William P Anderson Foundation Central Trust
The William P. Anderson Foundation is a private foundation dedicated to supporting a variety of charitable causes, with a strong emphasis on education, food security, and community services. Its mission reflects a commitment to enhancing the well-being of individuals and families through grants that address issues such as youth development, mental health, and emergency assistance. The foundation funds programs that provide educational opportunities, food access, and support for vulnerable populations, including the homeless and those in need of mental health services. While it primarily serves organizations in Ohio, its reach extends to initiatives in other states as well.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
A small-to-midsize registered 501(c)(3) with an operational presence in Cincinnati/Ohio offering programs in education, food access, shelter/homeless services, youth development or related community services requesting modest program or general support.
Good Fit
- • Located in Cincinnati or elsewhere in Ohio (local presence or demonstrated impact in-state).
- • Programs in education, food security, homeless services, youth development, or workforce training.
- • Asking for typical grant sizes in the $1k–$20k range and able to accept one-time general or program support.
- • Able to submit the foundation's completed application plus current IRS 501(c)(3) determination letter by the October 1 deadline.
Geography
Giving is heavily concentrated in Ohio (about 89% of dollars) though a few grants went to three other states, so the observed footprint is primarily local to the Cincinnati/Ohio area.
Recipient Variety
The latest year shows a large and diverse set of recipients (69 distinct grantees) with many independent organizations funded and modest dollar concentration (top five ~17%).
New Applicants
Direct application instructions exist and a named PO Box contact and deadline are published, and the latest year included 20 new recipients (about 29%), indicating unfamiliar applicants have a realistic path into the portfolio.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
