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Anderson Foundation

Seattle, Washington  ·  EIN 916031724  ·  Private foundation

Anderson Foundation is a private foundation based in Seattle, Washington. Its most recent IRS Form 990-PF reports $1.5M in grants paid and $13.8M in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 253 individual grants from this funder — $10.3M awarded across 2017–2023 — including its support for education. Below is its full funding profile.

$1.5M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$13.8M
Total assets
253
Grants tracked
2023
Most recent grant

What Anderson Foundation funds

Anderson Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on education, health care.

EducationHealth Care

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Anderson Foundation, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Uw Foundation Fbo Harborview Medical Center
RESEARCH,HEALTH & MEDICINE
Seattle, WA$220K2020
Salk Institute
RESEARCH,HEALTH & MEDICINE
La Jolla, CA$200K2017
Salk Institute
RESEARCH,HEALTH & MEDICINE
La Jolla, CA$200K2018
Uw Foundation Fbo Harborview Medical Center
RESEARCH,HEALTH & MEDICINE
Seattle, WA$170K2019
Salk Institute
RESEARCH,HEALTH & MEDICINE
La Jolla, CA$150K2019
Salk Institute
RESEARCH,HEALTH & MEDICINE
La Jolla, CA$150K2020
Uw Foundation Fbo Harborview Medical Center
RESEARCH,HEALTH & MEDICINE
Seattle, WA$150K2018
Salk Institute
RESEARCH, HEALTH AND MEDICINE
La Jolla, CA$150K2023
Salk Institute
RESEARCH,HEALTH & MEDICINE
La Jolla, CA$150K2021
Pediatric Interim Care Center
RESEARCH,HEALTH & MEDICINE
Kent, WA$100K2021
Uw Memory & Brain Wellness
RESEARCH, HEALTH AND MEDICINE
Seattle, WA$100K2021
Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center
RESEARCH,HEALTH & MEDICINE
Seattle, WA$100K2021
Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center
RESEARCH, HEALTH & MEDICINE
Seattle, WA$100K2018
Overlake Hospital Foundation
EDUCATION
Bellevue, WA$100K2018
Uw Foundation Fbo Harborview Medical Center
RESEARCH,HEALTH & MEDICINE
Seattle, WA$100K2023

Anderson Foundation giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2017$1.4M
2018$1.5M
2019$1.5M
2020$1.5M
2021$1.4M
2022$1.5M
2023$1.6M

How to apply for funding from Anderson Foundation

Anderson Foundation's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal.

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Frequently asked questions about Anderson Foundation

Does Anderson Foundation accept grant applications?
Anderson Foundation's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
What does Anderson Foundation fund?
Anderson Foundation's grants focus on education. Recent recipients include Uw Foundation Fbo Harborview Medical Center, Salk Institute, Salk Institute. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Anderson Foundation give in grants?
Anderson Foundation reported $1.5M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $10.3M over 253 grants.
Where is Anderson Foundation located?
Anderson Foundation is based in Seattle, Washington. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 916031724.
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About this profile. This page is built from Anderson Foundation's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Anderson Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.