The Anderson Fund Foundation
Invitation OnlyTahoe City, California · EIN 94-3256857 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$64K
Organizations funded22
Typical grant$2,000
Total assets$2.3M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,000 and $3,000.
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
54% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Abortion Federation | Washington, DC | Support safe, legal, and accessible abortion care to promote health and justice for women | $10,000 |
| Women for Women International | Central Islip, NY | Community services & support to female survivors of war | $8,000 |
| Direct Relief | Santa Barbara, CA | Medical resources & support to people affected by poverty or emergencies | $5,000 |
| Mountain Area Preservation | Truckee, CA | Protect open space and advocate for responsible development in the truckee-tahoe area | $5,000 |
| Sierra Watch | Nevada City, CA | Environmental protection & preservation | $4,500 |
| American Indian College Fund | Denver, CO | Provide native american students with support through scholarships and funding toward higher education | $3,000 |
| Cure Alzheimer's Fund | Wellesley Hills, MA | Alzheimer's disease research & support | $3,000 |
| Berkeley Playhouse | Berkeley, CA | Community support for performance art | $2,000 |
| Brooklyn Academy of Music | Brooklyn, NY | Community support for performance art | $2,000 |
| Community Roots Charter School | Brooklyn, NY | Community services & support | $2,000 |
| Earth Justice | San Francisco, CA | Environmental protection & preservation | $2,000 |
| God's Love We Deliver | New York, NY | Meal preparation & delivery for people living with chronic/serious illnesses | $2,000 |
| Keep Tahoe Blue | South Lake Tahoe, NV | Preservation of lake tahoe | $2,000 |
| Kpoo | San Francisco, CA | Public radio support | $2,000 |
| Legal Aid Society | New York, NY | Community services & support | $2,000 |
| Txc Tccsea | Tahoe City, CA | General support | $2,000 |
| Unity Earth | Flushing, NY | Support for purpose earth | $2,000 |
| Ski for Light | Minneapolis, MN | Enhance the quality of life and independence of visually or mobility-impaired adults through cross-country skiing. | $1,500 |
| Oakland Women's Rowing Club | Oakland, CA | Provide support for oakland women's rowing club | $1,000 |
| Sierra Senior Services | Truckee, CA | Meal preparation & delivery for seniors | $1,000 |
| Sierra Watershed Education Partnerships | Tahoe City, CA | Promote environmental stewardship by providing environmental education to local students | $1,000 |
| Wwoz | New Orleans, LA | Public radio support | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $64,000 | 22 |
| 2023 | $89,000 | 24 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 10, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202533149349101388
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 94-3256857
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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