The Joel R Anderson Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyFlorence, Alabama · EIN 63-1133060 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$538K
Organizations funded26
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$12.9M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $27,000.
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
11% of grants went outside Alabama.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of South Florida Foundation | Tampa, FL | Benevolent donation | $150,000 |
| Una Foundation | Florence, AL | Benevolent donation | $66,000 |
| Bear Creek Collaborative | Florence, AL | Benevolent donation | $44,000 |
| United Way of Northwest Alabama | Florence, AL | Benevolent donation | $33,000 |
| Shoals Court Appointed Special Advocates (Casa) | Sheffield, AL | Benevolent donation | $30,000 |
| Shoals Symphony Orchestra | Florence, AL | Benevolent donation | $30,000 |
| Shoals Dream Center | Florence, AL | Benevolent donation | $27,000 |
| Caring Place | Florence, AL | Benevolent donation | $25,000 |
| William Porter Foundation | Florence, AL | Benevolent donation | $25,000 |
| Shoals Community Clinic | Florence, AL | Benevolent donation | $15,000 |
| Alabama Kidney Foundation | Florence, AL | Benevolent donation | $10,000 |
| Big Brother Big Sister of the Shoals | Florence, AL | Benevolent donation | $10,000 |
| Land Trust of North Alabama | Huntsville, AL | Benevolent donation | $10,000 |
| Lifted Spirits Garage | Muscle Shoals, AL | Benevolent donation | $10,000 |
| Northwest Alabama Spay and Neuter Assistance (Nasana) | Florence, AL | Benevolent donation | $10,000 |
| Kilby Laboratory School | Florence, AL | Benevolent donation | $6,200 |
| Holos Hope | Dothan, AL | Benevolent donation | $5,000 |
| Muscle Shoals Songwriters Foundation | Athens, AL | Benevolent donation | $5,000 |
| National Brain Tumor Society | Newton, MA | Benevolent donation | $5,000 |
| Shoals Foster Parent Foundation | Florence, AL | Benevolent donation | $5,000 |
| West Florence Music Legends | Florence, AL | Benevolent donation | $5,000 |
| Florence High School | Florence, AL | Benevolent donation | $4,000 |
| Common Ground Shoals | Florence, AL | Benevolent donation | $2,500 |
| Cramer Children's Center | Florence, AL | Benevolent donation | $2,000 |
| Zip City Volunteer Fire Department | Florence, AL | Benevolent donation | $2,000 |
| Enlighten Shoals | Lawernceburg, TN | Benevolent donation | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $537,700 | 26 |
| 2024 | $659,318 | 30 |
| 2023 | $449,600 | 25 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 12, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621329349102202
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 63-1133060
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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