The Anderson Family Legacy Foundation
The Anderson Family Legacy Foundation is a private foundation, based in Brainerd, MN. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $907K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 6 grants totaling $93K. Net investment income was $163K.
The Anderson Family Legacy Foundation at a glance
In short: The Anderson Family Legacy Foundation gave $93K across 6 grants in 2025 (avg $15K), mostly in Minnesota. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $92,537
- +42.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 6
- -57.1% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $15,423
- +232.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $11,000
- Total assets
- $907,351
- +7.2% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Minnesota (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The Anderson Family Legacy Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Communitygiving ($44K). Together the top 6 received $93K.
Grant Size Distribution
41 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 41 grants of 41 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Anderson Family Legacy Foundation gives
- Giving grew 92% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 232% 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $22K (2020) to $93K (2025). In 2025 it made 6 grants totaling $93K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Communitygiving St Cloud, MN | To Engage People, Connect Resources, and Build Community. | $43,537 |
| Bridges of Hope Brainerd, MN | Create partnerships to help strengthen, stabilize, and suport families | $11,000 |
| Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota - Camp Knutson Crosslake, MN | Accepting and nurturing camp environment for children with special needs. | $11,000 |
| Minnesota Teen Challenge Minneapolis, MN | Assist teens and adults with chemical addictions and other problems. | $11,000 |
| National Loon Center Foundation Crosslake, MN | To the Organizational Mission | $11,000 |
| Crosslake Area Historical Society Crosslake, MN | Provide Funding for Preservation of Area History | $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 | $907,351 | $174,746 | $113,451 | $92,537 | 6 | $103,614 | $162,639 | $44,635 |
| 2024 | $846,450 | $38,434 | $84,665 | $65,000 | 14 | $65,938 | $15,377 | $46,119 |
| 2023 | $892,681 | $45,833 | $38,088 | $25,500 | 6 | $26,921 | $31,849 | $43,200 |
| 2022 | $884,936 | $6,655 | $59,686 | $48,271 | 9 | $49,426 | $16,381 | $48,232 |
| 2021 | $937,967 | $454,860 | $31,408 | $21,500 | 6 | $23,520 | $44,952 | $50,763 |
| 2020 | $514,515 | $23,071 | $27,295 | $21,500 | 5 | — | $17,276 | $28,997 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Anderson Family Legacy Foundation reported a distributable amount of $45K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Anderson Family Legacy Foundation is led by Eric J. Anderson, Director & President since 2025 (on filings since 2020); none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Eric J. Anderson
Director & President
Director → Director & President, 2025
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Heather N. Anderson
Director, Treasurer & Secretary
New on the 2025 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: James A. Anderson (2020–2024) — Director & President
- Former: Christine M. Davis (2020) — Director
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 Anderson Family Legacy Foundation
How much does The Anderson Family Legacy Foundation give each year?
The Anderson Family Legacy Foundation gave $93K across 6 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $65K across 14 grants.
What is The Anderson Family Legacy Foundation's typical grant size?
The Anderson Family Legacy Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $11,000, and its average grant was $15,423, across 6 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Anderson Family Legacy Foundation give grants?
The Anderson Family Legacy Foundation gives mostly in Minnesota: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Crosslake, MN (3 grants).
Does The Anderson Family Legacy Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 6 grants with a stated purpose on The Anderson Family Legacy Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are The Anderson Family Legacy Foundation's largest grantees?
The Anderson Family Legacy Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Communitygiving ($43,537), Bridges of Hope ($11,000) and Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota - Camp Knutson ($11,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 71% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Anderson Family Legacy Foundation?
The Anderson Family Legacy Foundation reported $907K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $104K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $45K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Anderson Family Legacy Foundation's EIN?
The Anderson Family Legacy Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-8045955. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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 November 11, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 10, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS August 16, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 9, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 17, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 1, 2026)
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