Carl C Anderson Sr and Marie Jo Anderson
The Carl C. Anderson Sr. & Marie Jo Anderson Charitable Foundation is a private foundation based in Dallas, Texas, established in 1963 and fully funded in 2003 through the will bequests of Carl C. Anderson Sr. and Marie Jo Anderson. The foundation operates as a 501(c)(3) organization with tax-exempt status since January 1968.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$64.1M
-0.1% YoY
Annual Giving
$9.8M
+125.6% YoY
Grant Count
304
+6.7% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$32K
+111.5% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's mission is to support medical research seeking the cure and prevention of catastrophic disease; to assist in meeting the essential needs of children; and to enhance the quality of life for elderly persons and those with mental and physical disabilities.
The foundation funds nonprofit organizations in three primary mission areas:
- Essential Needs for Children and Youth: Programs providing basic and essential needs for children and youth
- Services for Older Adults: Programs that improve or enhance the quality of life for seniors
- Services for People with Disabilities: Programs that improve or enhance the quality of life for individuals with disabilities
Grantmaking
Grant Range
s and Types:**
Average Grant
reported at $20,000
Review Cycle
; the foundation reviews and decides applications every month
How to Apply
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation funds statewide in three states where Carl and Marie Jo Anderson lived, worked, and retired:
- New Mexico
- Oklahoma
- Texas
Preference is given to nonprofits serving rural counties across all three states.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Assets and Giving:
- Total assets: $64,071,123 (as of 2023)
- Total giving: $9,809,550
- Revenue (2023): $3.21 million
- Expenses (2023): $6.24 million
- Total liabilities (2023): $0
Cumulative Impact: The foundation has invested more than $70 million in nonprofit organizations since its establishment.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $64,071,123 | $64,104,719 | $67,131,872 |
| Revenue | $12,297,603 | $3,206,443 | $1,100,545 |
| Expenses | $12,355,071 | $6,243,532 | $6,771,023 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $11,697,420 | $5,691,858 | $6,179,817 |
| Net Investment Income | $11,799,952 | $2,679,269 | $1,668,642 |
| Distributable Amount | $4,263,144 | $4,110,027 | $4,189,988 |
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
250 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Carl C Anderson Sr and Marie Jo Anderson
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Key Personnel:
- Karen Kahan: Chief Program Officer
- Cate Sitton: Senior Grant Manager for Seniors, Disability and Food Programs
Historical Advisors: The foundation gratefully recognizes R. Russell Rager (family's long-time attorney) and Charles R. Batte III (accountant) for their efforts and counsel in helping create the foundation in 1963.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carl Anderson III | Chairman | 20 | $50,000 |
| Stacey Anderson | Vice Chair | 5 | $20,000 |
| Elliott Anderson | Trustee | 5 | $20,000 |
| Seth Anderson | Trustee | 5 | $20,000 |
| Nolan Anderson | Trustee | 5 | $20,000 |
| Bank of America | Trustee | 1 | $339,156 |
| Brad Robb | Exec Director | 40 | $319,378 |
Contact Information
- Website: www.theandersonfoundation.org
- Phone: 888-866-3275 or (512) 458-2285
- Email: [email protected]
- Mailing Address: PO Box 653067, Dallas, TX 75265-3067
- Office Address: 114 W 7th St., Ste. 1200, Austin, TX 78701
- EIN: 74-6078530
Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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