Sally E Anderson Family Foundation
The Sally E Anderson Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Meridian, Idaho. It makes grants to charitable organizations; its 2024 filing states that it contributes only to preselected organizations.
Sally E Anderson Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Sally E Anderson Family Foundation gave $125K across 25 grants in 2024 (avg $5K), mostly in Tennessee. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $124,510
- +1.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 25
- +525.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $4,980
- -83.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $938,582
- -18.8% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Tennessee (60% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Sally E Anderson Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 2977 W Balata Ct, Meridian, ID 83646-5319
Phone: (408) 667-7244
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Sally E Anderson Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Hope Institute ($75K across 2 grants). Together the top 10 received $122K.
Grant Size Distribution
64 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 61 grants of 64 (95%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Reported 2024 grant dollars went primarily to recipients in Tennessee (60%), followed by California (16%), New Jersey (9%), Idaho (7%), and Massachusetts (5%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 25 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Sally E Anderson Family Foundation gives
- Giving grew 26% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 193% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $99K (2021) to $222K (2022). In 2024 it made 25 grants totaling $125K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hope Institute Jefferson City, TN | General | $50,000 |
| Hope Institute Jefferson City, TN | General | $25,000 |
| Calvary Christian Academy Emmett, ID | General | $6,257 |
| Christ as My Personal Savior Bridgewater, MA | General | $6,000 |
| Light the Candle International Santa Clara, CA | General | $5,000 |
| The Harker School San Jose, CA | General | $5,000 |
| Hope Unlimited for Children Portola Valley, CA | General | $5,000 |
| Horn of Africa Mountain View, CA | General | $5,000 |
| Kean University Union, NJ | General | $4,817 |
| Kean University Union, NJ | General | $4,362 |
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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 | $938,582 | $-42,620 | $149,581 | $124,510 | 25 | $125,470 | $1,816 | $65,136 |
| 2023 | $1,155,271 | $54,500 | $151,956 | $122,500 | 4 | $123,460 | $26,004 | $63,805 |
| 2022 | $1,261,431 | $106,984 | $252,327 | $221,836 | 14 | $222,436 | $31,895 | $69,617 |
| 2021 | $1,836,198 | $190,868 | $131,811 | $98,650 | 9 | $98,650 | $157,707 | $86,710 |
| 2020 | $1,722,165 | $77,412 | $177,870 | $145,275 | 12 | — | $43,317 | $76,875 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Sally E Anderson Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $65K 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 include support for organizations working in areas such as children’s welfare, education, housing, and veterans’ services. These are descriptions of grantees’ work, not stated focus areas of the foundation. For example, Hope Institute says it works to improve care for high-risk orphans and vulnerable children, while The Harker School says its mission is to educate students for college and beyond in a safe, nurturing environment. Habitat for Humanity says it seeks to eliminate poverty housing.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 25 grants totaling $124,510. Grants ranged from $50 to $50,000, with a median of $1,000. The largest grants included $50,000 and $25,000 to Hope Institute, both for general purposes, and $6,257 to Calvary Christian Academy, also for general purposes. Other listed grants included $6,000 to Christ as My Personal Savior, $5,000 each to Light the Candle International, The Harker School, Hope Unlimited for Children, and Horn of Africa, and three grants to Kean University totaling $11,626.
Hope Institute describes its work as improving orphanage care worldwide through research-proven protocols. Hope Unlimited for Children says it works to transform the lives of children at mortal risk. The Harker School describes its mission as preparing students for college and beyond while fostering kindness, respect, and integrity.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Sally E Anderson as president, Tim Anderson as CFO, and Sharon Davidson as secretary.
Sally E Anderson Family Foundation is led by Sally E. Anderson, President since 2022 (on filings since 2020); none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Sally E. Anderson
President
President & CEO → President, 2022
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Sharon Davidson
Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Tim Anderson
CFO
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 Sally E Anderson Family Foundation
How much does Sally E Anderson Family Foundation give each year?
Sally E Anderson Family Foundation gave $125K across 25 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $123K across 4 grants.
What is Sally E Anderson Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Sally E Anderson Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $1,000, and its average grant was $4,980, across 25 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Sally E Anderson Family Foundation give grants?
Sally E Anderson Family Foundation gives mostly in Tennessee: 60% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were California (16%) and New Jersey (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Union, NJ (3 grants), Jefferson City, TN (2 grants), Emmett, ID (2 grants) and Boise, ID (2 grants).
Does Sally E Anderson Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Sally E Anderson Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (25 of 25) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Sally E Anderson Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Sally E Anderson Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Hope Institute ($75,000 across 2 grants), Kean University ($11,626 across 3 grants) and Calvary Christian Academy ($6,257), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 75% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Sally E Anderson Family Foundation?
Sally E Anderson Family Foundation reported $939K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $125K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $65K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Sally E Anderson Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants include support for organizations working in areas such as children’s welfare, education, housing, and veterans’ services. These are descriptions of grantees’ work, not stated focus areas of the foundation. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Sally E Anderson Family Foundation?
The foundation 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 ↑
What is Sally E Anderson Family Foundation's EIN?
Sally E Anderson Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 77-0360264. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Sally E 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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