George and Kathleen Anderson Charitable Trust
The George and Kathleen Anderson Charitable Trust is a private foundation based in Brooklyn, Ohio. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, including groups working in religious education, animal welfare, housing stability, hunger relief, and wildlife protection.
George and Kathleen Anderson Charitable Trust at a glance
In short: George and Kathleen Anderson Charitable Trust gave $650K across 27 grants in 2025 (avg $24K), mostly in Oregon. 59% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $650,000
- +80.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 27
- +80.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $24,074
- +0.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Total assets
- $10,714,557
- +1.2% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 59% first-time grantees (16 of 27, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Oregon (52% 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 George and Kathleen Anderson Charitable Trust
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The trust states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
- Contact
Mailing address: 4900 Tiedeman Road Oh-01-49-0381, Brooklyn, OH 44144
Phone: (877) 634-2968
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who George and Kathleen Anderson Charitable Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Vedanta Society of Portland Oreg ($85K). Together the top 10 received $385K.
Grant Size Distribution
52 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 49 grants of 52 (94%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, the largest shares of grant dollars by recipient state went to Oregon (52%), the District of Columbia (12%), California (11%), Washington (8%), and Illinois (6%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 27 itemized grants.
Cities
Is George and Kathleen Anderson Charitable Trust open to new grantees?
59%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 16 of 27 grantees (59%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $18K; repeat grants $34K. How we count
Medians: $15K first-time, $30K repeat.
- 37% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 116% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2023–2025). 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 2023 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $125K (2023) to $650K (2025). In 2025 it made 27 grants totaling $650K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Vedanta Society of Portland Oreg Portland, OR | General Operating | $85,000 |
| Krotona Institute of Theosophy Ojai, CA | General Operating | $55,000 |
| Oregon Humane Society Portland, OR | General Operating | $45,000 |
| Theosophical Society in America Wheaton, IL | General Operating | $40,000 |
| Cascade Pacific Council -Scouting Beaverton, OR | General Operating | $35,000 |
| Portland Rescue Mission Portland, OR | General Operating | $30,000 |
| Northwest Pilot Project Portland, OR | General Operating | $30,000 |
| Humane Society for Southwest Washington Vancouver, WA | General Operating | $25,000 |
| ASPCA New York, NY | General Operating | $20,000 |
| Defenders of Wildlife Washington, DC | General Operating | $20,000 |
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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 | $10,714,557 | $911,679 | $786,704 | $650,000 | 27 | $722,655 | $865,102 | $624,376 |
| 2024 | $10,590,970 | $675,946 | $477,815 | $360,000 | 15 | $429,558 | $630,672 | $589,874 |
| 2023 | $10,393,158 | $8,207,654 | $243,496 | $125,000 | 10 | $200,833 | $218,414 | $521,209 |
| 2022 | $2,429,004 | $2,429,004 | — | — | — | — | — | $7,866 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, George and Kathleen Anderson Charitable Trust reported a distributable amount of $624K 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 trust is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for organizations with varied missions. Krotona Institute of Theosophy describes its mission as religious and Theosophical education and training. The Oregon Humane Society says it works toward a more humane society in which animals are treated with compassion, kindness, and respect. Northwest Pilot Project says it helps very low-income older adults in Multnomah County avoid homelessness through housing navigation, case management, rent assistance, and advocacy.
Other 2025 grantees describe missions that include eliminating hunger and its root causes (Oregon Food Bank), providing emergency and critical veterinary care (Dove Lewis Emergency Animal Hospital), and protecting native animals and plants in their natural communities (Defenders of Wildlife). The Theosophical Society in America describes objectives that include encouraging the comparative study of religion, philosophy, and science.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the trust reported 27 grants totaling $650,000. Individual grants ranged from $15,000 to $85,000, with a median of $15,000. The largest listed awards were $85,000 to Vedanta Society of Portland, $55,000 to Krotona Institute of Theosophy, $45,000 to Oregon Humane Society, and $40,000 to Theosophical Society in America. Other listed awards included $35,000 to Cascade Pacific Council–Scouting; $30,000 each to Portland Rescue Mission and Northwest Pilot Project; and $20,000 each to ASPCA, Defenders of Wildlife, Dove Lewis Emergency Animal Hospital, and Oregon Food Bank. The listed grants state a purpose of general operating.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Kenneth Simpson and KeyBank N.A. as co-trustees.
George and Kathleen Anderson Charitable Trust's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; all 2 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Kenneth Simpson
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
$46K (2023) → $56K (2025)
Keybank N A
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
$53K (2024) → $56K (2025)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Keybank National Associaton (2022–2023) — Co-Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2025. "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 $56K, to Kenneth Simpson (Co-Trustee). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about George and Kathleen Anderson Charitable Trust
How much does George and Kathleen Anderson Charitable Trust give each year?
George and Kathleen Anderson Charitable Trust gave $650K across 27 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $360K across 15 grants.
What is George and Kathleen Anderson Charitable Trust's typical grant size?
George and Kathleen Anderson Charitable Trust's median grant in 2025 was $15,000, and its average grant was $24,074, across 27 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from George and Kathleen Anderson Charitable Trust that year got $18K on average.
Where does George and Kathleen Anderson Charitable Trust give grants?
George and Kathleen Anderson Charitable Trust gives mostly in Oregon: 52% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were District of Columbia (12%) and California (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were Portland, OR (10 grants), Washington, DC (5 grants) and Vancouver, WA (2 grants).
Does George and Kathleen Anderson Charitable Trust give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of George and Kathleen Anderson Charitable Trust's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (27 of 27) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are George and Kathleen Anderson Charitable Trust's largest grantees?
George and Kathleen Anderson Charitable Trust's largest 2025 grantees include Vedanta Society of Portland Oreg ($85,000), Krotona Institute of Theosophy ($55,000) and Oregon Humane Society ($45,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 28% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is George and Kathleen Anderson Charitable Trust?
George and Kathleen Anderson Charitable Trust reported $10.7M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $723K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $624K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does George and Kathleen Anderson Charitable Trust fund?
No mission statement for the trust is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for organizations with varied missions. Krotona Institute of Theosophy describes its mission as religious and Theosophical education and training. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from George and Kathleen Anderson Charitable Trust?
The trust states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is George and Kathleen Anderson Charitable Trust's EIN?
George and Kathleen Anderson Charitable Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 92-6274337. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2025.
Does George and Kathleen Anderson Charitable Trust 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
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 7, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 5, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 3, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 11, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024
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Grantable. (2026). George and Kathleen Anderson Charitable Trust funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 17, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/george-and-kathleen-anderson-charitable-trust-morg_019e332ab2b1458ba453db8c083677ca
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