Rollie and Barbara Anderson Family
The Rollie and Barbara Anderson Family Foundation is a private foundation based in St. Cloud, Minnesota. Established in 2020, the foundation operates as a 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to philanthropic giving across the United States.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$19.9M
+5.4% YoY
Annual Giving
$800K
-1.2% YoY
Grant Count
23
+4.5% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$35K
-5.5% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Rollie and Barbara Anderson Family reported a distributable amount of $964K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's primary funding focuses include:
- Education
- Science and STEM education
- Human Services
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
The foundation supports organizations primarily in Minnesota, Florida, and Texas, though it extends funding to a wide range of cities across multiple states including Colorado, Idaho, and South Dakota.
Grantmaking
The foundation awarded grants to 23 organizations in its most recent fiscal year and remains open to new applicants, with approximately 12% of new applicants receiving funding.
Grant Range
$30,000
Average Grant
amount: $162 (based on historical data)
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation supports organizations across multiple states and cities, with particular emphasis on:
- Minnesota
- Florida
- Texas
Additional states receiving support include Colorado, Idaho, and South Dakota.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
- Total Assets: Approximately $18.85–$20 million
- Annual Expenses: Approximately $892,101
- Annual Revenue: Approximately $196,782
- Total Annual Giving: $800,000–$817,000
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $19,861,878 | $18,851,960 | $17,238,373 |
| Revenue | $287,048 | $196,782 | $1,245,775 |
| Expenses | $876,629 | $892,101 | $656,792 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $816,652 | $830,140 | $613,106 |
| Net Investment Income | $527,679 | $463,340 | $414,312 |
| Distributable Amount | $963,636 | $883,428 | $852,731 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
78 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Shamineau Ministries ($100,000), Compassion International ($50,000), Echo Hope Against Hunger ($50,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| BEADLE COUNTY HUMANE SOCIETY HURON, SD | ADDRESS NEEDS OF ANIMAL WELFARE | $30,000 |
| CENTRAL MN YOUTH FOR CHRIST ST CLOUD, MN | ASSIST AREA TEENS SPIRITUALLY | $35,000 |
| CHILD EVANGELISM FELLOWSHIP OF MN BURNSVILLE, MN | BIBLE CLUBS | $30,000 |
| COMPASSION INTERNATIONAL COLORADO SPRINGS, CO | REDUCING CHILD POVERTY | $50,000 |
| COUNCIL FOR CHRISTIAN COLLEGES WASHINGTON, DC | CHRISTIAN HIGHER EDUCATION | $35,000 |
| ECHO HOPE AGAINST HUNGER N FORT MYERS, FL | PROVIDE MEETING SPACE FOR TRAINING | $50,000 |
| FREEDOM FARM WAVERLY, MN | PROVIDE HEALING THROUGH HORSES | $25,000 |
| HOPE ACADEMY MINNEAPOLIS, MN | EDUCATION BUILDING EXPANSION | $25,000 |
| INSTITUTE FOR CREATION RESEARCH DALLAS, TX | EQUIPMENT AND TOOLS FOR RESEARCH | $50,000 |
| LUTHERAN ISLAND CAMP HENNING, MN | ENHANCE OUTDOOR AMENITIES | $25,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The foundation is led by a volunteer board:
- Julie Edinger – President
- Ingrid Anderson – Secretary/Treasurer
- Rollis Anderson – Director
- Barbara Anderson – Director
- Brent Anderson – Director
All board members serve without compensation.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JULIE EDINGER | PRESIDENT | 5 | — |
| INGRID ANDERSON | SECRETARY/TR | 5 | — |
| ROLLIS ANDERSON | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| BARBARA ANDERSON | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| BRENT ANDERSON | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
Contact Information
- Website: affmn.org
- Phone: 763-568-9810
- Address: 725 Opportunity Drive, St. Cloud, MN 56301-5886
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Rollie and Barbara Anderson Family fund?
The foundation's primary funding focuses include: • Education • Science and STEM education • Human Services • Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking The foundation supports organizations primarily in Minnesota, Florida, and Texas, though it extends funding to a wide range of cities across multiple states including Colorado, Idaho, and South Dakota.
How do I apply for a grant from Rollie and Barbara Anderson Family?
**Grant Characteristics:** • Typical grant awards range from $10,000 to $100,000 • Median grant size: $30,000 • Average grant amount: $162 (based on historical data) • Annual giving: Approximately $800,000–$817,000 **Recent Activity:** The foundation awarded grants to 23 organizations in its most recent fiscal year and remains open to new applicants, with approximately 12% of new applicants receiving funding.
Where does Rollie and Barbara Anderson Family make grants?
The foundation supports organizations across multiple states and cities, with particular emphasis on: • Minnesota • Florida • Texas Additional states receiving support include Colorado, Idaho, and South Dakota.
What size grants does Rollie and Barbara Anderson Family award?
In 2024, Rollie and Barbara Anderson Family awarded 23 grants totaling $800K — an average of about $35K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
How much is Rollie and Barbara Anderson Family required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Rollie and Barbara Anderson Family reported a distributable amount of $964K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Rollie and Barbara Anderson Family's EIN?
Rollie and Barbara Anderson Family's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-1337539. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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