Anderson Foundation
Invitation OnlyEden Prairie, Minnesota · EIN 41-1953725 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2025)$1M
Organizations funded53
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$6.5M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $25,000.
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
64% of grants went outside Minnesota.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water Is Life Kenya | Newark, DE | General donation | $75,000 |
| Haitian Education and Leadership Program | New York, NY | General donation | $55,000 |
| A&k Philanthropy | Downers Grove, IL | General donation | $50,000 |
| Heifer International | Little Rock, AR | General donation | $50,000 |
| International Development Enterprise | Denver, CO | General donation | $50,000 |
| Lide Foundation | Agoura Hills, CA | General donation | $50,000 |
| United Negro College Fund | Wasington, DC | General donation | $50,000 |
| Water Is Life Kenya | Newark, DE | General donation | $50,000 |
| Water Is Life Kenya | Newark, DE | General donation | $50,000 |
| Water Is Life Kenya | Newark, DE | General donation | $40,000 |
| Mercy Foundation | Shakopee, MN | General donation | $35,000 |
| Hlanganani Orphan Care | Randburg, SF | General donation | $25,000 |
| Reykjavik Global Foundation | Reykjavk, IC | General donation | $25,000 |
| Women's Foundation of Minnesota | Minneapolis, MN | General donation | $25,000 |
| Eduardo Tricio Gomez Foundation | Torreon, MX | General donation | $20,000 |
| Help | New York, NY | General donation | $20,000 |
| Alight | Minneapolis, MN | General donation | $15,000 |
| Mercy Foundation | Shakopee, MN | General donation | $15,000 |
| Mom's First | New York, NY | General donation | $15,000 |
| Team Women | St Louis Park, MN | General donation | $12,500 |
| Agape Oasis | Minneapolis, MN | General donation | $10,000 |
| Angel Care Centre | Mendota Heights, MN | General donation | $10,000 |
| Ann Bancroft Foundation | St Paul, MN | General donation | $10,000 |
| Dairy Girl Network | Cobb, WI | General donation | $10,000 |
| Days for Girls | Mount Vernon, WA | General donation | $10,000 |
| Girl Scouts of River Valley | Brooklyn Center, MN | General donation | $10,000 |
| Girls Inc | Sioux City, IA | General donation | $10,000 |
| Global Food Banking Network | Chicago, IL | General donation | $10,000 |
| Grantmakers for Girls of Color Via Rockefeller Financial Advisors | New York, NY | General donation | $10,000 |
| Legal Voice | Seattle, WA | General donation | $10,000 |
| Maia | Denver, CO | General donation | $10,000 |
| Maria's Voice | Chaska, MN | General donation | $10,000 |
| Mom's First | New York, NY | General donation | $10,000 |
| Narrative Nation | Bay Shore, NY | General donation | $10,000 |
| Narrative Nation | Bay Shore, NY | General donation | $10,000 |
| Prattahanadee Foundation | Northborough, MA | General donation | $10,000 |
| Prattahanadee Foundation | Northborough, MA | General donation | $10,000 |
| Promec | Franklyn, TN | General donation | $10,000 |
| Sendas | Millbrae, CA | General donation | $10,000 |
| United Nations Foundation Inc - Girls Up | Washington, DC | General donation | $10,000 |
| V3 Sports | Minneapolis, MN | General donation | $10,000 |
| Water Is Life Kenya | Newark, DE | General donation | $10,000 |
| Women's Foundation of Alabama | South Birmingham, AL | General donation | $10,000 |
| YWCA of Minneapolis | Minneapolis, MN | General donation | $10,000 |
| American Cancer Society | Atlanta, GA | General donation | $5,000 |
| Minnesota Black Collective Foundation | Minneapolis, MN | General donation | $5,000 |
| Nonprofit for Black Girls | Minneapolis, MN | General donation | $5,000 |
| Pathways Life & Health | Minneapolis, MN | General donation | $5,000 |
| Team Women | St Louis Park, MN | General donation | $5,000 |
| We Coach | Tallahassee, FL | General donation | $5,000 |
| Women Leaders in Sports | Kansas City, MO | General donation | $5,000 |
| Women Venture | St Paul, MN | General donation | $5,000 |
| Positive Image | Maple Grove, MN | General donation | $2,500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,010,000 | 53 |
| 2024 | $816,500 | 33 |
| 2023 | $527,500 | 18 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Apr 20, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611109349100531
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 41-1953725
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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