Hugh J Andersen Foundation
The Hugh J Andersen Foundation is a private foundation based in Bayport, Minnesota. Its mission is to give back to its community by fostering inclusivity, promoting equality, and supporting greater human independence, self-sufficiency, and dignity.
Hugh J Andersen Foundation at a glance
In short: Hugh J Andersen Foundation gave $11.3M across 268 grants in 2026 (avg $42K), mostly in Minnesota. 13% of 2026 grantees were new. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $11,273,500
- +9.8% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 268
- +0.8% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $42,065
- +9.0% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $30,000
- Total assets
- $277,772,086
- +10.7% vs 2025
- New grantees (estimate)
- 13% first-time grantees (28 of 217, 2026)
- Primary geography
- Minnesota (75% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Hugh J Andersen Foundation
- How to Apply
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The foundation offers online applications for general operating or program support, and for capital or campaign support. Online submissions do not require a paper proposal and must be completed by 4:30 p.m. on the deadline day. Paper applicants must submit a cover form and all checklist documentation; the foundation prefers its own cover form but also accepts the Minnesota Common Grant Application Form when submitted with the foundation’s cover form. Letters of inquiry are generally recommended for organizations new to the foundation or outside the St. Croix Valley. An inquiry may be mailed or emailed ahead of a quarterly deadline; if the board finds the request within its guidelines and interests, it may invite a full proposal for review at the following board meeting. The foundation does not fund individuals, loans, lobbying, fundraising dinners or events, travel, or requests made through fiscal agents. It generally does not consider several categories, including religious institutions, private or alternative schools, athletic teams, and debt reduction or after-the-fact requests.
- Review Cycle
- The website listed August 17, 2026, as the next application deadline, with the online application available July 1; that deadline has passed. The foundation’s filing lists quarterly letter-of-inquiry deadlines of March 15, June 15, August 15, and November 15.
- Deadline
- The website listed August 17, 2026, as the next application deadline, with the online application available July 1;…
- Contact
Application contact: Hugh J Andersen Foundation
Mailing address: 342 Fifth Avenue North Suite 200, Bayport, MN 55003-4502
Phone: (651) 439-1557
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Hugh J Andersen Foundation
Who Hugh J Andersen Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Women's Foundation of Minnesota ($456K across 3 grants). Together the top 10 received $2.8M.
Grant Size Distribution
1,329 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1,063 grants of 1,329 (80%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s primary geographic focus is the St. Croix Valley, defined as Washington County in Minnesota and Pierce, Polk, and St. Croix counties in Wisconsin. Its secondary focus is the St. Paul, Minnesota metropolitan area. In 2026, 75% of grant dollars went to recipients in Minnesota and 18% to recipients in Wisconsin.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 268 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Hugh J Andersen Foundation open to new grantees?
13%
first-time grantees, 2026
In 2026, 28 of 217 grantees (13%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $51K; repeat grants $52K. How we count
Medians: $20K first-time, $33K repeat.
- 82% of 2026 grantees were also funded in 2025. Method
- Giving grew 64% from 2023 to 2026. Method
- In 2026 it paid out 100% 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 (2020–2026). 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 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $5.0M (2020) to $11.3M (2026). In 2026 it made 268 grants totaling $11.3M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Lutheran Social Service of MN St. Paul, MN | LSS Ctr. for Changing Lives Frogtown | $300,000 |
| Our Neighbors' Place Inc River Falls, WI | Every NEED,NEIGHBOR Cap Campaign | $300,000 |
| Presbyterian Homes Foundation Roseville, MN | Croixdale Comprehensive Renovation | $300,000 |
| Open Door Foundation Inc Tarrytown, NY | Ossining Comm Health Build Reno | $250,000 |
| Women's Foundation of Minnesota Minneapolis, MN | Comp. Campaign- Women Thriving | $250,000 |
| Children's Health Care Foundation Edina, MN | Emergency Department Remodel | $230,000 |
| Face to Face Health and Counseling St. Paul, MN | Arcade Youth Housing Capital Support | $200,000 |
| River Falls Library Foundation River Falls, WI | Renew & Inspire Capital Campaign | $200,000 |
| Open Arms of Minnesota Minneapolis, MN | Capital Improvements | $150,000 |
| Women's Advocates Inc St. Paul, MN | Cleveland Housing & Shelter Campaign | $150,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $277,772,086 | $14,362,934 | $12,420,431 | $11,273,500 | 268 | $12,201,788 | $14,287,560 | $12,206,124 |
| 2025 | $251,002,895 | $8,505,943 | $11,394,511 | $10,264,300 | 266 | $11,218,309 | $8,430,743 | $11,202,016 |
| 2024 | $216,570,952 | $6,493,377 | $9,579,948 | $8,561,007 | 274 | $9,352,984 | $6,415,063 | $9,366,038 |
| 2023 | $163,826,020 | $10,772,844 | $7,735,244 | $6,855,100 | 254 | $7,496,962 | $10,700,439 | $7,506,716 |
| 2022 | $156,260,583 | $11,255,430 | $8,525,595 | $7,624,400 | 267 | $8,330,896 | $11,190,044 | $8,307,648 |
| 2021 | $153,682,238 | $8,481,253 | $6,245,132 | $5,544,700 | 258 | — | $8,411,967 | $6,226,530 |
| 2020 | $112,586,185 | $7,420,611 | $5,602,757 | $4,974,250 | 269 | — | $6,955,583 | $5,421,486 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Hugh J Andersen Foundation reported a distributable amount of $12.2M for 2026 — 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 foundation’s stated mission is to give back to its community through focused efforts that foster inclusivity, promote equality, and lead to increased human independence, self-sufficiency, and dignity. Its grant guidelines require applicants to be qualified 501(c)(3) charitable organizations that are not private foundations. The foundation generally does not fund the entire project budget and prefers efforts supported by multiple sources; it considers major endowment and capital requests a low priority.
Examples of supported organizations illustrate a range of community needs. Presbyterian Homes Foundation says its mission is to enrich the lives and touch the hearts of older adults. Our Neighbors’ Place says it provides emergency services, homeless shelter, and food to people in need. Face to Face says it advances economic and health equity for youth, while Open Arms of Minnesota says it nourishes clients and builds community through food and medicine. These are the grantees’ descriptions of their own missions, not stated focus areas of the foundation.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2026, the foundation reported 268 grants totaling $11,273,500. Grants ranged from $1,500 to $300,000, with a median of $30,000.
Among the largest reported grants were $300,000 each to Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota for the LSS Center for Changing Lives Frogtown, Our Neighbors’ Place for its Every Need, Neighbor capital campaign, and Presbyterian Homes Foundation for the Croixdale comprehensive renovation. Other notable grants included $250,000 to Open Door Foundation for an Ossining community health building renovation and $250,000 to Women’s Foundation of Minnesota for its “Women Thriving” campaign; $230,000 to Children’s Health Care Foundation for an emergency department remodel; and $200,000 to Face to Face Health and Counseling for youth housing capital support.
Beginning in February 2026, organizations with at least 10 years of uninterrupted support may apply for a 24-month grant for general operating or program support. An interim report is due after one year if a two-year grant is awarded.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2026 filing lists Sarah J Andersen as president, Ellen B Andersen as vice president, Jordan C Copeland as secretary/treasurer, and William W Rubenstein and Hunter W Wolfson as directors.
Hugh J Andersen Foundation is led by Sarah J. Andersen, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Sarah J. Andersen
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
William W. Rubenstein
Director
Secretary, Treasurer & Director → Director, 2026
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Hunter W. Wolfson
Director
New on the 2026 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ellen B. Andersen
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jordan C. Copeland
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2026
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2026. "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 Hugh J Andersen Foundation
How much does Hugh J Andersen Foundation give each year?
Hugh J Andersen Foundation gave $11.3M across 268 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $10.3M across 266 grants.
What is Hugh J Andersen Foundation's typical grant size?
Hugh J Andersen Foundation's median grant in 2026 was $30,000, and its average grant was $42,065, across 268 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Hugh J Andersen Foundation that year got $51K on average.
Where does Hugh J Andersen Foundation give grants?
Hugh J Andersen Foundation gives mostly in Minnesota: 75% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Wisconsin (18%). The most frequent recipient cities were Saint Paul, MN (71 grants), Minneapolis, MN (44 grants), Stillwater, MN (12 grants) and Hudson, WI (10 grants).
Does Hugh J Andersen Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 62% of Hugh J Andersen Foundation's 2026 grants with a stated purpose (167 of 268) were for general or operating support, per its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Hugh J Andersen Foundation's largest grantees?
Hugh J Andersen Foundation's largest 2026 grantees include Women's Foundation of Minnesota ($456,000 across 3 grants), Lutheran Social Service of MN ($355,000 across 2 grants) and Our Neighbors' Place Inc ($341,000 across 2 grants), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 10% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is Hugh J Andersen Foundation?
Hugh J Andersen Foundation reported $277.8M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $12.2M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $12.2M (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 Hugh J Andersen Foundation fund?
The foundation’s stated mission is to give back to its community through focused efforts that foster inclusivity, promote equality, and lead to increased human independence, self-sufficiency, and dignity. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Hugh J Andersen Foundation?
The foundation offers online applications for general operating or program support, and for capital or campaign support. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Hugh J Andersen Foundation's EIN?
Hugh J Andersen Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 41-6020914. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2026.
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 2020 (received by the IRS July 15, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS July 14, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS July 12, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS July 11, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS July 1, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 1, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS July 15, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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