The Anderson Family Legacy Foundation | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 20-8045955
Foundation Overview
Based in Brainerd, MN, The Anderson Family Legacy Foundation has awarded 96 grants totaling $414,813 to organizations in Minnesota, Florida and 1 other state across the US. Individual grants range from $500 to $17,500, with a median award of $2,750.
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New Applicant Friendliness
14 of 28 recipients (50%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains loyal partnerships while remaining open to qualified new applicants with strong proposals.
Geographic Focus
94% of all grants are concentrated in Minnesota, demonstrating highly focused geographic giving. This foundation prioritizes deep community impact in its primary service area. Within Minnesota, funding concentrates in Brainerd (49%), Crosslake (23%), Nisswa (6%).
Funding Trajectory
Strong 420% growth in annual giving over 8 years indicates expanding philanthropic capacity and increasing opportunities for grant seekers. This upward trajectory suggests growing foundation resources and commitment.
Program Areas
Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on community projects (41%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.
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Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into The Anderson Family Legacy Foundation's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.
| Name | Amount | Location | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crosslake Food Shelf | $1,750 | Crosslake, MN, US | General Support | 2024 |
| Weare The Clinic | $2,000 | Brainerd, MN, US | Advocate Reproductive Education | 2024 |
| Habitat For Humanity | $2,500 | Brainerd, MN, US | Build And Renovate Affordable Housing For People In Need. Matching Funds/bridge Funds Challenge. | 2024 |
| Salvation Army | $2,500 | Brainerd, MN, US | Food And Clothing | 2024 |
| Smiles For Jake | $2,500 | Brainerd, MN, US | Mental Health Care | 2024 |
| Bridges Of Hope | $2,500 | Brainerd, MN, US | Create Partnerships To Help Strengthen, Stabilize, And Suport Families | 2024 |
| Kinship Partners | $2,500 | Brainerd, MN, US | Youth Support Activities | 2024 |
| Lakes Area Music Festival | $5,000 | Brainerd, MN, US | Engaging Performers And Audiences For Excellent Classical Music And Inspiring Education Through Accessibility And Radical Hospitality | 2024 |
| Crosslake Lutheran Church | $5,000 | Crosslake, MN, US | Endowment Fund | 2024 |
| Crosslake Area Historical Society | $5,000 | Crosslake, MN, US | Provide Funding For Preservation Of Area History | 2024 |
| Minnesota Teen Challenge | $5,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Assist Teens And Adults With Chemical Addictions And Other Problems. | 2024 |
| City Of Crosslake | $6,250 | Crosslake, MN, US | General Support | 2024 |
| Northern Trackers Railroad Club Inc | $5,000 | Crosslake, MN, US | Discovery, Preservation, And Presentation Of The Rich Heritage And Importance Of The Railroad Industry In Northern Minnesota. | 2024 |
| Brainerd Lakes Area Community Foundation | $17,500 | St Cloud, MN, US | To Create Efficiencies That Maximize Donors' Impact And Help Donors Achieve Their Charitable Goals And Ensure Their Legacies Are Remembered For Generations To Come | 2024 |
| Crosslake Food Shelf | $1,750 | Crosslake, MN, US | General Support | 2024 |
| Weare The Clinic | $2,000 | Brainerd, MN, US | Advocate Reproductive Education | 2024 |
| Habitat For Humanity | $2,500 | Brainerd, MN, US | Build And Renovate Affordable Housing For People In Need. Matching Funds/bridge Funds Challenge. | 2024 |
| Salvation Army | $2,500 | Brainerd, MN, US | Food And Clothing | 2024 |
| Smiles For Jake | $2,500 | Brainerd, MN, US | Mental Health Care | 2024 |
| Bridges Of Hope | $2,500 | Brainerd, MN, US | Create Partnerships To Help Strengthen, Stabilize, And Suport Families | 2024 |
| Kinship Partners | $2,500 | Brainerd, MN, US | Youth Support Activities | 2024 |
| Lakes Area Music Festival | $5,000 | Brainerd, MN, US | Engaging Performers And Audiences For Excellent Classical Music And Inspiring Education Through Accessibility And Radical Hospitality | 2024 |
| Crosslake Lutheran Church | $5,000 | Crosslake, MN, US | Endowment Fund | 2024 |
| Crosslake Area Historical Society | $5,000 | Crosslake, MN, US | Provide Funding For Preservation Of Area History | 2024 |
| Minnesota Teen Challenge | $5,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Assist Teens And Adults With Chemical Addictions And Other Problems. | 2024 |
| City Of Crosslake | $6,250 | Crosslake, MN, US | General Support | 2024 |
| Northern Trackers Railroad Club Inc | $5,000 | Crosslake, MN, US | Discovery, Preservation, And Presentation Of The Rich Heritage And Importance Of The Railroad Industry In Northern Minnesota. | 2024 |
| Brainerd Lakes Area Community Foundation | $17,500 | St Cloud, MN, US | To Create Efficiencies That Maximize Donors' Impact And Help Donors Achieve Their Charitable Goals And Ensure Their Legacies Are Remembered For Generations To Come | 2024 |
| Christmas For Kids | $1,000 | Nisswa, MN, US | Provide Funding For Gifts For Children | 2023 |
| Community Care N Share Cafe | $3,500 | Emily, MN, US | Health Care | 2023 |
| Crosslake Area Historical Society | $5,000 | Crosslake, MN, US | Provide Funding For Preservation Of Area History | 2023 |
| Isd 186 Pequot Lakes School District | $1,000 | Pequot Lakes, MN, US | Robotics Program | 2023 |
| Lakes Area Music Fesitval | $5,000 | Brainerd, MN, US | Engaging Performers And Audiences For Excellent Classical Music And Inspiring Education Through Accessibility And Radical Hospitality | 2023 |
| Lutheran Social Service Of Minnesota - Camp Knutson | $10,000 | Crosslake, MN, US | Accepting And Nurturing Camp Environment For Children With Special Needs. | 2023 |
| Brainerd Lakes Chamber Of Commerce's Education Association | $13,271 | Brainerd, MN, US | A Workforce Development Initiative That Connects High School Students With The Business Community And Post-secondary Educational Partnerships To Be College And Career Ready | 2022 |
| Bridges Of Hope | $5,000 | Brainerd, MN, US | Create Partnerships To Help Strengthen, Stabilize, And Suport Families | 2022 |
| Community Care N Share Cafe | $2,000 | Emily, MN, US | Health Care | 2022 |
| Initiative Foundation | $2,000 | Little Falls, MN, US | Promote And Strengthen Central Minnesota | 2022 |
| Lutheran Social Service Of Minnesota - Camp Knutson | $10,000 | Crosslake, MN, US | Accepting And Nurturing Camp Environment For Children With Special Needs. | 2022 |
| Sharing Bread Soup Kitchen | $2,000 | Brainerd, MN, US | Food For Feeding Hungry | 2022 |
| Weare The Clinic | $3,000 | Brainerd, MN, US | Advocate Reproductive Education | 2022 |
| Isd 186 Pequot Lakes School District | $1,000 | Pequot Lakes, MN, US | Robotics Program | 2022 |
| My Neighbor To Love Coalition | $10,000 | Nisswa, MN, US | Our Mission Is To End Homelessness And Lift People Out Of Extreme Poverty In Central Minnesota. | 2022 |
| Brainerd Lakes Chamber Of Commerce's Education Association | $13,271 | Brainerd, MN, US | A Workforce Development Initiative That Connects High School Students With The Business Community And Post-secondary Educational Partnerships To Be College And Career Ready | 2022 |
| Bridges Of Hope | $5,000 | Brainerd, MN, US | Create Partnerships To Help Strengthen, Stabilize, And Suport Families | 2022 |
| Community Care N Share Cafe | $2,000 | Emily, MN, US | Health Care | 2022 |
| Initiative Foundation | $2,000 | Little Falls, MN, US | Promote And Strengthen Central Minnesota | 2022 |
| Lutheran Social Service Of Minnesota - Camp Knutson | $10,000 | Crosslake, MN, US | Accepting And Nurturing Camp Environment For Children With Special Needs. | 2022 |
| Sharing Bread Soup Kitchen | $2,000 | Brainerd, MN, US | Food For Feeding Hungry | 2022 |
| Weare The Clinic | $3,000 | Brainerd, MN, US | Advocate Reproductive Education | 2022 |
| Isd 186 Pequot Lakes School District | $1,000 | Pequot Lakes, MN, US | Robotics Program | 2022 |
| My Neighbor To Love Coalition | $10,000 | Nisswa, MN, US | Our Mission Is To End Homelessness And Lift People Out Of Extreme Poverty In Central Minnesota. | 2022 |
| Brainerd Lakes Chamber Of Commerce's Education Association | $13,271 | Brainerd, MN, US | A Workforce Development Initiative That Connects High School Students With The Business Community And Post-secondary Educational Partnerships To Be College And Career Ready | 2022 |
| Bridges Of Hope | $5,000 | Brainerd, MN, US | Create Partnerships To Help Strengthen, Stabilize, And Suport Families | 2022 |
| Community Care N Share Cafe | $2,000 | Emily, MN, US | Health Care | 2022 |
| Initiative Foundation | $2,000 | Little Falls, MN, US | Promote And Strengthen Central Minnesota | 2022 |
| Lutheran Social Service Of Minnesota - Camp Knutson | $10,000 | Crosslake, MN, US | Accepting And Nurturing Camp Environment For Children With Special Needs. | 2022 |
| Sharing Bread Soup Kitchen | $2,000 | Brainerd, MN, US | Food For Feeding Hungry | 2022 |
| Weare The Clinic | $3,000 | Brainerd, MN, US | Advocate Reproductive Education | 2022 |
| Isd 186 Pequot Lakes School District | $1,000 | Pequot Lakes, MN, US | Robotics Program | 2022 |
| My Neighbor To Love Coalition | $10,000 | Nisswa, MN, US | Our Mission Is To End Homelessness And Lift People Out Of Extreme Poverty In Central Minnesota. | 2022 |
| Bridges Of Hope | $1,500 | Brainerd, MN, US | Create Partnerships To Help Strengthen, Stabilize, And Suport Families | 2021 |
| Lutheran Social Service Of Minnesota - Camp Knutson | $2,500 | Crosslake, MN, US | Accepting And Nurturing Camp Environment For Children With Special Needs. | 2021 |
| Salvation Army | $5,000 | Brainerd, MN, US | Food And Clothing | 2021 |
| Weare The Clinic | $2,000 | Brainerd, MN, US | Advocate Reproductive Education | 2021 |
| Crosslake Area Historical Society | $10,000 | Crosslake, MN, US | Provide Funding For Preservation Of Area History | 2021 |
| Christmas For Kids | $500 | Nisswa, MN, US | Provide Funding For Gifts For Children | 2021 |
| Camp Knutson | $5,000 | Crosslake, MN, US | Accepting And Nurturing Camp Environment For Children With Special Needs. | 2020 |
| Everglades Foundation | $5,000 | Palmetto Bay, FL, US | Solely Committed To Protecting And Restoring America's Everglades Through Leadership, Science, And Education | 2020 |
| Smiles For Jake | $5,000 | Brainerd, MN, US | Mental Health Care | 2020 |
| Community Care N Share Cafe | $1,500 | Emily, MN, US | Health Care | 2020 |
| Brainerd Lakes Area Community Foundation | $5,000 | St Cloud, MN, US | To Create Efficiencies That Maximize Donors' Impact And Help Donors Achieve Their Charitable Goals And Ensure Their Legacies Are Remembered For Generations To Come | 2020 |
| Camp Knutson | $8,500 | Crosslake, MN, US | Accepting And Nurturing Camp Environment For Children With Special Needs. | 2018 |
| Crossing Arts Alliance | $1,000 | Brainerd, MN, US | Promote And Enhance Arts Opportunities. Young At Arts Framing Project. | 2018 |
| Kinship Partners | $5,000 | Brainerd, MN, US | Youth Support Activities | 2018 |
| Mothers Clubs Of Haiti | $1,000 | Naples, FL, US | Provides Microcredit Loans To Rural Haitian And African People, Primarly Women. | 2018 |
| Salvation Army | $1,000 | Brainerd, MN, US | Food And Clothing | 2018 |
| The Shop | $3,000 | Brainerd, MN, US | Provide Community Support To All Teenagers And Young Adults As They Transition Into Independence And Adulthood | 2018 |
| Lakes Area Music Fesitval | $7,000 | Brainerd, MN, US | Engaging Performers And Audiences For Excellent Classical Music And Inspiring Education Through Accessibility And Radical Hospitality | 2018 |
| Artis-naples Inc | $2,000 | Naples, FL, US | World-class Visual And Performing Arts To Educate, Entertain, And Enrich | 2018 |
| Audubon Minnesota | $500 | St Joseph, MN, US | Natural Resource Conservation And Protection | 2018 |
| Both Ends Believing | $1,000 | Plano, TX, US | Both Ends Believing Is Transforming Global Child Welfare Through Technology And Collaboration. Both Ends Believing Has Partnered With Tyler Technologies, A World Leader In Public Sector Technology, To Develop Children First Software, An Innovative Technology Platform Designed To Build Accurate Data On The World's Vulnerable Children. The Technology Helps Government Agencies Build, Maintain, And Manage Accurate Records Of A Child's Identification, Medical Conditions, And Other Details. This Allows Agencies To Build Individualized Plans To Provide Each Child With A Family Capable Of Caring For And Loving Them. | 2018 |
| Everglades Foundation | $5,000 | Palmetto Bay, FL, US | Solely Committed To Protecting And Restoring America's Everglades Through Leadership, Science, And Education | 2018 |
| The Shop | $2,500 | Brainerd, MN, US | Provide Community Support To All Teenagers And Young Adults As They Transition Into Independence And Adulthood | 2017 |
| Kinship Partners | $500 | Brainerd, MN, US | Youth Support Activities | 2017 |
| Mid-minnesota Women's Shelter | $500 | Brainerd, MN, US | Support Shelter For Anyone Experiencing Domestic Violence | 2017 |
| New Pathways Interfaith Hospitality Network | $2,500 | Brainerd, MN, US | Food, Housing For Homeless | 2017 |
| Salvation Army | $2,500 | Brainerd, MN, US | Food And Clothing | 2017 |
| Sharing Bread Soup Kitchen | $2,500 | Brainerd, MN, US | Food For Feeding Hungry | 2017 |
| Salem West | $5,000 | Deerwood, MN, US | Thrift Store Partnering With Local Governmental Social Services And Nonprofit Organizations | 2017 |
| Weare The Clinic | $1,500 | Brainerd, MN, US | Advocate Reproductive Education | 2017 |
| Kids Against Hunger | $5,000 | Omaha, MN, US | Eradication Of World Hunger | 2017 |
| Bridges Of Hope | $1,500 | Brainerd, MN, US | Create Partnerships To Help Strengthen, Stabilize, And Suport Families | 2017 |
| Camp Knutson | $5,000 | Crosslake, MN, US | Camp Knutson | 2016 |
| Mothers Clubs Of Haiti | $5,000 | Naples, FL, US | Provides Microcredit Loans To Rural Haitian And African People, Primarly Women. | 2016 |
| Pal | $2,500 | Crosslake, MN, US | Bird Scaping At The Crosslake Library | 2016 |
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Contact Information
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| EIN | 20-8045955 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | PO BOX 37 Crosslake, MN 56442-0037 |
Key People (2)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee The Anderson Family Legacy Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| Director & President | James A Anderson |
|---|---|
| Director | Eric J Anderson |
Forms 990-PF
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