David & Carol Anderson Foundation
The David & Carol Anderson Foundation is a private foundation based in Elm Grove, Wisconsin. Its 2020 filing is marked as a final return, indicating that the foundation has terminated or is winding down; it appears to have wound down.
David & Carol Anderson Foundation at a glance
In short: David & Carol Anderson Foundation gave $25K across 19 grants in 2020 (avg $1K), mostly in Wisconsin. Source: 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2020)
- $24,701
- +134.1% vs 2019
- Grants made (2020)
- 19
- +58.3% vs 2019
- Average grant
- $1,300
- +47.9% vs 2019
- Median grant
- $500
- Primary geography
- Wisconsin (100% of itemized 2020 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2020 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2020; updated September 2026.
How to apply to David & Carol Anderson Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation stated in its 2020 filing that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. This statement is from its final return and is not presented as a current application policy.
- Contact
Mailing address: 625 Park Circle, Elm Grove, WI 53122
Phone: (262) 439-8161
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who David & Carol Anderson Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2020
The largest 2020 recipient was Life Navigators ($3K). Together the top 10 received $11K.
Organizations only. It also paid 9 grants to individuals ($13,812), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
31 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 31 grants of 31 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All 2020 grant dollars went to recipients in Wisconsin.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2020 grant dollars across all 19 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How David & Carol Anderson Foundation gives
- 45% of 2020 grantees were also funded in 2019. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020). 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 2019 to 2020, annual grant giving ranged from $11K (2019) to $25K (2020). In 2020 it made 19 grants totaling $25K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 9 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $13,812 |
| Life Navigators Wauwatosa, WI | General | $3,000 |
| Goodwill Industries Milwaukee, WI | General | $2,000 |
| Make a Wish Foundation WI Wauwatosa, WI | General | $2,000 |
| Milwaukee Art Museum Milwaukee, WI | General | $1,000 |
| Sunset Playhouse Elm Grove, WI | General | $1,000 |
| Salvation Army Wauwatosa, WI | General | $750 |
| Milwaukee County War Memorial Cente Milwaukee, WI | General | $500 |
| Sojourner Truth House Milwaukee, WI | General | $300 |
| Haggerty Art Museum Milwaukee, WI | General | $250 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | — | $43 | $28,280 | $24,701 | 19 | — | $1,135 |
| 2019 | $28,237 | $15,229 | $11,440 | $10,551 | 12 | $229 | $1,663 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, David & Carol Anderson Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1K for 2020 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The available information does not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2020 grants went to organizations including a church, disability-services organization, arts organizations, schools, and a university. Life Navigators describes its mission as improving quality of life for people with developmental and related disabilities, their families, and the community through information, education, and life-planning programs. Sunset Playhouse describes its work as presenting theater and educational programs, including outreach to people with limited access to theater. The Milwaukee Art Museum describes its work as collecting, preserving, and presenting art and educating people about art and art history.
Grantmaking
In 2020, the foundation gave $24,701 through 19 grants. Grants ranged from $89 to $8,212, with a median grant of $500. In 2019, it gave $10,551 through 12 grants. Its 2020 filing, the latest on this page, reports 19 grants totaling $24,701.
The largest 2020 grants included $8,212 to St. Matthews Lutheran Church, $3,000 to Life Navigators, $2,000 each to Goodwill Industries, Make A Wish Foundation WI, and an individual recipient Antida High School, and $1,000 each to Luther Manor Foundation, the Milwaukee Art Museum, and Sunset Playhouse.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2020 filing lists David R. Anderson and Carol A. Anderson as trustees.
David & Carol Anderson Foundation's 2020 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2020 report compensation.
Officers on the 2020 filing
Carol A. Anderson
Trustee
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David R. Anderson
Trustee
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2020. "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 David & Carol Anderson Foundation
How much does David & Carol Anderson Foundation give each year?
David & Carol Anderson Foundation gave $25K across 19 grants in 2020, according to its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2019 it gave $11K across 12 grants.
What is David & Carol Anderson Foundation's typical grant size?
David & Carol Anderson Foundation's median grant in 2020 was $500, and its average grant was $1,300, across 19 grants on its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does David & Carol Anderson Foundation give grants?
David & Carol Anderson Foundation gives mostly in Wisconsin: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Milwaukee, WI (6 grants) and Wauwatosa, WI (3 grants).
Does David & Carol Anderson Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of David & Carol Anderson Foundation's 2020 grants with a stated purpose (19 of 19) were for general or operating support, per its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are David & Carol Anderson Foundation's largest grantees?
David & Carol Anderson Foundation's largest 2020 grantees include Life Navigators ($3,000), Goodwill Industries ($2,000) and Make a Wish Foundation WI ($2,000), according to its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 9 grants to individuals ($13,812), which are not listed by name. Together they received 28% of its itemized 2020 grant dollars.
What does David & Carol Anderson Foundation fund?
The available information does not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2020 grants went to organizations including a church, disability-services organization, arts organizations, schools, and a university. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from David & Carol Anderson Foundation?
The foundation stated in its 2020 filing that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
How much is David & Carol Anderson Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2020, David & Carol Anderson Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is David & Carol Anderson Foundation's EIN?
David & Carol Anderson Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 39-6728797. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2020.
Does David & Carol Anderson Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS September 1, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS August 11, 2021)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2020
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