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Gordon Family Foundation is a private trust based in BOSTON, MA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1999. The principal officer is Michael S Gordon. It holds total assets of $63.1M. Annual income is reported at $1.1M. Total assets have grown from $34.5M in 2011 to $63.1M in 2024. 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 2016 to 2024. Grantmaking is concentrated in Massachusetts. According to available records, Gordon Family Foundation has made 90 grants totaling $12.8M, with a median grant of $71K. Annual giving has decreased from $3.4M in 2021 to $2.4M in 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $7M distributed across 46 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $900 to $800K, with an average award of $142K. The foundation has supported 43 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Massachusetts, New York, Illinois, which account for 91% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 7 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$3K
Median Grant
$52K
Average Grant
$141K
Largest Grant
$600K
Based on 24 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.
Gordon Family Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 90 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in MA, NY, IL.
Gordon Family Foundation has distributed a total of $12.8M across 90 grants. The median grant size is $71K, with an average of $142K. Individual grants have ranged from $900 to $800K.
Gordon Family Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Gordon Family Foundation is headquartered in BOSTON, MA. While based in MA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 7 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael S Gordon | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Christina M Gordon | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$63.1M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$60.2M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
90
Total Giving
$12.8M
Average Grant
$142K
Median Grant
$71K
Unique Recipients
43
Most Common Grant
$10K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foundation To Combat Anti SemitismUNRESTRICTED | Foxborough, MA | $500K | 2023 |
| Women'S Foundation Of BostonUNRESTRICTED | Brookline, MA | $433K | 2023 |
| Dana Farber Cancer Institute The Jimmy FundUNRESTRICTED | Boston, MA | $410K | 2023 |
| Childrens Hospital Trust BostonUNRESTRICTED | Boston, MA | $400K | 2023 |
| Foundation For Neurologic DiseasesUNRESTRICTED | Newburyport, MA | $125K | 2023 |
| Rosie'S PlaceUNRESTRICTED | Boston, MA | $100K | 2023 |
| Beaver Country Day SchoolUNRESTRICTED | Chestnut Hill, MA | $100K | 2023 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs Of BostonUNRESTRICTED | Boston, MA | $100K | 2023 |
| Planned Parenthood League Of MaUNRESTRICTED | Boston, MA | $100K | 2023 |
| Union Of Orthodox Jewish CongregationsUNRESTRICTED | New York, NY | $50K | 2023 |
| CallistoUNRESTRICTED | San Francisco, CA | $25K | 2023 |
| Big Sister Association Of Greater BostonUNRESTRICTED | Boston, MA | $20K | 2023 |
| Brigham & Women'S HospitalUNRESTRICTED | Boston, MA | $16K | 2023 |
| National Ms SocietyUNRESTRICTED | Waltham, MA | $10K | 2023 |
| Cystic Fibrosis Foundation - The Joey FundUNRESTRICTED | Cambridge, MA | $10K | 2023 |
| Maranyundo InitiativeUNRESTRICTED | Cambridge, MA | $10K | 2023 |
| Shooting TouchUNRESTRICTED | Boston, MA | $8K | 2023 |
| Longwood Symphony OrchestraUNRESTRICTED | West Newton, MA | $5K | 2023 |
| Mclean HospitalUNRESTRICTED | Belmont, MA | $2K | 2023 |
| The Belmont Golf Scholarship ProgramUNRESTRICTED | Belmont, MA | $1K | 2023 |
| Massachusetts General HospitalUNRESTRICTED | Boston, MA | $350K | 2022 |
| Trustees Of Tufts UniversityUNRESTRICTED | Medford, MA | $200K | 2022 |
| Friends Of United HatzalahUNRESTRICTED | New York, NY | $200K | 2022 |
| Combined Jewish PhilanthropiesUNRESTRICTED | Boston, MA | $159K | 2022 |
| Temple Ohabei ShalomUNRESTRICTED | Brookline, MA | $108K | 2022 |
| Fenway HealthUNRESTRICTED | Boston, MA | $105K | 2022 |
| Northwestern UniversityUNRESTRICTED | Evanston, IL | $71K | 2022 |
| University Of PennsylvaniaUNRESTRICTED | Philadelphia, PA | $50K | 2022 |