Jeffrey R Anderson Charitable Foundation
Invitation OnlyRockford, Illinois · EIN 36-4332915 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$160K
Organizations funded72
Typical grant$2,000
Total assets$3.4M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $2,500.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 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
41% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stateline Church | Rockford, IL | Religion | $15,000 |
| Anderson Japanese Gardens | Rockford, IL | Cultural | $10,000 |
| Anderson Japanese Gardens | Rockford, IL | Cultural | $6,000 |
| True the Vote Inc | Houston, TX | Philanthropy | $5,000 |
| Turning Point USA | Phoenix, AZ | Philanthropy | $5,000 |
| Rockford Christian Schools | Rockford, IL | Education | $5,000 |
| Redeemer Church | Loves Park, IL | Religion | $5,000 |
| Young America's Foundation | Reston, VA | Youth services | $4,000 |
| Anderson Japanese Gardens | Rockford, IL | Cultural | $4,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Rockford | Rockford, IL | Youth services | $4,000 |
| Tunnel to Towers Foundation | Staten Island, NY | Veteran affairs | $4,000 |
| American Red Cross | Boone, IA | Social welfare | $4,000 |
| Freedom Alliance | Winchester, VA | Veteran affairs | $3,600 |
| Mikeroweworks Foundation | Santa Monica, CA | Philanthropy | $3,200 |
| Save the Boundary Waters | Ely, MN | Conservation | $3,200 |
| Alliance Defending Freedom | Scottsdale, AZ | Religion | $3,000 |
| Salvation Army Winnebago County | Rockford, IL | Social welfare | $3,000 |
| Rockford Rescue Mission | Rockford, IL | Social welfare | $2,500 |
| Judicial Watch Inc | Washington, DC | Philanthropy | $2,500 |
| Stateline Youth for Christ | Rockford, IL | Religion | $2,500 |
| Bible Study Fellowship | Dallas, TX | Religion | $2,500 |
| American Center for Law and Justice | Virginia Beach, VA | Philanthropy | $2,000 |
| Fellowship of Christian Athletes Northern Illinois | Cherry Valley, IL | Religion | $2,000 |
| Northern Illinois Food Bank | Geneva, IL | Social welfare | $2,000 |
| Discovery Center Museum | Rockford, IL | Cultural | $2,000 |
| Prager University Foundation | Sherman Oaks, CA | Philanthropy | $2,000 |
| Geneva Lake Water Safety Committee Inc | Williams Bay, WI | Philanthropy | $2,000 |
| Salvation Army Winnebago County | Rockford, IL | Social welfare | $2,000 |
| True the Vote Inc | Houston, TX | Philanthropy | $2,000 |
| Open Arms Free Clinic | Elkhorn, WI | Health services | $2,000 |
| Covenant Harbor | Lake Geneva, WI | Social welfare | $2,000 |
| Dixon Center for Military & Veteran Serv Fedcap-Female Support | New York, NY | Veteran affairs | $2,000 |
| Independent Council on Women's Sports | Henderson, NV | Philanthropy | $2,000 |
| Wounded Warrior Project | Topeka, KS | Veteran affairs | $2,000 |
| Rosecrance Foundation | Rockford, IL | Health services | $2,000 |
| Children's Home and Aid Society(Brightpoint) | Chicago, IL | Social welfare | $2,000 |
| Ronald Mcdonald House Charities Inc | Chicago, IL | Philanthropy | $2,000 |
| Salvation Army Winnebago County | Rockford, IL | Social welfare | $1,500 |
| Eternal Word Ministries | Munster, IN | Religion | $1,500 |
| Illinois Policy Institute | Chicago, IL | Education | $1,250 |
| Prison Fellowship Ministries | Merrifield, VA | Religion | $1,000 |
| Natural Land Institute | Rockford, IL | Conservation | $1,000 |
| Faith Comes by Hearing | Albuquerque, NM | Religion | $1,000 |
| Northern Illinois Hospice Foundation | Rockford, IL | Health services | $1,000 |
| Audience of One (Lennox Barnett Ministries) | Rockford, IL | Religion | $1,000 |
| Judicial Watch Inc | Washington, DC | Philanthropy | $1,000 |
| University of Illinois Foundation-College of Medicine | Rockford, IL | Education | $1,000 |
| Geneva Lake Conservancy | Fontana, WI | Conservation | $1,000 |
| Illinois Policy Institute | Chicago, IL | Education | $1,000 |
| Burpee Museum Assoc Harry & Della | Rockford, IL | Cultural | $1,000 |
| Samaritan's Purse | Boone, NC | Social welfare | $1,000 |
| Laurent House Foundation | Rockford, IL | Philanthropy | $1,000 |
| Rock House Kids | Rockford, IL | Youth services | $1,000 |
| Rock River Valley Pantry | Rockford, IL | Social welfare | $1,000 |
| Carpenter's Place | Rockford, IL | Social welfare | $1,000 |
| Holiday Home Camp (Fresh Air Assoc) | Williams Bay, WI | Social welfare | $1,000 |
| Lifescape Community Services | Rockford, IL | Social welfare | $1,000 |
| Milestone Inc | Rockford, IL | Social welfare | $1,000 |
| The Nature Conservancy of Illinois | Chicago, IL | Conservation | $1,000 |
| The Pregnancy Care Center of Rockford | Rockford, IL | Philanthropy | $1,000 |
Showing the 60 largest of 72 grants to organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $159,550 | 72 |
| 2023 | $180,147 | 60 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 10, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202503149349101930
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 36-4332915
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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