The Anderson Foundation
Invitation OnlyParadise Valley, Arizona · EIN 88-0473402 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$88K
Organizations funded34
Typical grant$1,000
Total assets$1.5M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $500 and $2,000.
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
76% of grants went outside Arizona.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| City of Hope Phoenix | Goodyear, AZ | Medical treatment | $35,000 |
| Scully Learning Center Foundation | Cave Creek, AZ | Educational | $15,000 |
| Dana-Farber Cancer Institute | Boston, MA | Medical research | $2,500 |
| Doctors Without Borders | New York, NY | Medical treatment | $2,500 |
| Md Anderson Cancer Center | Houston, NV | Medical treatment | $2,500 |
| Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center | New York, NY | Medical treatment | $2,500 |
| Phoenix Children's Hospital | Phoenix, AZ | Medical treatment | $2,500 |
| Prostate Cancer Foundation | Santa Monica, CA | Medical research | $2,500 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital | Memphis, TN | Children's medical treatment | $2,000 |
| The Nature Conservatory | Arlington, VA | Environmental conservation organization | $2,000 |
| Lincoln Law School | Sacramento, CA | Educational | $1,500 |
| Breakthrough T1d (Formerly Jdrf) | New York, NY | Medical research | $1,500 |
| Luther Seminary | St Paul, MN | Religious organization | $1,250 |
| Children's Cancer Research Fund | Minneapolis, MN | Medical research | $1,250 |
| Angel Charity for Children | Tucson, AZ | Charities | $1,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity | Americus, GA | Humanitarian aid | $1,000 |
| Oxfam America | Boston, MA | Humanitarian aid | $1,000 |
| The Carter Center | Atlanta, GA | Charities | $1,000 |
| United Negro College Fund | Washington, DC | Educational | $900 |
| American Indian College Fund | Denver, CO | Educational | $850 |
| Finca | Washington, DC | Humanitarian aid | $850 |
| Tunnel to Towers Foundation | Staten Island, NY | Charities | $800 |
| Unicef USA | New York, NY | Humanitarian aid | $750 |
| United Service Organizations Inc | Washington, DC | Humanitarian aid | $750 |
| Wounded Warrior Project | Topeka, KS | Medical treatment | $750 |
| American Red Cross | Phoenix, AZ | Humanitarian aid | $500 |
| Arizona Public Media | Tucson, AZ | Educational | $500 |
| Operation Homefront | San Antonio, TX | Charities | $500 |
| Special Olympics Arizona | Goodyear, AZ | Special needs programs | $500 |
| The Salvation Army | Tucson, AZ | Humanitarian aid | $500 |
| Smile Train | Washington, DC | Medical treatment | $500 |
| VFW | Kansas City, MO | Humanitarian aid | $375 |
| International Rescue Committee | New York, NY | Humanitarian aid | $350 |
| Marine Toys for Tots Foundation | Triangle, VA | Children's program | $250 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $88,125 | 34 |
| 2024 | $62,185 | 34 |
| 2023 | $69,575 | 34 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jul 9, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631909349100528
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 88-0473402
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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