The Donald W & Margaret M Anderson Foundation concentrates on health and community resilience, funding medical research, clinical institutions, palliative care, and place-based community recovery efforts. Grants are sizable and targeted — often $100k+ — given to a mix of major medical/research centers and local Hawai‘i community organizations, suggesting an interest in both cutting‑edge health initiatives (Alzheimer’s research, clinical care) and support for communities recovering from crisis. The foundation appears to favor mission‑restricted program support rather than broad general operating/administrative grants.
Concentrated, high‑value grants (six grants totaling $915K) with multiple five‑figure and six‑figure gifts; mixes national/institutional recipients (universities, hospitals) with smaller, place‑based community organizations; appears to make single large donations rather than many small grants and likely responds to specific program needs or crises.
Donald W & Margaret M Anderson Foundation stands out for sustained support of Alzheimer’s research and hospice care alongside place-based recovery work in Hawai‘i and Minnesota. A single recent grant reached $250,000 for the University of Wisconsin Foundation’s UW Initiative to End Alzheimer’s, while another $200,000 went to Hawaii Community Foundation to support its mission. Those awards sit within a pattern of directed grants to research centers, clinical institutions, and community organizations rather than broad, undifferentiated giving. The foundation’s recent grants also show repeated support for organizations working in palliative care and community resilience. Agrace Hospicecare Foundation received multiple grants across 2023, 2024, and 2025, and Holomau Group received both a $140,000 grant and a later $65,000 grant. The mix of large awards and recurring support suggests a funder that follows a small set of mission-aligned grantees over time. Its giving reaches medical centers, housing and outreach groups, Indigenous education and healing organizations, and Maui-based recovery efforts, with many grants carrying the same stated purpose: to support the organization’s mission.
In neurodegenerative disease, the foundation gave $250,000 to the University of Wisconsin Foundation - Uw Initiative to End Alzheimers and $50,000 to the Institute of American Indian Arts Foundation. Those awards point to an interest in Alzheimer’s-related research and education tied to broader community support. Hospice and palliative care is another clear thread. Agrace Hospicecare Foundation received $125,000 in 2025 after earlier grants of $75,000 and $70,000, showing repeated backing over several years. In community recovery, Maui-based organizations also appear prominently: Holomau Group received $140,000 and $65,000, and Ka Hale a Ke Ola Homeless Resource Center received $30,000. The foundation also supported Interfaith Outreach & Community Partners with grants in 2023, 2024, and 2025.
Typical grant size is $5,000 at the 25th percentile, $15,000 at the median, and $25,000 at the 75th percentile, but recent awards often rise well above that range, including several six-figure grants. The record shows repeat grants to the same organizations across multiple years, including Agrace Hospicecare Foundation, Interfaith Outreach & Community Partners, Holomau Group, Mayo Clinic, Beacon Interfaith Housing Collaborative, and Grief Club of Minnesota. That pattern points to ongoing relationships rather than one-time awards. The foundation is a private grantmaker; it does not fund individuals and does not make program-related investments.
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$15.3M
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Most grants fall between $5K and $25K, with a median of $15K.
25th Percentile
$5K
Median
$15K
75th Percentile
$25K
About 35% of grants go to recipients in WI.
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Notable grantees: University of Wisconsin Foundation – UW Initiative to End Alzheimer’s, Hawaii Community Foundation, Holomau Group, Agrace HospiceCare Foundation, Maui Medic Healers Hui
Giving is regional, with the highest concentration of grants going to Minnesota recipients, which account for 35% of grants. Recent Minnesota grantees include Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Interfaith Outreach & Community Partners in Plymouth, Beacon Interfaith Housing Collaborative in St Paul, and Grief Club of Minnesota in Eden Prairie. Hawai‘i is also a recurring destination, with awards to Hawaii Community Foundation in Honolulu, Holomau Group and Ka Hale a Ke Ola Homeless Resource Center in Wailuku, and Maui Medic Healers Hui in Lahaina. All recorded recipient grants are in the US.
Its recent grants go to Alzheimer’s research initiatives, hospice and palliative care organizations, hospital-linked programs, Hawai‘i community recovery groups, housing and outreach partners, and Indigenous education or healing organizations. The named grantees include university foundations, medical centers, and community nonprofits rather than individuals.
Yes. Several organizations appear in multiple years, including Agrace Hospicecare Foundation, Interfaith Outreach & Community Partners, Holomau Group, Mayo Clinic, Beacon Interfaith Housing Collaborative, and Grief Club of Minnesota. That indicates recurring relationships, not only one-time awards.
The distribution centers at $5,000 for the 25th percentile, $15,000 at the median, and $25,000 at the 75th percentile. Recent grant amounts also include larger awards such as $250,000, $200,000, and $140,000.
Minnesota receives the most grants, with 35% of awards going to recipients in that state. Recent Minnesota recipients include organizations in Rochester, Plymouth, St Paul, Eden Prairie, Madison, and St Louis Park.
Yes. The recipient country distribution shows 110 grants, all of them in the US.
2026
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2026.
Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MAUI YOUTH AND FAMILY SERVICES | MAKAWAO, HI | $125,000 | 2026 | TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION. |
| AGRACE HOSPICECARE FOUNDATION | FITCHBURG, WI | $120,000 | 2026 | TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION |
| HOLOMAU GROUP | WAILUKU, HI | $100,000 | 2026 | TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION |
| UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN STOUT FOUNDATION - DEPT OF MULTI-CULTURAL STUDENT | MENOMONIE, WI | $80,000 | 2026 | TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION |
| INTERFAITH OUTREACH & COMMUNITY PARTNERS | PLYMOUTH, MN | $75,000 | 2026 | TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION |
| MAYO CLINIC | ROCHESTER, MN | $75,000 | 2026 | TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION |
| INSTITUTE OF AMERICAN INDIAN ART | SANTA FE, NM | $52,800 | 2026 | TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION |
| OPERATION FRESH START | MADISON, WI | $50,000 | 2026 | TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION |
| DANE COUNTY HUMANE SOCIETY | MADISON, WI | $40,000 | 2026 | TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION |
| UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA FOUNDATION | MINNEAPOLIS, MN | $40,000 | 2026 | TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION. |
| MAUI MEDIC HEALERS HUI | AKOAKOA PLACE LAHAINA, HI | $40,000 | 2026 | TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION |
| WAYZATA COMMUNITY CHURCH | WAYZATA, MN | $30,000 | 2026 | TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION |
| LITTLE EAGLE ARTS FOUNDATION | WISCONSIN DELLS, WI | $25,000 | 2026 | TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION |
| SECOND HARVEST OF SOUTHERN WI | MADISON, WI | $25,000 | 2026 | TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION |
| MSU MANKATO FOUNDATION | MANKATO, MN | $25,000 | 2026 | TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION. |
| ALZHEIMER'S ASSOCIATION | MADISON, WI | $25,000 | 2026 | TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION. |
| GROVES LEARNING ORANIZATION | ST LOUIS PARK, MN | $20,000 | 2026 | TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION. |
| GRIEF CLUB OF MINNESOTA | EDEN PRAIRIE, MN | $20,000 | 2026 | TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION |
| OREGON FOOD PANTRY | OREGON, WI | $20,000 | 2026 | TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION |
| THE HIDDEN SEER SYSTEM | SANTA FE, NM | $20,000 | 2026 | TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION |
| FREE FLOW NEW MEXICO | SANTA FE, NM | $20,000 | 2026 | TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION |
| CANNON FALLS MIDDLEHIGH SCHOOL | CANNON FALLS, MN | $20,000 | 2026 | TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION |
| UNIVERSITY OF TOLEDO FOUNDATION | TOLEDO, OH | $20,000 | 2026 | TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION. |
| BEACON INTERFAITH HOUSING COLLABORATIVE | ST PAUL, MN | $20,000 | 2026 | TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION |
| THE ACCOMPLIS COLLECTIVE | NEW YORK, NY | $20,000 | 2026 | TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION. |
| PROJECT HOME FOR VETERANS | MADISON, WI | $15,000 | 2026 | TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION |
| UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN FOUNDATION | MADISON, WI | $15,000 | 2026 | TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION. |
| CANNON FALLS FIRE AND RESCUE | CANNON FALLS, MN | $10,000 | 2026 | TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION. |
| LONG LAKE VOLUNTEER FIREMAN'S RELIEF ASSOCIATION | GRANITE CITY, IL | $10,000 | 2026 | TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION. |
| HASTINGS HOCKEY BOOSTER INC | HASTINGS, MN | $10,000 | 2026 | TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION |
| FERRYVILLE EMR | FERRYVILLE, WI | $7,500 | 2026 | TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION |
| WESTFIELD SCHOOL DISTRICT | WESTFIELD, WI | $7,200 | 2026 | TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION |
| ORONO HOCKEY BOOSTERS INC | LONG LAKE, MN | $5,000 | 2026 | TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION. |
| RUBY HABITAT FOUNDATION | SHERIDAN, MT | $5,000 | 2026 | TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION. |
| TWIN CITIES HABITAT FOR HUMANITY | ST PAUL, MN | $5,000 | 2026 | TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION |
| MONTANA LAND RELIANCE | HELENA, MT | $5,000 | 2026 | TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION. |
| MISSISSIPPI VALLEY CONSERVANCY | LA CROSSE, WI | $5,000 | 2026 | TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION. |
| COULEECAP INC | PRAIRIE DU CHIEN, WI | $5,000 | 2026 | TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION. |
| COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF SOUTHERN WISCONSIN | JANESVILLE, WI | $5,000 | 2026 | TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION. |
| CHILD LOSS FOUNDATION | GOLDEN VALLEY, MN | $5,000 | 2026 | TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION. |
| CLARK LAKE CONSERVATION ASSOCIATION | NISSWA, MN | $2,500 | 2026 | TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION. |
| AGRACE HOSPICECARE FOUNDATION | FITCHBURG, WI | $125,000 | 2025 | TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION |
| MAYO CLINIC | ROCHESTER, MN | $100,000 | 2025 | TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION |
| MAUI MEDIC HEALERS HUI | AKOAKOA PLACE LAHAINA, HI | $100,000 | 2025 | TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION |
| INTERFAITH OUTREACH & COMMUNITY PARTNERS | PLYMOUTH, MN | $65,000 | 2025 | TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION |
| HOLOMAU GROUP | WAILUKU, HI | $65,000 | 2025 | TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION |
| UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN STOUT FOUNDATION - DEPT OF MULTI-CULTURAL STUDENT | MENOMONIE, WI | $55,000 | 2025 | TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION |
| INSTITUTE OF AMERICAN INDIAN ART | SANTA FE, NM | $50,000 | 2025 | TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION |
| MOON BEAR WILDLIFE SANCTUARY | OCCIDENTAL, CA | $50,000 | 2025 | TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION |
| OPERATION FRESH START | MADISON, WI | $50,000 | 2025 | TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION |
MAUI YOUTH AND FAMILY SERVICES
$125,000TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION.
HOLOMAU GROUP
$100,000TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION
UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN STOUT FOUNDATION - DEPT OF MULTI-CULTURAL STUDENT
$80,000TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION
TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION
MAYO CLINIC
TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION
INSTITUTE OF AMERICAN INDIAN ART
$52,800TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION
MAUI MEDIC HEALERS HUI
$40,000TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION
WAYZATA COMMUNITY CHURCH
$30,000TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION
LITTLE EAGLE ARTS FOUNDATION
$25,000TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION
SECOND HARVEST OF SOUTHERN WI
$25,000TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION
MSU MANKATO FOUNDATION
$25,000TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION.
ALZHEIMER'S ASSOCIATION
$25,000TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION.
GROVES LEARNING ORANIZATION
$20,000TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION.
GRIEF CLUB OF MINNESOTA
$20,000TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION
OREGON FOOD PANTRY
$20,000TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION
THE HIDDEN SEER SYSTEM
$20,000TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION
FREE FLOW NEW MEXICO
$20,000TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION
CANNON FALLS MIDDLEHIGH SCHOOL
$20,000TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION
PROJECT HOME FOR VETERANS
$15,000TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION
CANNON FALLS FIRE AND RESCUE
$10,000TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION.
LONG LAKE VOLUNTEER FIREMAN'S RELIEF ASSOCIATION
$10,000TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION.
HASTINGS HOCKEY BOOSTER INC
$10,000TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION
FERRYVILLE EMR
$7,500TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION
WESTFIELD SCHOOL DISTRICT
$7,200TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION
ORONO HOCKEY BOOSTERS INC
$5,000TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION.
RUBY HABITAT FOUNDATION
$5,000TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION.
COULEECAP INC
$5,000TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION.
TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION.
CHILD LOSS FOUNDATION
$5,000TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION.
CLARK LAKE CONSERVATION ASSOCIATION
$2,500TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION.
AGRACE HOSPICECARE FOUNDATION
$125,000TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION
MAYO CLINIC
$100,000TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION
MAUI MEDIC HEALERS HUI
$100,000TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION
TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION
HOLOMAU GROUP
$65,000TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION
UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN STOUT FOUNDATION - DEPT OF MULTI-CULTURAL STUDENT
$55,000TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION
INSTITUTE OF AMERICAN INDIAN ART
$50,000TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION
MOON BEAR WILDLIFE SANCTUARY
$50,000TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION