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Private foundation · EIN 91-1612850

The Anders Foundation

Bellingham, WA

The Anders Foundation is a private foundation based in Bellingham, WA. On its Form 990-PF for tax year 2025, it reported $1.58M in grants and contributions paid across 17 grants, with $3.46M in assets (fair market value). It reports that it gives only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Its largest grants went to Uc San Diego Foundation, Social and Environmental Entrepreneurs and Wildlife Health Center Foundation.

How to request funding

Gives only to preselected organizations. On its Form 990-PF, this foundation checked the box saying it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Relationships and invitations usually come first.

As reported on the foundation's Form 990-PF for tax year 2025. Requirements change; confirm with the foundation before applying.

Largest grants, tax year 2025

Historical data · not a prediction
RecipientLocationPurposeAmount
Uc San Diego FoundationLa Jolla, CA—$1,000,000
Social and Environmental EntrepreneursCalabasas, CA—$300,000
Wildlife Health Center FoundationDavis, CA—$130,000
Smithsonian InstitutionWashington, DC—$50,000
Nature BridgeSan Fransisco, CA—$30,200
Astronaut Scholarship FundOrlando, FL—$25,000
Zoological Society of San DiegoSan Diego, CA—$10,000
Yosemite FoundationSan Fransisco, CA—$10,000
Smithsonian Tropical Research InstituteWashington, DC—$10,000
Seadoc Society FundDavis, CA—$5,000
Orcas Island Chamber Music FestivalEastsound, WA—$5,000
Yellowstone ForeverBozeman, MT—$200
San Juan Preservation TrustFriday Harbor, WA—$200
Planned ParenthoodWashington, DC—$100
California State ParksSacramento, CA—$100
Macular Degeneration AssociationSarasota, FL—$100
Pacific Crest AssociationSacramento, CA—$50

Names and purposes as reported to the IRS.

Where its grants went

Quick answers

Does The Anders Foundation accept grant applications?

According to its Form 990-PF for tax year 2025, The Anders Foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.

How much does The Anders Foundation give each year?

For tax year 2025, it reported $1,575,950 in grants and contributions paid (17 grants). Giving can change from year to year.

What organizations has The Anders Foundation funded?

Its largest grants in tax year 2025 went to Uc San Diego Foundation (CA), $1M, Social and Environmental Entrepreneurs (CA), $300K, Wildlife Health Center Foundation (CA), $130K, Smithsonian Institution (DC), $50K and Nature Bridge (CA), $30.2K.