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Anderson Childrens Foundation is a private trust based in PALM SPRINGS, CA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1971. The principal officer is R Diane Schlesinger. It holds total assets of $25.3M. Annual income is reported at $9.2M. Total assets have decreased from $13.5M in 2010 to $6.3M in 2022. The foundation is governed by 1 officer or trustee. The purpose of the Anderson Children's Foundation is to provide for unmet needs of children of every race, culture, and creed. Tax records are available from 2016 to 2023. Grantmaking is concentrated in Coachella Valley, California. According to available records, Anderson Childrens Foundation has made 200 grants totaling $2.9M, with a median grant of $12K. Individual grants have ranged from $650 to $39K, with an average award of $14K. The foundation has supported 97 unique organizations. Grant recipients are concentrated in California. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$1K
Median Grant
$14K
Average Grant
$16K
Largest Grant
$37K
Based on 86 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
Support for health-related initiatives serving children and youth
Educational programs and initiatives for children and youth
Recreation and sports programs, including programs for athletes with disabilities
Arts programming, theater, and autism acceptance initiatives
The purpose of the Anderson Children's Foundation is to provide for unmet needs of children of every race, culture, and creed. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 200 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in CA.
Anderson Childrens Foundation has distributed a total of $2.9M across 200 grants. The median grant size is $12K, with an average of $14K. Individual grants have ranged from $650 to $39K.
The application deadline is 2026-04-30. Nonprofit organizations serving children and youth in California's Coachella Valley region only. An application form is available on the foundation's website.
Anderson Childrens Foundation is headquartered in PALM SPRINGS, CA.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roberta D Schlesinger | Trustee | $138K | $0 | $138K |
Total Giving
$2.7M
Total Assets
$6.3M
Fair Market Value
$42.8M
Net Worth
$6.3M
Grants Paid
$2.2M
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$2.3M
Distribution Amount
$2.1M
Total: $4.1M
Total Grants
200
Total Giving
$2.9M
Average Grant
$14K
Median Grant
$12K
Unique Recipients
97
Most Common Grant
$10K
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesoro ClubSUMMER CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS | Coachella, CA | $22K | 2022 |
| City Of Palm Springs Parks RecreatiDIVE IN TO SWIM | Palm Springs, CA | $39K | 2022 |
| Cathedral City High School Band BooCLIMB TO YOUR DREAMS | Cathedral City, CA | $39K | 2022 |
| Angel ViewOUTREACH PROGRAM - MEET THE UNMET NEED OF CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES | Cathedral City, CA | $36K | 2022 |
| Operation Safe HouseEMERGENCY SHELTER COUNSELING | Thousand Palms, CA | $34K | 2022 |
| Nickerson-Rossi Dance CompanySTUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS TO VARIOUS DANCE PROGRAMS | Palm Springs, CA | $34K | 2022 |
| Jewish Family ServicesIMPROVING CHILDREN'S MENTAL HEALTH AND FAMILY STABILITY | Palm Springs, CA | $30K | 2022 |
| Read With MeONCE YOU LEARN TO READ YOU SHALL FOREVER BE FREE | Rancho Mirage, CA | $28K | 2022 |
| Children'S Playtime ProductionsMCCALLUM SPRING PRODUCTION | Palm Desert, CA | $27K | 2022 |
| Desert Recreation FoundationEASTERN COACHELLA VALLEY YOUTH ENGAGEMENT | Indio, CA | $25K | 2022 |
| Theodore Roosevelt Elementary SchooYOUTH STREET HOCKEY PROGRAM | Indio, CA | $25K | 2022 |
| Martha'S Village And KitchenHOMELESS CHILDREN'S TUTORING PROGRAM | Indio, CA | $25K | 2022 |
| Palm Valley SchoolTODDLER PLAYGROUND AND CLASSROOM IMPROVEMENTS | Rancho Mirage, CA | $25K | 2022 |
| Raices CulturaBROADENING HORIZONS - CULTURAL EXCURSION PROGRAM | Coachella, CA | $25K | 2022 |
| Shadow Hills High SchoolGIRLS WRESTLING ROOM MATS | Indio, CA | $25K | 2022 |
| ZtKELSEY'S HEROES YEAR ROUND SPORTS PROGRAMS | Indio, CA | $23K | 2022 |
| Jewish Sunshine CircleALEPH SCHOOLHOUSE | Palm Desert, CA | $23K | 2022 |
| Coachella Valley Unified School DisGRADCON | Thermal, CA | $22K | 2022 |
| Desert Sands Unified School DistricMY FIRST STEPS TO READING | La Quinta, CA | $22K | 2022 |
| Old Town Artisan StudiosDIGITAL ART PROGRAM | La Quinta, CA | $21K | 2022 |
| Desert Art Center Of Coachella VallEDUCATIONAL OUTREACH FUND | Palm Springs, CA | $20K | 2022 |
| Children'S Services Of The DesertPRAGMATIC LANGUAGE THERAPY | La Quinta, CA | $20K | 2022 |
| Girl Scouts Of San Gorgonio CouncilSKYLAND RANCH OUTDOOR EXPERIENCE | Redlands, CA | $20K | 2022 |
| Olive CrestSAFE FAMILY HOME PROGRAM | Palm Desert, CA | $20K | 2022 |
| Desert TheatreworksKIDSWORK MUSICAL THEATRE EDUCTION PROGRAM | Indio, CA | $20K | 2022 |
| Foundation ThinkagainTHINKAGAIN KIDS - SUCCEEDING AFTER CANCER/BRAIN TUMERS | Los Angeles, CA | $20K | 2022 |
| Family Ymca Of The DesertEARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION OUTDOOR CLASSROOM PROJECT | La Quinta, CA | $20K | 2022 |