The Anthon Family Foundation
The Anthon Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Chesterfield, Missouri. Its 2024 filing reports grants to preselected charitable organizations, primarily recipients in Missouri.
The Anthon Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Anthon Family Foundation gave $85K across 13 grants in 2024 (avg $7K), mostly in Missouri. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $85,005
- +42.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 13
- +18.2% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $6,539
- +20.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,005
- Total assets
- $1,910,941
- +109.9% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Missouri (94% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Anthon Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests; it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 17854 Chesterfield Airport Road, Chesterfield, MO 63005
Phone: (636) 681-9400
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Anthon Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Chaminade Fund ($15K). Together the top 10 received $74K.
Grant Size Distribution
35 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 35 grants of 35 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 94% of grant dollars went to recipients in Missouri and 6% to recipients in New York. The listed grants include recipients in St. Louis, Missouri, and a grant to Tunnel to Towers Foundation in Staten Island, New York.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Anthon Family Foundation gives
- 77% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 240% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 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 (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 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $25K (2021) to $85K (2024). In 2024 it made 13 grants totaling $85K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Chaminade Fund St. Louis, MO | General Purpose | $15,000 |
| Annie's Hope St. Louis, MO | General Purpose | $10,000 |
| The Backstoppers Inc St. Louis, MO | General Purpose | $10,000 |
| World Pediatric Project St. Louis, MO | General Purpose | $7,000 |
| Gene Slay's Girls and Boys Club of St Louis St. Louis, MO | General Purpose | $6,000 |
| Good Shepherd St. Louis, MO | General Purpose | $6,000 |
| De Smet Jesuit St. Louis, MO | General Purpose | $5,005 |
| Forest Park Forever St. Louis, MO | General Purpose | $5,000 |
| St Louis Arc St. Louis, MO | General Purpose | $5,000 |
| St Louis Catholic Academy St. Louis, MO | General Purpose | $5,000 |
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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 | $1,910,941 | $1,085,770 | $85,264 | $85,005 | 13 | $85,264 | $85,770 | $87,858 |
| 2023 | $910,435 | $29,283 | $59,700 | $59,500 | 11 | $59,500 | $29,083 | $45,599 |
| 2022 | $940,852 | $3,984 | $39,175 | $39,175 | 8 | $39,175 | $3,984 | $47,566 |
| 2021 | $976,043 | $1,001,043 | $25,000 | $25,000 | 3 | $25,000 | $34 | $18,354 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Anthon Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $88K 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 went to organizations including schools, social-service organizations, and community and charitable organizations. For example, Forest Park Forever describes its mission as restoring, maintaining, and sustaining Forest Park in partnership with the City of St. Louis. St. Louis Arc says it empowers people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families through services, support, and advocacy.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 13 grants totaling $85,005. Grant amounts ranged from $3,000 to $15,000, with a median of $5,005. Listed recipients included Chaminade Fund ($15,000), Annie’s Hope ($10,000), The BackStoppers Inc. ($10,000), World Pediatric Project ($7,000), and Gene Slay’s Girls and Boys Club of St. Louis ($6,000). The filing lists the grants as for general purposes.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Michael L. Anthon, John J. Anthon, Patrick M. Anthon, and Margaret F. Anthon as officers.
The Anthon Family Foundation's 2024 filing lists 4 officers; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
John J. Anthon
Officer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Margaret F. Anthon
Officer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Michael L. Anthon
Officer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Patrick M. Anthon
Officer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
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 Anthon Family Foundation
How much does The Anthon Family Foundation give each year?
The Anthon Family Foundation gave $85K across 13 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $60K across 11 grants.
What is The Anthon Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Anthon Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $5,005, and its average grant was $6,539, across 13 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Anthon Family Foundation give grants?
The Anthon Family Foundation gives mostly in Missouri: 94% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were St. Louis, MO (11 grants).
Does The Anthon Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Anthon Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (13 of 13) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Anthon Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Anthon Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Chaminade Fund ($15,000), Annie's Hope ($10,000) and The Backstoppers Inc ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 41% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Anthon Family Foundation?
The Anthon Family Foundation reported $1.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $85K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $88K (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 Anthon Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations including schools, social-service organizations, and community and charitable organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Anthon Family Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests; it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Anthon Family Foundation's EIN?
The Anthon Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-4254579. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Anthon Family 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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