Ralph & Elizabeth Anderson Charitable Foundation
RALPH & ELIZABETH ANDERSON CHARITABLE is a private foundation based in Rockford, Illinois. Its 2023 filing is marked as the organization’s final return, so it appears to have wound down or stopped grantmaking.
Ralph & Elizabeth Anderson Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: Ralph & Elizabeth Anderson Charitable Foundation gave $415K across 13 grants in 2023 (avg $32K), mostly in Illinois. 85% of 2023 grantees were new. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $414,576
- +1232.3% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 13
- +18.2% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $31,890
- +1027.3% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $47,322
- New grantees (estimate)
- 85% first-time grantees (11 of 13, 2023; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Illinois (100% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Ralph & Elizabeth Anderson Charitable Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 330 Spring Creek Rd, Rockford, IL 61107-1035
Phone: (815) 637-7619
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Ralph & Elizabeth Anderson Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was Christopher JF Graff Charitable Foundation ($63K). Together the top 10 received $412K.
Grant Size Distribution
38 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 35 grants of 38 (92%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All 2023 grant dollars went to recipients in Illinois.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2023 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Ralph & Elizabeth Anderson Charitable Foundation open to new grantees?
85%
first-time grantees, 2023
In 2023, 11 of 13 grantees (85%) were first-time recipients. With only 13 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $35K; repeat grants $16K. How we count
Medians: $47K first-time, $16K repeat.
- 15% of 2023 grantees were also funded in 2022. Method
- Giving grew 1751% from 2020 to 2023. Method
- In 2023 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2023). 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 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $22K (2020) to $415K (2023). In 2023 it made 13 grants totaling $415K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Christopher JF Graff Charitable Foundation Rockford, IL | Transfer of Capital Ownership Anderson Fund LLC | $63,096 |
| Heather Kalny Charitable Foundation Rockford, IL | Transfer of Capital Ownership Anderson Fund LLC | $63,096 |
| John Kalny Charitable Foundation Rockford, IL | Transfer of Capital Ownership Anderson Fund LLC | $63,096 |
| David & Colleen Anderson Charitable Foundation Rockford, IL | Transfer of Capital Ownership Anderson Fund LLC | $47,322 |
| Jeffrey Anderson Charitable Foundation Rockford, IL | Transfer of Capital Ownership Anderson Fund LLC | $47,322 |
| Kristin Anderson Charitable Foundation Rockford, IL | Transfer of Capital Ownership Anderson Fund LLC | $47,322 |
| Tracy Anderson Charitable Foundation Rockford, IL | Transfer of Capital Ownership Anderson Fund LLC | $47,322 |
| Anderson Japanese Gardens Rockford, IL | Cultural | $30,000 |
| Rockford Rescue Mission Rockford, IL | Social Welfare | $2,500 |
| Cast Water Safety Foundation Chicago, IL | Philanthropy | $1,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | — | $30,208 | $421,121 | $414,576 | 13 | $414,758 | $23,750 | $32,086 |
| 2022 | $390,913 | $16,125 | $38,295 | $31,117 | 11 | $31,132 | $8,082 | $36,050 |
| 2021 | $413,083 | $57,483 | $30,398 | $24,019 | 7 | $24,215 | $51,217 | $31,313 |
| 2020 | $385,998 | $29,004 | $30,361 | $22,400 | 7 | — | $17,203 | $24,200 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Ralph & Elizabeth Anderson Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $32K for 2023 — 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 is provided. The purposes listed for 2023 grants include cultural activities, social welfare, philanthropy, and religion. Several grants were designated as transfers of capital ownership to charitable foundations.
Grantmaking
In 2023, the foundation reported 13 grants totaling $414,576. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $63,096, with a median of $47,322.
Among the listed grants were $63,096 each to Christopher JF Graff Charitable Foundation, Heather Kalny Charitable Foundation, and John Kalny Charitable Foundation, all for transfers of capital ownership in Anderson Fund LLC. Four other charitable foundations received $47,322 each for the same stated purpose. Anderson Japanese Gardens received $30,000 for cultural purposes. Other listed grants included $2,500 to Rockford Rescue Mission for social welfare and $1,000 each to CAST Water Safety Foundation, Salvation Army Winnebago County, and Young Life.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2023 filing lists David J. Anderson as president and director, Kristin L. Pecora as vice-president and director, Tracy E. Fitzgerald as treasurer and director, and Jeffrey R. Anderson as secretary and director.
Ralph & Elizabeth Anderson Charitable Foundation is led by David J. Anderson, President & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
David J. Anderson
President & Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Jeffrey R. Anderson
Secretary & Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Kristin L. Pecora
Vice President & Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Tracy E. Fitzgerald
Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2023. "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 Ralph & Elizabeth Anderson Charitable Foundation
How much does Ralph & Elizabeth Anderson Charitable Foundation give each year?
Ralph & Elizabeth Anderson Charitable Foundation gave $415K across 13 grants in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2022 it gave $31K across 11 grants.
What is Ralph & Elizabeth Anderson Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
Ralph & Elizabeth Anderson Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2023 was $47,322, and its average grant was $31,890, across 13 grants on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Ralph & Elizabeth Anderson Charitable Foundation that year got $35K on average.
Where does Ralph & Elizabeth Anderson Charitable Foundation give grants?
Ralph & Elizabeth Anderson Charitable Foundation gives mostly in Illinois: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Rockford, IL (11 grants).
Does Ralph & Elizabeth Anderson Charitable Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2023: none of the 13 grants with a stated purpose on Ralph & Elizabeth Anderson Charitable Foundation's 2023 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Transfer of Capital Ownership Anderson Fund LLC" (7 grants).
Who are Ralph & Elizabeth Anderson Charitable Foundation's largest grantees?
Ralph & Elizabeth Anderson Charitable Foundation's largest 2023 grantees include Christopher JF Graff Charitable Foundation ($63,096), Heather Kalny Charitable Foundation ($63,096) and John Kalny Charitable Foundation ($63,096), according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 46% of its itemized 2023 grant dollars.
What does Ralph & Elizabeth Anderson Charitable Foundation fund?
No mission statement is provided. The purposes listed for 2023 grants include cultural activities, social welfare, philanthropy, and religion. Several grants were designated as transfers of capital ownership to charitable foundations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Ralph & Elizabeth Anderson Charitable Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
How much is Ralph & Elizabeth Anderson Charitable Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2023, Ralph & Elizabeth Anderson Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $32K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Ralph & Elizabeth Anderson Charitable Foundation's EIN?
Ralph & Elizabeth Anderson Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-3727072. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.
Does Ralph & Elizabeth Anderson Charitable 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 2020–2023
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