The Anders Foundation
The Anders Foundation is a private foundation based in Bellingham, Washington, that reported making charitable grants in 2025. Its filing type is Form 990-PF (a private foundation). In 2025, it reported 17 grants totaling $1,575,950.
The Anders Foundation at a glance
In short: The Anders Foundation gave $1.6M across 17 grants in 2025 (avg $93K), mostly in California. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,575,950
- +902.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 17
- +21.4% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $92,703
- +725.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $2,847,301
- -25.8% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- California (94% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Anders Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests; it states that contributions are made only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 2950 Newmarket St 101-133, Bellingham, WA 98226
Phone: (360) 299-3030
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Anders Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Uc San Diego Foundation ($1.0M). Together the top 10 received $1.6M.
Grant Size Distribution
55 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 48 grants of 55 (87%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 filing reports that grant dollars went to recipients in California (94%), Washington, D.C. (4%) and Florida (2%). It also lists grants to recipients in Washington and Montana; each state’s reported share was 0%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 17 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Anders Foundation gives
- 24% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 3170% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 844% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $2K (2020) to $1.6M (2025). In 2025 it made 17 grants totaling $1.6M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Uc San Diego Foundation La Jolla, CA | N/A | $1,000,000 |
| Social and Environmental Entrepreneurs Calabasas, CA | N/A | $300,000 |
| Wildlife Health Center Foundation Davis, CA | N/A | $130,000 |
| Smithsonian Institution Washington, DC | N/A | $50,000 |
| Nature Bridge San Fransisco, CA | N/A | $30,200 |
| Astronaut Scholarship Fund Orlando, FL | N/A | $25,000 |
| Zoological Society of San Diego San Diego, CA | N/A | $10,000 |
| Yosemite Foundation San Fransisco, CA | N/A | $10,000 |
| Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute Washington, DC | N/A | $10,000 |
| Seadoc Society Fund Davis, CA | N/A | $5,000 |
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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 | $2,847,301 | $614,615 | $1,604,053 | $1,575,950 | 17 | $1,575,950 | $611,205 | $186,820 |
| 2024 | $3,836,739 | $183,388 | $175,411 | $157,200 | 14 | $157,200 | $180,316 | $230,889 |
| 2023 | $3,828,762 | $56,253 | $108,248 | $91,700 | 8 | $91,700 | $98,565 | $211,407 |
| 2022 | $3,880,757 | $146,640 | $65,233 | $48,200 | 7 | $48,200 | $144,782 | $208,713 |
| 2021 | $3,799,350 | $258,875 | $107,469 | $90,000 | 9 | $90,000 | $252,996 | $220,093 |
| 2020 | $3,647,944 | $117,725 | $16,369 | $2,000 | 2 | — | $107,122 | $190,051 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Anders Foundation reported a distributable amount of $187K 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 separate mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grantees include organizations whose stated missions relate to university research, teaching and public service; social and environmental projects; wildlife health and conservation; knowledge and education; and music programming. These are the grantees’ stated missions, not stated focus areas of the foundation.
For example, the UC San Diego Foundation says it raises private support for UC San Diego’s research, teaching and public service mission. The Wildlife Health Center Foundation says it raises funds for teaching, research and service at UC Davis’s Wildlife Health Center. Social and Environmental Entrepreneurs says it works to catalyze projects addressing social and environmental matters. The Smithsonian Institution describes its mission as preserving heritage, discovering knowledge and sharing resources.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 17 grants totaling $1,575,950. Grants ranged from $50 to $1,000,000, with a median grant of $10,000. The largest awards were $1,000,000 to the UC San Diego Foundation, $300,000 to Social and Environmental Entrepreneurs, and $130,000 to the Wildlife Health Center Foundation. Other listed grants included $50,000 to the Smithsonian Institution, $30,200 to Nature Bridge, and $25,000 to the Astronaut Scholarship Fund.
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Valerie E. Anders as secretary; Gregory M. Anders, Gayle A. Nuffer and Alan F. Anders as vice presidents.
The Anders Foundation's 2025 filing lists 4 officers; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Alan F. Anders
Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Gayle A. Nuffer
Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Gregory M. Anders
Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Valerie E. Anders
Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: William A. Anders (2020–2023) — President & Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 The Anders Foundation
How much does The Anders Foundation give each year?
The Anders Foundation gave $1.6M across 17 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $157K across 14 grants.
What is The Anders Foundation's typical grant size?
The Anders Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $92,703, across 17 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Anders Foundation give grants?
The Anders Foundation gives mostly in California: 94% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (3 grants), Davis, CA (2 grants), San Fransisco, CA (2 grants) and Sacramento, CA (2 grants).
Who are The Anders Foundation's largest grantees?
The Anders Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Uc San Diego Foundation ($1,000,000), Social and Environmental Entrepreneurs ($300,000) and Wildlife Health Center Foundation ($130,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 91% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Anders Foundation?
The Anders Foundation reported $2.8M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.6M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $187K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Anders Foundation fund?
No separate mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grantees include organizations whose stated missions relate to university research, teaching and public service; social and environmental projects; wildlife health and conservation; knowledge and education; and music programming. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Anders Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests; it states that contributions are made only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Anders Foundation's EIN?
The Anders Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 91-1612850. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The Anders 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
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 17, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS September 12, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 26, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 7, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 18, 2026)
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Grantable. (2026). The Anders Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 14, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-anders-foundation-morg_7e99a6e41a584b159ef2917e6b391733
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