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Gorder Family Foundation is a private corporation based in SEATTLE, WA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2017. The principal officer is Lorri A Dunsmore. It holds total assets of $17.5M. Annual income is reported at $2.4M. The foundation is governed by 2 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 2017 to 2023. Grantmaking is concentrated in Washington. According to available records, Gorder Family Foundation has made 178 grants totaling $1.9M, with a median grant of $1K. Annual giving has grown from $189K in 2020 to $368K in 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $909K distributed across 70 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $100 to $150K, with an average award of $11K. The foundation has supported 66 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Washington, District of Columbia, Massachusetts, which account for 89% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 10 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$100
Median Grant
$1K
Average Grant
$6K
Largest Grant
$51K
Based on 30 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.
Gorder Family Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 178 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in WA, DC, MA.
Gorder Family Foundation has distributed a total of $1.9M across 178 grants. The median grant size is $1K, with an average of $11K. Individual grants have ranged from $100 to $150K.
Gorder Family Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Gorder Family Foundation is headquartered in SEATTLE, WA. While based in WA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 10 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valerie F Gorder | DIRECTOR, PRESIDENT & TREA | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Gregory Dgorder | DIRECTOR, VICE PRESIDENT, | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$495K
Total Assets
$16.2M
Fair Market Value
$16.4M
Net Worth
$16.2M
Grants Paid
$368K
Contributions
$500K
Net Investment Income
$43K
Distribution Amount
$55K
Total: N/A
Total Grants
178
Total Giving
$1.9M
Average Grant
$11K
Median Grant
$1K
Unique Recipients
66
Most Common Grant
$1K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aclu Of Washington FoundationFURTHER THE ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE GOALS | Seattle, WA | $100K | 2023 |
| Equal Justice WorksFURTHER THE ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE GOALS | Washington Dc, DC | $52K | 2023 |
| Seattle UniversityFURTHER THE ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE GOALS | Seattle, WA | $50K | 2023 |
| University Of WashingtonFURTHER THE ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE GOALS | Seattle, WA | $50K | 2023 |
| Saint Francis House IncFURTHER THE ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE GOALS | Boston, MA | $25K | 2023 |
| Rainier ScholarsFURTHER THE ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE GOALS | Seattle, WA | $17K | 2023 |
| Seattle AquariumFURTHER THE ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE GOALS | Seattle, WA | $5K | 2023 |
| Classical King Fm 981FURTHER THE ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE GOALS | Seattle, WA | $5K | 2023 |
| Recovery CafeFURTHER THE ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE GOALS | Seattle, WA | $5K | 2023 |
| Art With Heart (Childhaven)FURTHER THE ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE GOALS | Seattle, WA | $5K | 2023 |
| Coyote CentralFURTHER THE ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE GOALS | Seattle, WA | $5K | 2023 |
| Forterra NwFURTHER THE ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE GOALS | Seattle, WA | $5K | 2023 |
| Sawhorse RevolutionFURTHER THE ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE GOALS | Seattle, WA | $5K | 2023 |
| Ace Mentor ProgramFURTHER THE ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE GOALS | Edmonds, WA | $5K | 2023 |
| Evergreen State College FoundationFURTHER THE ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE GOALS | Olympia, WA | $3K | 2023 |
| L'Arche - Twin CitiesFURTHER THE ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE GOALS | St Paul, MN | $3K | 2023 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation Of America IncFURTHER THE ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE GOALS | New York, NY | $3K | 2023 |
| Rest Real Escape From The Sex TradeFURTHER THE ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE GOALS | Seattle, WA | $3K | 2023 |
| King County Bar FoundationFURTHER THE ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE GOALS | Seattle, WA | $3K | 2023 |
| Lakeside SchoolFURTHER THE ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE GOALS | Seattle, WA | $3K | 2023 |
| Seattle Country Day SchoolFURTHER THE ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE GOALS | Seattle, WA | $3K | 2023 |
| Seattle Girls SchoolFURTHER THE ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE GOALS | Seattle, WA | $3K | 2023 |
| Aopa FoundationFURTHER THE ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE GOALS | Frederick, MD | $2K | 2023 |
| St Joseph ParishFURTHER THE ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE GOALS | Seattle, WA | $1K | 2023 |
| The Bush SchoolFURTHER THE ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE GOALS | Seattle, WA | $1K | 2023 |
| Food LifelineFURTHER THE ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE GOALS | Seattle, WA | $1K | 2023 |
| Seattle JazzedFURTHER THE ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE GOALS | Seattle, WA | $1K | 2023 |
| Northwest HarvestFURTHER THE ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE GOALS | Seattle, WA | $1K | 2023 |
| Path With ArtFURTHER THE ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE GOALS | Seattle, WA | $1K | 2023 |
| San Juan Community FoundationFURTHER THE ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE GOALS | Friday Harbor, WA | $1K | 2023 |
| Seattle Symphony FoundationFURTHER THE ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE GOALS | Seattle, WA | $1K | 2023 |
| Operation NightwatchFURTHER THE ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE GOALS | Seattle, WA | $750 | 2023 |
| Old Dog HavenFURTHER THE ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE GOALS | Oak Harbor, WA | $500 | 2023 |
| Angel Flight WestFURTHER THE ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE GOALS | Santa Monica, CA | $500 | 2023 |
| Kuow-Puget Sound Public RadioFURTHER THE ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE GOALS | Seattle, WA | $500 | 2023 |
| Northwest ChoirsFURTHER THE ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE GOALS | Seattle, WA | $500 | 2023 |
| Friends Of KexpFURTHER THE ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE GOALS | Seattle, WA | $500 | 2023 |
| Artist TrustFURTHER THE ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE GOALS | Seattle, WA | $250 | 2023 |