John W Anderson Foundation
The John W Anderson Foundation is a private foundation based in Valparaiso, Indiana. In 2024, it made 218 grants totaling $13,028,500, primarily to tax-exempt nonprofit organizations serving Lake and Porter Counties in Northwest Indiana. Its 2025 filing, the latest on this page, reports 212 grants totaling $14 million.
John W Anderson Foundation at a glance
In short: John W Anderson Foundation gave $14.0M across 212 grants in 2025 (avg $66K), mostly in Indiana. 7% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $14,007,500
- +7.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 212
- -2.8% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $66,073
- +10.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Total assets
- $358,731,128
- +10.3% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 7% first-time grantees (14 of 204, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Indiana (96% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated November 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to John W Anderson Foundation
- How to Apply
Applications are reviewed on a timely basis and should include the organization’s purpose and proposed use of the grant, a list of officers, recent financial statements, IRS Form 990 and budget, an IRS…
Applications are reviewed on a timely basis and should include the organization’s purpose and proposed use of the grant, a list of officers, recent financial statements, IRS Form 990 and budget, an IRS tax-exempt-status determination letter under section 501(c)(3), and certification of 509(a)(1) or 509(a)(2) status. Awards are restricted to tax-exempt nonprofit organizations that are not classified as private foundations under section 509(a).
- Review Cycle
- There are no submission deadlines.
- Deadline
- There are no submission deadlines.
- Contact
Application contact: The Board Of Trustees Co William N
Mailing address: 1351 Silhavy Road Suite 200, Valparaiso, IN 46383
Phone: (219) 462-4611
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who John W Anderson Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Northwest Indiana Inc ($4.8M across 2 grants). Together the top 10 received $8.1M.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($50,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
1,121 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 880 grants of 1,121 (79%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s awards are limited primarily to organizations serving Lake and Porter Counties in Northwest Indiana. In 2024, 96% of grant dollars went to recipients in Indiana, 3% to Illinois, and 1% to Minnesota; shares to Georgia and Virginia were each reported as 0%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 212 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is John W Anderson Foundation open to new grantees?
7%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 14 of 204 grantees (7%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $25K; repeat grants $71K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $15K repeat.
- 91% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−6%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 91% 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 (2019–2025). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $11.3M (2021) to $14.9M (2022). In 2025 it made 212 grants totaling $14.0M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Northwest Indiana Inc Portage, IN | Operating | $4,560,000 |
| Indiana University Foundation Bloomington, IN | Operating | $900,000 |
| United Way of Northwest Indiana Valparaiso, IN | Operating | $550,000 |
| Catholic Charities Gary Gary, IN | Operating | $400,000 |
| Purdue University West Lafayette, IN | Operating | $275,000 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Northwest Indiana Inc Portage, IN | Capital | $250,000 |
| Food Bank of Northwest Indiana Merrillville, IN | Operating | $250,000 |
| Purdue University Northwest Hammond, IN | Operating | $250,000 |
| Crossroads YMCA Crown Point, IN | Operating | $200,000 |
| Lakeshore Public Media Merrillville, IN | Operating | $200,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $358,731,128 | $24,017,844 | $16,445,395 | $14,007,500 | 212 | $15,000,381 | $22,653,494 | $16,457,738 |
| 2024 | $325,303,807 | $43,819,647 | $15,970,336 | $13,028,500 | 218 | $14,374,563 | $42,433,685 | $15,085,760 |
| 2023 | $301,988,160 | $14,156,902 | $16,141,716 | $13,359,000 | 224 | $14,159,531 | $12,801,439 | $13,803,144 |
| 2022 | $270,012,661 | $12,851,167 | $17,347,804 | $14,926,000 | 229 | $15,782,529 | $11,478,508 | $14,185,349 |
| 2021 | $342,409,938 | $34,395,256 | $14,032,456 | $11,333,800 | 238 | $13,108,759 | $32,992,579 | $15,880,023 |
| 2020 | $313,387,162 | $27,523,548 | $15,376,659 | $12,015,500 | 249 | — | $26,370,736 | $13,029,401 |
| 2019 | $276,566,312 | $16,515,459 | $13,655,208 | $11,641,250 | 243 | — | $15,389,935 | $12,786,670 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, John W Anderson Foundation reported a distributable amount of $16.5M for 2025 — 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 filing does not state a mission. Its 2024 grants went to organizations including youth-serving groups, universities, community service organizations, and providers of services for people with disabilities. For example, Opportunity Enterprises describes its mission as creating inclusive and equitable opportunities for people of all abilities, and Crossroads YMCA says it works to build strong kids, families, and communities.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 218 grants totaling $13,028,500. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $4,380,000, with a median grant of $15,000. Its largest listed awards included $4,380,000 to Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Northwest Indiana for operating support, $520,000 to Indiana University Foundation for scholarships, and $500,000 to United Way of Northwest Indiana for operating support. Other notable grants included $400,000 to Catholic Charities Gary and $275,000 each to Opportunity Enterprises and Purdue University. Its 2025 filing, the latest on this page, reports 212 grants totaling $14 million.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists William N Vinovich as chairman and trustee; Clyde D Compton as vice chairman and trustee; John J Diederich as secretary and trustee; and Scott K Steinwart and Tamara Lynch as trustees.
John W Anderson Foundation is led by William N. Vinovich, Chairman & Trustee since 2022 (on filings since 2019); all 5 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
William N. Vinovich
Chairman & Trustee
Vice Chairman & Trustee → Chairman & Trustee, 2022
On filings since 2019
20 hrs/week
$146K (2019) → $180K (2025)
Clyde D. Compton
Vice Chairman & Trustee
Secretary & Trustee → Vice Chairman & Trustee, 2022
On filings since 2019
20 hrs/week
$121K (2019) → $171K (2025)
John J. Diederich
Secretary & Trustee
Trustee → Secretary & Trustee, 2022
On filings since 2019
20 hrs/week
$70K (2019) → $143K (2025)
Tamara Lynch
Trustee
On filings since 2023
20 hrs/week
$36K (2023) → $54K (2025)
Scott K. Steinwart
Trustee
On filings since 2024
20 hrs/week
$44K (2024) → $52K (2025)
Former officers (2)
- Former: Bruce W. Wargo (2019–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Charles W. Conover (2019–2023) — Trustee · Filing note: Thru 22023
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $180K, to William N Vinovich (Chairman and Trustee). 5 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about John W Anderson Foundation
How much does John W Anderson Foundation give each year?
John W Anderson Foundation gave $14.0M across 212 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $13.0M across 218 grants.
What is John W Anderson Foundation's typical grant size?
John W Anderson Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $15,000, and its average grant was $66,073, across 212 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from John W Anderson Foundation that year got $25K on average.
Where does John W Anderson Foundation give grants?
John W Anderson Foundation gives mostly in Indiana: 96% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Valparaiso, IN (43 grants), Gary, IN (23 grants), Indianapolis, IN (18 grants) and Merrillville, IN (11 grants).
Does John W Anderson Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 84% of John W Anderson Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (178 of 212) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Equipment" (16 grants), "Scholarships" (11 grants) and "Capital" (7 grants).
Who are John W Anderson Foundation's largest grantees?
John W Anderson Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Northwest Indiana Inc ($4,810,000 across 2 grants), Indiana University Foundation ($920,000 across 2 grants) and United Way of Northwest Indiana ($550,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($50,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 45% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is John W Anderson Foundation?
John W Anderson Foundation reported $358.7M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $15.0M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $16.5M (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 John W Anderson Foundation fund?
The foundation’s filing does not state a mission. Its 2024 grants went to organizations including youth-serving groups, universities, community service organizations, and providers of services for people with disabilities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from John W Anderson Foundation?
Applications are reviewed on a timely basis and should include the organization’s purpose and proposed use of the grant, a list of officers, recent financial statements, IRS Form 990 and budget, an IRS… Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is John W Anderson Foundation's EIN?
John W Anderson Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 35-6070695. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated November 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS July 14, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS September 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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