The Anderson Fund Foundation
The Anderson Fund Foundation is a private foundation based in Tahoe City, California. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations working in areas including abortion care, services for women affected by war, emergency and poverty-related health needs, environmental protection, education, and the arts.
The Anderson Fund Foundation at a glance
In short: The Anderson Fund Foundation gave $64K across 22 grants in 2024 (avg $3K), top state California. 5% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $64,000
- -28.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 22
- -8.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $2,909
- -21.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $2,220,705
- +0.7% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 5% first-time grantees (1 of 22, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- California (40% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Anderson Fund Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 5323, Tahoe City, CA 96145
Phone: (530) 584-9207
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Anderson Fund Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was National Abortion Federation ($10K). Together the top 10 received $45K.
Grant Size Distribution
109 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 109 grants of 109 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, the largest shares of grant dollars went to recipients in California (40%), New York (28%), and Washington, DC (16%). Colorado and Massachusetts each accounted for 5%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 22 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Anderson Fund Foundation open to new grantees?
5%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 1 of 22 grantees (5%) were first-time recipients. With only 22 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $5K; repeat grants $3K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $2K repeat.
- 95% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 51% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 64% 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 (2020–2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $43K (2021) to $89K (2023). In 2024 it made 22 grants totaling $64K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| National Abortion Federation Washington, DC | Support safe, legal, and accessible abortion care to promote health and justice for women | $10,000 |
| Women for Women International Central Islip, NY | Community services & support to female survivors of war | $8,000 |
| Direct Relief Santa Barbara, CA | Medical resources & support to people affected by poverty or emergencies | $5,000 |
| Mountain Area Preservation Truckee, CA | Protect open space and advocate for responsible development in the truckee-tahoe area | $5,000 |
| Sierra Watch Nevada City, CA | Environmental Protection & Preservation | $4,500 |
| American Indian College Fund Denver, CO | Provide native American students with support through scholarships and funding toward higher education | $3,000 |
| Cure Alzheimer's Fund Wellesley Hills, MA | Alzheimer's Disease Research & Support | $3,000 |
| Berkeley Playhouse Berkeley, CA | Community Support for Performance Art | $2,000 |
| Brooklyn Academy of Music Brooklyn, NY | Community Support for Performance Art | $2,000 |
| Community Roots Charter School Brooklyn, NY | Community Services & 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 | $2,220,705 | $102,048 | $86,904 | $64,000 | 22 | $73,691 | $88,835 | $114,741 |
| 2023 | $2,205,561 | $109,676 | $124,436 | $89,000 | 24 | $106,273 | $56,570 | $110,246 |
| 2022 | $2,220,321 | $1,144,000 | $91,473 | $75,000 | 28 | $75,000 | $73,996 | $68,767 |
| 2021 | $1,270,806 | $31,193 | $51,624 | $42,500 | 25 | $51,624 | $23,600 | $66,991 |
| 2020 | $1,291,237 | $65,440 | $67,333 | $60,250 | 10 | — | $58,357 | $63,883 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Anderson Fund Foundation reported a distributable amount of $115K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for a range of organizations. For example, Direct Relief describes its mission as improving the health and lives of people affected by poverty or emergencies. Sierra Watch says it works to protect the natural resources and communities of the Tahoe Sierra, while the American Indian College Fund says it invests in Native students and tribal college education. Brooklyn Academy of Music describes its work as supporting artistic experimentation and inclusion and accessibility in the arts.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 22 grants totaling $64,000. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $10,000, with a median of $2,000. Among the largest were $10,000 to the National Abortion Federation, $8,000 to Women for Women International, $5,000 to Direct Relief, and $5,000 to Mountain Area Preservation. Other grants included $4,500 to Sierra Watch and $3,000 each to the American Indian College Fund and Cure Alzheimer’s Fund.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Kristen Anderson as director, Fredrik Anderson as president, Ben Anderson-Flint as secretary, and Evan Anderson-Flint as treasurer.
The Anderson Fund Foundation is led by Fredrik Anderson, President on every filing since 2023; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Fredrik Anderson
President
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kristen Anderson
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$10K (2023) → $0 (2024)
Ben Anderson-Flint
Secretary
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Evan Anderson-Flint
Treasurer
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Jack Chu (2020–2022) — Secretary
- Former: Frank Anderson (2020) — Director
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2023 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2023 filing was $10K, to Kristen Anderson (Director).
Frequently asked questions about The Anderson Fund Foundation
How much does The Anderson Fund Foundation give each year?
The Anderson Fund Foundation gave $64K across 22 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $89K across 24 grants.
What is The Anderson Fund Foundation's typical grant size?
The Anderson Fund Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $2,000, and its average grant was $2,909, across 22 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Anderson Fund Foundation that year got $5K on average.
Where does The Anderson Fund Foundation give grants?
The Anderson Fund Foundation's top state is California, with 40% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New York (28%) and District of Columbia (16%). The most frequent recipient cities were Truckee, CA (2 grants), Brooklyn, NY (2 grants), San Francisco, CA (2 grants) and New York, NY (2 grants).
Does The Anderson Fund Foundation give general operating support?
Occasionally: 5% of The Anderson Fund Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 22) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Anderson Fund Foundation's largest grantees?
The Anderson Fund Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include National Abortion Federation ($10,000), Women for Women International ($8,000) and Direct Relief ($5,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 36% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Anderson Fund Foundation?
The Anderson Fund Foundation reported $2.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $74K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $115K (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 Fund Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for a range of organizations. For example, Direct Relief describes its mission as improving the health and lives of people affected by poverty or emergencies. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Anderson Fund Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Anderson Fund Foundation's EIN?
The Anderson Fund Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 94-3256857. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Anderson Fund Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). The Anderson Fund Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 16, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-anderson-fund-foundation-morg_8f884fbc2360444491ce3b7983e63bcf
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