Robert & Kathey Anderson Foundation
The Robert & Kathey Anderson Foundation is a private foundation based in Victoria, Texas. Its 2024 filing states that its distributions have been made to charitable, religious, or educational organizations.
Robert & Kathey Anderson Foundation at a glance
In short: Robert & Kathey Anderson Foundation gave $478K across 40 grants in 2025 (avg $12K), mostly in Texas. 15% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $478,000
- +3.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 40
- +5.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $11,950
- -1.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $6,209,209
- +1.7% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 15% first-time grantees (6 of 40, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Texas (73% 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 Robert & Kathey Anderson Foundation
- How to Apply
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Contact Kathey Anderson. The filing states that all distributions have been made to charitable, religious, or educational organizations. It also says that appropriate forms and procedures would be developed if the foundation adopts a grant, scholarship, fellowship, or loan program. The filing gives deadlines and award restrictions as “as above.”
- Contact
Application contact: Kathey Anderson
Mailing address: PO Box 466, Victoria, TX 77902
Phone: (210) 377-0669
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Robert & Kathey Anderson Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Concordia Lutheran Church ($100K). Together the top 10 received $280K.
Grant Size Distribution
183 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 177 grants of 183 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 73% of grant dollars went to recipients in Texas. The next-largest state shares were Washington, D.C. (5%), California (4%), and Pennsylvania (4%). Grants also went to recipients in other states.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 40 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Robert & Kathey Anderson Foundation open to new grantees?
15%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 6 of 40 grantees (15%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $4K; repeat grants $13K. How we count
Medians: $4K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 85% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−16%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 89% 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 (2021–2025). 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $238K (2023) to $617K (2021). In 2025 it made 40 grants totaling $478K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Concordia Lutheran Church San Antonio, TX | Charitable/Educational | $100,000 |
| San Antonio Humane Society San Antonio, TX | Charitable/Educational | $25,000 |
| UT Health Science Center San Antonio, TX | Charitable/Educational | $25,000 |
| Haven for Hope San Antonio, TX | Charitable/Educational | $20,000 |
| Mercy Ships Garden Valley, TX | Charitable/Educational | $20,000 |
| San Antonio Food Bank San Antonio, TX | Charitable/Educational | $20,000 |
| Texas Biomedical Research Institute San Antonio, TX | Charitable/Educational | $20,000 |
| Turning Point San Diego, CA | Charitable/Educational | $20,000 |
| Tunnel to Towers Philadelphia, PA | Charitable/Educational | $20,000 |
| Dallas Theological Seminary Dallas, TX | Charitable/Educational | $10,000 |
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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 | $6,209,209 | $607,643 | $502,942 | $478,000 | 40 | $478,000 | $300,047 | $536,115 |
| 2024 | $6,106,840 | $299,481 | $482,547 | $461,000 | 38 | $461,000 | $277,934 | $491,311 |
| 2023 | $6,291,608 | $537,799 | $258,535 | $237,500 | 12 | $237,500 | $348,529 | $437,790 |
| 2022 | $6,008,261 | $428,235 | $594,308 | $569,450 | 46 | $569,450 | $292,111 | $489,723 |
| 2021 | $6,177,631 | $845,541 | $643,245 | $617,450 | 47 | — | $264,575 | $503,645 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Robert & Kathey Anderson Foundation reported a distributable amount of $536K 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 foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations working in areas including health and biomedical research, hunger relief, human services, education, and religious or faith-based work. These are examples of grantees’ activities, not stated focus areas of the foundation.
For example, Texas Biomedical Research Institute describes its mission as pioneering and sharing scientific breakthroughs to protect people and communities from infectious diseases. The San Antonio Food Bank says it fights hunger in Southwest Texas through food distribution, programs, education, and advocacy. Dallas Theological Seminary describes its mission as equipping servant-leaders for the proclamation of the Bible and service to the Christian community.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 40 grants totaling $478,000. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $100,000, with a median of $10,000. Among its largest grants were $100,000 to Concordia Lutheran Church; $25,000 each to San Antonio Humane Society and UT Health Science Center; and $20,000 each to Haven for Hope, Mercy Ships, San Antonio Food Bank, Texas Biomedical Research Institute, Turning Point, and Tunnel to Towers. The filing lists the grant purposes as charitable/educational.
The foundation states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Its filing says that if it adopts a grant, scholarship, fellowship, or loan program, it will develop appropriate forms and procedures at that time. The filing lists Kathey Anderson as the person to contact.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Kathey K. Anderson as vice president and Michael S. Anderson as secretary and treasurer.
Robert & Kathey Anderson Foundation's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Kathey K. Anderson
Vice President
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Michael S. Anderson
Secretary Treasurer
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Robert A. Anderson (2021–2023) — President
- Former: Thomas L. Keller (2021–2023) — Secretary Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 Robert & Kathey Anderson Foundation
How much does Robert & Kathey Anderson Foundation give each year?
Robert & Kathey Anderson Foundation gave $478K across 40 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $461K across 38 grants.
What is Robert & Kathey Anderson Foundation's typical grant size?
Robert & Kathey Anderson Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $11,950, across 40 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Robert & Kathey Anderson Foundation that year got $4K on average.
Where does Robert & Kathey Anderson Foundation give grants?
Robert & Kathey Anderson Foundation gives mostly in Texas: 73% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was District of Columbia (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were San Antonio, TX (20 grants) and Washington, DC (4 grants).
Does Robert & Kathey Anderson Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 40 grants with a stated purpose on Robert & Kathey Anderson Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable/Educational" (40 grants).
Who are Robert & Kathey Anderson Foundation's largest grantees?
Robert & Kathey Anderson Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Concordia Lutheran Church ($100,000), San Antonio Humane Society ($25,000) and UT Health Science Center ($25,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 31% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Robert & Kathey Anderson Foundation?
Robert & Kathey Anderson Foundation reported $6.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $478K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $536K (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 Robert & Kathey Anderson Foundation fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations working in areas including health and biomedical research, hunger relief, human services, education, and religious or faith-based work. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Robert & Kathey Anderson Foundation?
Contact Kathey Anderson. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Robert & Kathey Anderson Foundation's EIN?
Robert & Kathey Anderson Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 74-3015784. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
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 2021–2025
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