The Anderson Family Foundation
The Anderson Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in Salt Lake City, UT. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $51K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $32K. Net investment income was $451.
The Anderson Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Anderson Family Foundation gave $32K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $16K), mostly in Utah. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $32,122
- +60.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- +100.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $16,061
- -19.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $16,061
- Total assets
- $51,177
- -41.7% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Utah (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Anderson Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Greek Orthodox Church ($30K). Together the top 2 received $32K.
Grant Size Distribution
8 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 8 grants of 8 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Anderson Family Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+7%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 876% 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 $2K (2020) to $32K (2024). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $32K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Greek Orthodox Church Salt Lake City, UT | Support | $30,122 |
| Utah Open Lands Salt Lake City, UT | Support | $2,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $51,177 | $451 | $37,137 | $32,122 | 2 | $32,122 | $451 | $3,665 |
| 2023 | $87,737 | $1,065 | $20,050 | $20,000 | 1 | $20,000 | $1,065 | $4,854 |
| 2022 | $106,722 | $6,053 | $5,030 | $5,000 | 1 | $5,000 | $1,053 | $4,939 |
| 2021 | $105,699 | $22,183 | $30,002 | $30,000 | 2 | $30,000 | $2,181 | $4,924 |
| 2020 | $113,518 | $1 | $2,061 | $2,045 | 2 | — | — | $4,973 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Anderson Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $4K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Anderson Family Foundation is led by Douglas K. Anderson, President since 2021 (on filings since 2020); none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Douglas K. Anderson
President
Trustee → President, 2021
On filings since 2020
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Shelley M. Anderson
Secretary
Trustee → Secretary, 2021
On filings since 2020
0.2 hrs/week
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 The Anderson Family Foundation
How much does The Anderson Family Foundation give each year?
The Anderson Family Foundation gave $32K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $20K across 1 grant.
How large is The Anderson Family Foundation?
The Anderson Family Foundation reported $51K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $32K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $4K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
Where does The Anderson Family Foundation operate?
The Anderson Family Foundation has awarded grants in California, Utah.
What is The Anderson Family Foundation's EIN?
The Anderson Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 71-6221470. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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 2020–2024
Live grants for the work The Anderson Family Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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