Irene F Anderson Foundation
Irene F Anderson Foundation is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Los Olivos, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $421K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $45K. Net investment income was $16K.
Irene F Anderson Foundation at a glance
In short: Irene F Anderson Foundation gave $45K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $45K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $45,000
- +73.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $45,000
- +73.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $45,000
- Total assets
- $421,405
- -7.2% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (100% 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 Irene F Anderson Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Santa Barbara Education Foundation ($45K).
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 6 grants of 6 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Irene F Anderson Foundation gives
- Giving grew 50% from 2021 to 2024. 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 $10K (2020) to $45K (2024). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $45K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Santa Barbara Education Foundation Santa Barbara, CA | MUSIC | $45,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $421,405 | $23,674 | $56,190 | $45,000 | 1 | $45,000 | $16,376 |
| 2023 | $453,921 | $13,063 | $44,594 | $26,000 | 1 | $26,000 | — |
| 2022 | $487,205 | $-12,694 | $30,377 | $15,387 | 2 | $15,387 | — |
| 2021 | $605,177 | $30,775 | $36,373 | $30,000 | 1 | $30,000 | $25,113 |
| 2020 | $601,067 | $27,623 | $28,467 | $9,960 | 1 | — | $19,248 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Irene F Anderson Foundation is led by Francis Forsch, President on every filing since 2020; 1 of 3 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Francis Forsch
President
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mark D. Jamison
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
$14K (2020) → $6K (2024)
Ronald Stronach
Secretary
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $6K, to Mark D Jamison (Treasurer).
Frequently asked questions about Irene F Anderson Foundation
How much does Irene F Anderson Foundation give each year?
Irene F Anderson Foundation gave $45K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $26K across 1 grant.
How large is Irene F Anderson Foundation?
Irene F Anderson Foundation reported $421K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $24K.
What is Irene F Anderson Foundation?
Irene F Anderson Foundation is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Los Olivos, CA. It holds $421K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Irene F Anderson Foundation operate?
Irene F Anderson Foundation has awarded grants in California.
What is Irene F Anderson Foundation's EIN?
Irene F Anderson Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-2152029. 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
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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