Sam and Delois Anderson Foundation
Sam and Delois Anderson Foundation is a private foundation, 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.
Sam and Delois Anderson Foundation at a glance
In short: Sam and Delois Anderson Foundation gave $75K across 5 grants in 2023 (avg $15K), mostly in Tennessee. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $75,496
- +125.4% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 5
- +66.7% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $15,099
- +35.2% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Primary geography
- Tennessee (87% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated September 2026.
Who Sam and Delois Anderson Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was Kingsport Community Foundation ($30K). Together the top 5 received $75K.
Grant Size Distribution
9 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 9 grants of 9 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2023 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
States
Cities
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.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $2K (2021) to $75K (2023). In 2023 it made 5 grants totaling $75K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| 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 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | — | $20,821 | $76,858 | $75,496 | 5 | $75,496 | $265 | — |
| 2022 | $139,117 | $23,212 | $35,423 | $33,500 | 3 | $33,500 | $663 | $3,755 |
| 2021 | $151,328 | $1,517 | $3,776 | $1,832 | 1 | — | $2,271 | $3,242 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Sam and Delois Anderson Foundation is led by S. H. Anderson Jr., President on every filing since 2021; none of the 4 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
S. H. Anderson Jr.
President
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Delois A. Dietrich
Secretary
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Delois H. Anderson
Vice President
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Samuel M. Booher
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2023. "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 Sam and Delois Anderson Foundation
How much does Sam and Delois Anderson Foundation give each year?
Sam and Delois Anderson Foundation gave $75K across 5 grants in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2022 it gave $34K across 3 grants.
What is Sam and Delois Anderson Foundation's typical grant size?
Sam and Delois Anderson Foundation's median grant in 2023 was $10,000, and its average grant was $15,099, across 5 grants on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Sam and Delois Anderson Foundation give grants?
Sam and Delois Anderson Foundation gives mostly in Tennessee: 87% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was North Carolina (13%). The most frequent recipient cities were Kingsport, TN (3 grants).
Does Sam and Delois Anderson Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Sam and Delois Anderson Foundation's 2023 grants with a stated purpose (5 of 5) were for general or operating support, per its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Sam and Delois Anderson Foundation's largest grantees?
Sam and Delois Anderson Foundation's largest 2023 grantees include Kingsport Community Foundation ($30,246), First Presbyterian Church ($26,250) and Holston Presbytery Camp ($10,000), according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 88% of its itemized 2023 grant dollars.
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.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2023
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