Private foundation · EIN 35-2182745 · Sunnyvale, California · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Joseph R and Katherine F Anderson Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 3 grants paid, $250K total, median $115K. 100% of grants stayed in California.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
3
$250K
Median grant
$115K
Stays in CA
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$4.6M

Grants paid in 2024

3 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Santa Clara UniversitySanta Clara, CAEducational$125K
Humane Society of Silicon ValleyMilpitas, CASupport for animal preservation$115K
The Marine Mammal CenterSausalito, CAOcean conservation$10K

About this foundation

Joseph R and Katherine F Anderson Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Sunnyvale, California, administered in care of Carol Schaner Gordon Reese Llp, tax-exempt since 2003. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

All filings on ProPublica

Does Joseph R and Katherine F Anderson Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Joseph R and Katherine F Anderson Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $250K across 3 grants, a median of $115K.

Where does Joseph R and Katherine F Anderson Foundation give?

California (3 grants), per its latest filing.

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