David & Mary Anderson Family Foundation Inc
DAVID & MARY ANDERSON FAMILY is a private foundation based in Middleton, Wisconsin. Its 2020 filing is marked as the organization’s final return, and the filing states that its assets were converted to cash and donated to charity by December 31, 2020. The foundation therefore appears to have wound down and stopped grantmaking.
David & Mary Anderson Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: David & Mary Anderson Family Foundation Inc gave $167K across 13 grants in 2020 (avg $13K), top state Wisconsin. Source: 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2020)
- $167,104
- +39.3% vs 2019
- Grants made (2020)
- 13
- -7.1% vs 2019
- Average grant
- $12,854
- +50.0% vs 2019
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Primary geography
- Wisconsin (40% 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 & Mary Anderson Family Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- Contact
Mailing address: 2525 Middleton Beach Road, Middleton, WI 53562
Phone: (608) 698-2244
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who David & Mary Anderson Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2020
The largest 2020 recipient was Mom's Demand Action ($25K). Together the top 10 received $158K.
Grant Size Distribution
27 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 27 grants of 27 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2020, grant dollars were reported as 40% to Wisconsin, 33% to Minnesota, and 27% to Oklahoma.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2020 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
Cities
How David & Mary Anderson Family Foundation Inc gives
- 54% 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 $120K (2019) to $167K (2020). In 2020 it made 13 grants totaling $167K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mom's Demand Action Oklahoma City, OK | General Purpose | $25,000 |
| Briarpatch Youth Services Madison, WI | General Purpose | $20,000 |
| Madison Community Foundation Madison, WI | General Purpose | $20,000 |
| Northside Achievement Zone Minneapolis, MN | General Purpose | $20,000 |
| Minnesota Literacy Council Saint Paul, MN | General Purpose | $18,000 |
| University of MN Foundation Minneapolis, MN | General Purpose | $15,000 |
| Urban League of Greater Oklahoma City Oklahoma City, OK | General Purpose | $10,000 |
| Thrive OKC Oklahoma City, OK | General Purpose | $10,000 |
| Wisconsin Center for Nursing Milwaukee, WI | General Purpose | $10,000 |
| Edgewood College Madison, WI | Nursing Scholarship | $9,604 |
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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 | — | $22,533 | $177,204 | $167,104 | 13 | $16,944 | $3,683 |
| 2019 | $154,528 | $10,805 | $124,402 | $119,954 | 14 | $7,726 | $9,940 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, David & Mary Anderson Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $4K 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 filings do not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2020 grants included support for organizations working in areas described by the grantees as youth and family services, educational achievement, philanthropy, university support, and social and economic equality. For example, Briarpatch Youth Services says it works to improve and strengthen the lives of youth, their families, and the community; Northside Achievement Zone says it aims to end multigenerational poverty in North Minneapolis by supporting children’s educational and career success.
Grantmaking
In 2020, the foundation reported 13 grants totaling $167,104. The grants ranged from $2,000 to $25,000, with a median of $10,000. Notable grants included $25,000 to Mom’s Demand Action; $20,000 each to Briarpatch Youth Services, Madison Community Foundation, and Northside Achievement Zone; $18,000 to Minnesota Literacy Council; and $15,000 to University of MN Foundation. The stated purposes for the largest grants were generally “general purpose”; the $9,604 grant to Edgewood College was for a nursing scholarship.
The 2020 filing states that the foundation made contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. This policy is reported in a final filing and should not be taken as a current application process.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2020 filing listed David R Anderson as president; David K Anderson as vice president; Kristine Moses as secretary/treasurer; and Sarah Caflisch, Matthew Anderson, and Joseph Anderson as board members.
David & Mary Anderson Family Foundation Inc is led by David K. Anderson, President & Vice President on every filing since 2019; none of the 5 officers listed in 2020 report compensation.
Officers on the 2020 filing
David K. Anderson
President & Vice President
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joseph Anderson
Board Member
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kristine Moses
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Matthew Anderson
Board Member
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sarah Caflisch
Board Member
On filings since 2019
1 hr/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 & Mary Anderson Family Foundation Inc
How much does David & Mary Anderson Family Foundation Inc give each year?
David & Mary Anderson Family Foundation Inc gave $167K across 13 grants in 2020, according to its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2019 it gave $120K across 14 grants.
What is David & Mary Anderson Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
David & Mary Anderson Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2020 was $10,000, and its average grant was $12,854, across 13 grants on its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does David & Mary Anderson Family Foundation Inc give grants?
David & Mary Anderson Family Foundation Inc's top state is Wisconsin, with 40% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Minnesota (33%) and Oklahoma (27%). The most frequent recipient cities were Madison, WI (5 grants), Oklahoma City, OK (3 grants) and Minneapolis, MN (2 grants).
Does David & Mary Anderson Family Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 92% of David & Mary Anderson Family Foundation Inc's 2020 grants with a stated purpose (12 of 13) were for general or operating support, per its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are David & Mary Anderson Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
David & Mary Anderson Family Foundation Inc's largest 2020 grantees include Mom's Demand Action ($25,000), Briarpatch Youth Services ($20,000) and Madison Community Foundation ($20,000), according to its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 39% of its itemized 2020 grant dollars.
What does David & Mary Anderson Family Foundation Inc fund?
The available filings do not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2020 grants included support for organizations working in areas described by the grantees as youth and family services, educational achievement, philanthropy, university support, and social and economic equality. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from David & Mary Anderson Family Foundation Inc?
David & Mary Anderson Family Foundation Inc does not accept unsolicited proposals, according to Grantable's research on its published guidelines.
How much is David & Mary Anderson Family Foundation Inc required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2020, David & Mary Anderson Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $4K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is David & Mary Anderson Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
David & Mary Anderson Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 45-1844915. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2020.
Does David & Mary Anderson Family Foundation Inc 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 June 8, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS August 27, 2021)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2020
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