The Donald and Audrey Anderson
The Donald and Audrey Anderson is a private foundation based in Escanaba, Michigan. In its 2025 filing, it reported grants to organizations in Michigan and stated that funding is for organizations carrying out religious, charitable, scientific, literary, or educational purposes within Michigan’s Central Upper Peninsula.
The Donald and Audrey Anderson at a glance
In short: The Donald and Audrey Anderson gave $52K across 21 grants in 2025 (avg $2K), mostly in Michigan. 11% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $52,253
- +2.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 21
- -12.5% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $2,488
- +16.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $938,201
- +0.7% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 11% first-time grantees (2 of 18, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Michigan (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Donald and Audrey Anderson
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests: its filing says it has no grant application process and does not accept applications. Board members use their knowledge of local needs to choose qualified organizations, and the foundation occasionally receives requests from organizations it has funded previously. The filing states that funds are given to organizations for directly carrying out one or more religious, charitable, scientific, literary, or educational purposes within the Central Upper Peninsula of Michigan.
- Contact
Application contact: Karen A Anderson
Mailing address: 2121 18Th Avenue South, Escanaba, MI 49829
Phone: (906) 789-1736
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Donald and Audrey Anderson funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Bay Cliff Health Camp ($16K). Together the top 10 received $44K.
Grant Size Distribution
103 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 103 grants of 103 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The filing states that awards are for organizations carrying out eligible purposes within Michigan’s Central Upper Peninsula. All 2025 grant dollars went to recipients in Michigan.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 21 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Donald and Audrey Anderson open to new grantees?
11%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 2 of 18 grantees (11%) were first-time recipients. With only 18 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $1K; repeat grants $3K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $2K repeat.
- 89% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−10%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 95% 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 (2020–2025). 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 $51K (2020) to $58K (2022). In 2025 it made 21 grants totaling $52K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bay Cliff Health Camp Big Bay, MI | Operating Expenses | $15,500 |
| Salvation Army Escanaba, MI | Food Kitchen/Pantry | $4,000 |
| St Vincent De Paul Society Escanaba Escanaba, MI | Food Kitchen/Pantry | $4,000 |
| WNMU Public TV 13 Marquette, MI | High School Quiz Bowl on PBS | $4,000 |
| Tri County Safe Harbor Escanaba, MI | General Operations | $3,000 |
| Marquette Symphony Orchestra Marquette, MI | Orchestra Support | $2,500 |
| Delta County Cancer Alliance Escanaba, MI | General Operations | $2,000 |
| Escanaba Area Public Schools Escanaba, MI | Spotlights/Pespa | $2,000 |
| Escanaba Area Public Schools Escanaba, MI | Scholarships | $2,000 |
| Pregnancy Services of Delta County Escanaba, MI | General Operations | $2,000 |
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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 | $938,201 | $66,269 | $59,569 | $52,253 | 21 | $52,253 | $60,160 | $55,007 |
| 2024 | $931,501 | $72,541 | $56,964 | $51,109 | 24 | $51,109 | $66,726 | $53,440 |
| 2023 | $915,924 | $36,171 | $58,961 | $53,606 | 23 | $53,606 | $30,816 | $50,084 |
| 2022 | $938,714 | $29,424 | $65,820 | $58,284 | 17 | $58,284 | $23,893 | $52,361 |
| 2021 | $975,109 | $104,186 | $59,411 | $52,408 | 18 | $52,408 | $98,219 | $58,364 |
| 2020 | $930,334 | $57,472 | $56,138 | $50,839 | 16 | — | $52,173 | $52,604 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Donald and Audrey Anderson reported a distributable amount of $55K 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
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for operating expenses, food kitchens and pantries, a high school quiz bowl, an orchestra, cancer-patient support, school programs and scholarships, pregnancy services, and a camp.
The grantees describe their own work in varied terms. Bay Cliff Health Camp says its mission is to promote the health, welfare, happiness, and development of children and adults. Marquette Symphony Orchestra says it works to maintain an orchestra, arrange concerts, and promote appreciation of professional musical performances. Pregnancy Services of Delta County says it assists pregnant women and families with young children through options counseling and classes, among other services. Delta County Cancer Alliance says it provides financial assistance, education, and support for cancer patients in Delta County.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 21 grants totaling $52,253. Grants ranged from $300 to $15,500, with a median of $2,000.
Notable 2025 grants included $15,500 to Bay Cliff Health Camp for operating expenses; $4,000 each to the Salvation Army and St. Vincent de Paul Society Escanaba for food kitchen/pantry support; and $4,000 to WNMU Public TV 13 for a high school quiz bowl on PBS. Other grants included $3,000 to Tri County Safe Harbor for general operations, $2,500 to Marquette Symphony Orchestra for orchestra support, and $2,000 each to Delta County Cancer Alliance, Pregnancy Services of Delta County, and Escanaba Area Public Schools for scholarships.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Karen A. Anderson and Sarah Y. Anderson as directors, and Hannah Anderson as a director.
The Donald and Audrey Anderson's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Karen A. Anderson
Director
Director & President → Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sarah Y. Anderson
Director
Director & Treasurer → Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Hannah Anderson
Director
New on the 2025 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Terry Frankenstein (2022–2024) — Director
- Former: Patt J. Fittante (2020–2023) — Director
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 Donald and Audrey Anderson
How much does The Donald and Audrey Anderson give each year?
The Donald and Audrey Anderson gave $52K across 21 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $51K across 24 grants.
What is The Donald and Audrey Anderson's typical grant size?
The Donald and Audrey Anderson's median grant in 2025 was $2,000, and its average grant was $2,488, across 21 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Donald and Audrey Anderson that year got $1K on average.
Where does The Donald and Audrey Anderson give grants?
The Donald and Audrey Anderson gives mostly in Michigan: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Escanaba, MI (15 grants) and Marquette, MI (3 grants).
Does The Donald and Audrey Anderson give general operating support?
Yes: 29% of The Donald and Audrey Anderson's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (6 of 21) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Donald and Audrey Anderson's largest grantees?
The Donald and Audrey Anderson's largest 2025 grantees include Bay Cliff Health Camp ($15,500), Escanaba Area Public Schools ($4,000 across 2 grants) and Salvation Army ($4,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 45% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Donald and Audrey Anderson?
The Donald and Audrey Anderson reported $938K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $52K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $55K (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 Donald and Audrey Anderson fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for operating expenses, food kitchens and pantries, a high school quiz bowl, an orchestra, cancer-patient support, school programs and scholarships, pregnancy services, and a camp. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Donald and Audrey Anderson?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests: its filing says it has no grant application process and does not accept applications. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Donald and Audrey Anderson's EIN?
The Donald and Audrey Anderson's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-1595766. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The Donald and Audrey Anderson 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
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS April 29, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 4, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 10, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 9, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 7, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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