The Charlie & Moll Anderson Foundation
The Charlie & Moll Anderson Foundation is a private foundation based in Florence, Alabama. The foundation’s website says Moll and her husband formed it in 2006, concentrating on basic human needs such as shelter, hunger, education, and the protection of women and children.
The Charlie & Moll Anderson Foundation at a glance
In short: The Charlie & Moll Anderson Foundation gave $5.6M across 29 grants in 2025 (avg $194K), mostly in Tennessee. 31% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $5,638,735
- +372.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 29
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $194,439
- +372.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Total assets
- $14,184,743
- -10.5% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 31% first-time grantees (9 of 29, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Tennessee (92% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Charlie & Moll Anderson Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: Co Martin R Abroms Cpa PO Box, Florence, AL 35631
Phone: (256) 767-0740
Website: https://mollanderson.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Charlie & Moll Anderson Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was University of Tennessee Foundation ($3.5M). Together the top 10 received $5.4M.
Grant Size Distribution
145 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 112 grants of 145 (77%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 92% of grant dollars went to recipients in Tennessee. The remaining reported shares were California (4%), and Arizona, Massachusetts, and Texas (1% each).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 29 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Charlie & Moll Anderson Foundation open to new grantees?
31%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 9 of 29 grantees (31%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $136K; repeat grants $221K. How we count
Medians: $20K first-time, $15K repeat.
- 62% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 109% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 980% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $1.2M (2024) to $5.6M (2025). In 2025 it made 29 grants totaling $5.6M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Tennessee Foundation Knoxville, TN | Benevolent Donation | $3,500,000 |
| University of Tennessee Medical Center Knoxville, TN | Benevolent Donation | $1,000,000 |
| West High School Athletic Council Knoxville, TN | Benevolent Donation | $420,735 |
| Visionary Women Beverly Hills, CA | Benevolent Donation | $150,000 |
| Anderson Associates Assistant Fund Knoxville, TN | Benevolent Donation | $100,000 |
| United Way of Greater Knoxville Knoxville, TN | Benevolent Donation | $100,000 |
| My Friend's Place Hollywood, CA | Benevolent Donation | $50,000 |
| Phoenix Art Museum Phoenix, AZ | Benevolent Donation | $35,000 |
| Amfar New York, NY | Benevolent Donation | $30,000 |
| Find the Cause Framingham, MA | Benevolent Donation | $30,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $14,184,743 | $4,027,458 | $5,699,987 | $5,638,735 | 29 | $5,690,977 | $86,077 | $580,842 |
| 2024 | $15,857,272 | $4,517,802 | $1,247,492 | $1,193,365 | 29 | $1,239,858 | $566,275 | $608,209 |
| 2023 | $12,586,962 | $3,052,312 | $2,532,479 | $2,479,000 | 29 | $2,530,357 | $68,119 | $566,500 |
| 2022 | $12,067,129 | $3,066,122 | $2,729,313 | $2,694,000 | 27 | $2,727,728 | $65,379 | $578,429 |
| 2021 | $11,730,320 | $5,057,663 | $1,749,089 | $1,713,920 | 31 | $1,747,915 | $59,337 | $432,612 |
| 2020 | $8,421,746 | $3,046,665 | $1,941,613 | $1,905,750 | 34 | — | $53,793 | $329,306 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Charlie & Moll Anderson Foundation reported a distributable amount of $581K for 2025 — 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 foundation’s website describes its focus as basic human needs, including shelter, hunger, education, and protecting women and children. Its 2025 grants show support for a range of organizations. For example, West High School Athletic Council says it provides operational and fundraising support for the school’s athletic programs, while United Way of Greater Knoxville says it unites people and resources to strengthen communities and solve systemic issues. Visionary Women describes its work as engaging conversations with innovative leaders funding high-impact initiatives for women and girls.
Other 2025 recipients include Find the Cause, which says it funds scientific research on environmental causes of breast cancer and educates the public on prevention, and Phoenix Art Museum, which says it creates spaces of exchange and belonging through art experiences.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 29 grants totaling $5,638,735. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $3,500,000, with a median grant of $15,000. The largest awards included $3,500,000 to the University of Tennessee Foundation, $1,000,000 to the University of Tennessee Medical Center, and $420,735 to West High School Athletic Council. Other notable awards included $150,000 to Visionary Women, $100,000 each to Anderson Associates Assistant Fund and United Way of Greater Knoxville, and $50,000 to My Friend’s Place.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Charles C Anderson Jr and Martin R Abroms as directors.
The Charlie & Moll Anderson Foundation's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Charles C. Anderson Jr.
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Martin R. Abroms
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Charlie & Moll Anderson Foundation
How much does The Charlie & Moll Anderson Foundation give each year?
The Charlie & Moll Anderson Foundation gave $5.6M across 29 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $1.2M across 29 grants.
What is The Charlie & Moll Anderson Foundation's typical grant size?
The Charlie & Moll Anderson Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $15,000, and its average grant was $194,439, across 29 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Charlie & Moll Anderson Foundation that year got $136K on average.
Where does The Charlie & Moll Anderson Foundation give grants?
The Charlie & Moll Anderson Foundation gives mostly in Tennessee: 92% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Knoxville, TN (12 grants), Beverly Hills, CA (2 grants) and Dallas, TX (2 grants).
Does The Charlie & Moll Anderson Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 29 grants with a stated purpose on The Charlie & Moll Anderson Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Benevolent Donation" (29 grants).
Who are The Charlie & Moll Anderson Foundation's largest grantees?
The Charlie & Moll Anderson Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include University of Tennessee Foundation ($3,500,000), University of Tennessee Medical Center ($1,000,000) and West High School Athletic Council ($420,735), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 87% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Charlie & Moll Anderson Foundation?
The Charlie & Moll Anderson Foundation reported $14.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $5.7M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $581K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Charlie & Moll Anderson Foundation fund?
The foundation’s website describes its focus as basic human needs, including shelter, hunger, education, and protecting women and children. Its 2025 grants show support for a range of organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Charlie & Moll Anderson Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that 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 Charlie & Moll Anderson Foundation's EIN?
The Charlie & Moll Anderson Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 62-1795976. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The Charlie & Moll Anderson Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS April 19, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 12, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 10, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 13, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 20, 2026)
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