program and the Rwanda Prism Project, and supports women-focused foundations through general donations.
Grantmaking
The foundation also supports five scholarships and makes general donations to various grantees.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Primary funding regions include Minnesota, New York, and Washington.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2023:
- Total assets: $4,265,246
- Total revenues: $1,121,304
- Total expenses: $800,375
- Total liabilities: $0
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| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
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
71 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Lide ($210,000), Haitian Educational Leadership Program ($115,000), Heifer International ($55,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| AGAPE OASIS MINNEAPOLIS, MN | GENERAL DONATION | $20,000 |
| ALIGHT MINNEAPOLIS, MN | GENERAL DONATION | $10,000 |
| AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY ATLANTA, GA | GENERAL DONATION | $5,000 |
| ASSOCIATION MAIA DENVER, CO | GENERAL DONATION | $15,000 |
| BE THE CHANGE (SPONSORED BY MINNEAPOLIS FOUNDATION) (SEE NOTE 4) MINNEAPOLIS, MN | GENERAL DONATION | $3,000 |
| BRICKS TO BREAD INTERNATIONAL SAINT LOUIS PARK, MN | GENERAL DONATION | $2,500 |
| DAIRY GIRL NETWORK COBB, WI | GENERAL DONATION | $10,000 |
| DAYS FOR GIRLS MOUNT VERNON, WA | GENERAL DONATION | $20,000 |
| DISTRICT MOTHERHUED WASHINGTON, DC | GENERAL DONATION | $10,000 |
| GIRL SCOUTS OF RIVER VALLEY BROOKLYN CENTER, MN | GENERAL DONATION | $10,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DEBRA ANDERSON | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MICHAEL ANDERSON | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| LILLIAN HOHAG | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| PATRICK BRUNNER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Anderson Foundation fund?
The foundation supports organizations involved in: • Arts and culture • Education • Youth hockey • Human services • Philanthropy and voluntarism • Leadership development • Performing arts • Women-focused initiatives The foundation also sponsors specific initiatives including the She Feeds Africa program and the Rwanda Prism Project, and supports women-focused foundations through general donations.
How do I apply for a grant from Anderson Foundation?
**Grant Activity (2023):** • Total giving: $527,500 • Number of grants: 18 • Typical award range: $2,500–$600,000 **Recent Grants (2023):** • Lide Haiti: $205,000 (general donation) • Bountifield International: $50,000 (She Feeds Africa Initiative sponsorship) • Haitian Education and Leadership Program (HELP): $40,000 (5 scholarships) The foundation also supports five scholarships and makes general donations to various grantees.
Where does Anderson Foundation make grants?
Primary funding regions include Minnesota, New York, and Washington.
What size grants does Anderson Foundation award?
In 2024, Anderson Foundation awarded 33 grants totaling $817K — an average of about $25K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
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 2020–2024.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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