Sam and Delois Anderson Foundation

Foundation · Grantmaker Kingsport, TN EIN: 62-1744255

Sam and Delois Anderson Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in Kingsport, TN. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2023. In 2023, it awarded 5 grants totaling $75K. Net investment income was $265.

Key facts about Sam and Delois Anderson Foundation

EIN: 62-1744255
Latest 990 filing: Form 990-PF, 2023
Annual giving (2023): $75,496
Grants made (2023): 5
Average grant: $15,099
Median grant: $10,000
Primary geography: Tennessee (87% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated September 2026.

Who Sam and Delois Anderson Foundation funds

By grant dollars, the top recipient states for Sam and Delois Anderson Foundation's 5 itemized 2023 grants were Tennessee (87%) and North Carolina (13%). The most frequent recipient cities were Kingsport, TN (3 grants). 100% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.

How Sam and Delois Anderson Foundation gives

In 2022 it paid out 892% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method

From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.

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Financial Overview

From 2023 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

—

-100.0% YoY

Annual Giving

$75K

+125.4% YoY

Grant Count

+66.7% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$15K

+35.2% YoY

About Sam and Delois Anderson Foundation

Based on IRS filings

Focus Areas

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

Tennessee $65K (87%)

North Carolina $10K (13%)

Share of all 5 itemized 2023 grant dollars.

States

North Carolina Tennessee

Cities

KingsportBanner ElkKnoxville

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2023	2022	2021
Total Assets	—	$139,117	$151,328
Revenue	$20,821	$23,212	$1,517
Expenses	$76,858	$35,423	$3,776
Qualifying Distributions	$75,496	$33,500	—
Net Investment Income	$265	$663	$2,271
Distributable Amount	—	$3,755	$3,242

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

March 1, 2026 IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2023

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 5 recipients in 2023

Grant Size Distribution

9 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2023 grants, the largest recipients include Kingsport Community Foundation ($30,246), First Presbyterian Church ($26,250), Holston Presbytery Camp ($10,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
KINGSPORT COMMUNITY FOUNDATION Knoxville, TN	FOR GENERAL USE	$30,246
FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Kingsport, TN	FOR GENERAL USE	$26,250
HOLSTON PRESBYTERY CAMP Banner Elk, NC	GENERAL PURPOSE	$10,000
KIWANIS CLUB OF KINGSPORT Kingsport, TN	FOR GENERAL USE	$8,000
JEFFERSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PTO Kingsport, TN	FOR GENERAL USE	$1,000

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

No officer or director reported compensation in the available filings.

From 2023 IRS filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
S H Anderson Jr	President	—	—
Delois H Anderson	Vice Preside	—	—
Delois a Dietrich	Secretary	—	—
Samuel M Booher	Treasurer	—	—

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sam and Delois Anderson Foundation?

Sam and Delois Anderson Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in Kingsport, TN. It holds — in total assets as of 2023.

Where does Sam and Delois Anderson Foundation operate?

Sam and Delois Anderson Foundation has awarded grants in North Carolina, Tennessee.

What size grants does Sam and Delois Anderson Foundation award?

In 2023, Sam and Delois Anderson Foundation awarded 5 grants totaling $75K — an average of about $15K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

What is Sam and Delois Anderson Foundation's EIN?

Sam and Delois Anderson Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 62-1744255. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2023.