John & Linda Anderson Charitable Foundation
Invitation OnlyRockford, Illinois · EIN 36-4332910 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$683K
Organizations funded122
Typical grant$2,000
Total assets$14.3M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $5,000.
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
60% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anderson Japanese Gardens | Rockford, IL | Cultural | $72,000 |
| Anderson Japanese Gardens | Rockford, IL | Cultural | $60,000 |
| Salvation Army Winnebago County | Rockford, IL | Social welfare | $58,000 |
| Covenant Harbor | Lake Geneva, WI | Social welfare | $25,000 |
| True the Vote Inc | Houston, TX | Philanthropy | $25,000 |
| Turning Point USA | Phoenix, AZ | Philanthropy | $25,000 |
| Turning Point USA | Phoenix, AZ | Philanthropy | $25,000 |
| Anderson Japanese Gardens | Rockford, IL | Cultural | $20,000 |
| True the Vote Inc | Houston, TX | Philanthropy | $20,000 |
| Young America's Foundation | Reston, VA | Youth services | $14,000 |
| Pilchuck Glass School | Seattle, WA | Cultural | $12,000 |
| True the Vote Inc | Houston, TX | Philanthropy | $10,000 |
| Tunnel to Towers Foundation | Staten Island, NY | Veteran affairs | $10,000 |
| Woodson Center | Washington, DC | Philanthropy | $10,000 |
| University of Illinois Foundation-Japan House | Urbana, IL | Education | $8,333 |
| Fellowship of Christian Athletes Collier County | Naples, FL | Religion | $8,000 |
| Nch Center for Philanthropy | Naples, FL | Medical research | $7,500 |
| Fellowship of Christian Athletes Northern Illinois | Cherry Valley, IL | Religion | $6,000 |
| Independent Council on Women's Sports | Henderson, NV | Philanthropy | $6,000 |
| Naples Zoo | Naples, FL | Conservation | $6,000 |
| Salvation Army Winnebago County | Rockford, IL | Social welfare | $6,000 |
| The Village School of Naples | Naples, FL | Education | $6,000 |
| Conservancy of Southwest Florida | Naples, FL | Conservation | $5,000 |
| Emergent Order Foundation Inc | Austin, TX | Philanthropy | $5,000 |
| Faith Comes by Hearing | Albuquerque, NM | Religion | $5,000 |
| Fellowship of Christian Athletes Northern Illinois | Cherry Valley, IL | Religion | $5,000 |
| Friends of Kishwauketoe | Williams Bay, WI | Conservation | $5,000 |
| Gulfshore Playhouse | Naples, FL | Cultural | $5,000 |
| Illinois Policy Institute | Chicago, IL | Education | $5,000 |
| Lake Geneva Symphony Orchestra | Lake Geneva, WI | Cultural | $5,000 |
| Lake Geneva Youth Camp & Conference Center | Lake Geneva, WI | Youth services | $5,000 |
| Rockford Rescue Mission | Rockford, IL | Social welfare | $5,000 |
| Rosecrance Foundation | Rockford, IL | Health services | $5,000 |
| Spiritual Overseers Service International | LA Quinta, CA | Religion | $5,000 |
| The Box Car Foundation | Northbrook, IL | Education | $5,000 |
| The Heritage Foundation | Washington, DC | Philanthropy | $5,000 |
| Turning Point USA | Phoenix, AZ | Philanthropy | $5,000 |
| University of Illinois Foundation Porter Fellowship Fund | Urbana, IL | Education | $5,000 |
| Young America's Foundation | Reston, VA | Youth services | $5,000 |
| Operation Healing Forces | Tampa, FL | Veteran affairs | $4,260 |
| American Center for Law and Justice | Virginia Beach, VA | Philanthropy | $4,000 |
| Artis-Naples | Naples, FL | Cultural | $4,000 |
| Deerfoot Lodge | Speculator, NY | Philanthropy | $4,000 |
| Dixon Center for Military & Veteran Serv Fedcap-Female Support | New York, NY | Veteran affairs | $4,000 |
| Eternal Word Ministries | Munster, IN | Religion | $4,000 |
| Oceanic Society Expeditions | Ross, CA | Conservation | $4,000 |
| Open Arms Free Clinic | Elkhorn, WI | Health services | $4,000 |
| Stateline Youth for Christ | Rockford, IL | Religion | $4,000 |
| Timber-Lee Ministries | East Troy, WI | Religion | $4,000 |
| To the Ends of the Earth Conservation Initiative NFP | Des Plaines, IL | Conservation | $4,000 |
| University of Illinois Foundation-College of Medicine | Rockford, IL | Education | $4,000 |
| Salvation Army Winnebago County | Rockford, IL | Social welfare | $3,633 |
| Freedom Alliance | Winchester, VA | Veteran affairs | $3,600 |
| Alliance Defending Freedom | Scottsdale, AZ | Religion | $3,000 |
| Audience of One (Lennox Barnett Ministries) | Rockford, IL | Religion | $3,000 |
| Geneva Lake Conservancy | Fontana, WI | Conservation | $3,000 |
| Young Life | Rockford, IL | Religion | $3,000 |
| Judicial Watch Inc | Washington, DC | Philanthropy | $2,500 |
| Lake Geneva Heritage Center | Lake Geneva, WI | Cultural | $2,500 |
| Tunnel to Towers Foundation | Staten Island, NY | Veteran affairs | $2,300 |
Showing the 60 largest of 122 grants to organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $683,360 | 122 |
| 2023 | $721,596 | 95 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 10, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202523149349103362
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 36-4332910
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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