The Clyde and Summer Anderson Foundation

BIRMINGHAM, AL EIN: 72-1368331

The Clyde and Summer Anderson Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation based in Birmingham, Alabama. Established in September 1997, the foundation operates as a 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to philanthropic giving across multiple focus areas.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$2.6M

+56.2% YoY

Annual Giving

$391K

-28.1% YoY

Grant Count

+0.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$26K

-28.1% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Clyde and Summer Anderson Foundation reported a distributable amount of $51K 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 funding focus areas include:

Education
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
Human Services
Community Health
Health and Medical Services
Health and Wellness

Grantmaking

The foundation operates on a preselected basis only and does not accept unsolicited applications for funds. The foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations.

Grant Range

$3,000–$250,000

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation primarily directs funding to organizations in:

South Carolina
New York
Alabama

Grant Distribution by State

South Carolina $3.2M (62%)

Alabama $1.1M (22%)

Ohio $500K (10%)

New York $117K (2%)

Massachusetts $61K (1%)

Maryland $50K (1%)

Texas $36K (1%)

Tennessee $26K (1%)

+5 more states

States

Alabama Connecticut Illinois Massachusetts Maryland Michigan New York Ohio South Carolina Tennessee Texas Virginia Wisconsin

Cities

Big SandyBirminghamCharlestonCharlottesvilleChicagoClevelandColumbiaFlorenceGreenwichHuntsvilleMemphisMontgomeryMount PleasantNantucketNantuckettNew YorkNorth CharlestonPittsburgTuscaloosaTwo Rivers

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

As of 2024:

Total Assets: $2,593,581
Total Expenses: $415,000
Total Revenue: $1,350,000
Total Liabilities: $0

Tax-Exempt Status: September 1997 EIN: 72-1368331

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$2,593,581	$1,660,542	$1,622,572
Revenue	$1,348,140	$598,078	$794,893
Expenses	$415,101	$559,558	$848,047
Qualifying Distributions	$400,478	$550,628	$806,098
Net Investment Income	$692,260	$640,158	$120,764
Distributable Amount	$50,863	$32,546	$75,130

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

80 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Ashley Hall ($175,000), Grace Church Cathedral ($75,000), Charleston Literary Festival ($25,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
ALABAMA KIDNEY FOUNDATION HUNTSVILLE, AL	BENEVOLENT DONATION	$10,000
CHARLESTON LITERARY FESTIVAL CHARLESTON, SC	BENEVOLENT DONATION	$25,000
DO FOR ONE NYC NEW YORK, NY	BENEVOLENT DONATION	$20,000
GRACE CHURCH CATHEDRAL CHARLESTON, SC	BENEVOLENT DONATION	$75,000
HISTORICAL CHARLESTON FOUNDATION CHARLESTON, SC	BENEVOLENT DONATION	$5,000
ASHLEY HALL CHARLESTON, SC	BENEVOLENT DONATION	$175,000
PRESERVATION SOCIETY OF CHARLESTON CHARLESTON, SC	BENEVOLENT DONATION	$25,000
ALZHEIMER'S ASSOCIATION CHICAGO, IL	BENEVOLENT DONATION	$10,000
BEAUTIFUL GATE CENTER MOUNT PLEASANT, SC	BENEVOLENT DONATION	$2,500
CHARLESTON LIBRARY SOCIETY CHARLESTON, SC	BENEVOLENT DONATION	$1,750

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

The foundation is directed by:

Clyde B Anderson (Director)
Summer Anderson (Director)
Terry C Anderson (Director)

The foundation operates with limited staffing and no paid employees.

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
CLYDE B ANDERSON	DIRECTOR	—	—
SUMMER ANDERSON	DIRECTOR	—	—
TERRY C ANDERSON	DIRECTOR	—	—

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Frequently Asked Questions

What does The Clyde and Summer Anderson Foundation fund?

The foundation's primary funding focus areas include: • Education • Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking • Human Services • Community Health • Health and Medical Services • Health and Wellness

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

**Grant Activity:** • Total giving: $390,750 (2024) • Typical award range: $1,000–$500,000 • Median grant amount: $15,000 • Grant range: $3,000–$250,000 **Application Process:** The foundation operates on a preselected basis only and does not accept unsolicited applications for funds. The foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations.

Where does The Clyde and Summer Anderson Foundation make grants?

The foundation primarily directs funding to organizations in: • South Carolina • New York • Alabama

What size grants does The Clyde and Summer Anderson Foundation award?

In 2024, The Clyde and Summer Anderson Foundation awarded 15 grants totaling $391K — an average of about $26K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

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

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, The Clyde and Summer Anderson Foundation reported a distributable amount of $51K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

What is The Clyde and Summer Anderson Foundation's EIN?

The Clyde and Summer Anderson Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 72-1368331. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.