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John W Anderson Foundation

Historical Funder

Valparaiso, Indiana · EIN 35-6070695 · Private foundation

Grants paid (2025)$14M
Organizations funded212
Typical grant$15,000
Total assets$358.7M

Half of its grants to organizations were between $8,500 and $40,000.

From the return

How to apply

The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):

ContactTHE BOARD OF TRUSTEES CO WILLIAM N
Address1351 SILHAVY ROAD SUITE 200, VALPARAISO IN 46383
Phone2194624611
Form and materialsAPPLICATIONS FOR GRANTS SHOULD INCLUDE BUT NOT NECESSARILY BE LIMITED TO THE FOLLLOWING INFORMATION: 1. PURPOSE OR ORGANIZATION AND PROPOSED USE OF GRANT 2. LIST OF OFFICERS OF THE ORGANIZATION 3. MOST RECENT FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, IRS FORM 990, AND BUDGET 4. COPY OF INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE LETTER APPROVING TAX-EXEMPT STATUS UNDER SECTION 501(C)(3) 5. CERTIFICATION OF 509(A)(1) OR 509(A)(2) STATUS
DeadlinesTHERE ARE NO SUBMISSION DEADLINES. EACH APPLICATION IS REVIEWED ON A TIMELY BASIS.
RestrictionsAWARDS ARE RESTRICTED TO TAX-EXEMPT, NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS WHICH ARE NOT CLASSIFIED AS PRIVATE FOUNDATIONS UNDER SECTION 509(A). THEY ARE ALSO LIMITED PRIMARILY TO ORGANIZATIONS SERVING LAKE AND PORTER COUNTIES OF NORTHWEST INDIANA.

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What it funds

Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.

  • Education24
  • Human Services24
  • Health12
  • Arts & Culture11
  • Children & Youth7
  • Housing6

Where it gives

11% of grants went outside Indiana.

Grants paid in tax year 2025

RecipientLocationPurposeAmount
Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Northwest Indiana IncPortage, INOperating$4,560,000
Indiana University FoundationBloomington, INOperating$900,000
United Way of Northwest IndianaValparaiso, INOperating$550,000
Catholic Charities GaryGary, INOperating$400,000
Purdue UniversityWest Lafayette, INOperating$275,000
Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Northwest Indiana IncPortage, INCapital$250,000
Food Bank of Northwest IndianaMerrillville, INOperating$250,000
Purdue University NorthwestHammond, INOperating$250,000
Crossroads YMCACrown Point, INOperating$200,000
Lakeshore Public MediaMerrillville, INOperating$200,000
Opportunity EnterprisesValparaiso, INOperating$200,000
Tradewinds Services IncMerrillville, INOperating/Capital$200,000
Vna of NwiValparaiso, INOperating$200,000
Salvation ArmyIndianapolis, INOperating$175,000
Ball State University FoundationMuncie, INCapital$150,000
Cerebral Palsy of Northwest Indiana Dba Center for PossibilitiesHobart, INOperating$150,000
Indiana State University FoundationTerre Haute, INOperating$150,000
Ivy Tech FoundationValparaiso, INScholarships/Operating$150,000
Valparaiso UniversityValparaiso, INScholarships$150,000
Boys & Girls Clubs of Laporte CountyMichigan City, INOperating$125,000
Independent Colleges of IndianaIndianapolis, INScholarships$125,000
YWCA of Northwest IndianaGary, INOperating$120,000
Crisis Center IncGary, INOperating/Capital$115,000
Brothers Keeper IncorporatedGary, INOperating/Capital$100,000
Center of Workforce InnovationsValparaiso, INOperating$100,000
Gibault IncTerre Haute, INOperating$100,000
Girl Scouts of Greater Chicago and Northwest IndianaChicago, ILOperating$100,000
Mayo ClinicRochester, MNOperating$100,000
Meals on Wheels of Northwest Indiana IncMerrillville, INOperating$100,000
Scouting America Pathway to Adventure CouncilChicago, ILOperating$100,000
Northwest Indiana Symphony Society IncMunster, INOperating$85,000
Methodist Hospitals IncGary, INEquipment$82,000
Caring Place IncValparaiso, INOperating$80,000
Valpo Family YMCAValparaiso, INOperating$80,000
Calumet College of St JosephWhiting, INOperating$75,000
Northwest Indiana Forum FoundationPortage, INOperating$70,000
American Red Cross of Northwest IndianaMerrillville, INOperating$65,000
Indiana Legal Services IncIndianapolis, INOperating$65,000
Duneland Family YMCAChesterton, INOperating$60,000
Harold Hal Kelley Respite Foundation IncValparaiso, INOperating$60,000
Portage Township YMCAPortage, INOperating/Capital$60,000
St Jude HouseCrown Point, INOperating$60,000
American Cancer Society IncIndianapolis, INOperating$50,000
City Life CenterGary, INOperating$50,000
CoactionValparaiso, INOperating$50,000
Family and Youth Services BureauValparaiso, INOperating$50,000
Hilltop Neighborhood HouseValparaiso, INScholarships$50,000
Lurie Children's Hospital of ChicagoChicago, ILOperating$50,000
Maac Foundation IncValparaiso, INCapital$50,000
South Shore Arts IncMunster, INOperating$50,000
Elka Child Educational Center IncGary, INEquipment$40,000
Habitat for Humanity of Porter CountyValparaiso, INCapital$40,000
Northwest Indiana Catholic Youth OrganizationMerrillville, INOperating$40,000
Sojourner Truth House IncGary, INOperating$40,000
Boy Scouts of America Lasalle CouncilSouth Bend, INOperating$35,000
University of ChicagoChicago, ILOperating$35,000
Crown Point Community Foundation IncCrown Point, INOperating$30,000
Franciscan Health FoundationCrown Point, INOperating/Equipment$30,000
Grace Beyond Borders Nwi IncEast Chicago, INOperating$30,000
Habitat for Humanity of Northwest IndianaGary, INEquipment$30,000

Showing the 60 largest of 212 grants to organizations.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidGrant lines
2025$14,007,500212
2024$13,028,500219
2023$13,359,000225

Sources

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