The Anderson Foundation

BERNARDSVILLE, NJ EIN: 22-2393971 Website

The Anderson Foundation is a private foundation located in Bernardsville, New Jersey. Established in 1982, it operates as a 501(c)(3) organization with a unique operational model: the foundation leases space to public charities to carry out their exempt purposes without charging rental income.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$5.5M

-6.6% YoY

Annual Giving

$519K

-23.2% YoY

Grant Count

-23.5% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$40K

+0.4% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Anderson Foundation reported a distributable amount of $199K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundation's primary purpose is to lease space to public charities to further their exempt purposes at no cost. Based on recent grantmaking activity, the foundation supports organizations working in education, human services, and philanthropy.

Grantmaking

The foundation made additional grants to organizations including Players Development Academy and others, though complete details for all 15 grants were not fully enumerated in available sources.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation primarily funds charitable work in New Jersey, the District of Columbia, and Washington.

Grant Distribution by State

New Jersey $1.6M (56%)

New York $708K (24%)

District of Columbia $245K (8%)

Colorado $90K (3%)

North Carolina $62K (2%)

Washington $50K (2%)

Iowa $45K (2%)

Arkansas $23K (1%)

+6 more states

States

Arkansas Colorado District of Columbia Florida Georgia Iowa North Carolina New Jersey New York Ohio Pennsylvania Tennessee Virginia Washington

Cities

ArlingtonAtlantaBedminsterBernardsvilleBooneBound BrookCeder RapidsCincinnatiColorado SpringsFederal WayGarrisonHarlanMendhamMiddlesexMorristownNew BrunswickNewarkOcean CityOrlandoParsippany

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

As of 2024

Total assets: $5,514,279
Total revenues: $167,312
Total expenses: $558,633
Number of employees: 0

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$5,514,279	$5,905,600	$6,475,302
Revenue	$167,312	$162,950	$-42,920
Expenses	$558,633	$732,652	$599,062
Qualifying Distributions	$556,133	$721,102	$1,663,387
Net Investment Income	$164,812	$145,470	$20,209
Distributable Amount	$198,947	$199,184	$240,329

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

77 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Hoving Home ($225,000), Grace Fellowship Chapel ($100,000), Family Research Council ($75,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
AMERICAN BIBLE SOCIETY WASHINGTON, DC	TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPSE OF THE ORGANIZATION	$5,000
BLINKNOW FOUNDATION MENDHAM, NJ	TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPSE OF THE ORGANIZATION	$10,000
FAMILY RESEARCH COUNCIL WASHINGTON, DC	TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPSE OF THE ORGANIZATION	$75,000
FIRST CHOICE WOMEN'S RESOURCE CENTERS MORRISTOWN, NJ	TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPSE OF THE ORGANIZATION	$50,000
GRACE FELLOWSHIP CHAPEL BEDMINSTER, NJ	TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPSE OF THE ORGANIZATION	$100,000
HOVING HOME GARRISON, NY	BECAUSE SHE MATTERS	$225,000
LIFE ISSUES INSTITUTE ARLINGTON, VA	TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPSE OF THE ORGANIZATION	$5,000
MASTERWORKS MIDDLESEX, NJ	TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPSE OF THE ORGANIZATION	$10,000
ON THE GO MINISTRIES SPRINGFIELD, TN	TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPSE OF THE ORGANIZATION	$10,000
SAMARITAN'S PURSE BOONE, NC	TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPSE OF THE ORGANIZATION	$12,000

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
THOMAS ANDERSON	TRUSTEE	0.5	—

Contact Information

Address 31 Roebling Road Bernardsville, NJ 07924-1409

Frequently Asked Questions

What does The Anderson Foundation fund?

How do I apply for a grant from The Anderson Foundation?

**Grant Activity (2024)** • Total giving: $519,000 • Number of grants: 15 • Typical award range: $2,000–$225,000 **Recent Grants (2024)** • Grace Fellowship Chapel: $100,000 • Family Research Council (FRC): $75,000 • First Choice Women's Resource Centers: $50,000 The foundation made additional grants to organizations including Players Development Academy and others, though complete details for all 15 grants were not fully enumerated in available sources.

Where does The Anderson Foundation make grants?

The foundation primarily funds charitable work in New Jersey, the District of Columbia, and Washington.

What size grants does The Anderson Foundation award?

In 2024, The Anderson Foundation awarded 13 grants totaling $519K — an average of about $40K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is The Anderson Foundation required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, The Anderson Foundation reported a distributable amount of $199K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.