Gary and Robin Anderson
Gary and Robin Anderson is a private foundation based in Mason, Ohio. Its 2025 filing reports 24 grants totaling $133,587 to charitable organizations.
Gary and Robin Anderson at a glance
In short: Gary and Robin Anderson gave $134K across 24 grants in 2025 (avg $6K), mostly in Ohio. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $133,587
- +7.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 24
- +41.2% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $5,566
- -24.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,276
- Total assets
- $2,997,567
- +21.2% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Ohio (51% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Gary and Robin Anderson
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 4981 Braid Lane, Mason, OH 45040
Phone: (607) 761-0304
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Gary and Robin Anderson funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Fernside Bethesda Foundation ($50K). Together the top 10 received $119K.
Grant Size Distribution
84 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 82 grants of 84 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 51% of grant dollars went to recipients in Ohio and 40% to recipients in New York. The remaining shares went to Tennessee (4%), Washington, DC (3%), and Florida (1%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 24 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Gary and Robin Anderson gives
- 42% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 65% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 100% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (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 $17K (2019) to $134K (2025). In 2025 it made 24 grants totaling $134K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Fernside Bethesda Foundation Cincinnati, OH | For Exempt Purpose | $50,000 |
| SUNY New Paltz Foundation New Paltz, NY | Exempt Purpose | $25,000 |
| Dollars for Scholars Sidney, NY | Exempt Purpose | $20,000 |
| Moeller Gap - Dad's Roth 42 Plus 13 Cincinnati, OH | Exempt Purpose | $13,000 |
| Network for Goodbike Fun Nashville Washington, DC | Exempt Purpose | $2,625 |
| Love Like JJ Mason, OH | For Exempt Purpose | $2,000 |
| West End United Methodist Church Nashville, TN | Exempt Purpose | $1,857 |
| SPCA Westchester Briarcliff Manor, NY | Exempt purpose | $1,555 |
| Wildlife Conservation Society Bronx, NY | For Exempt Purpose | $1,500 |
| New York Botantical Gardens Bronx, NY | For Exempt Purpose | $1,500 |
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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 | $2,997,567 | $678,874 | $154,932 | $133,587 | 24 | $133,587 | $221,227 | $133,082 |
| 2024 | $2,473,625 | $579,065 | $141,278 | $124,562 | 17 | $124,562 | $147,907 | $108,365 |
| 2023 | $2,035,838 | $479,699 | $97,687 | $87,144 | 19 | $87,144 | $72,992 | $81,672 |
| 2022 | $1,653,826 | $428,082 | $89,569 | $81,106 | 12 | $81,106 | $39,156 | $65,581 |
| 2021 | $1,315,313 | $440,729 | $71,207 | $63,792 | 12 | $63,792 | $66,117 | $51,763 |
| 2020 | $942,313 | $373,162 | $51,894 | $47,510 | 12 | — | $12,638 | $37,769 |
| 2019 | $620,103 | $369,508 | $18,334 | $17,000 | 4 | — | $25,339 | $15,618 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Gary and Robin Anderson reported a distributable amount of $133K 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
The available filing does not state a mission. The 2025 grants include support for organizations whose own missions involve higher education, wildlife conservation, food access, suicide prevention, urban green space, and support for children with apraxia of speech. For example, SUNY New Paltz Foundation says it raises and manages gifts and grants for scholarships and programs that support the university’s academic, cultural, and community life. Wildlife Conservation Society says it works to save wildlife and wild places through science, conservation, and education.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation gave 24 grants totaling $133,587. Grant amounts ranged from $300 to $50,000, with a median of $1,276. Notable grants included $50,000 to Fernside Bethesda Foundation, $25,000 to SUNY New Paltz Foundation, $20,000 to Dollars for Scholars, and $13,000 to Moeller GAP - Dad’s Roth 42 Plus 13.
Other reported 2025 grants included $1,500 to Wildlife Conservation Society, $1,052 to Feeding Westchester, $1,050 to Ohio Suicide Prevention Foundation, $1,044 to New York Restoration Project, and $300 to Apraxia Kids. Feeding Westchester describes its work as leading hunger-action programs in Westchester County; Ohio Suicide Prevention Foundation says it provides education, promotes community engagement, and supports suicide-prevention efforts; and New York Restoration Project describes work with communities across New York City to restore gardens and parks, plant trees, and promote urban agriculture.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Gary A Anderson as president; Robin T Anderson as director; Jessica Anderson Hughes as treasurer; Christopher A Anderson as vice president; and David M Anderson as secretary.
Gary and Robin Anderson is led by Gary A Anderson, President on every filing since 2019; none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Gary A Anderson
President
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Robin T Anderson
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Christopher A Anderson
Vice President
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
David M Anderson
Secretary
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Jessica Anderson Hughes
Treasurer
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
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.
Frequently asked questions about Gary and Robin Anderson
How much does Gary and Robin Anderson give each year?
Gary and Robin Anderson gave $134K across 24 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $125K across 17 grants.
What is Gary and Robin Anderson's typical grant size?
Gary and Robin Anderson's median grant in 2025 was $1,276, and its average grant was $5,566, across 24 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Gary and Robin Anderson give grants?
Gary and Robin Anderson gives mostly in Ohio: 51% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (40%). The most frequent recipient cities were Nashville, TN (5 grants), Cincinnati, OH (3 grants), Sidney, NY (2 grants) and Washington, DC (2 grants).
Who are Gary and Robin Anderson's largest grantees?
Gary and Robin Anderson's largest 2025 grantees include Fernside Bethesda Foundation ($50,000), SUNY New Paltz Foundation ($25,000) and Dollars for Scholars ($20,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 71% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Gary and Robin Anderson?
Gary and Robin Anderson reported $3.0M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $134K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $133K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Gary and Robin Anderson fund?
The available filing does not state a mission. The 2025 grants include support for organizations whose own missions involve higher education, wildlife conservation, food access, suicide prevention, urban green space, and support for children with apraxia of speech. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Gary and Robin Anderson?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and 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 Gary and Robin Anderson's EIN?
Gary and Robin Anderson's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-4166008. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does Gary and Robin Anderson accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS June 18, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 30, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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