Douglas G Anderson
Douglas G Anderson is a private foundation based in Elmira, New York. Its 2025 filing reports 12 grants totaling $40,000, all to recipients in New York.
Douglas G Anderson at a glance
In short: Douglas G Anderson gave $40K across 12 grants in 2025 (avg $3K), mostly in New York. 17% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $40,000
- -15.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 12
- -7.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $3,333
- -8.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $3,250
- Total assets
- $1,331,663
- +6.1% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 17% first-time grantees (2 of 12, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New York (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Douglas G Anderson
- How to Apply
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The foundation’s 2023 filing describes an application by letter, including the requested amount, intended use of funds, proof of charitable status, and a list of the organization’s board of directors. The filing states that the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations.
- Review Cycle
- The 2023 filing lists April 15 and October 15 each year. The April 15, 2026 deadline has passed; October 15, 2026 is the next listed date.
- Deadline
- The 2023 filing lists April 15 and October 15 each year.
- Contact
Application contact: Steven Agan Co Sayles Evans
Mailing address: 1 W Church Street, Elmira, NY 14901
Phone: (607) 734-2271
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Douglas G Anderson funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Notre Dame High School ($5K). Together the top 10 received $36K.
Grant Size Distribution
57 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 57 grants of 57 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2023 filing limits awards to not-for-profit organizations located in and around Chemung County, New York. All grant dollars in 2025 went to New York recipients, including organizations in Elmira, Horseheads, Corning, Rochester, and Binghamton.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Douglas G Anderson open to new grantees?
17%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 2 of 12 grantees (17%) were first-time recipients. With only 12 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $5K; repeat grants $3K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $3K repeat.
- 75% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving fell 41% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 89% 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 (2019–2025). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $40K (2025) to $68K (2022). In 2025 it made 12 grants totaling $40K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Notre Dame High School Elmira, NY | Capital Projects & Building Lighting Upgrade | $5,000 |
| St Mary Our Mother School Horseheads, NY | Playground Mulch Replacement | $5,000 |
| The Neighborhood Transformation Center Elmira, NY | First Aid Equipment & Training | $5,000 |
| Bampa's House Corning, NY | General Operations | $4,000 |
| The Clemens Center Elmira, NY | Mary Tripp Marks School Time Program | $4,000 |
| Horseheads Family Resource Center Horseheads, NY | To Support Summer Lunch Program | $3,500 |
| Tanglewood Community Nature Center Elmira, NY | Educational Supplies for Camps & Programs | $3,000 |
| Chemung County Historical Society Elmira, NY | Telephone System Upgrade | $2,500 |
| Family Service Society Inc Corning, NY | Youth Mentoring Program | $2,000 |
| Junior Achievement of Central Upstate NY Inc Rochester, NY | Financial Literacy & Job Readiness Program | $2,000 |
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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 | $1,331,663 | $59,932 | $56,939 | $40,000 | 12 | $54,250 | $58,050 | $61,188 |
| 2024 | $1,254,872 | $34,108 | $62,870 | $47,200 | 13 | $61,150 | $33,810 | $59,218 |
| 2023 | $1,107,471 | $106,639 | $69,157 | $52,500 | 12 | $62,442 | $105,389 | $55,593 |
| 2022 | $1,133,127 | $66,650 | $84,159 | $68,250 | 9 | $78,000 | $65,400 | $60,528 |
| 2021 | $1,372,113 | $28,264 | $58,405 | $43,000 | 11 | — | $27,014 | $64,309 |
| 2020 | $1,221,920 | $76,701 | $76,755 | $61,000 | 12 | — | $75,451 | $58,916 |
| 2019 | $1,271,182 | $115,664 | $82,420 | $66,000 | 21 | — | $114,414 | $59,132 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Douglas G Anderson reported a distributable amount of $61K 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 mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants supported a range of local activities, including school and community facilities, youth programs, education, family services, and arts and cultural programs.
Among its grantees, Horseheads Family Resource Center describes its mission as providing inclusive, strength-based programs for young children and families that support school readiness, informed parenting, and community relationships. Family Service Society Inc describes its work as providing counseling and community services to help individuals and families address challenges. Tri-Cities Opera Company Inc describes its mission as producing professional-quality opera using young artists and enriching and educating the community through live musical storytelling.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 12 grants totaling $40,000. Grants ranged from $2,000 to $5,000, with a median of $3,250. Its largest grants included $5,000 to Notre Dame High School for capital projects and a building lighting upgrade, $5,000 to St Mary Our Mother School for playground mulch replacement, and $5,000 to The Neighborhood Transformation Center for first aid equipment and training. Other awards included $4,000 to Bampa’s House for general operations and $3,500 to Horseheads Family Resource Center to support its summer lunch program.
The foundation also awarded $2,500 to Chemung County Historical Society for a telephone system upgrade, $2,000 to Family Service Society Inc for a youth mentoring program, and $2,000 to Tri-Cities Opera Company Inc to support its 2024–2025 “Opera-Go-Round” season for youth in Chemung County.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Steven E Agan as president and trustee; Robert E Agan Jr as vice president and trustee; Elizabeth C Potter-Knapp as trustee; Kathleen Burke-Schweizer as secretary/treasurer and trustee; and Thomas W Wirth as trustee. It also lists Daniel J Burke, John F Potter, Richard L Simons, and Douglas C Tifft as trustees through May 2025.
Douglas G Anderson is led by Steven E. Agan, President & Trustee since 2025 (on filings since 2019); 3 of 8 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Steven E. Agan
President & Trustee
Secretary, Treasurer & Trustee → President & Trustee, 2025
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
$2K (2019) → $4K (2025)
Douglas C. Tifft
Trustee -
President & Trustee → Trustee -, 2025
On filings since 2019
0.1 hrs/week
$4K (2019) → $0 (2025)
Elizabeth C. Potter-Knapp
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
$2K (2020) → $2K (2025)
Kathleen Burke-Schweizer
Secretary, Treasurer & Trustee
Trustee → Secretary, Treasurer & Trustee, 2025
On filings since 2024
0.5 hrs/week
$2K (2024) → $2K (2025)
Daniel J. Burke
Trustee -
Trustee → Trustee -, 2025
On filings since 2019
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John F. Potter
Trustee -
Trustee → Trustee -, 2025
On filings since 2019
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Richard L. Simons
Trustee -
Vice President & Trustee → Trustee -, 2025
On filings since 2019
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Thomas W. Wirth
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Robert E. Agan Jr. (2019–2025) — Vice President & Trustee · Filing note: Through August 2021
- Former: Kathleen Burke Schweizer (2019–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Elizabeth C. Potter (2019) — Trustee
- Former: Richard J. Cole (2019) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $4K, to Steven E Agan (President, Trustee). 4 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Douglas G Anderson
How much does Douglas G Anderson give each year?
Douglas G Anderson gave $40K across 12 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $47K across 13 grants.
What is Douglas G Anderson's typical grant size?
Douglas G Anderson's median grant in 2025 was $3,250, and its average grant was $3,333, across 12 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Douglas G Anderson that year got $5K on average.
Where does Douglas G Anderson give grants?
Douglas G Anderson gives mostly in New York: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Elmira, NY (5 grants), Corning, NY (3 grants) and Horseheads, NY (2 grants).
Does Douglas G Anderson give general operating support?
Occasionally: 8% of Douglas G Anderson's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 12) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Douglas G Anderson's largest grantees?
Douglas G Anderson's largest 2025 grantees include Notre Dame High School ($5,000), St Mary Our Mother School ($5,000) and The Neighborhood Transformation Center ($5,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 38% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Douglas G Anderson?
Douglas G Anderson reported $1.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $54K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $61K (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 Douglas G Anderson fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants supported a range of local activities, including school and community facilities, youth programs, education, family services, and arts and cultural programs. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Douglas G Anderson?
The foundation’s 2023 filing describes an application by letter, including the requested amount, intended use of funds, proof of charitable status, and a list of the organization’s board of directors. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Douglas G Anderson's EIN?
Douglas G Anderson's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 16-6024690. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS January 22, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS January 30, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS February 9, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS March 16, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS February 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS February 3, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS February 13, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2025
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