The David & Colleen Anderson Charitable Foundation
Invitation OnlyRockford, Illinois · EIN 36-4332919 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$152K
Organizations funded83
Typical grant$1,500
Total assets$3.5M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $2,500.
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
42% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anderson Japanese Gardens | Rockford, IL | Cultural | $6,000 |
| Open Arms Free Clinic | Elkhorn, WI | Health services | $5,000 |
| True the Vote Inc | Houston, TX | Philanthropy | $5,000 |
| Turning Point USA | Phoenix, AZ | Philanthropy | $5,000 |
| Racvb Charitable Foundation | Rockford, IL | Philanthropy | $5,000 |
| Rockford Christian Schools | Rockford, IL | Education | $5,000 |
| Holiday Home Camp (Fresh Air Assoc) | Williams Bay, WI | Social welfare | $5,000 |
| Open Arms Free Clinic | Elkhorn, WI | Health services | $5,000 |
| Young America's Foundation | Reston, VA | Youth services | $4,000 |
| Anderson Japanese Gardens | Rockford, IL | Cultural | $4,000 |
| Rock River Valley Pantry | Rockford, IL | Social welfare | $4,000 |
| Freedom Alliance | Winchester, VA | Veteran affairs | $3,600 |
| Alliance Defending Freedom | Scottsdale, AZ | Religion | $3,000 |
| University of Illinois Foundation | Rockford, IL | Education | $3,000 |
| Salvation Army Winnebago County | Rockford, IL | Social welfare | $3,000 |
| Rockford Rescue Mission | Rockford, IL | Social welfare | $2,500 |
| Judicial Watch Inc | Washington, DC | Philanthropy | $2,500 |
| Racvb Charitable Foundation | Rockford, IL | Philanthropy | $2,500 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Rockford | Rockford, IL | Youth services | $2,500 |
| Crusader Community Health | Rockford, IL | Health services | $2,500 |
| Covenant Harbor | Lake Geneva, WI | Social welfare | $2,500 |
| Rosecrance Foundation | Rockford, IL | Health services | $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 |
| Stateline Youth for Christ | Rockford, IL | Religion | $2,000 |
| Prager University Foundation | Sherman Oaks, CA | Philanthropy | $2,000 |
| Geneva Lake Water Safety Committee Inc | Williams Bay, WI | 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 |
| Carpenter's Place | Rockford, IL | Social welfare | $2,000 |
| Geneva Lake Conservancy | Fontana, WI | Conservation | $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 |
| Illinois Foundation Ffa | Springfield, IL | Philanthropy | $2,000 |
| Wounded Warrior Project | Topeka, KS | Veteran affairs | $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 |
| Boylan Catholic High School | Rockford, IL | Education | $1,500 |
| Blackhawk Area Council Bsa | Rockford, IL | Youth services | $1,350 |
| Illinois Policy Institute | Chicago, IL | Education | $1,250 |
| Denison University | Mount Vernon, OH | Education | $1,000 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Rock House Kids | Rockford, IL | Youth services | $1,000 |
| Walworth County Food Pantry | Elkhorn, WI | Social welfare | $1,000 |
| YMCA of Rock River Valley | Rockford, IL | Philanthropy | $1,000 |
| Lifescape Community Services | Rockford, IL | Social welfare | $1,000 |
| Children's Safe Harbor | Rockford, IL | Social welfare | $1,000 |
| Benedictine University | Lisle, IL | Education | $1,000 |
Showing the 60 largest of 83 grants to organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $151,990 | 83 |
| 2023 | $181,715 | 80 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 10, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202503149349103250
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 36-4332919
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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