Andrews Family Foundation: Board Grants
Funding Amount
Not stated
Deadline
Deadline not published
Grant Type
Foundation
Deadline history & next window
- Cycle
- Quarterly
- Tracked since
- April 2026
From the program guidelines: “Grant proposals are reviewed quarterly, with final awards decided by the Board.”
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Required status
- 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status
Other requirements
- Geographic Funding Area: Program or initiative must be in the United States.
- Organization Size: Annual Program Budget should be $1.0M to $4.0M
- Level of Experience: Organizational leadership must have relevant program specific or nonprofit experience.
- Board Engagement: Organization must be able to provide opportunity for significant involvement for our board members, such as membership on the Board of Directors of your organization.
Overview
The Andrews Family Foundation offers Board Grants to public, non-profit organizations with 501(c)(3) status. Focused on enhancing communities through education, humanitarian work, and the arts, the foundation aims to foster individual growth. Grant proposals are reviewed quarterly, with final awards decided by the Board. Eligible organizations must have a budget between $1M and $4M and provide opportunities for board member involvement.
NOTE: Applicants will first take an online Eligibility Quiz [pre-proposal], after which you may be invited to complete an online Letter of Inquiry.
The Andrew Family Foundation is a private, philanthropic organization that will consider proposals from public, non-profit organizations under IRS Section 501(c)(3) to support projects and organizations that foster individual growth and enhance communities through education, humanitarian efforts, and the arts.
The history of the Andrew family includes a deep commitment in their community to improve the quality of life of individuals by providing the tools and opportunities that can enrich the individual’s life and help them become productive citizens. Based on this principle, Edward J. and Edith G. Andrew, Ed’s parents and the founders of Andrew Corporation. Through the Foundation and their personal involvement in local communities, the Andrew family is committed to continuing the legacy of creating opportunities for generations to come.
Qualified grant proposals will be reviewed by the Andrew Family Foundation Grant Making Committee prior to quarterly board meetings. The committee will make a recommendation to the Board of Directors of the Foundation.
Final grant awards are decided upon by the Board. Generally, the Board meets on a quarterly basis.
Eligibility
Charitable Status: The Applicant organization must have 501(c)(3) tax exempt status.
Geographic Funding Area: Program or initiative must be in the United States.
Organization Size: Annual Program Budget should be $1.0M to $4.0M
Level of Experience: Organizational leadership must have relevant program specific or nonprofit experience.
What Andrew Family Foundation actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, 2024
- Grants in 2024
- 148
- Total given
- $730K
- Median grant
- $1,375
- Range
- $100–$127K
- By dollars: Illinois 29%, Pennsylvania 14%, Nevada 9%. Top recipient cities: Chicago, IL; Las Vegas, NV; Phoenix, AZ.
- 55% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
- 37% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.
Example grants
Chicago Food Rescue · Chicago, IL
General & Unrestricted
$127K
412 Food Rescue Inc · Pittsburgh, PA
Food Rescue Hero
$100K
The Ronald McDonald House of Western Michigan Inc · Grand Rapids, MI
More Rooms, More Love, specifically for the Kitchen expansion/needs
$50K
National Ghost Ranch Foundation Inc · Abiquiu, NM
Ranch & Environmental Sustainability and Community Initiatives
$30K
Spread the Word Nevada · Henderson, NV
Capital Campaign
$25K
Focus Areas & Funding Uses
Fields of Work
- Nonprofits
- Education
- Arts
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