The Andersons Charitable Foundation

Private foundation · EIN 26-1665008 · since 2008·Ohio, South Carolina·Updated 13 October 2026

At a glance

$599k

Annual giving, 2024 tax year

From the Form 990-PF filing

$5,000 to $32,000

Grant range

From grants in the 990-PF filings

$14,000

Typical grant (median)

37 grants in the latest filing

Open to applications

Rolling, no deadlines · unsolicited applications welcome

Key takeaways

The Foundation makes grants for general operations, specific projects and capital campaigns, but its stated themes are programme and research work on nutrient stewardship for production agriculture and community building, including county fairs and community events, so a small charity should check that its work fits one of these before applying.
Only 501(c)(3) organisations that are not private foundations, and state and local governments, are considered, and individuals, endowment funds, church building or operating funds, and elementary or public high school building or operating funds are excluded.
The filings show grants mainly in South Carolina and Ohio, but no geographic focus is stated, and applicants outside the Toledo area need written support from the local manager of the nearest Anderson facility.
Typical grants run from $5,000 to $32,000, with a median of $15,000, so a modest request fits; because the Foundation does not as a general rule act as the major or sole funder, the request should show how others are funding the project.
Most grant dollars to organisations went to groups it had funded before, so a first approach should be made with realistic expectations, and the filing gives no deadlines for applications.

Overview

The Andersons Charitable Foundation is a US private foundation based in Maumee, OH.

What they fund

Profile derived from the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings (TY2024, TY2023, TY2022) and web pages about the foundation (andecdn.andersonsinc.com), with every statement checked against those sources. Sources read on 7 October 2026.

Priority Areas

The Foundation makes grants for general operations, specific projects and capital campaigns. It considers requests from organisations with 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status that are not classified as private foundations, and from state and local governments. As a general rule, it does not serve as the major or sole funder of a project. It supports programme and research work by organisations advocating best practices and nutrient stewardship methodologies for production agriculture. The company and the corporate foundation jointly provide capital support for agriculture and community-building investments, including county fairs and other community events. Its stated purpose is to continue the company’s commitment to communities where it operates. Applicants outside the Toledo area need written support from the local manager of the nearest Anderson facility.

Themes

Agricultural nutrient stewardship
Community building

Geographic Focus

No geographic focus is stated; the filings show grants mainly in South Carolina and Ohio.

What They Don't Fund

Individuals
Endowment funds
Church building or operating funds
The building or operating funds of elementary schools or public high schools
Private foundations under the Internal Revenue Code 509

How to apply

Applicants prepare a written request stating the amount, use and location of funds, project timeline and total budget, along with a statement of purpose and support letter. Those outside the Toledo area also need written support from the local manager of the nearest Anderson facility.

Application success factors

Repeat giving: In its TY2024 filing, 77% of its grant dollars to organisations went to organisations it had also funded in its TY2022 or TY2023 filing.
Grant size: Across its TY2022, TY2023 and TY2024 filings, half of its 94 grants to organisations were $15,000 or less.

What the foundation says:

As a general rule, the Foundation does not serve as the major or sole funder of a project.

Where grants go

From grants to organisations in the foundation’s filings for tax years 2022–2024.

Grant dollars by state

South Carolina59%

Ohio29%

Virginia3%

Indiana3%

Florida2%

Michigan2%

5 other states: 2%

The largest single recipient received 59% of grant dollars to organisations.
In tax year 2024, 77% of grant dollars went to organisations The Andersons Charitable Foundation had funded in earlier filings.
<1% of grant dollars went directly to organisations outside the US (Canada).
72% of grant dollars went to intermediaries that regrant to other organisations.

Grants

37 grants in the latest filing analysed · median $14,000

How much do they typically give?

Share of 37 grants in tax year 2024 by size

Under $1k3%

$1k–$2.5k0%

$2.5k–$5k3%

$5k–$10k16%

$10k–$25k54%

$25k–$50k22%

$50k–$100k3%

Median $14,000 (tax year 2024)

The largest grants to organisations in the foundation’s latest filing:

Blackbaud Giving Fund · 2024 - TAI Matching Gift - JAN - Invoice 143747
$52,3802024 tax year
Blackbaud Giving Fund · 2024 - TAI Matching Gift - MAY - Invoice 145999
$33,0482024 tax year
Blackbaud Giving Fund · 2024 - TAI Matching Gift - NOV - Invoice 149750
$32,0912024 tax year
Blackbaud Giving Fund · 2024 - TAI Matching Gift - FEB - Invoice 144116
$31,8032024 tax year
Blackbaud Giving Fund · 2023 - TAI Matching - DEC - Invoice 142726
$28,6832024 tax year
Blackbaud Giving Fund · 2024 - TAI Matching Gift - MAR - Invoice 144835
$26,2762024 tax year
Sandusky County Agricultural Society · 2024 Barn replacement & Logo on current Show Arena
$25,0002024 tax year
Toledo Alliance for Performing Arts · 2024 Family Event Series Sponsorship
$25,0002024 tax year

Grants to organisations listed in the foundation’s Form 990-PF filings. Grants to individuals are not shown.

Officers and directors

Adam Lenin — Assistant Treasurer
Adam Lovelace — Trustee
Chris Reed — Trustee
Megan Edwards — Trustee
Brian Walz — Assistant Treasurer
Jason Phelps — Foundation Secretary
Cheryl Vion-Hasenaur — Trustee
Russell J Mitchell — Treasurer
Pat Bowe — Trustee
John Kraus — Trustee

From the latest Form 990-PF filing

3 years of tax filings

Year	Total expenses	Grants paid	Assets	Filing document
2022 tax year	$607,623	$542,284	$8,823,400	Filing for 2022 tax year
2023 tax year	$617,345	$539,979	$12,600,207	Filing for 2023 tax year
2024 tax year	$686,596	$599,026	$15,521,866	Filing for 2024 tax year

Figures from the foundation’s IRS Form 990-PF filings. Assets are at fair market value at year end. The document icon links to each year’s filing on ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer.