John W. Anderson Foundation
EIN 356070695 Private FoundationTotal Given 2017–2024
$83.8M
1,404 grants · $10.5M avg/year
based on 8 yrs of IRS 990-PF records on file
$10M+/yr
major funder
capacity
$12K
typical small grants · $5K–$30K
grant size
83%
deep partner · 378/457 multi-year
repeat
$325.3M
Assets (2024)
457
Distinct Recipients
Focus Areas
Application Information
Accepts Unsolicited Proposals
Unknown
Contact Person
THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES CO WILLIAM N
Phone
(219) 462-4611
Deadlines
THERE ARE NO SUBMISSION DEADLINES. EACH APPLICATION IS REVIEWED ON A TIMELY BASIS.
How to Apply
APPLICATIONS FOR GRANTS SHOULD INCLUDE BUT NOT NECESSARILY BE LIMITED TO THE FOLLLOWING INFORMATION: 1. PURPOSE OR ORGANIZATION AND PROPOSED USE OF GRANT 2. LIST OF OFFICERS OF THE ORGANIZATION 3. STATEMENT OF BUDGET: FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 4. COPY OF INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE LETTER APPROVING TAX-EXEMPT STATUS UNDER SECTION 501(C)(3) 5. CERTIFICATION OF 509(A)(1) OR 509(A)(2) STATUS
Restrictions
AWARDS ARE RESTRICTED TO TAX-EXEMPT, NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS WHICH ARE NOT CLASSIFIED AS PRIVATE FOUNDATIONS UNDER SECTION 509(A). THEY ARE ALSO LIMITED PRIMARILY TO ORANIZATIONS SERVING LAKE AND PORTER COUNTIES OF NORTHWEST INDIANA.
Financial Trends
Giving Over Time
Total Assets Over Time
View financial data as table
| Year | Total Giving | Total Assets | Revenue | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $13.9M | $267.0M | $24.2M | 243 |
| 2018 | $14.9M | $246.1M | $25.2M | 238 |
| 2020 | $13.0M | $313.4M | $27.5M | 250 |
| 2022 | $14.9M | $270.0M | $12.9M | 229 |
| 2023 | $13.8M | $302.0M | $14.2M | 225 |
| 2024 | $13.2M | $325.3M | $43.8M | 219 |
Grant Size Distribution
Based on 1404 grants on record
Minimum
$1K
25th Pctl
$5K
Median
$12K
Average
$60K
75th Pctl
$30K
Maximum
$4.4M
Geographic Distribution
Officers & Directors
Grants Awarded (1,404 total)
| Purpose | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Northwest Indiana Inc | Portage, IN | $4,380,000 | OPERATING | 2024 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Northwest Indiana Inc | Portage, IN | $4,320,000 | OPERATING | 2022 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Northwest Indiana Inc | Portage, IN | $4,320,000 | OPERATING | 2023 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Northwest Indiana Inc | Portage, IN | $4,002,000 | OPERATING | 2020 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Northwest Indiana Inc | Merrillville, IN | $3,846,000 | OPERATING | 2017 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Northwest Indiana Inc | Merrillville, IN | $3,846,000 | OPERATING | 2018 |
| Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Northwest Indiana Inc | Merrillville, IN | $3,846,000 | OPERATING | 2018 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Northwest Indiana Inc | Merrillville, IN | $2,298,000 | OPERATING | 2017 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Porter County Inc | Valparaiso, IN | $1,548,000 | OPERATING | 2017 |
| Indiana University Foundation | Bloomington, IN | $1,010,000 | OPERATING | 2022 |
| United Way of Porter County Inc | Valparaiso, IN | $1,000,000 | OPERATING | 2020 |
| Crossroads YMCA | Crown Point, IN | $800,000 | CAPITAL | 2022 |
| United Way of Northwest Indiana | Valparaiso, IN | $750,000 | OPERATING | 2022 |
| United Way of Northwest Indiana | Valparaiso, IN | $750,000 | OPERATING | 2023 |
| Legacy Foundation Inc | Merrillville, IN | $600,000 | OPERATING | 2020 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Northwest Indiana Inc | Portage, IN | $600,000 | CAPITAL | 2023 |
| Indiana University Foundation | Bloomington, IN | $520,000 | SCHOLARSHIPS | 2024 |
| Indiana University Foundation | Bloomington, IN | $510,000 | OPERATING | 2023 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Northwest Indiana Inc | Portage, IN | $500,000 | CAPITAL | 2020 |
| Lake Area United Way Inc | Griffith, IN | $500,000 | OPERATING | 2020 |
| United Way of Northwest Indiana | Valparaiso, IN | $500,000 | OPERATING | 2024 |
| Lake Area United Way Inc | Griffith, IN | $500,000 | OPERATING | 2017 |
| Lake Area United Way Inc | Griffith, IN | $500,000 | OPERATING | 2018 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Northwest Indiana Inc | Portage, IN | $400,000 | CAPITAL | 2023 |
| Catholic Charities Gary | Gary, IN | $400,000 | OPERATING | 2024 |
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