Rick and Judy Anderson Family Foundation
The Rick and Judy Anderson Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Denver, Colorado. In 2024, it reported giving $14,389 through 10 grants to charitable organizations.
Rick and Judy Anderson Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Rick and Judy Anderson Family Foundation gave $14K across 10 grants in 2024 (avg $1K), mostly in Colorado. 40% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $14,389
- +74.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 10
- +42.9% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,439
- +22.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $968
- Total assets
- $531,082
- -6.4% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 40% first-time grantees (4 of 10, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Colorado (65% 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 Rick and Judy Anderson Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1175 S Milwaukee Street, Denver, CO 80210-2022
Phone: (720) 341-3399
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Rick and Judy Anderson Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Project Cure ($7K). Together the top 10 received $14K.
Grant Size Distribution
51 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 51 grants of 51 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 filing reports that grant dollars went to recipients in Colorado (65%), Illinois (32%), and Maine (4%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Rick and Judy Anderson Family Foundation open to new grantees?
40%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 4 of 10 grantees (40%) were first-time recipients. With only 10 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 10 points. First grants averaged $988; repeat grants $2K. How we count
Medians: $726 first-time, $1K repeat.
- 50% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 50% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 52% 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 (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 $8K (2023) to $29K (2021). In 2024 it made 10 grants totaling $14K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Project Cure Centennial, CO | General Donation | $6,642 |
| Pan African Rural Health Blue Island, IL | General Donation | $2,000 |
| University of Illinois Foundation Urbana, IL | General Donation | $1,065 |
| Lynn's Sweet Angels Inc Golden, CO | General Donation | $1,000 |
| Wild Bill's Warriors Inc Chicago, IL | General Donation | $1,000 |
| Colorado Gives Day Arvada, CO | General Donation | $936 |
| Congregational United Church of Christ St Charles, IL | General Donation | $515 |
| Travis Mills Foundation Mtvernon, ME | General Donation | $515 |
| Tradition of Excellence Foundation Colorado Springs, CO | General Donation | $500 |
| Long Hopes Donkey Shelter Bennett, CO | General Donation | $216 |
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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 | $531,082 | $3,470 | $40,026 | $14,389 | 10 | $14,389 | $72,735 | $27,800 |
| 2023 | $567,662 | $65,428 | $24,248 | $8,251 | 7 | $8,251 | $61,471 | $25,901 |
| 2022 | $526,482 | $22,416 | $43,453 | $25,358 | 7 | $25,358 | $39,883 | $26,965 |
| 2021 | $547,519 | $38,860 | $47,480 | $28,640 | 9 | $28,640 | $34,104 | $24,257 |
| 2020 | $556,139 | $76,992 | $39,852 | $26,627 | 18 | — | $63,127 | $19,428 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Rick and Judy Anderson Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $28K 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
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included general donations to organizations such as Project CURE, Pan African Rural Health, and the Travis Mills Foundation. The Travis Mills Foundation describes its own mission as supporting recalibrated veterans and their families through long-term programs addressing physical obstacles, strengthening families, and providing rest and relaxation. The University of Illinois Foundation describes its mission as encouraging and administering private gifts to benefit the University of Illinois System.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 10 grants totaling $14,389. Grant amounts ranged from $216 to $6,642, with a median grant of $968. The largest grants included $6,642 to Project CURE, $2,000 to Pan African Rural Health, and $1,065 to the University of Illinois Foundation. Other recipients included Lynn’s Sweet Angels Inc. ($1,000), Wild Bill’s Warriors Inc. ($1,000), Colorado Gives Day ($936), Congregational United Church of Christ ($515), the Travis Mills Foundation ($515), Tradition of Excellence Foundation ($500), and Long Hopes Donkey Shelter ($216). All were listed as general donations.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Richard B. Anderson as president, treasurer, and director, and Judy L. Anderson as vice president, secretary, and director.
Rick and Judy Anderson Family Foundation is led by Richard B. Anderson, President, Treasurer & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Richard B. Anderson
President, Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Judy L. Anderson
Vice President, Secretary & Director
On filings since 2020
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.
Frequently asked questions about Rick and Judy Anderson Family Foundation
How much does Rick and Judy Anderson Family Foundation give each year?
Rick and Judy Anderson Family Foundation gave $14K across 10 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $8K across 7 grants.
What is Rick and Judy Anderson Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Rick and Judy Anderson Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $968, and its average grant was $1,439, across 10 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Rick and Judy Anderson Family Foundation that year got $988 on average.
Where does Rick and Judy Anderson Family Foundation give grants?
Rick and Judy Anderson Family Foundation gives mostly in Colorado: 65% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Illinois (32%).
Does Rick and Judy Anderson Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Rick and Judy Anderson Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (10 of 10) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Rick and Judy Anderson Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Rick and Judy Anderson Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Project Cure ($6,642), Pan African Rural Health ($2,000) and University of Illinois Foundation ($1,065), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 67% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Rick and Judy Anderson Family Foundation?
Rick and Judy Anderson Family Foundation reported $531K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $14K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $28K (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 Rick and Judy Anderson Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included general donations to organizations such as Project CURE, Pan African Rural Health, and the Travis Mills Foundation. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Rick and Judy Anderson Family Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Rick and Judy Anderson Family Foundation's EIN?
Rick and Judy Anderson Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-4759914. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Rick and Judy Anderson Family 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.
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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