Anders Foundation Inc

EIN 91-1612850 · WA

Invitation only Typical grant ~$10K Funds in CA, DC, FL +2
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Giving Profile

In 2025, Anders Foundation Inc based in WA paid 17 grants totaling $1.6M to 17 organizations across 5 states. Individual grants ranged from $50 to $1M, with a median of $10K. Its largest recipients included UC SAN DIEGO FOUNDATION, SOCIAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL ENTREPRENEURS, and WILDLIFE HEALTH CENTER FOUNDATION. The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — giving is by invitation only.

Foundation at a Glance

Total assets
$2,847,301
Giving (latest yr)
$1,575,950
Filing year
2025
Itemized grants
17
Median grant
$10K
Recipients
17
States reached
5
Officers/trustees
4
Unsolicited applications
No — invitation only

Where the Money Goes

Top recipients

  • Uc San Diego Foundation$1,000,000
  • Social and Environmental Entrepreneurs$300,000
  • Wildlife Health Center Foundation$130,000
  • Smithsonian Institution$50,000
  • Nature Bridge$30,200

Where grants went

  • California$1,485,350 · 9 grants
  • District of Columbia$60,100 · 3 grants
  • Florida$25,100 · 2 grants
  • Washington$5,200 · 2 grants
  • Montana$200 · 1 grant

Grants Paid (17)

Uc San Diego Foundation
LA Jolla, CA
N/a
$1,000,000
Social and Environmental Entrepreneurs
Calabasas, CA
N/a
$300,000
Wildlife Health Center Foundation
Davis, CA
N/a
$130,000
Smithsonian Institution
Washington, DC
N/a
$50,000
Nature Bridge
San Fransisco, CA
N/a
$30,200
Astronaut Scholarship Fund
Orlando, FL
N/a
$25,000
Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute
Washington, DC
N/a
$10,000
Yosemite Foundation
San Fransisco, CA
N/a
$10,000
Zoological Society of San Diego
San Diego, CA
N/a
$10,000
Seadoc Society Fund
Davis, CA
N/a
$5,000
Orcas Island Chamber Music Festival
Eastsound, WA
N/a
$5,000
San Juan Preservation Trust
Friday Harbor, WA
N/a
$200

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

No. Anders Foundation Inc does not accept unsolicited applications — its grantmaking is by invitation only. Cultivating a relationship or securing an introduction is typically required.

In its most recent filing, Anders Foundation Inc reported 17 itemized grants totaling $1.6M. Individual grants ranged from $50 to $1M (median $10K).

Recent recipients include UC SAN DIEGO FOUNDATION, SOCIAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL ENTREPRENEURS, WILDLIFE HEALTH CENTER FOUNDATION, among 17 organizations in total. The full grant list is on this page.

Anders Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Washington, per its IRS 990-PF filing.

Anders Foundation Inc gives by invitation only, so there is no open application. Officer and address details from its 990-PF are the best starting point for an introduction.

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