The Anderson Foundation
The Anderson Foundation is a private foundation, based in Abington, MA. IRS filing data is available for 2020. In 2020, it awarded 7 grants totaling $115K. Net investment income was $28K.
The Anderson Foundation at a glance
In short: The Anderson Foundation gave $115K across 7 grants in 2020 (avg $16K), mostly in Virginia. Source: 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2020)
- $114,873
- Grants made (2020)
- 7
- Average grant
- $16,410
- Median grant
- $10,168
- Primary geography
- Virginia (68% of itemized 2020 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2020 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2020; updated September 2026.
Who The Anderson Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2020
The largest 2020 recipient was Grymes Memorial School ($57K). Together the top 6 received $109K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($6,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
7 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 6 grants of 7 (86%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2020 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2020 it made 7 grants totaling $115K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Grymes Memorial School Orange, VA | Field trips - benefitting 397 children. Reading enrichment materials for the library. New science textbooks for the 6th grade classes. | $56,635 |
| The Abington Public Librarytown of Abington Abington, MA | Summer enrichment programs at the library for 2020 and beyond, 2020 virtual programs were attended by 119 children. And kids' concert in the town's summer concert series to be held in 2021 and 2022 | $16,060 |
| The Doctor YUM Project Spotsylvania, VA | Teach families healthy eating and cooking for 2020, 2021 and beyond. 2020 programs were done via zoom and internet videos | $15,000 |
| Boston University-Cooking up Culture Boston, MA | Multicultural Cooking Program | $10,168 |
| The Vineyard Haven Public Library Vineyard Haven, MA | Summer enrichment programs at the library to be held in 2021 and beyond | $8,710 |
| 1 grant to individuals Recipients not named | — | $6,000 |
| Abington Elderly Services Abington, MA | Provided Hot Lunches to 125 Local Senior Citizens | $2,300 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $28,985 | $117,231 | $114,873 | 7 | $28,439 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Anderson Foundation is led by Beverly Alexandre, President on the 2020 filing; none of the 2 officers listed in 2020 report compensation.
Officers on the 2020 filing
Beverly Alexandre
President
New on the 2020 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Karen Anderson
Clerk & Director
New on the 2020 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020. "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
How much does The Anderson Foundation give each year?
The Anderson Foundation gave $115K across 7 grants in 2020, according to its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is The Anderson Foundation's typical grant size?
The Anderson Foundation's median grant in 2020 was $10,168, and its average grant was $16,410, across 7 grants on its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Anderson Foundation give grants?
The Anderson Foundation gives mostly in Virginia: 68% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Massachusetts (32%). The most frequent recipient cities were Abington, MA (2 grants).
Does The Anderson Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2020: none of the 7 grants with a stated purpose on The Anderson Foundation's 2020 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are The Anderson Foundation's largest grantees?
The Anderson Foundation's largest 2020 grantees include Grymes Memorial School ($56,635), The Abington Public Librarytown of Abington ($16,060) and The Doctor YUM Project ($15,000), according to its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($6,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 76% of its itemized 2020 grant dollars.
What is The Anderson Foundation's EIN?
The Anderson Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 22-2368613. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 8, 2021)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2020
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