The William Bert Anderson Foundation

Private foundation · Grantmaker Frederick, MD EIN: 20-0514422

The William Bert Anderson Foundation is a private foundation, based in Frederick, MD. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $450K in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 1 grant totaling $25K. Net investment income was $11K.

The William Bert Anderson Foundation at a glance

In short: The William Bert Anderson Foundation gave $25K across 1 grant in 2026 (avg $25K), mostly in Maryland. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.

Annual giving (2026)
$25,000
-28.6% vs 2025
Grants made (2026)
1
+0.0% vs 2025
Average grant
$25,000
-28.6% vs 2025
Median grant
$25,000
Total assets
$449,555
+4.7% vs 2025
Primary geography
Maryland (100% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
Latest 990 filing
Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated September 2026.

Who The William Bert Anderson Foundation funds

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top recipient in 2026

Community Foundaton of Frederick County: $25KCommunity Foundaton ofFrederick County$25K

The largest 2026 recipient was Community Foundaton of Frederick County ($25K).

Grant Size Distribution

5 grants across all recorded years

5<$50K$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 5 grants of 5 (100%).

Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

1state

Share of the 2026 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.

States

Cities

Frederick

How The William Bert Anderson Foundation gives

  • Giving held roughly steady from 2023 to 2026 (−11%). Method
  • In 2026 it paid out 74% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method

From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.

Giving History

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$10K$20K$30K$40K1 grant2021 1 grant2022 1 grant2023 1 grant2024 1 grant2025 1 grant2026

From 2021 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $15K (2021) to $36K (2024). In 2026 it made 1 grant totaling $25K.

Grants by year

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
Community Foundaton of Frederick County Frederick, MDTo Support the Frederick County Community$25,000
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Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Figures from IRS filings, by filing year
Filing yearTotal AssetsRevenueExpensesGrants paidGrantsQualifying DistributionsNet Investment IncomeDistributable Amount
2026$449,555$46,588$26,600$25,0001$25,000$10,966$33,889
2025$429,567$59,129$36,764$35,0001$35,000$24,129$30,876
2024$407,202$22,480$37,476$35,8721$37,112$22,480$26,644
2023$422,198$67,868$29,492$28,1001$29,300$17,868$31,805
2022$383,822$41,696$36,055$35,0001$35,800$13,831$34,058
2021$378,181$81,313$15,780$15,0001—$18,313$24,923

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The William Bert Anderson Foundation reported a distributable amount of $34K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

The William Bert Anderson Foundation is led by William Anderson, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 3 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.

Officers on the 2026 filing

  • William Anderson

    President

    On filings since 2021

    0.1 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Joe Welty

    Director

    On filings since 2021

    0.1 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Mary Beth Visco

    Director

    On filings since 2021

    0.1 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "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 William Bert Anderson Foundation

How much does The William Bert Anderson Foundation give each year?

The William Bert Anderson Foundation gave $25K across 1 grant in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $35K across 1 grant.

How large is The William Bert Anderson Foundation?

The William Bert Anderson Foundation reported $450K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $25K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $34K (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.

Where does The William Bert Anderson Foundation operate?

The William Bert Anderson Foundation has awarded grants in Maryland.

What is The William Bert Anderson Foundation's EIN?

The William Bert Anderson Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-0514422. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.

Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.

Data update history

(2)

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS August 13, 2026)
  2. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025

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