Anderson Foundation

EIN 41-1953725 · MN · NTEE T20

Invitation only Typical grant ~$10K Funds in DE, MN, NY +14
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Giving Profile

In 2025, Anderson Foundation based in MN paid 53 grants totaling $1M to 44 organizations across 17 states. Individual grants ranged from $2.5K to $75K, with a median of $10K. Its largest recipients included WATER IS LIFE KENYA, HAITIAN EDUCATION AND LEADERSHIP PROGRAM, and MERCY FOUNDATION. The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — giving is by invitation only.

Foundation at a Glance

Total assets
$5,167,443
Giving (latest yr)
$1,010,000
Filing year
2025
Itemized grants
53
Median grant
$10K
Recipients
44
States reached
17
Officers/trustees
4
Unsolicited applications
No — invitation only

Where the Money Goes

Top recipients

  • Water Is Life Kenya$225,000
  • Haitian Education and Leadership Program$55,000
  • Mercy Foundation$50,000
  • A&K Philanthropy$50,000
  • Heifer International$50,000

Where grants went

  • Delaware$225,000 · 5 grants
  • Minnesota$200,000 · 18 grants
  • New York$130,000 · 7 grants
  • Illinois$60,000 · 2 grants
  • Colorado$60,000 · 2 grants
  • California$60,000 · 2 grants

Grants Paid (53)

Water Is Life Kenya
Newark, DE
General Donation
$75,000
Haitian Education and Leadership Program
New York, NY
General Donation
$55,000
Water Is Life Kenya
Newark, DE
General Donation
$50,000
A&K Philanthropy
Downers Grove, IL
General Donation
$50,000
International Development Enterprise
Denver, CO
General Donation
$50,000
Water Is Life Kenya
Newark, DE
General Donation
$50,000
Lide Foundation
Agoura Hills, CA
General Donation
$50,000
Heifer International
Little Rock, AR
General Donation
$50,000
United Negro College Fund
Wasington, DC
General Donation
$50,000
Water Is Life Kenya
Newark, DE
General Donation
$40,000
Mercy Foundation
Shakopee, MN
General Donation
$35,000
Hlanganani Orphan Care
General Donation
$25,000

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

No. Anderson Foundation 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, Anderson Foundation reported 53 itemized grants totaling $1M. Individual grants ranged from $2.5K to $75K (median $10K).

Recent recipients include WATER IS LIFE KENYA, HAITIAN EDUCATION AND LEADERSHIP PROGRAM, MERCY FOUNDATION, among 44 organizations in total. The full grant list is on this page.

Anderson Foundation is a private foundation based in Minnesota, per its IRS 990-PF filing.

Anderson Foundation 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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