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JOHN W. ANDERSON FOUNDATION

John W. Anderson Foundation

Contact information:

402 Wall Street
Valparaiso, IN 46383
Phone: 219-462-4611

Type of foundation: Independent

Types of grants: Operating, capital/equipment

Description: Grants support education, arts, health and human services, primarily in Lake and Porter Counties, IN.

Sample grants:

  • $150,000 to Lakeshore Public Television (Merrillville, IN) in operating/capital support (2008).
  • $10,000 to WTTW-Chicago in operating support (2008).
  • $10,000 to WNIT Public TV (Elkhart, IN) in operating support (2008).

Fit for public broadcasting: The Foundation is a good fit for public media organizations serving the Foundation's target region.

Eligibility: Grants are made to organizations with 501(c)(3) tax status that are not classified as private foundations under Section 509(a). Grants are primarily made to organizations serving Lake and Porter Counties, Indiana. 

Deadline: None

How to apply: Send a full proposal, including (but not limited to) the following information:

  • Purpose of project or organizational description and proposed use of grant.
  • List of officers of the organization.
  • Statement of budget and financial statements.
  • Copy of IRS letter certifying tax-exempt status.
  • Certification of 509(a)(1) or 509(a)(2) status. 

Proposals should be sent to The Board of Trustees, John W. Anderson Foundation, to the attention of William N. Vinovich, Chairman at the address provided above.

Giving range: The highest grant was $2.3 million. Most grants are below $50,000.

Assets: $159,522,841 (2008)

Total giving: $10,117,131 (2008)