The Anders Foundation
Invitation OnlyBellingham, Washington · EIN 91-1612850 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$1.6M
Organizations funded17
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$3.5M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $200 and $30,200.
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
88% of grants went outside Washington.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| UC San Diego Foundation | LA Jolla, CA | N/A | $1,000,000 |
| Social and Environmental Entrepreneurs | Calabasas, CA | N/A | $300,000 |
| Wildlife Health Center Foundation | Davis, CA | N/A | $130,000 |
| Smithsonian Institution | Washington, DC | N/A | $50,000 |
| Nature Bridge | San Fransisco, CA | N/A | $30,200 |
| Astronaut Scholarship Fund | Orlando, FL | N/A | $25,000 |
| Zoological Society of San Diego | San Diego, CA | N/A | $10,000 |
| Yosemite Foundation | San Fransisco, CA | N/A | $10,000 |
| Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute | Washington, DC | N/A | $10,000 |
| Seadoc Society Fund | Davis, CA | N/A | $5,000 |
| Orcas Island Chamber Music Festival | Eastsound, WA | N/A | $5,000 |
| Yellowstone Forever | Bozeman, MT | N/A | $200 |
| San Juan Preservation Trust | Friday Harbor, WA | N/A | $200 |
| Planned Parenthood | Washington, DC | N/A | $100 |
| California State Parks | Sacramento, CA | N/A | $100 |
| Macular Degeneration Association | Sarasota, FL | N/A | $100 |
| Pacific Crest Association | Sacramento, CA | N/A | $50 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,575,950 | 17 |
| 2024 | $157,200 | 14 |
| 2023 | $91,700 | 8 |
| 2021 | $90,000 | 9 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 18, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611389349100901
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 91-1612850
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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