Anderson Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyChicago, Illinois · EIN 36-7285001 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$284K
Organizations funded20
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$2.3M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,500 and $10,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
85% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Aspen Institute | Washnington, DC | General support | $163,500 |
| Chicago Jesuit Academy | Chicago, IL | General support | $15,000 |
| The Trust for Public Land | San Fransico, CA | General support | $15,000 |
| Christ the King Jesuit College Prep | Chicago, IL | General support | $15,000 |
| Rainier Scholars | Seattle, WA | General support | $15,000 |
| National Religious Campaign Against Torture | Washington, DC | General support | $10,000 |
| Maine Needs | Portland, ME | General support | $7,000 |
| Waynflete School | Portland, ME | General support | $5,000 |
| Global Wildlife Conservation Fund Zambez | Austin, TX | General support | $5,000 |
| Nols Scholarship Fund | Lander, WY | General support | $5,000 |
| Crow Canyon Archaeological Center | Cortez, CO | General support | $5,000 |
| Healthpoint | Renton, WA | General support | $5,000 |
| Friends of the Children Seattle | Seattle, WA | General support | $5,000 |
| Maine College of Art and Design | Portland, ME | General support | $3,000 |
| Friends of Deering Oaks Park | Portland, ME | General support | $2,500 |
| Lincoln Park Conservancy | Chicago, IL | General support | $2,500 |
| Portland Museum of Art | Portland, ME | General support | $1,500 |
| The Telling Room | Portland, ME | General support | $1,500 |
| Colorado College | Colorodo Springs, CO | General support | $1,500 |
| Space Gallery | Portland, ME | General support | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $284,000 | 20 |
| 2024 | $3,325,000 | 23 |
| 2023 | $122,860 | 1 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 7, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611279349103186
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 36-7285001
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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