Jack R Anderson Foundation
The Jack R Anderson Foundation is a private foundation listed in Annandale, Virginia. Established in 2016, it supports qualified nonprofits working to improve the human condition and protect animal welfare in its communities.
Jack R Anderson Foundation at a glance
In short: Jack R Anderson Foundation gave $679K across 39 grants in 2024 (avg $17K), mostly in District of Columbia. 23% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $678,500
- +5.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 39
- +2.6% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $17,397
- +2.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Total assets
- $4,765,772
- -8.0% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 23% first-time grantees (9 of 39, 2024)
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (63% 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 Jack R Anderson Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- Invitation Only
-
The Foundation does not accept unsolicited requests; applications are generally by invitation, and an invitation does not guarantee funding. Invited applicants must apply through the online portal. Eligible applicants must have IRS 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status; if an organization has no completed annual audit, it may submit its most recent IRS Form 990 with the application. The Foundation does not fund individuals, scholarships, endowments, direct-mail solicitations or campaigns, fundraising or special events, political campaigns or legislative lobbying, or associations. Declined applicants should wait 12 months before applying again. Previous grantees must submit interim and final reports and receive another invitation to apply. The Foundation requires an interim report about six months after an award and a final report about five months later.
- Review Cycle
- The Foundation lists three approximate application windows: January 1–March 15, May 1–July 15, and September 1–November 1. Late submissions are not accepted.
- Deadline
- The Foundation lists three approximate application windows: January 1–March 15, May 1–July 15, and September…
- Contact
Mailing address: 3340 Monarch Lane, Annandale, VA 22003
Phone: (703) 994-3195
Website: https://jackrandersonfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Jack R Anderson Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was College Tracks ($30K). Together the top 10 received $265K.
Grant Size Distribution
169 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 168 grants of 169 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The Foundation typically supports organizations serving the Washington, DC, Maryland, and Virginia areas. In 2024, 63% of grant dollars went to recipients in DC, 27% to Maryland, and 10% to Virginia.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 39 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Jack R Anderson Foundation open to new grantees?
23%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 9 of 39 grantees (23%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $12K; repeat grants $19K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $20K repeat.
- 44% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 45% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 194% 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 $468K (2021) to $679K (2024). In 2024 it made 39 grants totaling $679K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| College Tracks Silver Spring, MD | Operations | $30,000 |
| Compass Washington, DC | Operations | $30,000 |
| Sitar Arts Center Washington, DC | Operations | $30,000 |
| Bread for the City Washington, DC | Operations | $30,000 |
| A Moveable Feast Baltimore, MD | Operations | $30,000 |
| Academy of Hope Washington, DC | Operations | $25,000 |
| Imagination Stage Bethesda, MD | Operations | $25,000 |
| Humane Rescue Alliance Washington, DC | Operations | $25,000 |
| Art Stream Chevy Chase, MD | Operations | $20,000 |
| Iona Senior Services Washington, DC | Operations | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4,765,772 | $427,332 | $839,285 | $678,500 | 39 | $678,500 | $358,744 | $350,058 |
| 2023 | $5,177,725 | $105,769 | $806,164 | $645,250 | 38 | $645,250 | $73,456 | $330,792 |
| 2022 | $5,878,120 | $96,682 | $685,069 | $525,000 | 32 | $525,000 | $93,346 | $353,974 |
| 2021 | $6,466,511 | $227,896 | $626,739 | $467,800 | 29 | $467,800 | $164,690 | $411,702 |
| 2020 | $6,865,350 | $151,252 | $615,065 | $470,000 | 31 | — | $99,666 | $359,696 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Jack R Anderson Foundation reported a distributable amount of $350K 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
The Foundation’s stated commitment is to help qualified nonprofits elevate the human condition and protect the welfare of animals. Its focus areas are education, nutrition, housing, social justice, animal welfare, the environment, and the arts. It typically supports organizations serving Maryland, the District of Columbia, and Northern Virginia.
Its 2024 grantees illustrate this range. Bread for the City describes its work as providing food, clothing, medical care, and legal and social services to low-income DC residents. Academy of Hope provides adult education and services, while Imagination Stage uses performing arts education and professional theatre to empower young people. Iona Senior Services provides community-based services and advocacy for people experiencing aging, and the Homeless Children’s Playtime Project provides play programs for children experiencing family housing insecurity.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the Foundation gave $678,500 through 39 grants. Grants ranged from $8,500 to $30,000, with a median of $15,000. The Foundation says grants typically range from $5,000 to $25,000, with larger awards on occasion, and it generally does not commit to multi-year grants.
Among the 2024 awards, College Tracks, Compass, Sitar Arts Center, Bread for the City, and A Moveable Feast each received $30,000. Academy of Hope and Imagination Stage each received $25,000. The grantees’ reported missions span areas including education, arts, food and other basic needs, and support for people affected by sexual violence.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Daniel Healey as President, Celine Healey as Director, Stuart H Sorkin as Secretary, and Keith W Fulk as Treasurer.
Jack R Anderson Foundation is led by Daniel Healey, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Daniel Healey
President
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Celine Healey
Director
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$63K (2021) → $0 (2024)
Keith W Fulk
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Stuart H Sorkin
Secretary
On filings since 2020
3 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 2021 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2021 filing was $63K, to Celine Healey (Director).
Frequently asked questions about Jack R Anderson Foundation
How much does Jack R Anderson Foundation give each year?
Jack R Anderson Foundation gave $679K across 39 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $645K across 38 grants.
What is Jack R Anderson Foundation's typical grant size?
Jack R Anderson Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $15,000, and its average grant was $17,397, across 39 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Jack R Anderson Foundation that year got $12K on average.
Where does Jack R Anderson Foundation give grants?
Jack R Anderson Foundation gives mostly in District of Columbia: 63% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Maryland (27%) and Virginia (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (23 grants), Bethesda, MD (2 grants), Arlington, VA (2 grants) and Richmond, VA (2 grants).
Does Jack R Anderson Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 39 grants with a stated purpose on Jack R Anderson Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Operations" (39 grants).
Who are Jack R Anderson Foundation's largest grantees?
Jack R Anderson Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include College Tracks ($30,000), Compass ($30,000) and Sitar Arts Center ($30,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 13% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Jack R Anderson Foundation?
Jack R Anderson Foundation reported $4.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $679K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $350K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Jack R Anderson Foundation fund?
The Foundation’s stated commitment is to help qualified nonprofits elevate the human condition and protect the welfare of animals. Its focus areas are education, nutrition, housing, social justice, animal welfare, the environment, and the arts. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Jack R Anderson Foundation?
The Foundation does not accept unsolicited requests; applications are generally by invitation, and an invitation does not guarantee funding. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Jack R Anderson Foundation's EIN?
Jack R Anderson Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-1164698. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Jack R Anderson 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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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Jack R Anderson Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 12, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/jack-r-anderson-foundation-morg_438b146c03bf4158b393fde64a4c0a73
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