William and Nancy Anixter
William and Nancy Anixter is a private foundation, based in Scottsdale, AZ. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $502K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 7 grants totaling $29K. Net investment income was $44K.
William and Nancy Anixter at a glance
In short: William and Nancy Anixter gave $29K across 7 grants in 2025 (avg $4K), mostly in Arizona. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $29,000
- +9.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 7
- -12.5% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $4,143
- +25.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $3,500
- Total assets
- $501,805
- +0.1% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Arizona (79% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who William and Nancy Anixter funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Boys & Girls Club ($12K). Together the top 7 received $29K.
Grant Size Distribution
48 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 48 grants of 48 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
Cities
How William and Nancy Anixter gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+2%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 82% 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
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $9K (2020) to $31K (2023). In 2025 it made 7 grants totaling $29K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Boys & Girls Club Scottsdale, AZ | Unrestricted | $12,000 |
| Halo Animal Rescue Phoenix, AZ | Unrestricted | $6,000 |
| Hospice of the Valley Phoenix, AZ | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| La Plaza De Encuentro Albuquerque, NM | Unrestricted | $3,500 |
| Outpost Productions Albuquerque, NM | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Taos School of Music Taos, NM | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Bridges Project Taos, NM | Unrestricted | $500 |
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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 | $501,805 | $44,017 | $43,663 | $29,000 | 7 | $29,000 | $44,017 | $35,197 |
| 2024 | $501,451 | $53,491 | $37,414 | $26,500 | 8 | $26,500 | $53,491 | $32,594 |
| 2023 | $485,374 | $15,303 | $42,219 | $30,900 | 11 | $30,900 | $4,186 | $29,415 |
| 2022 | $512,290 | $28,018 | $35,623 | $28,300 | 9 | $28,300 | $23,521 | $30,302 |
| 2021 | $519,895 | $37,628 | $27,743 | $20,150 | 13 | $20,150 | $33,163 | $34,981 |
| 2020 | $510,010 | $-6,519 | $15,353 | $9,250 | 4 | — | $10,131 | $28,962 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, William and Nancy Anixter reported a distributable amount of $35K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
William and Nancy Anixter is led by Gregory Anixter, President, Treasurer & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Gregory Anixter
President, Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Amy Anixter Scott
Director & Secetary
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Nancy Anixter (2020–2021) — Vice President, Secretary & 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 William and Nancy Anixter
How much does William and Nancy Anixter give each year?
William and Nancy Anixter gave $29K across 7 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $27K across 8 grants.
What is William and Nancy Anixter's typical grant size?
William and Nancy Anixter's median grant in 2025 was $3,500, and its average grant was $4,143, across 7 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does William and Nancy Anixter give grants?
William and Nancy Anixter gives mostly in Arizona: 79% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New Mexico (21%). The most frequent recipient cities were Phoenix, AZ (2 grants), Albuquerque, NM (2 grants) and Taos, NM (2 grants).
Does William and Nancy Anixter give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of William and Nancy Anixter's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (7 of 7) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are William and Nancy Anixter's largest grantees?
William and Nancy Anixter's largest 2025 grantees include Boys & Girls Club ($12,000), Halo Animal Rescue ($6,000) and Hospice of the Valley ($5,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 79% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is William and Nancy Anixter?
William and Nancy Anixter reported $502K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $29K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $35K (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 is William and Nancy Anixter's EIN?
William and Nancy Anixter's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-3482640. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
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
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 12, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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