Carl C Anderson Sr and Marie Jo Anderson

DALLAS, TX EIN: 74-6078530 Website

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

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Carl C Anderson Sr and Marie Jo Anderson reported a distributable amount of $4.3M 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 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

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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

Texas $2.7M (56%)

New Mexico $1.5M (31%)

Oklahoma $648K (13%)

+5 more states

States

California Colorado Connecticut Georgia Idaho Indiana Maryland Montana New Mexico Nevada Oklahoma Texas Virginia

Cities

AbileneAdaAlbuquerqueAlburquerqueAlpineAmarilloArdmoreArlingtonAthensAustinBanderaBartlesvilleBastropBeaumontBellaireBeltonBernalilloBethanyBoerneBrady

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.

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

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

Foundation

Carl C. Anderson Sr. & Marie Jo Anderson Foundation Grant

Carl C Anderson Sr and Marie Jo Anderson

Amount

Varies

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Bastrop Co Emerg Food Pantry ($50,000), Cookson Hills Christian School ($40,000), Albuquerque Community Foundation ($27,400).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
A Gift of Time-Adult Day Care Georgetown, TX	General operations support	$10,000
A New Leaf Broken Arrow, OK	Bldg Pathways of Indpendence	$20,000
Abrazos Family Support Services Bernalillo, NM	Growing pains amidst pandemic recovery	$20,000
Albuquerque Community Foundation Albuquerque, NM	University of NM Eval Lab Summer Institute 2024 / Cap bdlg grant writing intensive workshop	$27,400
Any Baby Can Austin, TX	Any Baby Can of Austin	$20,000
Any Baby Can of San Antonio San Antonio, TX	Comprehensive Family Support Srvcs	$15,000
Assistance League of Albuquerque Albuquerque, NM	Operation School Bell	$15,000
Austin Child Guidance Center Austin, TX	General Operations Support	$22,700
Austin Diaper Bank Austin, TX	Diaper Distribution Prgrm	$15,000
Austin Speech Labs Austin, TX	Intensive speech therapy for stroke survivors / G/O-Stacey Anderson Discretionary	$25,000

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Carl C Anderson Sr and Marie Jo Anderson fund?

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**: Prog…

How do I apply for a grant from Carl C Anderson Sr and Marie Jo Anderson?

**Grant Sizes and Types:** • Typical awards range from $500 to $5,000,000 • Average grant size reported at $20,000 • Small grants available for requests of $5,000 and below • Larger grants available for requests greater than $5,000 • The foundation makes unrestricted grants for general operating support as well as grants for specific programs • Capital grants are only considered for current grant partners with a history of programmatic support **Application Process:** • No application deadlines…

Where does Carl C Anderson Sr and Marie Jo Anderson make 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.

What size grants does Carl C Anderson Sr and Marie Jo Anderson award?

In 2024, Carl C Anderson Sr and Marie Jo Anderson awarded 304 grants totaling $9.8M — an average of about $32K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Carl C Anderson Sr and Marie Jo Anderson required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Carl C Anderson Sr and Marie Jo Anderson reported a distributable amount of $4.3M on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

What is Carl C Anderson Sr and Marie Jo Anderson's EIN?

Carl C Anderson Sr and Marie Jo Anderson's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 74-6078530. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.