The Anderson Foundation Inc
The Anderson Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Elmira, New York. Its 2026 filing reports grants to organizations in New York, including support for arts, youth programs, family resources, emergency feeding, animal programs, and local history.
The Anderson Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Anderson Foundation Inc gave $213K across 27 grants in 2026 (avg $8K), mostly in New York. 30% of 2026 grantees were new. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $213,305
- +9.7% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 27
- +17.4% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $7,900
- -6.6% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $7,000
- Total assets
- $4,002,785
- +4.3% vs 2025
- New grantees (estimate)
- 30% first-time grantees (8 of 27, 2026)
- Primary geography
- New York (100% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Anderson Foundation Inc
- How to Apply
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The foundation’s 2025 filing says applicants should request, complete, and return its designated application form. It also says the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligible recipient organizations must be in Chemung County, New York, or provide services to organizations in and/or residents of Chemung County.
- Review Cycle
- The 2025 filing lists annual deadlines of March 1, September 1, and December 1. The March 1 and September 1, 2026 cycles have passed; the next listed deadline is December 1, 2026.
- Deadline
- The 2025 filing lists annual deadlines of March 1, September 1, and December 1.
- Contact
Application contact: Jane Joralemon President
Mailing address: Anderson Foundation, C/O PO Box 1522, Elmira, NY 14902
Phone: (607) 734-2271
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Anderson Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Chemung County Performing Arts Inc ($18K). Together the top 10 received $127K.
Grant Size Distribution
118 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 118 grants of 118 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2026 filing reports that 100% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York. The foundation’s application restrictions specify Chemung County organizations or organizations serving organizations in and/or residents of Chemung County.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 27 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Anderson Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
30%
first-time grantees, 2026
In 2026, 8 of 27 grantees (30%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $7K; repeat grants $8K. How we count
Medians: $6K first-time, $7K repeat.
- 56% of 2026 grantees were also funded in 2025. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2023 to 2026 (+6%). Method
- In 2026 it paid out 97% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2026). 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 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $179K (2022) to $213K (2026). In 2026 it made 27 grants totaling $213K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Chemung County Performing Arts Inc Elmira, NY | General Support for 2026-27 Season | $17,500 |
| Southside Community Center Elmira, NY | General Support for Youth Programs | $16,000 |
| Second Place East Elmira, NY | Supplies - ' Help for the Home Shop' | $15,000 |
| Tanglewood Community Nature Elmira, NY | General Support | $15,000 |
| Horseheads Family Resource Horseheads, NY | General Support for Two Locations | $12,000 |
| The Salvation Army of Elmira Elmira, NY | Emergency Feeding Programs | $12,000 |
| Abby's Paws for a Cause Elmira, NY | General Operating / Dog Programs | $10,000 |
| Nonnie Hood Parent Resource Center Corning, NY | Supervised Visitation Prog-Chemung | $10,000 |
| United Way of the Southern Tier Corning, NY | Dolly Parton's Imagination Library | $10,000 |
| Orchestra of the Southern Finger Corning, NY | Support for Two Programs | $9,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $4,002,785 | $425,712 | $259,414 | $213,305 | 27 | $213,555 | $379,495 | $220,040 |
| 2025 | $3,836,490 | $419,981 | $250,356 | $194,500 | 23 | $194,750 | $364,830 | $209,537 |
| 2024 | $3,666,862 | $929,163 | $233,280 | $196,180 | 25 | $196,430 | $892,313 | $188,548 |
| 2023 | $2,970,980 | $54,867 | $236,133 | $200,605 | 23 | $201,105 | $54,782 | $194,113 |
| 2022 | $3,152,246 | $415,467 | $211,768 | $178,760 | 20 | $179,010 | $382,773 | $223,105 |
| 2021 | $2,948,547 | $376,614 | $207,076 | $179,328 | 21 | — | $349,233 | $201,244 |
| 2020 | $2,779,009 | $280,996 | $221,420 | $187,895 | 18 | — | $247,721 | $182,454 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Anderson Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $220K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2026 grants show support for organizations working in areas such as performing arts, youth programs, family resources, feeding programs, animal welfare, and local history.
Grantees describe their work in a range of ways. Chemung County Performing Arts Inc says the Clemens Center provides performing arts programming to enhance quality of life in the region. Nonnie Hood Parent Resource Center says it supports stronger families through family development information, resources, and educational materials for parents and caregivers. Chemung County Historical Society describes engaging audiences with collections, exhibits, educational programs, outreach, and research services.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2026, the foundation reported 27 grants totaling $213,305. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $17,500, with a median grant of $7,000. Notable awards included $17,500 to Chemung County Performing Arts Inc for general support for its 2026–27 season; $16,000 to Southside Community Center for general support for youth programs; $15,000 to Second Place East for supplies for its “Help for the Home Shop”; and $15,000 to Tanglewood Community Nature for general support. Other awards included $12,000 to The Salvation Army of Elmira for emergency feeding programs and $10,000 each to Abby’s Paws for a Cause for general operating and dog programs, Nonnie Hood Parent Resource Center for a supervised visitation program, and United Way of the Southern Tier for Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2026 filing lists Jane G Joralemon as president; Paul Greenlee Jr as vice president and treasurer; Aaron T Alsheimer as secretary; and Elizabeth T Dalrymple, Judith McIntosh, Stephen Joralemon, and Ruth Harvey as trustees.
The Anderson Foundation Inc is led by Jane G. Joralemon, President since 2023 (on filings since 2020); none of the 7 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Jane G. Joralemon
President
President & Trustee → President, 2023
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Elizabeth T. Dalrymple
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Judith McIntosh
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Stephen Joralemon
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ruth Harvey
Trustee
On filings since 2024
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Aaron T. Alsheimer
Secretary
Sec'y & Trustee → Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Paul Greenlee Jr.
Vpres & Treasurer
Vpres & Trustee → Vpres & Interim, 2022
Vpres & Interim → Vpres & Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Michael A. Doherty (2020–2023) — Trustee
- Former: E. William Whittaker (2020–2022) — Treasurer & Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2026. "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 Foundation Inc
How much does The Anderson Foundation Inc give each year?
The Anderson Foundation Inc gave $213K across 27 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $195K across 23 grants.
What is The Anderson Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Anderson Foundation Inc's median grant in 2026 was $7,000, and its average grant was $7,900, across 27 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Anderson Foundation Inc that year got $7K on average.
Where does The Anderson Foundation Inc give grants?
The Anderson Foundation Inc gives mostly in New York: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Elmira, NY (17 grants), Corning, NY (7 grants) and Horseheads, NY (2 grants).
Does The Anderson Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 26% of The Anderson Foundation Inc's 2026 grants with a stated purpose (7 of 27) were for general or operating support, per its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Anderson Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Anderson Foundation Inc's largest 2026 grantees include Chemung County Performing Arts Inc ($17,500), Southside Community Center ($16,000) and Second Place East ($15,000), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 23% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is The Anderson Foundation Inc?
The Anderson Foundation Inc reported $4.0M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $214K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $220K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does The Anderson Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2026 grants show support for organizations working in areas such as performing arts, youth programs, family resources, feeding programs, animal welfare, and local history. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Anderson Foundation Inc?
The foundation’s 2025 filing says applicants should request, complete, and return its designated application form. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Anderson Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Anderson Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 16-6024689. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2026.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS August 20, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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