Private foundation · EIN 82-5285229 · Memphis, Tennessee · International affairs

Anchor 39 Foundation

Should you approach them?

Yes, approach them if your work fits its grantee list. The foundation accepts applications (NONE) and its median grant is $6,125.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 4 grants paid, $164K total, median $6,125. Stated restrictions: NONE

Accepts applications
Yes
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
4
$164K
Median grant
$6,125
Stays in TN
—
of grants
Deadline
NONE
Assets
$18M

How to apply

In writing with stated goals aligned with charter Contact: Elijah Kim, 1779 Kirby Pkwy Ste 15207, Memphis, Tn, 9016140139 Deadlines: NONE Restrictions: NONE

Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2025 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Mustard Seed ChurchPaterson, NJGeneral charitable purposes$150K
International Mission BoardRichmond, VAGeneral charitable purposes$7,250
Samaritan's PurseBoone, NCGeneral charitable purposes$5,000
Pan-African Academy of Christian SurgeonsPalatine, ILGeneral charitable purposes$2,000

By state: New Jersey 1 · Virginia 1 · North Carolina 1 · Illinois 1

About this foundation

Anchor 39 Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Memphis, Tennessee, administered in care of Elijah Kim, tax-exempt since 2019. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

Foundation websiteAll filings on ProPublica

Does Anchor 39 Foundation accept grant applications?

Yes. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. In writing with stated goals aligned with charter Deadlines: NONE.

How much does Anchor 39 Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $164K across 4 grants, a median of $6,125.

Where does Anchor 39 Foundation give?

New Jersey (1 grants), Virginia (1 grants), North Carolina (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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