Donald W & Margaret M Anderson
Donald W & Margaret M Anderson is a private foundation based in Maple Plain, Minnesota. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations in five states, with the largest shares of grant dollars going to Wisconsin, Minnesota, and Hawaii.
Donald W & Margaret M Anderson at a glance
In short: Donald W & Margaret M Anderson gave $1.2M across 41 grants in 2025 (avg $30K), top state Wisconsin. 41% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,225,000
- +12.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 41
- +32.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $29,878
- -15.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $20,000
- Total assets
- $15,348,481
- -2.1% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 41% first-time grantees (17 of 41, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Wisconsin (36% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Donald W & Margaret M Anderson
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 7645 Turner Road, Maple Plain, MN 55359-9544
Phone: (612) 916-0823
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Donald W & Margaret M Anderson funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Maui Youth and Family Services ($125K). Together the top 10 received $758K.
Grant Size Distribution
193 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 159 grants of 193 (82%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 36% of grant dollars went to Wisconsin recipients, 30% to Minnesota, 22% to Hawaii, 8% to New Mexico, and 2% to Ohio.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 41 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Donald W & Margaret M Anderson open to new grantees?
41%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 17 of 41 grantees (41%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $20K; repeat grants $37K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $23K repeat.
- 51% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 23% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 97% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $750K (2020) to $1.2M (2025). In 2025 it made 41 grants totaling $1.2M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Maui Youth and Family Services Makawao, HI | To Support the Organization's Mission. | $125,000 |
| Agrace Hospicecare Foundation Fitchburg, WI | To Support the Organization's Mission | $120,000 |
| Holomau Group Wailuku, HI | To Support the Organization's Mission | $100,000 |
| University of Wisconsin Stout Foundation - Dept of Multi-Cultural Student Menomonie, WI | To Support the Organization's Mission | $80,000 |
| Interfaith Outreach & Community Partners Plymouth, MN | To Support the Organization's Mission | $75,000 |
| Mayo Clinic Rochester, MN | To Support the Organization's Mission | $75,000 |
| Institute of American Indian Art Santa Fe, NM | To Support the Organization's Mission | $52,800 |
| Operation Fresh Start Madison, WI | To Support the Organization's Mission | $50,000 |
| Dane County Humane Society Madison, WI | To Support the Organization's Mission | $40,000 |
| Maui Medic Healers Hui Akoakoa Place Lahaina, HI | To Support the Organization's Mission | $40,000 |
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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 | $15,348,481 | $1,088,431 | $1,423,836 | $1,225,000 | 41 | $1,225,000 | $889,595 | $1,259,037 |
| 2024 | $15,683,886 | $1,251,314 | $1,255,087 | $1,090,675 | 31 | $1,092,675 | $1,245,288 | $1,125,994 |
| 2023 | $15,687,659 | $527,023 | $1,127,156 | $1,001,438 | 37 | $1,003,438 | $403,305 | $987,351 |
| 2022 | $16,201,429 | $-561,078 | $1,154,764 | $1,000,000 | 42 | $1,002,000 | $135,820 | $1,079,036 |
| 2021 | $17,911,362 | $1,579,811 | $1,317,690 | $1,110,000 | 42 | $1,112,000 | $1,431,394 | $1,172,800 |
| 2020 | $17,633,638 | $15,697,971 | $853,747 | $750,000 | 35 | — | $3,559,197 | $805,890 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Donald W & Margaret M Anderson reported a distributable amount of $1.3M for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No formal mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for a range of charitable organizations. For example, Maui Youth and Family Services describes its mission as empowering youth and families facing behavioral health issues; Agrace HospiceCare Foundation says it distributes charitable gifts to improve quality of life for patients and families facing serious illness; and Mayo Clinic describes its mission as advancing health and well-being through care, education, and research.
Other 2025 grantees describe work in youth education and employment training (Operation Fresh Start), animal welfare (Dane County Humane Society), support for the University of Minnesota (University of Minnesota Foundation), and the preservation and promotion of American Indian art (Little Eagle Arts Foundation).
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 41 grants totaling $1,225,000. Individual grants ranged from $2,500 to $125,000, with a median of $20,000. Among the largest were Maui Youth and Family Services ($125,000), Agrace HospiceCare Foundation ($120,000), Holomau Group ($100,000), and the University of Wisconsin Stout Foundation’s Department of Multicultural Student program ($80,000). Other grants included $75,000 each to Interfaith Outreach & Community Partners and Mayo Clinic.
The foundation reported $1,090,675 across 31 grants in 2024 and $1,001,438 across 37 grants in 2023.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Martha Van De Ven, Susan Ruedisili, Karen Anderson, Kathryn Switzky, and Ronald Anderson as trustees.
Donald W & Margaret M Anderson's 2025 filing lists 5 officers; none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Martha Van De Ven
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Karen Anderson
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kathryn Switzky
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ronald Anderson
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Susan Ruedisili
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Donald W & Margaret M Anderson
How much does Donald W & Margaret M Anderson give each year?
Donald W & Margaret M Anderson gave $1.2M across 41 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $1.1M across 31 grants.
What is Donald W & Margaret M Anderson's typical grant size?
Donald W & Margaret M Anderson's median grant in 2025 was $20,000, and its average grant was $29,878, across 41 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Donald W & Margaret M Anderson that year got $20K on average.
Where does Donald W & Margaret M Anderson give grants?
Donald W & Margaret M Anderson's top state is Wisconsin, with 36% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Minnesota (30%) and Hawaii (22%). The most frequent recipient cities were Madison, WI (6 grants), Santa Fe, NM (3 grants), Cannon Falls, MN (2 grants) and St. Paul, MN (2 grants).
Does Donald W & Margaret M Anderson give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 41 grants with a stated purpose on Donald W & Margaret M Anderson's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "To Support the Organization's Mission" (41 grants).
Who are Donald W & Margaret M Anderson's largest grantees?
Donald W & Margaret M Anderson's largest 2025 grantees include Maui Youth and Family Services ($125,000), Agrace Hospicecare Foundation ($120,000) and Holomau Group ($100,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 28% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Donald W & Margaret M Anderson?
Donald W & Margaret M Anderson reported $15.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.2M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.3M (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Donald W & Margaret M Anderson fund?
No formal mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for a range of charitable organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Donald W & Margaret M Anderson?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Donald W & Margaret M Anderson's EIN?
Donald W & Margaret M Anderson's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 65-6254236. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Donald W & Margaret M Anderson 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
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS September 14, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 12, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS August 21, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS August 25, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
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