Paul M Anderson Foundation
The Paul M Anderson Foundation is a private foundation based in Bellevue, Washington. Its 2023 filing states that it gives financial support to 501(c)(3) organizations, with emphasis on organizations involved in environmental protection, health care, medical fields, and medical research.
Paul M Anderson Foundation at a glance
In short: Paul M Anderson Foundation gave $374K across 22 grants in 2025 (avg $17K), mostly in Washington. 5% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $374,000
- +20.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 22
- -8.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $17,000
- +31.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $16,000
- Total assets
- $4,249,729
- +8.8% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 5% first-time grantees (1 of 22, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Washington (93% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Paul M Anderson Foundation
- How to Apply
The 2023 filing lists Joseph Winkler CPA CFP Bristlecone as the contact, states that application forms and materials are not applicable, and says awards are restricted to 501(c)(3) organizations, with emphasis on those…
The 2023 filing lists Joseph Winkler CPA CFP Bristlecone as the contact, states that application forms and materials are not applicable, and says awards are restricted to 501(c)(3) organizations, with emphasis on those involved in environmental protection, health care, medical fields, and medical research. It also states that the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations.
- Contact
Application contact: Joseph Winkler Cpa Cfp Bristlecone
Mailing address: 10900 Ne 4Th Street Suite 1920, Bellevue, WA 98004
Phone: (206) 664-2500
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Paul M Anderson Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Northwest Harvest ($50K). Together the top 10 received $255K.
Grant Size Distribution
135 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 134 grants of 135 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 93% of grant dollars went to recipients in Washington and 7% to recipients in Colorado.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 22 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Paul M Anderson Foundation open to new grantees?
5%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 1 of 22 grantees (5%) were first-time recipients. With only 22 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $7K; repeat grants $17K. How we count
Medians: $7K first-time, $17K repeat.
- 95% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+17%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 106% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 $250K (2019) to $374K (2025). In 2025 it made 22 grants totaling $374K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Northwest Harvest Seattle, WA | Greatest Need | $50,000 |
| Bellevue Schools Foundation Bellevue, WA | Greatest Need | $29,000 |
| Chief Seattle Council BSA Seattle, WA | Greatest Need, Camp Parsons | $25,000 |
| Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center Seattle, WA | Katherine V Privat Endowment Fund | $25,000 |
| Hopelink Redmond, WA | Greatest Need | $25,000 |
| Rocky Mountain Institute Boulder, CO | Greatest Need | $25,000 |
| Uw Foundation Seattle, WA | $10,000 glenn m privat endowed scholorship, foster school; $10,000 jeannette m privat scholorship, I school | $20,000 |
| Washington National Park Fund Seattle, WA | Greatest Need | $20,000 |
| Heritage University Toppenish, WA | Paul M. Anderson Endowed Scholarship | $19,000 |
| Low Income Housing Institute Seattle, WA | Greatest Need | $17,000 |
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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 | $4,249,729 | $774,245 | $430,263 | $374,000 | 22 | $374,000 | $729,663 | $351,250 |
| 2024 | $3,905,747 | $353,602 | $359,026 | $310,000 | 24 | $310,000 | $312,683 | $322,519 |
| 2023 | $3,911,171 | $768,926 | $329,628 | $284,000 | 29 | $284,000 | $466,863 | $277,373 |
| 2022 | $3,471,873 | $395,099 | $364,939 | $320,000 | 31 | $320,000 | $354,197 | $297,669 |
| 2021 | $3,441,713 | $222,952 | $336,746 | $289,000 | 29 | — | $184,481 | $302,983 |
| 2020 | $3,555,507 | $262,598 | $297,471 | $255,000 | 30 | — | $227,713 | $246,304 |
| 2019 | $3,590,380 | $139,173 | $287,517 | $249,500 | 34 | — | $105,098 | $242,152 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Paul M Anderson Foundation reported a distributable amount of $351K 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
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2023 filing identifies environmental protection, health care, medical fields, and medical research as areas of emphasis.
The grantees’ own mission statements illustrate the work supported. Bellevue Schools Foundation says it promotes and funds learning opportunities for Bellevue public school students. Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center describes its work as research spanning foundational biology to population-level health, with a focus on cancer and related diseases. Rocky Mountain Institute says it works to transform the global energy system toward a clean, zero-carbon future. Other 2025 recipients include organizations whose stated missions address poverty and equitable opportunity (Hopelink), affordable housing (Low Income Housing Institute and San Juan Community Home Trust), and transitional housing for mothers and children (Acres of Diamonds).
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 22 grants totaling $374,000. Awards ranged from $2,000 to $50,000, with a median grant of $16,000.
Among the largest reported grants were $50,000 to Northwest Harvest; $29,000 to Bellevue Schools Foundation; $25,000 each to Chief Seattle Council BSA, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, Hopelink, and Rocky Mountain Institute; and $20,000 each to UW Foundation and Washington National Park Fund. Other listed grants included $19,000 to Heritage University, $17,000 each to Low Income Housing Institute and Northwest Kidney Foundation, and $15,000 to Acres of Diamonds.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Michelle Privat Obermeyer as president, Monica Privat as vice-president, Jim Privat as treasurer, and John Privat as director.
Paul M Anderson Foundation is led by Michelle Privat Obermeyer, President on every filing since 2019; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Michelle Privat Obermeyer
President
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Privat
Director
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jim Privat
Treasurer
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Monica Privat
Vice President
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Priscilla A. Privat (2019–2021) — Secretary
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.
Frequently asked questions about Paul M Anderson Foundation
How much does Paul M Anderson Foundation give each year?
Paul M Anderson Foundation gave $374K across 22 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $310K across 24 grants.
What is Paul M Anderson Foundation's typical grant size?
Paul M Anderson Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $16,000, and its average grant was $17,000, across 22 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Paul M Anderson Foundation that year got $7K on average.
Where does Paul M Anderson Foundation give grants?
Paul M Anderson Foundation gives mostly in Washington: 93% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Colorado (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Seattle, WA (11 grants), Bellevue, WA (2 grants) and Friday Harbor, WA (2 grants).
Does Paul M Anderson Foundation give general operating support?
Occasionally: 5% of Paul M Anderson Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 22) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Greatest Need" (13 grants).
Who are Paul M Anderson Foundation's largest grantees?
Paul M Anderson Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Northwest Harvest ($50,000), Bellevue Schools Foundation ($29,000) and Chief Seattle Council BSA ($25,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 28% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Paul M Anderson Foundation?
Paul M Anderson Foundation reported $4.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $374K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $351K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Paul M Anderson Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2023 filing identifies environmental protection, health care, medical fields, and medical research as areas of emphasis. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Paul M Anderson Foundation?
The 2023 filing lists Joseph Winkler CPA CFP Bristlecone as the contact, states that application forms and materials are not applicable, and says awards are restricted to 501(c)(3) organizations, with emphasis on those… Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Paul M Anderson Foundation's EIN?
Paul M Anderson Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 91-1697666. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
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 2019 (received by the IRS February 14, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS February 9, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS March 2, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS February 10, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS February 28, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS August 11, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS January 30, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2025
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