Anderson-vukelja Foundation
The Anderson-Vukelja Foundation is a private family foundation based in Tyler, Texas (founded August 2012) focused on education, medical/health, and human services. The site states the foundation makes grants by invitation only and directs invited applicants to submit Letters of Intent via a GrantInterface portal. Contact emails for inquiries are published on the site.
Source: Website · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
Small to mid-sized charities working in education, scholarships, food security, or human services in East Texas (with occasional support for related programs outside Texas).
Good Fit
- • Local East Texas presence or clear regional partnership with East Texas organizations.
- • Programs in education/scholarships, food assistance, or basic human services.
- • Capacity to provide budget, financials, and board documentation on request.
- • Existing relationship or referral from a current or prior grantee or local intermediary.
Geography
Observed grants are regionally concentrated in Texas but the foundation funded organizations in multiple states (three states in 2024 and five in earlier years), giving a state/regional rather than national footprint.
Recipient Variety
The foundation funds a moderate number of distinct independent recipients each year (8–12), with six organizations receiving repeat support across the three-year record; this indicates a diversified but somewhat concentrated portfolio.
New Applicants
Direct evidence shows new grantees have entered the portfolio (seven new in 2023, two new in 2024), but the site states grants are by invitation and 75% of 2024 recipients were returning grantees, so access appears selective rather than openly competitive.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
