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Ananda Fund is a private co-operative based in WILMINGTON, DE. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1998. The principal officer is Wilmington Trust Company. It holds total assets of $3.3M. Annual income is reported at $3.8M. Total assets have grown from $1.6M in 2011 to $3.9M in 2023. The foundation is governed by 4 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2020 to 2023. According to available records, Ananda Fund has made 146 grants totaling $15.1M, with a median grant of $62K. Annual giving has grown from $2.5M in 2020 to $4.1M in 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $8.5M distributed across 58 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $3K to $876K, with an average award of $103K. The foundation has supported 84 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Georgia, Louisiana, Tennessee, which account for 43% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 15 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Ananda Fund primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 146 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in GA, LA, TN.
Ananda Fund has distributed a total of $15.1M across 146 grants. The median grant size is $62K, with an average of $103K. Individual grants have ranged from $3K to $876K.
Ananda Fund typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Ananda Fund is headquartered in WILMINGTON, DE. While based in DE, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 15 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maxwell S Milliken | ADVISOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Tara S Milliken | ADVISOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Margot W Milliken | ADVISOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Roger Milliken Jr | ADVISOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$4.3M
Total Assets
$3.9M
Fair Market Value
$5.3M
Net Worth
$3.9M
Grants Paid
$4.1M
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$2.4M
Distribution Amount
$404K
Total Grants
146
Total Giving
$15.1M
Average Grant
$103K
Median Grant
$62K
Unique Recipients
84
Most Common Grant
$10K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charleston Black PrideGENERAL | Chalreston, SC | $58K | 2023 |
| Highlander Research And Education CenterGENERAL | New Market, TN | $407K | 2023 |
| Taproot EarthGENERAL | Slidell, LA | $380K | 2023 |
| Alternate Roots IncGENERAL | Atlanta, GA | $350K | 2023 |
| Project South For The EliminationGENERAL | Atlanta, GA | $320K | 2023 |
| Progeorgia State Table IncGENERAL | Atlanta, GA | $175K | 2023 |
| Bvm Capacity Building InstituteGENERAL | East Point, GA | $175K | 2023 |
| Southerners On New GroundGENERAL | Atlanta, GA | $175K | 2023 |
| The Afiya CenterGENERAL | Dallas, TX | $145K | 2023 |
| Spirithouse South IncGENERAL | Durham, NC | $145K | 2023 |
| Social Good FundGENERAL | Richmond, CA | $145K | 2023 |
| United Houma Nation IncGENERAL | Golden Meadow, LA | $145K | 2023 |
| Sister Song IncGENERAL | Atlanta, GA | $145K | 2023 |
| Re-Think New OrleansGENERAL | New Orleans, LA | $145K | 2023 |
| Dallas Local Organizing Committee IncGENERAL | Dallas, TX | $145K | 2023 |
| Power Coalition For Equity And JusticeGENERAL | New Orleans, LA | $145K | 2023 |
| Community Movement Builders IncGENERAL | Clarkston, GA | $116K | 2023 |
| Tides CenterGENERAL | San Francisco, CA | $116K | 2023 |
| Sowing Seeds Into The MidlandsGENERAL | Columbia, SC | $65K | 2023 |
| South Carolina Progressive NetworkGENERAL | Columbia, SC | $58K | 2023 |
| The Hive Community CircleGENERAL | Columbia, SC | $58K | 2023 |
| Isle De Jean Charles Band Of BiloxiGENERAL | Montegut, LA | $58K | 2023 |
| Grand Cailloudulac Band Of Biloxi-ChitiGENERAL | Chauvin, LA | $58K | 2023 |
| Black Liberation FundGENERAL | Mount Pleasant, SC | $58K | 2023 |
| Lowlander Center IncGENERAL | Many, LA | $58K | 2023 |
| Charleston Area Justice MinistryGENERAL | North Charleston, SC | $58K | 2023 |
| Fresh Future FarmGENERAL | Charleston, SC | $58K | 2023 |
| Springboard To OpportunitiesGENERAL | Jackson, MS | $25K | 2023 |
| Cooperation Jackson Of MississippiGENERAL | Jackson, MS | $25K | 2023 |
| The Loveland FoundationGENERAL | Brooklyn, NY | $25K | 2023 |
| Women With A VisionGENERAL | New Orleans, LA | $25K | 2023 |
| Allied Media Projects IncGENERAL | Detroit, MI | $25K | 2023 |
| Mississippi Coalition On BlackGENERAL | Jackson, MS | $25K | 2023 |
| Spartanburg County FoundationGENERAL | Spartanburg, SC | $10K | 2023 |
| Aternate Roots IncGENERAL | Atlanta, GA | $300K | 2022 |
| The New Georgia Project IncGENERAL | Atlanta, GA | $150K | 2022 |
| Democracy Nashville-Democratic CommunityGENERAL | Nashville, TN | $125K | 2022 |