CW Anderson Foundation
CW Anderson Foundation is a private foundation, based in Clinton, SC. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $2.2M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 7 grants totaling $144K. Net investment income was $137K.
CW Anderson Foundation at a glance
In short: CW Anderson Foundation gave $144K across 7 grants in 2025 (avg $21K), mostly in South Carolina. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $144,259
- +15.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 7
- +40.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $20,608
- -17.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $20,000
- Total assets
- $2,244,527
- -1.4% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- South Carolina (91% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who CW Anderson Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Westminister Presbyterian Church ($50K). Together the top 7 received $144K.
Grant Size Distribution
24 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 21 grants of 24 (88%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How CW Anderson Foundation gives
- Giving grew 44% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 124% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $90K (2021) to $150K (2023). In 2025 it made 7 grants totaling $144K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Westminister Presbyterian Church Clinton, SC | Unrestricted Charitable Gift | $50,000 |
| Via Health Partners Clinton, SC | Unrestricted Charitable Gift | $35,000 |
| Good Shepherd Free Medical Clinic Clinton, SC | Unrestricted Charitable Gift | $20,000 |
| United Ministries of Clinton SC Clinton, SC | Unrestricted Charitable Gift | $20,000 |
| Reformed Theological Seminary Charlotte, NC | Unrestricted Charitable Gift | $13,259 |
| Clinton High School Booster Club Clinton, SC | Unrestricted Charitable Gift | $5,000 |
| Laurens County Chorale Clinton, SC | Unrestricted Charitable Gift | $1,000 |
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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 | $2,244,527 | $136,688 | $147,873 | $144,259 | 7 | $144,259 | $136,589 | $116,625 |
| 2024 | $2,277,447 | $186,895 | $130,578 | $125,000 | 5 | $125,000 | $184,964 | $114,766 |
| 2023 | $2,250,956 | $144,437 | $158,318 | $150,000 | 4 | $150,000 | $130,780 | $118,139 |
| 2022 | $2,286,245 | $198,588 | $100,935 | $100,000 | 4 | $100,000 | $187,132 | $117,189 |
| 2021 | $2,198,589 | $129,382 | $95,035 | $90,000 | 4 | — | $124,347 | $99,437 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, CW Anderson Foundation reported a distributable amount of $117K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
CW Anderson Foundation is led by Collie W. Lehn, Chairman on every filing since 2021; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Collie W. Lehn
Chairman
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Robert M. Strickland
Trustee
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 CW Anderson Foundation
How much does CW Anderson Foundation give each year?
CW Anderson Foundation gave $144K across 7 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $125K across 5 grants.
What is CW Anderson Foundation's typical grant size?
CW Anderson Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $20,000, and its average grant was $20,608, across 7 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does CW Anderson Foundation give grants?
CW Anderson Foundation gives mostly in South Carolina: 91% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was North Carolina (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Clinton, SC (6 grants).
Does CW Anderson Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of CW Anderson Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (7 of 7) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are CW Anderson Foundation's largest grantees?
CW Anderson Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Westminister Presbyterian Church ($50,000), Via Health Partners ($35,000) and Good Shepherd Free Medical Clinic ($20,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 73% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is CW Anderson Foundation?
CW Anderson Foundation reported $2.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $144K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $117K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is CW Anderson Foundation's EIN?
CW Anderson Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 57-6018388. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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