HG & Mr Anderson Fdn
HG & Mr Anderson Fdn is a private foundation, based in Boston, MA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $735K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 8 grants totaling $81K. Net investment income was $48K.
HG & Mr Anderson Fdn at a glance
In short: HG & Mr Anderson Fdn gave $81K across 8 grants in 2024 (avg $10K), mostly in Massachusetts. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $81,000
- -8.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 8
- -11.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $10,125
- +3.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $8,750
- Total assets
- $735,423
- -7.1% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (91% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who HG & Mr Anderson Fdn funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was The Museum of Science ($20K). Together the top 8 received $81K.
Grant Size Distribution
44 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 44 grants of 44 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
Cities
How HG & Mr Anderson Fdn gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+4%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 96% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $78K (2021) to $88K (2023). In 2024 it made 8 grants totaling $81K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Museum of Science Boston, MA | General Purposes | $20,000 |
| Old Sturbridge Village Sturbridge, MA | General Purposes | $20,000 |
| The New England Aquarium Boston, MA | General Purposes | $15,000 |
| Worcester Academy Worcester, MA | General Purposes | $12,000 |
| Yale University New Haven, CT | Scholarship | $5,500 |
| Harvard University Cambridge, MA | Fellowship Fund | $5,500 |
| Saxons River Historical Saxtons River, VT | General Purposes | $2,000 |
| Union Church of Waban Waban, MA | General Purposes | $1,000 |
Ready to take the next step with HG & Mr Anderson Fdn?
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 | $735,423 | $68,745 | $98,684 | $81,000 | 8 | $85,105 | $48,399 | $88,843 |
| 2023 | $791,672 | $76,126 | $110,382 | $88,200 | 9 | $91,305 | $43,729 | $85,946 |
| 2022 | $809,899 | $70,447 | $107,105 | $85,200 | 9 | $89,235 | $50,207 | $90,160 |
| 2021 | $860,978 | $42,766 | $100,707 | $78,000 | 9 | $81,900 | $24,383 | $89,619 |
| 2020 | $955,554 | $38,632 | $103,318 | $85,500 | 9 | — | $24,650 | $81,509 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, HG & Mr Anderson Fdn reported a distributable amount of $89K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
HG & Mr Anderson Fdn's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Robert A. Zock
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Robert A. Zock Jr.
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
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.
Frequently asked questions about HG & Mr Anderson Fdn
How much does HG & Mr Anderson Fdn give each year?
HG & Mr Anderson Fdn gave $81K across 8 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $88K across 9 grants.
What is HG & Mr Anderson Fdn's typical grant size?
HG & Mr Anderson Fdn's median grant in 2024 was $8,750, and its average grant was $10,125, across 8 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does HG & Mr Anderson Fdn give grants?
HG & Mr Anderson Fdn gives mostly in Massachusetts: 91% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Connecticut (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Boston, MA (2 grants).
Does HG & Mr Anderson Fdn give general operating support?
Yes: 75% of HG & Mr Anderson Fdn's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (6 of 8) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are HG & Mr Anderson Fdn's largest grantees?
HG & Mr Anderson Fdn's largest 2024 grantees include The Museum of Science ($20,000), Old Sturbridge Village ($20,000) and The New England Aquarium ($15,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 68% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is HG & Mr Anderson Fdn?
HG & Mr Anderson Fdn reported $735K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $85K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $89K (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 is HG & Mr Anderson Fdn's EIN?
HG & Mr Anderson Fdn's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 22-6390731. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Other open foundation grants in Massachusetts
Massachusetts Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
Explore Open Grants
Browse active grant opportunities in HG & Mr Anderson Fdn's focus areas in our free grants database
Similar Funders
Funders with grantees in common, and similar funders in Massachusetts
Kayne Anderson Capital Advisors
Los Angeles, CA
Assets
$252K
Grants
252
Total Given
$770K
The Klingenstein Third Generation Foundation
New York, NY
The Klingenstein Third Generation Foundation funds research and fellowships focused on ADHD and depression in children and adolescents, with particular attention to underserved populations. Its 2025 grants ranged from $2,500 to $100,000, with a median of $50,000, and went to organizations in multiple U.S. states. It does not accept unsolicited funding requests; fellowship applications must be initiated by an academic researcher.
Assets
$24.4M
Grants
16
Total Given
$788K
Gastric Cancer Foundation
Millbrae, CA
The Gastric Cancer Foundation helps patients to face their diagnosis with reliable information, tools to navigate the journey, and a compassionate community that truly understands. The foundation funds research initiatives that contribute to understanding gastric cancer and developing improved methods of prevention, detection and treatment.
Assets
$732K
Grants
3
Total Given
$300K
Partnership for Cures
Chicago, IL
Cures Within Reach leverages the speed, safety and cost-effectiveness of testing approved therapies for new indications/diseases without effective treatment driving more treatments quicker to more patients.
Assets
$7.5M
Grants
7
Total Given
$385K
Varnum-De Rose Trust
Pittsburgh, PA
The Varnum-De Rose Trust funds a range of charitable organizations, including educational, arts, health, and community groups, with most recent grants concentrated in New York, followed by Massachusetts, Connecticut, and New Jersey. Its 2025 grants ranged from $6,000 to $55,000, with a median of $13,500. It gives only to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
Assets
$7.4M
Grants
22
Total Given
$425K
United Jewish Foundation
Bloomfield Hills, MI
United Jewish Foundation funds Jewish community continuity, including Jewish organizations, human services, education, and related community programs. Its 2025 grants had a median of $18,000, though awards ranged widely; 87% of grant dollars went to Michigan, with some support elsewhere. The profile does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.
Assets
$761.7M
Grants
274
Total Given
$43.6M
More similar funders
More Funders in Massachusetts
The filing figures on this page are open data under CC BY 4.0. About GrantGraph Open
Figures come from HG & Mr Anderson Fdn's IRS filings (methodology). AI-written summaries, news items and logos are not covered by the open licence. Spot an error? Email hello@grantable.co.
HG & Mr Anderson Fdn down — hundreds of funders to go?