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The Donald and Audrey Anderson Foundation

Historical Funder

Escanaba, Michigan · EIN 46-1595766 · Private foundation

Grants paid (2025)$52K
Organizations funded21
Typical grant$2,000
Total assets$1.2M

Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $2,500.

From the return

How to apply

The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):

ContactKAREN A ANDERSON
Address2121 18TH AVENUE SOUTH, ESCANABA MI 49829
Phone9067891736
Form and materialsTHE FOUNDATION DOES NOT HAVE A GRANT APPLICATION PROCESS AND APPLICATIONS ARE NOT ACCEPTED. THE BOARD MEMBERS USE THEIR KNOWLEDGE OF LOCAL NEEDS TO DETERMINE WHICH QUALIFIED ORGANIZATIONS SHOULD RECEIVE FUNDING. THE FOUNDATION OCCASIONALLY RECEIVES REQUESTS FROM ORGANIZATIONS THEY HAVE FUNDED IN THE PAST.
DeadlinesN/A
RestrictionsFUNDS ARE GIVEN TO ORGANIZATIONS FOR DIRECTLY CARRYING OUT ONE OR MORE RELIGIOUS, CHARITABLE, SCIENTIFIC, LITERARY OR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES WITHIN CENTRAL UPPER PENINSULA OF MICHIGAN

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.

  • Education3
  • Food Assistance3
  • Human Services2
  • Animal Welfare1
  • Arts & Culture1
  • Children & Youth1

Where it gives

0% of grants went outside Michigan.

Grants paid in tax year 2025

RecipientLocationPurposeAmount
Bay Cliff Health CampBig Bay, MIOperating expenses$15,500
Salvation ArmyEscanaba, MIFood kitchen/pantry$4,000
St Vincent de Paul Society EscanabaEscanaba, MIFood kitchen/pantry$4,000
Wnmu Public Tv 13Marquette, MIHigh school quiz bowl on pbs$4,000
Tri County Safe HarborEscanaba, MIGeneral operations$3,000
Marquette Symphony OrchestraMarquette, MIOrchestra support$2,500
Delta County Cancer AllianceEscanaba, MIGeneral operations$2,000
Escanaba Area Public SchoolsEscanaba, MISpotlights/Pespa$2,000
Escanaba Area Public SchoolsEscanaba, MIScholarships$2,000
Pregnancy Services of Delta CountyEscanaba, MIGeneral operations$2,000
Fortune Lake Lutheran CampCrystal Falls, MIGeneral operations$2,000
First Presbyterian ChurchEscanaba, MIArea of greatest need$1,200
Bethany Lutheran ChurchEscanaba, MIBethany free store$1,000
Bethany Lutheran ChurchEscanaba, MIDishwasher$1,000
Esky Band BoostersEscanaba, MIGeneral operations$1,000
Community Thanksgiving DinnerGladstone, MICommunity thanksgiving dinner$1,000
Messiah Lutheran ChurchMarquette, MIArea of greatest need$1,000
Community Foundation Delta CountyEscanaba, MIDelta county rescue safety vests$1,000
Holy Name Catholic Grade SchoolEscanaba, MISaxophone$1,000
Bethany Lutheran ChurchEscanaba, MI2026 radio & flower ministry$753
Bay de Noc Community CollEscanaba, MIStrings on the bay$300

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidGrant lines
2025$52,25321
2024$51,10924
2023$53,60623

Sources

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