The Anderson Foundation
Scholarships for Outstanding Community Service
About Us
The Anderson Foundation began in 1987 as a tribute to Bob Anderson from Brawley, California. In 2021 the Anderson Foundation also became a tribute to Dave Anderson (Bob's son who lived in Portland, Oregon). Bob and Dave were both contributors to their community. Bob and Dave were also both Eagle Scouts.
Bob was the Scoutmaster of Troop 22 in Brawley, California and Troop 1602 in Mission Viejo, California. Bob was awarded the Silver Beaver award, the highest honor for an adult leader in scouting. Bob guided 19 young men to the rank of Eagle Scout. He was actively involved in his community helping young people realize their full potential in life and participated in numerous service organizations.
Dave played soccer and high school tennis and lacrosse in college. He was well known for his love of family and friends and his passion for all sports. Dave raced on a City League ski team, enjoyed recreational dirt biking, and had a love for all sports, especially golf.
Today the Anderson Family Foundation continues Bob and Dave's vision by providing annual scholarships to college bound high school seniors based on their community service in Brawley, California and also annual scholarships for college bound high students that excel in high school and/or club athletics in Portland, Oregon..
Bob was the Scoutmaster of Troop 22 in Brawley, California and Troop 1602 in Mission Viejo, California. Bob was awarded the Silver Beaver award, the highest honor for an adult leader in scouting. Bob guided 19 young men to the rank of Eagle Scout. He was actively involved in his community helping young people realize their full potential in life and participated in numerous service organizations.
Dave played soccer and high school tennis and lacrosse in college. He was well known for his love of family and friends and his passion for all sports. Dave raced on a City League ski team, enjoyed recreational dirt biking, and had a love for all sports, especially golf.
Today the Anderson Family Foundation continues Bob and Dave's vision by providing annual scholarships to college bound high school seniors based on their community service in Brawley, California and also annual scholarships for college bound high students that excel in high school and/or club athletics in Portland, Oregon..
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The 2025 application window is closed
Download the application in the link below.
Applications must be postmarked on April 18, 2025 or emailed by 11:59 PM on April 18, 2025 to robertandersonfoundation@gmail.com
Recipients
1988 - David Anderson
1989 - Brett Smith
1991 - Sam Brown
1992 - Jake Fuller
1993 - Keith Smith Jr.
1996 - William Ira Smith
1997 - Scott Pace
1999 - Richard Pace
2000 - Jesse Williams
2001 - Spencer Kellogg
2002 - Marianne Wenzel
2003 - Kenneth Plunkett, Jr.
2004 - Alberto Alvarado
2005 - Dervla O'Leary
2006 - Genesis Andrade
2007 - Brett Mamer
2008 - Kathryn Elmore
2009 – Thomas Gray
2011 – Melissa Kruger
Julia Staben
2012 – Conrad Faubion
2013 – Ashlynn Brandt
Madison Allen
2014 – Bryan Wood
Conner Trimm
2015 – Alex Baran
Cali Sassie
2016 – Andra Peraza
Cannon Walker
Veronica Garcia
Carson Brandt
Allison Shank
2017 – Conor Kelley
Ross Wilson
2018 – Jorge Chavez Jr.
2019 – Tyler Peraza
2020 – Monique Acuna
2021 – Julitza Alvarez
2022 - Isabella Rebollar
Aaron Li
2023 - Rhett Smelser
Clara LaBelle
2024 - Natalie Kenagy
Melody Chang
2025 - Gisele Mercado
Make A Donation
Thank you for your interest in the Anderson Foundation.
The Anderson Community Service Scholarship began in 1987 as a living memorial. During Dave and Bob's lifetime, they generously gave time to the community as a role models and leaders in scouting and youth programs. It is fitting that we remember them through scholarships for college bound students that contribute to the community. Every year, we sponsor a graduating high school senior in pursuit of his or her educational goals. The foundation was created in 2001 so the Anderson Community Service Scholarship could continue. It is recognized by the Internal Revenue Service as a non-private foundation under section 501(c)(3) of the internal revenue code. Therefore, any contribution to the foundation is considered a charitable donation on a personal or corporate tax return.
The administration of the foundation is completely voluntary and all donations are realized in the scholarship fund. If you are planning to make any charitable contributions this year, we hope that you will consider the Anderson Foundation.
Thank you.
The Anderson Community Service Scholarship began in 1987 as a living memorial. During Dave and Bob's lifetime, they generously gave time to the community as a role models and leaders in scouting and youth programs. It is fitting that we remember them through scholarships for college bound students that contribute to the community. Every year, we sponsor a graduating high school senior in pursuit of his or her educational goals. The foundation was created in 2001 so the Anderson Community Service Scholarship could continue. It is recognized by the Internal Revenue Service as a non-private foundation under section 501(c)(3) of the internal revenue code. Therefore, any contribution to the foundation is considered a charitable donation on a personal or corporate tax return.
The administration of the foundation is completely voluntary and all donations are realized in the scholarship fund. If you are planning to make any charitable contributions this year, we hope that you will consider the Anderson Foundation.
Thank you.
