Kristin L Anderson Charitable Foundation
Invitation OnlyRockford, Illinois · EIN 36-4332918 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$134K
Organizations funded74
Typical grant$1,500
Total assets$2.9M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $2,000.
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
41% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| American Red Cross | Boone, IA | Social welfare | $5,000 |
| Young America's Foundation | Reston, VA | Youth services | $4,000 |
| Anderson Japanese Gardens | Rockford, IL | Cultural | $4,000 |
| Boylan Catholic High School | Rockford, IL | Education | $4,000 |
| Freedom Alliance | Winchester, VA | Veteran affairs | $3,600 |
| Alliance Defending Freedom | Scottsdale, AZ | Religion | $3,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Rockford | Rockford, IL | Youth services | $3,000 |
| World Central Kitchen Inc | Washington, DC | Social welfare | $3,000 |
| Salvation Army Winnebago County | Rockford, IL | Social welfare | $3,000 |
| Tunnel to Towers Foundation | Staten Island, NY | Veteran affairs | $2,700 |
| Rockford Rescue Mission | Rockford, IL | Social welfare | $2,500 |
| Judicial Watch Inc | Washington, DC | Philanthropy | $2,500 |
| Geneva Lake Water Safety Committee Inc | Williams Bay, WI | Philanthropy | $2,500 |
| Salvation Army Winnebago County | Rockford, IL | Social welfare | $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 |
| Salvation Army Winnebago County | Rockford, IL | Social welfare | $2,000 |
| True the Vote Inc | Houston, TX | Philanthropy | $2,000 |
| Geneva Lake Conservancy | Fontana, WI | Conservation | $2,000 |
| Open Arms Free Clinic | Elkhorn, WI | Health services | $2,000 |
| Rock House Kids | Rockford, IL | Youth services | $2,000 |
| Rock River Valley Pantry | Rockford, IL | Social welfare | $2,000 |
| YMCA of Rock River Valley | Rockford, IL | Philanthropy | $2,000 |
| Crusader Community Health | Rockford, IL | 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 |
| Habitat for Humanity | Loves Park, IL | Social welfare | $2,000 |
| Tunnel to Towers Foundation | Staten Island, NY | Veteran affairs | $2,000 |
| Children's Home and Aid Society(Brightpoint) | Chicago, IL | Social welfare | $2,000 |
| Salvation Army Winnebago County | Rockford, IL | Social welfare | $1,500 |
| Eternal Word Ministries | Munster, IN | Religion | $1,500 |
| Kids Around the World | Rockford, IL | Youth services | $1,500 |
| Geneva Lake Conservancy | Fontana, WI | Conservation | $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 |
| Stateline Youth for Christ | 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 |
| 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 |
| Walworth County Food Pantry | Elkhorn, WI | 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 |
| Ethan M Lindberg(Heart Strong Collective) | Caledonia, IL | Philanthropy | $1,000 |
| Children's Safe Harbor | Rockford, IL | Social welfare | $1,000 |
| Milestone Inc | Rockford, IL | Social welfare | $1,000 |
| The Nature Conservancy of Illinois | Chicago, IL | Conservation | $1,000 |
Showing the 60 largest of 74 grants to organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $134,350 | 74 |
| 2023 | $138,250 | 65 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 10, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202543149349101749
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 36-4332918
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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