The Andersons Inc Charitable Foundation
The Andersons Inc Charitable Foundation is a private foundation based in Maumee, Ohio. Its giving is connected to The Andersons’ stated commitment to improving communities where it works and lives, with support for agriculture and the environment, social services, civic and community efforts, education, arts and culture, and health and wellness.
The Andersons Inc Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: The Andersons Inc Charitable Foundation gave $599K across 37 grants in 2024 (avg $16K), mostly in South Carolina. 64% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $599,026
- +10.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 37
- +37.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $16,190
- -19.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $14,000
- Total assets
- $13,491,563
- +14.4% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 64% first-time grantees (14 of 22, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- South Carolina (55% 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 Andersons Inc Charitable Foundation
- How to Apply
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Submit a written request stating the amount requested, how and where the funds will be used, the project timeline, and total budget, along with the organization’s mission or statement of purpose. Required materials include a letter of support; audited, reviewed, or compiled financial statements; the current operating budget; a list of board members or directors; and, where relevant, a project budget, a list of other donors and outstanding requests, and donor-recognition levels. Requests from outside the Toledo area require written support from the local manager of the nearest Anderson facility; applications will not be processed without a recommendation letter.
- Review Cycle
- Deadlines are established at the time of application, allowing a minimum of 30 days for completion.
- Deadline
- Deadlines are established at the time of application, allowing a minimum of 30 days for completion.
- Contact
Application contact: The Andersons Inc Charitable Found
Mailing address: 1947 Briarfield Blvd, Maumee, OH 43537
Phone: (419) 893-5050
Email: julie_payeff@andersonsinc.com
Website: https://andersonsinc.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from The Andersons Inc Charitable Foundation
Who The Andersons Inc Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was The Blackbaud Giving Fund ($328K across 12 grants). Together the top 10 received $511K.
Grant Size Distribution
148 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 145 grants of 148 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The Andersons says its corporate contributions support communities where it has business operations. In 2024, 55% of grant dollars went to recipients in South Carolina and 28% to recipients in Ohio; Virginia, Indiana, and Michigan each received 4%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 37 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Andersons Inc Charitable Foundation open to new grantees?
64%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 14 of 22 grantees (64%) 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 $9K; repeat grants $58K. How we count
Medians: $8K first-time, $20K repeat.
- 36% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 142% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 87% 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 $201K (2020) to $599K (2024). In 2024 it made 37 grants totaling $599K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Blackbaud Giving Fund Daniel Island, SC | 2024 - TAI Matching Gift - JAN - Invoice 143747 | $52,380 |
| The Blackbaud Giving Fund Daniel Island, SC | 2024 - TAI Matching Gift - MAY - Invoice 145999 | $33,048 |
| The Blackbaud Giving Fund Daniel Island, SC | 2024 - TAI Matching Gift - NOV - Invoice 149750 | $32,091 |
| The Blackbaud Giving Fund Daniel Island, SC | 2024 - TAI Matching Gift - FEB - Invoice 144116 | $31,803 |
| The Blackbaud Giving Fund Daniel Island, SC | 2023 - TAI Matching - DEC - Invoice 142726 | $28,683 |
| The Blackbaud Giving Fund Daniel Island, SC | 2024 - TAI Matching Gift - MAR - Invoice 144835 | $26,276 |
| Toledo Alliance for Performing Arts Toledo, OH | 2024 Family Event Series Sponsorship | $25,000 |
| United Way-Greater Toledo Toledo, OH | 2024 Community Impact Strategy - General Annual Support | $25,000 |
| Sandusky County Agricultural Society Fremont, OH | 2024 Barn replacement & Logo on current Show Arena | $25,000 |
| The Blackbaud Giving Fund Daniel Island, SC | 2024 - TAI Matching - MAY - Invoice 138146 | $24,897 |
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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 | $13,491,563 | $2,384,252 | $686,596 | $599,026 | 37 | $614,776 | $312,432 | $704,786 |
| 2023 | $11,793,907 | $7,190,370 | $617,345 | $539,979 | 27 | $556,089 | $629,114 | $563,581 |
| 2022 | $5,220,882 | $84,920 | $607,623 | $542,284 | 30 | $542,284 | $134,591 | $443,574 |
| 2021 | $5,743,585 | $365,730 | $301,227 | $247,750 | 27 | $254,650 | $319,153 | $329,711 |
| 2020 | $5,679,082 | $398,056 | $257,780 | $200,790 | 27 | — | $341,066 | $304,251 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Andersons Inc Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $705K 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
The Andersons identifies agriculture and the environment, social services, civic and community, education, arts and culture, and health and wellness as areas for community support. Its Share the Bounty Grant description also highlights agricultural education and sound agricultural practices, social services such as emergency shelter and meals, and community quality of life.
The foundation’s 2024 recipients included arts and community organizations. For example, the Toledo Alliance for Performing Arts received support for a family event series, and United Way-Greater Toledo received general annual support for its community impact strategy. Sandusky County Agricultural Society received funding for a barn replacement and arena logo. The Society describes its own purpose as promoting county fair activities and advancing cultural, agricultural, and industrial interests.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 37 grants totaling $599,026. Grant amounts ranged from $40 to $52,380, with a median of $14,000. Several of the largest grants went to The Blackbaud Giving Fund for Andersons matching-gift invoices. The Blackbaud Giving Fund describes its role as administering donations from individuals and corporations to nonprofit organizations. Other notable 2024 grants included $25,000 to Toledo Alliance for Performing Arts, $25,000 to United Way-Greater Toledo, and $25,000 to Sandusky County Agricultural Society.
The foundation states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Requests may be for general operations, specific projects, or capital campaigns. Applicants must have IRS 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status and not be classified as private foundations under Internal Revenue Code section 509; state and local government requests are also considered. The foundation generally will not be the major or sole funder of a project. It does not fund individuals, endowment funds, church building or operating funds, or elementary- or public-high-school building or operating funds.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists John Kraus, Pat Bowe, Cheryl Vion-Hasenaur, Megan Edwards, Chris Reed, and Adam Lovelace as trustees. Russell J Mitchell is listed as treasurer, Jason Phelps as foundation secretary, and Brian Walz and Adam Lenin as assistant treasurers.
The Andersons Inc Charitable Foundation's 2024 filing lists 10 officers; none of the 10 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Cheryl Vion-Hasenaur
Trustee
Trustee → President, 2022
President → Trustee, 2023
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
John Kraus
Trustee
President → Director, 2022
Director → Trustee, 2023
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Pat Bowe
Trustee
Director → Trustee, 2023
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Adam Lovelace
Trustee
Director → Trustee, 2023
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Chris Reed
Trustee
Director → Trustee, 2023
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Megan Edwards
Trustee
Director → Trustee, 2023
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Brian Walz
Assistant Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Russell J Mitchell
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Adam Lenin
Assistant Treasurer
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Jason Phelps
Foundation Secretary
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Catherine M White (2020–2022) — Foundation Secretary
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.
Frequently asked questions about The Andersons Inc Charitable Foundation
How much does The Andersons Inc Charitable Foundation give each year?
The Andersons Inc Charitable Foundation gave $599K across 37 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $540K across 27 grants.
What is The Andersons Inc Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
The Andersons Inc Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $14,000, and its average grant was $16,190, across 37 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Andersons Inc Charitable Foundation that year got $9K on average.
Where does The Andersons Inc Charitable Foundation give grants?
The Andersons Inc Charitable Foundation gives mostly in South Carolina: 55% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Ohio (28%). The most frequent recipient cities were Daniel Island, SC (12 grants), Toledo, OH (7 grants), Arlington, VA (2 grants) and Highland Park, IL (2 grants).
Does The Andersons Inc Charitable Foundation give general operating support?
Occasionally: 3% of The Andersons Inc Charitable Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 37) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Andersons Inc Charitable Foundation's largest grantees?
The Andersons Inc Charitable Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include The Blackbaud Giving Fund ($328,358 across 12 grants), United Way - Greater Toledo ($40,000 across 2 grants) and Toledo Alliance for Performing Arts ($25,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 66% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Andersons Inc Charitable Foundation?
The Andersons Inc Charitable Foundation reported $13.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $615K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $705K (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 Andersons Inc Charitable Foundation fund?
The Andersons identifies agriculture and the environment, social services, civic and community, education, arts and culture, and health and wellness as areas for community support. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Andersons Inc Charitable Foundation?
Submit a written request stating the amount requested, how and where the funds will be used, the project timeline, and total budget, along with the organization’s mission or statement of purpose. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Andersons Inc Charitable Foundation's EIN?
The Andersons Inc Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-1665008. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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