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Gardner Charitable Foundation is a private trust based in NORTH ANDOVER, MA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2005. The principal officer is Howard Morse Gardner. It holds total assets of $1.4M. Annual income is reported at $390K. Total assets have decreased from $2.2M in 2011 to $1.4M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 6 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2020 to 2024. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Massachusetts and New York. According to available records, Gardner Charitable Foundation has made 168 grants totaling $1.7M, with a median grant of $2K. The foundation has distributed between $358K and $886K annually from 2021 to 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $886K distributed across 82 grants. Individual grants have ranged from N/A to $200K, with an average award of $10K. The foundation has supported 60 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Connecticut, which account for 73% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 11 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$100
Median Grant
$2K
Average Grant
$9K
Largest Grant
$200K
Based on 52 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Gardner Charitable Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 168 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in MA, NH, CT.
Gardner Charitable Foundation has distributed a total of $1.7M across 168 grants. The median grant size is $2K, with an average of $10K. Individual grants have ranged from N/A to $200K.
Gardner Charitable Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Gardner Charitable Foundation is headquartered in NORTH ANDOVER, MA. While based in MA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 11 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Howard Morse Gardner | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Juliane Gardner Spencer | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Alexandra Gardner Fern | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Stephanie Gardner Ginsberg | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Meredith Gardner Rubenzahl | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Naomi A Gardner | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$1.4M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$1.4M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
168
Total Giving
$1.7M
Average Grant
$10K
Median Grant
$2K
Unique Recipients
60
Most Common Grant
$1K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| B'Nai B'RithTO SUPPORT ORGANIZATION ACTIVITIES | Washington, DC | $178 | 2023 |
| American Cancer SocietyTO SUPPORT ORGANIZATION ACTIVITIES | Hagerstown, MD | $100 | 2023 |
| Tufts Medical CenterTO SUPPORT ORGANIZATION ACTIVITIES | Boston, MA | $200K | 2023 |
| Temple EmanuelTO SUPPORT ORGANIZATION ACTIVITIES | Andover, MA | $20K | 2023 |
| The Governor'S AcademyTO SUPPORT ORGANIZATION ACTIVITIES | Byfield, MA | $20K | 2023 |
| Congregation Of Ahavat OlamTO SUPPORT ORGANIZATION ACTIVITIES | North Andover, MA | $19K | 2023 |
| Brooks SchoolTO SUPPORT ORGANIZATION ACTIVITIES | North Andover, MA | $16K | 2023 |
| Ujajcc Of GreenwichTO SUPPORT ORGANIZATION ACTIVITIES | Greenwich, CT | $12K | 2023 |
| The Hill SchoolTO SUPPORT ORGANIZATION ACTIVITIES | Pottstown, PA | $10K | 2023 |
| Tufts HillelTO SUPPORT ORGANIZATION ACTIVITIES | Medford, MA | $10K | 2023 |
| Merrimack Valley Jewish FederationTO SUPPORT ORGANIZATION ACTIVITIES | Lawrence, MA | $8K | 2023 |
| Chabad Of GreenwichTO SUPPORT ORGANIZATION ACTIVITIES | Greenwich, CT | $6K | 2023 |
| Chabad At UnionTO SUPPORT ORGANIZATION ACTIVITIES | Schenectady, NY | $5K | 2023 |
| Birthright IsrealTO SUPPORT ORGANIZATION ACTIVITIES | New York, NY | $5K | 2023 |
| Philips AcademyTO SUPPORT ORGANIZATION ACTIVITIES | Andover, MA | $5K | 2023 |
| Moving TraditionsTO SUPPORT ORGANIZATION ACTIVITIES | Elkins Park, PA | $4K | 2023 |
| Temple Ahavath AchimTO SUPPORT ORGANIZATION ACTIVITIESTO SUPPORT ORGANIZATION ACTIVITIES | Gloucester, MA | $3K | 2023 |
| ChoateTO SUPPORT ORGANIZATION ACTIVITIES | Wallingford, CT | $3K | 2023 |
| American Friends Of ShalvaTO SUPPORT ORGANIZATION ACTIVITIES | New York, NY | $2K | 2023 |
| Brookwood SchoolTO SUPPORT ORGANIZATION ACTIVITIES | Manchester Bythesea, MA | $2K | 2023 |
| Rohr Chabad House At Vandervilt UniversityTO SUPPORT ORGANIZATION ACTIVITIES | Nashville, TN | $1K | 2023 |
| Lawrence AcademyTO SUPPORT ORGANIZATION ACTIVITIES | Groton, MA | $1K | 2023 |
| Lowell General HospitalTO SUPPORT ORGANIZATION ACTIVITIES | Lowell, MA | $1K | 2023 |
| Notre Dame High SchoolTO SUPPORT ORGANIZATION ACTIVITIES | Methuen, MA | $1K | 2023 |
| Lawrence General HospitalTO SUPPORT ORGANIZATION ACTIVITIES | Lawrence, MA | $1K | 2023 |
| Merrimack CollegeTO SUPPORT ORGANIZATION ACTIVITIES | North Andover, MA | $1K | 2023 |
| Williams CollegeTO SUPPORT ORGANIZATION ACTIVITIES | Williamstown, MA | $1K | 2023 |
| Family Service IncTO SUPPORT ORGANIZATION ACTIVITIES | Lawrence, MA | $500 | 2023 |
| Barnard CollegeTO SUPPORT ORGANIZATION ACTIVITIES | New York, NY | $100 | 2023 |
| The Pike SchoolTO SUPPORT ORGANIZATION ACTIVITIES | Andover, MA | $100 | 2023 |
| Mass Medical Benevolent SocietyTO SUPPORT ORGANIZATION ACTIVITIES | Waltham, MA | $100 | 2023 |
| Gilda'S Club WestchesterTO SUPPORT ORGANIZATION ACTIVITIES | White Plains, NY | $100 | 2023 |
| National Pert ConsortiumTO SUPPORT ORGANIZATION ACTIVITIES | Nashua, NH | $100K | 2022 |
| Massachusetts General HospitalTO SUPPORT ORGANIZATION ACTIVITIES | Boston, MA | $100K | 2022 |
| Shoah FoundationTO SUPPORT ORGANIZATION ACTIVITIES | Los Angeles, CA | $15K | 2022 |