The Anderson Foundation makes concentrated, large-scale gifts to a single charitable partner rather than distributing funding across many organizations. All recorded giving is two grants (totaling $410,000) of general/unrestricted support to LIDE Foundation, suggesting a close, possibly long-term relationship and a preference for funding organizations through flexible, non-restricted donations. The foundation appears to operate in a targeted, donor-directed manner rather than broad public grantmaking.
Anderson Foundation (fka Dean R Anderson Family Foundation) shows a highly concentrated pattern of giving: two $205,000 general-support grants to Lide Foundation in consecutive years, both for programming and general donation. That pairing points to a funder that favors flexible support for a core partner rather than dispersing funds widely. Beyond that anchor relationship, the foundation’s recent records connect it to women’s education, girls’ scholarships, maternal support, and community health initiatives, often through named projects rather than broad-purpose gifts. The foundation also backs direct service organizations serving women and girls, including Haitian Education & Leadership Program grants tied to scholarships and female students, and smaller support for organizations such as Days for Girls and Legal Voices. Its giving pattern extends to food security and women-focused programming in Africa through Bountifield International and Heifer International, as well as Minnesota-based groups including the Women’s Foundation of Minnesota and International Khmer Assembly. The record suggests a donor-directed foundation that uses grants to support a mix of ongoing partner relationships and targeted project sponsorships.
A clear theme in the records is support for girls’ education and scholarship funding. In 2024, the foundation gave $40,000 to Haitian Education & Leadership Program for a general donation and another $40,000 for 5 scholarships; in 2023, it gave $40,000 to Haitian Educational Leadership Program for 4 female scholarships. Those grants place education for young women at the center of its charitable activity. Women’s health and menstrual hygiene also appear repeatedly. The foundation gave $10,000 to Days for Girls in 2024, and $10,000 to Days for Girls Twin Cities in 2023 for programming to provide reusable sanitary pads. It also gave $5,000 to Third Episcopal District for National Women Checkup Day. In addition, $10,000 went to Legal Voices in 2024, and $5,000 supported Maria’s Voice in 2023 for a domestic violence organization, showing a broader interest in women’s safety and support services.
$1M
$5.2M
$1.8M
$1.4M
Most grants fall between $10K and $40K, with a median of $10K.
25th Percentile
$10K
Median
$10K
75th Percentile
$40K
Top 5 recipient countries by grant volume for Anderson Foundation (Fka Dean R Anderson Family Foundation).
| Rank | Country | Grants | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | United StatesDomestic | 80 | $1.9M | 92.0% |
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Highly concentrated: very few grants, repeat funding to a single grantee, large unrestricted awards rather than many small grants or diversified portfolio.
Notable grantees: LIDE Foundation
Typical grant size is $10,000 at both the 25th percentile and median, with the 75th percentile at $40,000. The records show a mix of recurring and one-off grants: Lide Foundation appears in both 2023 and 2024 at $205,000, and Heifer International received $50,000 in both years for the Rwanda Prism Project. The foundation is a private family foundation in structure, and it also funds individuals. The recent record is dominated by general donations and project sponsorships rather than a formal open application process.
Giving is national, but it lands most often in Minnesota, which accounts for 37% of grants. Recipient cities in the state include Minneapolis, Bloomington, Coralville, Eden Prairie, Chaska, St Louis Park, and Greenwood’s nearby metro area presence is reflected in the record. Outside Minnesota, grants went to New York, Little Rock, Denver, Seattle, Washington, DC, Westerville, and Agoura Hills. One grant also went to Bangkok, showing at least one international recipient outside the US.
The recent grants emphasize girls’ education, women’s health, domestic violence support, maternal services, and food-security or community-nutrition work. Examples include scholarships through Haitian Education & Leadership Program, reusable sanitary pads through Days for Girls, domestic-violence support for Maria’s Voice, and program sponsorships for She Feeds Africa and the Rwanda Prism Project.
Yes. Lide Foundation received $205,000 in 2023 and another $205,000 in 2024. Heifer International also received $50,000 in both 2023 and 2024 for the Rwanda Prism Project. That pattern suggests recurring support for selected partners.
The grant-size data centers on $10,000 awards: the 25th percentile is $10,000, the median is $10,000, and the 75th percentile is $40,000. Recent grants also include several $40,000 and $205,000 awards, but the central tendency is at the $10,000 level.
Minnesota is the top state by grant count, with 37% of grants going to recipients there. Recent Minnesota recipients include Bountifield International in Minneapolis, Women’s Foundation of Minnesota in Minneapolis, International Khmer Assembly in Bloomington, and Mission Animal Hospital in Eden Prairie.
It funds individuals as well as organizations. The recent-grants record shows project and scholarship support tied to people, including Haitian Education & Leadership Program grants for 5 scholarships and 4 female scholarships, plus support for a Dr. Adams scholarship to support a female student.
2026
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2026.
| Iceland |
| 2 |
| $50K |
2.3% |
| 3 | South Africa | 2 | $50K | 2.3% |
| 4 | Mexico | 2 | $40K | 2.3% |
| 5 | Thailand | 1 | $10K | 1.1% |
Recipient country reflects the grantee's headquarters per IRS 990-PF and Schedule F filings, not the program's implementation country.
Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WATER IS LIFE KENYA | NEWARK, DE | $75,000 | 2026 | GENERAL DONATION |
| HAITIAN EDUCATION AND LEADERSHIP PROGRAM | NEW YORK, NY | $55,000 | 2026 | GENERAL DONATION |
| INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT ENTERPRISE | DENVER, CO | $50,000 | 2026 | GENERAL DONATION |
| UNITED NEGRO COLLEGE FUND | WASINGTON, DC | $50,000 | 2026 | GENERAL DONATION |
| WATER IS LIFE KENYA | NEWARK, DE | $50,000 | 2026 | GENERAL DONATION |
| A&K PHILANTHROPY | DOWNERS GROVE, IL | $50,000 | 2026 | GENERAL DONATION |
| WATER IS LIFE KENYA | NEWARK, DE | $50,000 | 2026 | GENERAL DONATION |
| HEIFER INTERNATIONAL | LITTLE ROCK, AR | $50,000 | 2026 | GENERAL DONATION |
| LIDE FOUNDATION | AGOURA HILLS, CA | $50,000 | 2026 | GENERAL DONATION |
| WATER IS LIFE KENYA | NEWARK, DE | $40,000 | 2026 | GENERAL DONATION |
| MERCY FOUNDATION | SHAKOPEE, MN | $35,000 | 2026 | GENERAL DONATION |
| WOMEN'S FOUNDATION OF MINNESOTA | MINNEAPOLIS, MN | $25,000 | 2026 | GENERAL DONATION |
| HLANGANANI ORPHAN CARE | RANDBURG | $25,000 | 2026 | GENERAL DONATION |
| REYKJAVIK GLOBAL FOUNDATION | REYKJAVK | $25,000 | 2026 | GENERAL DONATION |
| HELP | NEW YORK, NY | $20,000 | 2026 | GENERAL DONATION |
| EDUARDO TRICIO GOMEZ FOUNDATION | TORREON | $20,000 | 2026 | GENERAL DONATION |
| MOM'S FIRST | NEW YORK, NY | $15,000 | 2026 | GENERAL DONATION |
| MERCY FOUNDATION | SHAKOPEE, MN | $15,000 | 2026 | GENERAL DONATION |
| ALIGHT | MINNEAPOLIS, MN | $15,000 | 2026 | GENERAL DONATION |
| TEAM WOMEN | ST LOUIS PARK, MN | $12,500 | 2026 | GENERAL DONATION |
| PRATTAHANADEE FOUNDATION | NORTHBOROUGH, MA | $10,000 | 2026 | GENERAL DONATION |
| NARRATIVE NATION | BAY SHORE, NY | $10,000 | 2026 | GENERAL DONATION |
| NARRATIVE NATION | BAY SHORE, NY | $10,000 | 2026 | GENERAL DONATION |
| LEGAL VOICE | SEATTLE, WA | $10,000 | 2026 | GENERAL DONATION |
| MOM'S FIRST | NEW YORK, NY | $10,000 | 2026 | GENERAL DONATION |
| AGAPE OASIS | MINNEAPOLIS, MN | $10,000 | 2026 | GENERAL DONATION |
| GRANTMAKERS FOR GIRLS OF COLOR VIA ROCKEFELLER FINANCIAL ADVISORS | NEW YORK, NY | $10,000 | 2026 | GENERAL DONATION |
| GIRL SCOUTS OF RIVER VALLEY | BROOKLYN CENTER, MN | $10,000 | 2026 | GENERAL DONATION |
| MAIA | DENVER, CO | $10,000 | 2026 | GENERAL DONATION |
| MARIA'S VOICE | CHASKA, MN | $10,000 | 2026 | GENERAL DONATION |
| PROMEC | FRANKLYN, TN | $10,000 | 2026 | GENERAL DONATION |
| PRATTAHANADEE FOUNDATION | NORTHBOROUGH, MA | $10,000 | 2026 | GENERAL DONATION |
| SENDAS | MILLBRAE, CA | $10,000 | 2026 | GENERAL DONATION |
| GLOBAL FOOD BANKING NETWORK | CHICAGO, IL | $10,000 | 2026 | GENERAL DONATION |
| YWCA OF MINNEAPOLIS | MINNEAPOLIS, MN | $10,000 | 2026 | GENERAL DONATION |
| ANN BANCROFT FOUNDATION | ST PAUL, MN | $10,000 | 2026 | GENERAL DONATION |
| GIRLS INC | SIOUX CITY, IA | $10,000 | 2026 | GENERAL DONATION |
| WOMEN'S FOUNDATION OF ALABAMA | SOUTH BIRMINGHAM, AL | $10,000 | 2026 | GENERAL DONATION |
| DAYS FOR GIRLS | MOUNT VERNON, WA | $10,000 | 2026 | GENERAL DONATION |
| DAIRY GIRL NETWORK | COBB, WI | $10,000 | 2026 | GENERAL DONATION |
| V3 SPORTS | MINNEAPOLIS, MN | $10,000 | 2026 | GENERAL DONATION |
| UNITED NATIONS FOUNDATION INC - GIRLS UP | WASHINGTON, DC | $10,000 | 2026 | GENERAL DONATION |
| WATER IS LIFE KENYA | NEWARK, DE | $10,000 | 2026 | GENERAL DONATION |
| ANGEL CARE CENTRE | MENDOTA HEIGHTS, MN | $10,000 | 2026 | GENERAL DONATION |
| WOMEN LEADERS IN SPORTS | KANSAS CITY, MO | $5,000 | 2026 | GENERAL DONATION |
| MINNESOTA BLACK COLLECTIVE FOUNDATION | MINNEAPOLIS, MN | $5,000 | 2026 | GENERAL DONATION |
| TEAM WOMEN | ST LOUIS PARK, MN | $5,000 | 2026 | GENERAL DONATION |
| WOMEN VENTURE | ST PAUL, MN | $5,000 | 2026 | GENERAL DONATION |
| PATHWAYS LIFE & HEALTH | MINNEAPOLIS, MN | $5,000 | 2026 | GENERAL DONATION |
| WE COACH | TALLAHASSEE, FL | $5,000 | 2026 | GENERAL DONATION |
WATER IS LIFE KENYA
$75,000GENERAL DONATION
HAITIAN EDUCATION AND LEADERSHIP PROGRAM
$55,000GENERAL DONATION
INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT ENTERPRISE
$50,000GENERAL DONATION
UNITED NEGRO COLLEGE FUND
$50,000GENERAL DONATION
WATER IS LIFE KENYA
$50,000GENERAL DONATION
A&K PHILANTHROPY
$50,000GENERAL DONATION
WATER IS LIFE KENYA
GENERAL DONATION
HEIFER INTERNATIONAL
$50,000GENERAL DONATION
LIDE FOUNDATION
$50,000GENERAL DONATION
WATER IS LIFE KENYA
$40,000GENERAL DONATION
MERCY FOUNDATION
$35,000GENERAL DONATION
WOMEN'S FOUNDATION OF MINNESOTA
$25,000GENERAL DONATION
HLANGANANI ORPHAN CARE
$25,000GENERAL DONATION
REYKJAVIK GLOBAL FOUNDATION
$25,000GENERAL DONATION
HELP
$20,000GENERAL DONATION
EDUARDO TRICIO GOMEZ FOUNDATION
$20,000GENERAL DONATION
MOM'S FIRST
$15,000GENERAL DONATION
MERCY FOUNDATION
$15,000GENERAL DONATION
ALIGHT
$15,000GENERAL DONATION
TEAM WOMEN
$12,500GENERAL DONATION
PRATTAHANADEE FOUNDATION
$10,000GENERAL DONATION
NARRATIVE NATION
$10,000GENERAL DONATION
NARRATIVE NATION
$10,000GENERAL DONATION
LEGAL VOICE
$10,000GENERAL DONATION
MOM'S FIRST
$10,000GENERAL DONATION
AGAPE OASIS
$10,000GENERAL DONATION
GRANTMAKERS FOR GIRLS OF COLOR VIA ROCKEFELLER FINANCIAL ADVISORS
$10,000GENERAL DONATION
GIRL SCOUTS OF RIVER VALLEY
$10,000GENERAL DONATION
MAIA
$10,000GENERAL DONATION
MARIA'S VOICE
$10,000GENERAL DONATION
PROMEC
$10,000GENERAL DONATION
PRATTAHANADEE FOUNDATION
$10,000GENERAL DONATION
SENDAS
$10,000GENERAL DONATION
GLOBAL FOOD BANKING NETWORK
$10,000GENERAL DONATION
YWCA OF MINNEAPOLIS
$10,000GENERAL DONATION
ANN BANCROFT FOUNDATION
$10,000GENERAL DONATION
GIRLS INC
$10,000GENERAL DONATION
WOMEN'S FOUNDATION OF ALABAMA
$10,000GENERAL DONATION
DAYS FOR GIRLS
$10,000GENERAL DONATION
DAIRY GIRL NETWORK
$10,000GENERAL DONATION
V3 SPORTS
$10,000GENERAL DONATION
UNITED NATIONS FOUNDATION INC - GIRLS UP
$10,000GENERAL DONATION
WATER IS LIFE KENYA
$10,000GENERAL DONATION
ANGEL CARE CENTRE
$10,000GENERAL DONATION
WOMEN LEADERS IN SPORTS
$5,000GENERAL DONATION
MINNESOTA BLACK COLLECTIVE FOUNDATION
$5,000GENERAL DONATION
TEAM WOMEN
$5,000GENERAL DONATION
WOMEN VENTURE
$5,000GENERAL DONATION
PATHWAYS LIFE & HEALTH
$5,000GENERAL DONATION
WE COACH
$5,000GENERAL DONATION