The Anderson Foundation Inc
Historical FunderElmira, New York · EIN 16-6024689 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $10,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | JANE JORALEMON PRESIDENT |
|---|---|
| Address | ANDERSON FOUNDATION, C/O PO BOX 1522, ELMIRA NY 14902 |
| Phone | 6077342271 |
| Form and materials | APPLICANTS SHOULD REQUEST, COMPLETE AND RETURN DESIGNATED APPLICATION FORM. |
| Deadlines | ANNUALLY ON MARCH 1, SEPTEMBER 1 AND DECEMBER 1 |
| Restrictions | RECIPIENT ORGANIZATIONS MUST BE IN CHEMUNG COUNTY, NEW YORK OR PROVIDE SERVICES TO ORGANIZATIONS IN AND/OR RESIDENTS OF CHEMUNG COUNTY, NEW YORK. |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
0% of grants went outside New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chemung County Performing Arts Inc Clemens Center | Elmira, NY | General support for 2026-27 season | $17,500 |
| Southside Community Center | Elmira, NY | General support for youth programs | $16,000 |
| Second Place East | Elmira, NY | Supplies - ' help for the home shop' | $15,000 |
| Tanglewood Community Nature Center Inc | Elmira, NY | General support | $15,000 |
| Horseheads Family Resource Center | Horseheads, NY | General support for two locations | $12,000 |
| The Salvation Army of Elmira | Elmira, NY | Emergency feeding programs | $12,000 |
| Abby's Paws for a Cause | Elmira, NY | General operating / dog programs | $10,000 |
| Nonnie Hood Parent Resource Center | Corning, NY | Supervised visitation prog-chemung | $10,000 |
| United Way of the Southern Tier | Corning, NY | Dolly parton's imagination library | $10,000 |
| Orchestra of the Southern Finger Lakes | Corning, NY | Support for two programs | $9,000 |
| Chemung County Historical Society | Elmira, NY | General support | $8,000 |
| Chemung County Agricultural Society | Horseheads, NY | Upgrades to fairground building | $7,500 |
| Eldridge Park Carousel Preservation Society Inc | Elmira, NY | Install security cameras | $7,500 |
| Science and Discovery Center | Corning, NY | STEM lessons at cohen elementary | $7,000 |
| The Rockwell Museum | Corning, NY | Great circle program for elmira sd | $7,000 |
| Finn Academy | Elmira, NY | Library shelving & books | $6,305 |
| Cantata Singers of the Southern Finger Lakes Inc | Elmira, NY | Performer fees for 'creation' | $5,000 |
| Chemung County Library District | Elmira, NY | 'Teen acting lab of elmira' program | $5,000 |
| Chemung County Youth Bureau | Elmira, NY | Summer cohesion program | $5,000 |
| Compeer of Family Services of Chemung County | Elmira, NY | 'Circle of friends' & "adult 1:1' | $5,000 |
| Cornell Cooperative Extension | Elmira, NY | 4H ag in the classroom program | $5,000 |
| Southern Finger Lakes Pride | Corning, NY | Bloom queer camp | $5,000 |
| Capabilities Inc | Elmira, NY | Community events at etch | $4,000 |
| Community Arts of Elmira | Elmira, NY | Supplies for free art education prog | $4,000 |
| Popcorn Truck Preservation Society | Pine City, NY | Carriage house security system | $3,000 |
| Casa of the Southern Tier Inc | Corning, NY | Training & support for volunteers | $1,500 |
| Chemung County Senior Games | Elmira, NY | General support | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $213,305 | 27 |
| 2024 | $194,500 | 23 |
| 2023 | $196,180 | 25 |
| 2021 | $178,760 | 20 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Aug 20, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202622329349100407
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 16-6024689
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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