The Anderson Stewart Family Foundation has announced the first round of grantmaking from its $1 million endowment fund established with the <a href="https://cfvi.net/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Community Foundation of the Virgin Islands</a> (CFVI) in 2025, further reinforcing its long-term commitment to the future of the territory.
Established to provide sustainable support for nonprofit initiatives across the Virgin Islands, the donor-advised fund is designed to grow over time and generate annual distributions based on investment performance. This approach ensures a reliable and enduring source of funding for charitable causes throughout the territory.
As a result of interest earned on its initial investment, the Anderson Stewart Family Foundation&rsquo;s first round of annual grantmaking will see over $100,000 distributed to organizations across the community, supporting initiatives the family has long been committed to advancing. This portfolio reflects a balanced investment in education, youth development, culture, and environmental sustainability in the U.S. Virgin Islands&mdash;delivering both immediate community impact and long-term strategic value.
This milestone builds on the Anderson family&rsquo;s decades-long relationship with the U.S. Virgin Islands and highlights the strength of its longstanding partnership with CFVI, which has made this initiative possible. While the family has recently divested from local business interests, its dedication to creating a lasting, positive impact across the islands remains steadfast.
&ldquo;On behalf of the Anderson family, we are truly honored to continue our 40-year investment in the Virgin Islands,&rdquo; said Richard Berry, spokesperson for the Anderson family. &ldquo;Through our partnership with CFVI, we are proud to support organizations that are making a meaningful difference in the community. We are grateful for CFVI&rsquo;s leadership and expertise in helping guide this work, and we look forward to continuing these efforts for generations to come.&rdquo;
CFVI President Dee Baecher-Brown expressed appreciation for the family&rsquo;s generosity and enduring partnership.
&ldquo;The Anderson family has a long history of supporting charitable initiatives in the Virgin Islands, and we are proud to partner with them in this important work,&rdquo; Baecher-Brown said. &ldquo;This first round of grantmaking reflects both their deep commitment to the community and their appreciation for the role CFVI plays in identifying and addressing local needs. Together, we are helping to ensure a lasting and meaningful impact across our islands.&rdquo;
This first distribution marks an important step in the fund&rsquo;s long-term vision&mdash;one that will continue to grow and provide sustainable support for the Virgin Islands community for years to come.


About The Community Foundation of the Virgin Islands
The Community Foundation of the Virgin Islands (CFVI) is the leading philanthropic organization in the U.S. Virgin Islands, dedicated to improving the quality of life for all Virgin Islanders. Since 1990, CFVI has served as a trusted steward of charitable resources, partnering with donors, nonprofits, and community leaders to support a wide range of initiatives across education, health, youth and family services, the environment, disaster recovery, and the arts and humanities. With more than 150 active funds and a deep commitment to equity and resilience, CFVI drives impactful, data-informed grantmaking and community investments that strengthen the territory today and for the future. For more information, visit <a href="https://cfvi.net/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://cfvi.net/.</a>

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