The L G Anderson Family Foundation Inc
The L G Anderson Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Hollister, California. Its 2024 filing reports charitable grants to organizations in California, including organizations serving people experiencing homelessness, at-risk youth, and local communities.
The L G Anderson Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The L G Anderson Family Foundation Inc gave $40K across 25 grants in 2024 (avg $2K), mostly in California. 36% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $40,200
- -40.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 25
- -24.2% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,608
- -21.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $500
- Total assets
- $1,770,688
- -0.8% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 36% first-time grantees (9 of 25, 2024)
- Primary geography
- California (100% 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 L G Anderson Family Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 2440 Bert Drive Bldg 200 Suite 20, Hollister, CA 95023
Phone: (209) 367-7600
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The L G Anderson Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Lodi House ($10K). Together the top 10 received $34K.
Grant Size Distribution
134 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 134 grants of 134 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All reported grant dollars in 2024 went to recipients in California.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 25 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The L G Anderson Family Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
36%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 9 of 25 grantees (36%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $861; repeat grants $2K. How we count
Medians: $500 first-time, $1K repeat.
- 64% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−10%). 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 $40K (2024) to $68K (2023). In 2024 it made 25 grants totaling $40K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Lodi House Lodi, CA | Charitable | $10,100 |
| Police Activities League Los Banos, CA | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Saint Dunstan's Carmel Valley, CA | Charitable | $4,100 |
| Youth Alliance Hollister, CA | Charitable | $3,500 |
| United for San Benito Hollister, CA | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Tularcitos Elementary PTO Carmel Valley, CA | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Tatum Garden Foundation Salinas, CA | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Benitolink Hollister, CA | Charitable | $1,500 |
| Friends of Los Banos Library Los Banos, CA | Charitable | $1,500 |
| Community Foundation of San Benito County Hollister, CA | Charitable | $1,000 |
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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 | $1,770,688 | $80,863 | $95,773 | $40,200 | 25 | $93,915 | $79,833 | $97,351 |
| 2023 | $1,785,598 | $79,792 | $117,438 | $67,600 | 33 | $116,063 | $73,767 | $89,853 |
| 2022 | $1,823,244 | $17,194 | $61,756 | $60,200 | 27 | $61,010 | $17,194 | $90,620 |
| 2021 | $1,867,806 | $1,053,176 | $46,226 | $44,725 | 25 | $45,463 | $52,413 | $46,476 |
| 2020 | $845,835 | $381 | $49,264 | $47,750 | 24 | — | — | $43,322 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The L G Anderson Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $97K 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 a range of charitable organizations. For example, Lodi House describes its mission as providing a safe and stable environment and support to homeless women and children. Youth Alliance says it provides prevention, intervention, and community outreach programs for at-risk youth and economically disadvantaged families. United for San Benito says it works to support young people’s success, residents’ health, and families in the community.
Other 2024 grantees include BenitoLink Inc, which says it connects San Benito County residents through local news and information, and Martha’s Kitchen, which says it provides meals and food to people in need.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 25 grants totaling $40,200. Grant amounts ranged from $250 to $10,100, with a median of $500. Its largest reported grants included $10,100 to Lodi House, $5,000 to Police Activities League, $4,100 to Saint Dunstan’s, $3,500 to Youth Alliance, and $3,000 to United for San Benito. Other grants included $2,000 each to Tularcitos Elementary PTO and Tatum Garden Foundation, and $1,500 each to BenitoLink and Friends of Los Banos Library.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Officers and directors listed on the 2024 filing are Ashleigh Anderson, Executive Director; Larry W Anderson, President/Director; James R Anderson, Vice President; Georgeann M Anderson, Secretary; Michael C Anderson, CFO/Treasurer; Craig Barton, Director; and Gina Waldron, Director.
The L G Anderson Family Foundation Inc is led by Ashleigh Anderson, Executive Director on every filing since 2023; 1 of 7 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Ashleigh Anderson
Executive Director
On filings since 2023
30 hrs/week
$35K (2023) → $42K (2024)
Larry W. Anderson
President & Director
President & CFO → President & Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Craig Barton
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gina Waldron
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Georgeann M. Anderson
Secretary
Vice President & Secretary → Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
James R. Anderson
Vice President
Director → Vice President, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael C. Anderson
CFO & Treasurer
Director → CFO & Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $42K, to Ashleigh Anderson (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about The L G Anderson Family Foundation Inc
How much does The L G Anderson Family Foundation Inc give each year?
The L G Anderson Family Foundation Inc gave $40K across 25 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $68K across 33 grants.
What is The L G Anderson Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The L G Anderson Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $500, and its average grant was $1,608, across 25 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The L G Anderson Family Foundation Inc that year got $861 on average.
Where does The L G Anderson Family Foundation Inc give grants?
The L G Anderson Family Foundation Inc gives mostly in California: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Hollister, CA (10 grants), Los Banos, CA (6 grants) and Carmel Valley, CA (2 grants).
Does The L G Anderson Family Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 25 grants with a stated purpose on The L G Anderson Family Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (25 grants).
Who are The L G Anderson Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The L G Anderson Family Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Lodi House ($10,100), Police Activities League ($5,000) and Saint Dunstan's ($4,100), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 48% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The L G Anderson Family Foundation Inc?
The L G Anderson Family Foundation Inc reported $1.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $94K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $97K (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 L G Anderson Family Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for a range of charitable organizations. For example, Lodi House describes its mission as providing a safe and stable environment and support to homeless women and children. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The L G Anderson Family Foundation Inc?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and 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 L G Anderson Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
The L G Anderson Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 32-0188283. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The L G Anderson Family Foundation Inc 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
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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