Donald W & Margaret M Anderson
The Donald W & Margaret M Anderson Foundation is a private foundation established in May 1998, located in Long Lake, Minnesota. The foundation operates as a grantmaking organization with a focus on supporting diverse charitable causes across the United States.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$15.7M
-0.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.1M
+8.9% YoY
Grant Count
31
-16.2% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$35K
+30.0% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation has not publicly provided a formal mission statement. However, its grantmaking demonstrates support across multiple sectors:
- Education (approximately 31% of giving)
- Social & Human Services (approximately 20% of giving)
- Community Development (approximately 17% of giving)
- Health
- Religion
- Sports & Recreation
Recent grants indicate particular interest in organizations addressing end-of-life care, healthcare innovation, and community support services.
Grantmaking
Applicants must contact the foundation directly to inquire about the application process. There are no stated deadlines.
Grant Range
$500–$300,000
Average Grant
amount varies by year
Review Cycle
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How to Apply
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation supports organizations across multiple states and regions:
- Wisconsin: Approximately 50% of grants remain in-state
- Minnesota: Significant funding presence
- Other major funding states: Florida, California, New Mexico, Hawaii, Illinois, Montana, Ohio, and Virginia
The foundation supports both major metropolitan areas (Chicago, Los Angeles, Honolulu) and smaller communities (Cannon Falls, Viroqua).
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2024:
- Total Assets: $15,683,886
- Total Revenues: $1,251,314
- Total Expenses: $1,255,087
- Total Liabilities: $0
- Number of Employees: 0
As of 2023:
- Total Assets: $15,687,659
- Total Revenues: $527,023
- Total Expenses: $1,130,000
- Total Giving: $1,001,438
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $15,683,886 | $15,687,659 | $16,201,429 |
| Revenue | $1,251,314 | $527,023 | $-561,078 |
| Expenses | $1,255,087 | $1,127,156 | $1,154,764 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $1,092,675 | $1,003,438 | $1,002,000 |
| Net Investment Income | $1,245,288 | $403,305 | $135,820 |
| Distributable Amount | $1,125,994 | $987,351 | $1,079,036 |
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
187 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The foundation is managed by a board of unpaid trustees:
- Martha Van De Ven (Trustee)
- Karen Anderson (Director)
- Kathryn Switzky (Trustee)
- Ronald Anderson (Trustee)
- Susan Ruedisili (Trustee)
Founders: Donald W. Anderson and Margaret M. Anderson
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MARTHA VAN DE VEN | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| SUSAN RUEDISILI | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| KAREN ANDERSON | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| KATHRYN SWITZKY | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| RONALD ANDERSON | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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