He Anderson Family Foundation
HE Anderson Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Beaverton, Oregon. In 2024, it reported 14 grants totaling $473,500 to charitable organizations in Oregon and Washington, including churches, schools, universities, and community organizations.
He Anderson Family Foundation at a glance
In short: He Anderson Family Foundation gave $474K across 14 grants in 2024 (avg $34K), mostly in Oregon. 21% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $473,500
- +38.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 14
- -26.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $33,821
- +88.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $9,000
- Total assets
- $6,080,161
- -3.9% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 21% first-time grantees (3 of 14, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Oregon (60% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to He Anderson Family Foundation
- 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: 2850 Sw Cedar Hills Blvd Pmb 17, Beaverton, OR 97005
Phone: (503) 784-2217
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who He Anderson Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was St Patrick Catholic Church ($159K). Together the top 10 received $467K.
Grant Size Distribution
83 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 73 grants of 83 (88%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 60% of grant dollars went to recipients in Oregon and 40% to recipients in Washington.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 14 itemized grants.
Cities
Is He Anderson Family Foundation open to new grantees?
21%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 3 of 14 grantees (21%) were first-time recipients. With only 14 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $13K; repeat grants $40K. How we count
Medians: $6K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 64% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 20% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 103% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $296K (2020) to $474K (2024). In 2024 it made 14 grants totaling $474K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Patrick Catholic Church Portland, OR | Restoration Project | $159,000 |
| Annie Wright Schools Tacoma, WA | Payment 2 of 10 of $1.25m pledge. Build & reno middle school arts hub | $125,000 |
| University of Oregon Eugene, OR | To fund the claudia lacey mcneil endowment scholarship fund | $50,000 |
| Pacific Lutheran University Tacoma, WA | Bjug harstad day, matching fund, $20,000. Vivian anderson endowment scholarship fund $25,000 | $45,000 |
| Archdiocese of Portland in Oregon Portland, OR | Seminarian Appeal | $30,000 |
| Remembering Americas Heroes Canby, OR | To support general operations and in honor of rodney & rodger forni | $26,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of South Puget Sound - Great Futures Scholars Fund Tacoma, WA | Great Futures Scholars Fund, Programs Serving Children | $10,000 |
| Northwest Academy Portland, OR | Operations, Programming & Workshops | $8,000 |
| Pacific Crest Community School Portland, OR | To Support Annual Fund Operations | $8,000 |
| Village Volunteers Lake Stevens, WA | To Fund the Butterfly Project College Scholarships | $6,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $6,080,161 | $338,493 | $585,122 | $473,500 | 14 | $507,905 | $263,749 | $495,001 |
| 2023 | $6,326,790 | $207,102 | $464,157 | $340,800 | 19 | $389,654 | $136,498 | $440,799 |
| 2022 | $6,580,111 | $222,681 | $449,254 | $325,800 | 18 | $369,610 | $150,609 | $458,752 |
| 2021 | $6,813,868 | $309,655 | $512,508 | $393,000 | 19 | $430,693 | $231,562 | $497,042 |
| 2020 | $7,021,082 | $135,692 | $412,245 | $295,500 | 13 | — | $109,128 | $413,265 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, He Anderson Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $495K for 2024 — 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 2024 grants included support for a church restoration project, school facilities and programs, university scholarships and endowments, seminarians, and community programs serving children.
Among its grantees, Annie Wright Schools describes its mission as cultivating individual learners to become well-educated, creative, and responsible citizens for a global society. Pacific Lutheran University says it seeks to educate students for lives of thoughtful inquiry, service, leadership, and care. The Don Bosco Centers describes its mission as helping individuals and families achieve self-sufficiency and independence through services for Kansas City’s Northeast community. Indigo Rescue says it provides specialized, life-saving intervention for animals with unique needs that make them unadoptable by shelter standards.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 14 grants totaling $473,500. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $159,000, with a median grant of $9,000.
Notable 2024 grants included $159,000 to St Patrick Catholic Church for a restoration project; $125,000 to Annie Wright Schools as the second payment on a $1.25 million pledge for a middle school arts hub; $50,000 to the University of Oregon for the Claudia Lacey McNeil Endowment Scholarship Fund; and $45,000 to Pacific Lutheran University for a matching fund and the Vivian Anderson Endowment Scholarship Fund. Other grants included $30,000 to the Archdiocese of Portland in Oregon for its seminarian appeal and $26,000 to Remembering Americas Heroes for general operations and in honor of Rodney and Rodger Forni.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Gretchen Pilip is listed as president on the 2024 filing.
He Anderson Family Foundation is led by Gretchen Pilip, President on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Gretchen Pilip
President
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$12K (2020) → $22K (2024)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $22K, to Gretchen Pilip (President).
Frequently asked questions about He Anderson Family Foundation
How much does He Anderson Family Foundation give each year?
He Anderson Family Foundation gave $474K across 14 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $341K across 19 grants.
What is He Anderson Family Foundation's typical grant size?
He Anderson Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $9,000, and its average grant was $33,821, across 14 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from He Anderson Family Foundation that year got $13K on average.
Where does He Anderson Family Foundation give grants?
He Anderson Family Foundation gives mostly in Oregon: 60% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Washington (40%). The most frequent recipient cities were Portland, OR (4 grants) and Tacoma, WA (3 grants).
Does He Anderson Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 21% of He Anderson Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (3 of 14) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are He Anderson Family Foundation's largest grantees?
He Anderson Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include St Patrick Catholic Church ($159,000), Annie Wright Schools ($125,000) and University of Oregon ($50,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 71% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is He Anderson Family Foundation?
He Anderson Family Foundation reported $6.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $508K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $495K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does He Anderson Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for a church restoration project, school facilities and programs, university scholarships and endowments, seminarians, and community programs serving children. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from He Anderson Family Foundation?
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 He Anderson Family Foundation's EIN?
He Anderson Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-5425714. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does He Anderson Family Foundation 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.
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