The David & Colleen Anderson Charitable Foundation
THE DAVID & COLLEEN ANDERSON is a private foundation based in Rockford, Illinois. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations in areas including culture, health services, education, social welfare, youth services, and veteran affairs.
The David & Colleen Anderson Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: The David & Colleen Anderson Charitable Foundation gave $152K across 83 grants in 2024 (avg $2K), mostly in Illinois. 8% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $151,990
- -16.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 83
- +3.8% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,831
- -19.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,500
- Total assets
- $1,919,630
- -1.1% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 8% first-time grantees (6 of 71, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Illinois (54% 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 David & Colleen Anderson Charitable Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
- Contact
Mailing address: 330 Spring Creek Rd, Rockford, IL 61107-1035
Phone: (815) 637-7622
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The David & Colleen Anderson Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Open Arms Free Clinic ($10K across 2 grants). Together the top 10 received $65K.
Grant Size Distribution
366 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 366 grants of 366 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 54% of grant dollars went to recipients in Illinois, 17% to Wisconsin, 7% to Virginia, 5% to Arizona, and 5% to Texas.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 83 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The David & Colleen Anderson Charitable Foundation open to new grantees?
8%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 6 of 71 grantees (8%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $800; repeat grants $2K. How we count
Medians: $375 first-time, $2K repeat.
- 89% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 23% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 96% 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 $107K (2020) to $182K (2023). In 2024 it made 83 grants totaling $152K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Anderson Japanese Gardens Rockford, IL | Cultural | $6,000 |
| Open Arms Free Clinic Elkhorn, WI | Health Services | $5,000 |
| True the Vote Inc Houston, TX | Philanthropy | $5,000 |
| Turning Point USA Phoenix, AZ | Philanthropy | $5,000 |
| Racvb Charitable Foundation Rockford, IL | Philanthropy | $5,000 |
| Rockford Christian Schools Rockford, IL | Education | $5,000 |
| Holiday Home Camp (Fresh Air Assoc) Williams Bay, WI | Social Welfare | $5,000 |
| Open Arms Free Clinic Elkhorn, WI | Health Services | $5,000 |
| Young America's Foundation Reston, VA | Youth Services | $4,000 |
| Anderson Japanese Gardens Rockford, IL | Cultural | $4,000 |
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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 | $1,919,630 | $162,932 | $183,829 | $151,990 | 83 | $151,996 | $106,774 | $159,044 |
| 2023 | $1,940,527 | $230,124 | $214,520 | $181,715 | 80 | $182,622 | $119,195 | $153,688 |
| 2022 | $1,956,483 | $78,812 | $192,530 | $156,600 | 76 | $156,617 | $40,423 | $180,281 |
| 2021 | $2,070,201 | $288,726 | $152,676 | $124,071 | 70 | $124,322 | $259,943 | $157,300 |
| 2020 | $1,934,151 | $144,023 | $134,931 | $107,480 | 57 | — | $87,667 | $121,572 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The David & Colleen Anderson Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $159K 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 organizations with varied missions. For example, Open Arms Free Clinic says it serves the health and wellness needs of low-income, uninsured residents of Walworth County, while Rock River Valley Pantry says it packages and distributes food to people in need. Young America’s Foundation describes its work as youth outreach promoting ideas including individual freedom, a strong national defense, free enterprise, and traditional values. These are the grantees’ stated missions, not the foundation’s.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 83 grants totaling $151,990. Grant amounts ranged from $100 to $6,000, with a median of $1,500.
Among the larger 2024 grants were $6,000 to Anderson Japanese Gardens; $5,000 each to Open Arms Free Clinic, True the Vote, Turning Point USA, RACVB Charitable Foundation, Rockford Christian Schools, and Holiday Home Camp; and $4,000 each to Young America’s Foundation and Rock River Valley Pantry. The foundation also gave $3,600 to Freedom Alliance. The grantee descriptions identify, among other activities, True the Vote’s work to protect the rights of legitimate voters and Freedom Alliance’s programs in public policy, support for troops, and scholarships.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists David J. Anderson as president and director; John R. Anderson as vice president, secretary, and director; Kristin L. Pecora as treasurer and director; and Jeffrey Anderson as director.
The David & Colleen Anderson Charitable Foundation is led by David J. Anderson, President & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
David J. Anderson
President & Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Jeffrey Anderson
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
John R. Anderson
Vice President, Secretary & Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Kristin L. Pecora
Treasurer & Director
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 David & Colleen Anderson Charitable Foundation
How much does The David & Colleen Anderson Charitable Foundation give each year?
The David & Colleen Anderson Charitable Foundation gave $152K across 83 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $182K across 80 grants.
What is The David & Colleen Anderson Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
The David & Colleen Anderson Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $1,500, and its average grant was $1,831, across 83 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The David & Colleen Anderson Charitable Foundation that year got $800 on average.
Where does The David & Colleen Anderson Charitable Foundation give grants?
The David & Colleen Anderson Charitable Foundation gives mostly in Illinois: 54% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Wisconsin (17%) and Virginia (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Rockford, IL (34 grants), Williams Bay, WI (5 grants), Chicago, IL (4 grants) and Elkhorn, WI (3 grants).
Does The David & Colleen Anderson Charitable Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 83 grants with a stated purpose on The David & Colleen Anderson Charitable Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Philanthropy" (20 grants), "Social Welfare" (18 grants) and "Religion" (8 grants).
Who are The David & Colleen Anderson Charitable Foundation's largest grantees?
The David & Colleen Anderson Charitable Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Open Arms Free Clinic ($10,000 across 2 grants), Anderson Japanese Gardens ($10,000 across 2 grants) and Racvb Charitable Foundation ($7,500 across 2 grants), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 18% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The David & Colleen Anderson Charitable Foundation?
The David & Colleen Anderson Charitable Foundation reported $1.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $152K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $159K (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 David & Colleen Anderson Charitable Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations with varied missions. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The David & Colleen Anderson Charitable Foundation?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The David & Colleen Anderson Charitable Foundation's EIN?
The David & Colleen Anderson Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-4332919. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The David & Colleen Anderson Charitable 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.
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 November 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 31, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 8, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 10, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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