Private foundation · EIN 62-1795976 · Florence, Alabama · Philanthropy & grantmaking

The Charlie & Moll 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: 29 grants paid, $5.6M total, median $15K. 7% of grants stayed in Alabama.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
29
$5.6M
Median grant
$15K
Stays in AL
7%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$14M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
University of Tennessee FoundationKnoxville, TNBenevolent donation$3.5M
University of Tennessee Medical CenterKnoxville, TNBenevolent donation$1.0M
West High School Athletic CouncilKnoxville, TNBenevolent donation$421K
Visionary WomenBeverly Hills, CABenevolent donation$150K
Anderson Associates Assistant FundKnoxville, TNBenevolent donation$100K
United Way of Greater KnoxvilleKnoxville, TNBenevolent donation$100K
My Friend's PlaceHollywood, CABenevolent donation$50K
Phoenix Art MuseumPhoenix, AZBenevolent donation$35K
AmfarNew York, NYBenevolent donation$30K
Find the CauseFramingham, MABenevolent donation$30K
Los Angeles Fire DepartmentLos Angeles, CABenevolent donation$25K
The Leukemia & Lymphoma SocietyWashington, DCBenevolent donation$25K
O'Neal Cancer Center UabBirmingham, ALBenevolent donation$20K
Share IncBeverly Hills, CABenevolent donation$20K
Emerald Youth FoundationKnoxville, TNBenevolent donation$15K
Friends of the SmokiesAsheville, NCBenevolent donation$15K
Minnie's Food PantryPlano, TXBenevolent donation$15K
National Mill Dog RescueColorado Springs, COBenevolent donation$12K
Grant Halliburton FoundationDallas, TXBenevolent donation$10K
Muscle Shoals Music AssociationMuscle Shoals, ALBenevolent donation$10K
Second HarvestMaryville, TNBenevolent donation$10K
St Mark United Methodist ChurchKnoxville, TNBenevolent donation$10K
World Affairs Council of Dallas Fort WorthDallas, TXBenevolent donation$10K
Adopt a Golden KnoxvilleKnoxville, TNBenevolent donation$5,000
Girl Talk IncKnoxville, TNBenevolent donation$5,000
Givinga FoundationWellesley, MABenevolent donation$5,000
Random Acts of FlowersKnoxville, TNBenevolent donation$5,000
The Salvation ArmyKnoxville, TNBenevolent donation$5,000
Kerbela ShrinersKnoxville, TNBenevolent donation$1,000

By state: Tennessee 13 · California 4 · Massachusetts 2 · Texas 3 · Arizona 1 · New York 1

About this foundation

The Charlie & Moll Anderson Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Florence, Alabama, administered in care of Martin R Abroms Cpa, tax-exempt since 2000. 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 The Charlie & Moll 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 The Charlie & Moll Anderson Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $5.6M across 29 grants, a median of $15K.

Where does The Charlie & Moll Anderson Foundation give?

Tennessee (13 grants), California (4 grants), Massachusetts (2 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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