Private foundation · EIN 54-1576681 · Saint Louis, Missouri

Orba H a 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 2025 Form 990-PF: 1 grants paid, $100K total, median $100K.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
1
$100K
Median grant
$100K
Stays in MO
—
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.8M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Washington College AcademyLimestone, TNGeneral operating$100K

About this foundation

Orba H a Anderson Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Saint Louis, Missouri, administered in care of First Union National Bank, tax-exempt since 1991. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Orba H a Anderson Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 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 Orba H a Anderson Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $100K across 1 grants, a median of $100K.

Where does Orba H a Anderson Foundation give?

Tennessee (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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