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Also known as: C/O BESSEMER TRUST
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Gordon Fund is a private trust based in GARDEN CITY, NY. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1985. The principal officer is Bessemer Trust. It holds total assets of $4.3M. Annual income is reported at $817K. The foundation is governed by 1 officer or trustee. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2020 to 2023. The foundation primarily funds organizations in New York and Massachusetts. According to available records, Gordon Fund has made 88 grants totaling $1.2M, with a median grant of $5K. The foundation has distributed between $309K and $520K annually from 2021 to 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $520K distributed across 42 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $52K, with an average award of $13K. The foundation has supported 26 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in New York, Massachusetts, Vermont, which account for 77% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 9 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$1K
Median Grant
$5K
Average Grant
$12K
Largest Grant
$26K
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 Fund is a private foundation that provides grants to eligible organizations. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 88 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in NY, MA, VT.
Gordon Fund has distributed a total of $1.2M across 88 grants. The median grant size is $5K, with an average of $13K. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $52K.
Gordon Fund typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Gordon Fund is headquartered in GARDEN CITY, NY. While based in NY, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 9 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John A Roberts | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$369K
Total Assets
$4.3M
Fair Market Value
$5.7M
Net Worth
$4.3M
Grants Paid
$353K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$192K
Distribution Amount
$267K
Total Grants
88
Total Giving
$1.2M
Average Grant
$13K
Median Grant
$5K
Unique Recipients
26
Most Common Grant
$5K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brown UniversityGENERAL PURPOSE | Providence, RI | $5K | 2023 |
| Central Park Track ClubGENERAL PURPOSE | New York, NY | $50K | 2023 |
| Brooklyn Bridge Park ConservancyGENERAL PURPOSE | Brooklyn, NY | $50K | 2023 |
| St Ignatius LoyolaGENERAL PURPOSE | New York, NY | $40K | 2023 |
| New York Road Runners ClubGENERAL PURPOSE | New York, NY | $30K | 2023 |
| Chapin SchoolGENERAL PURPOSE | New York, NY | $27K | 2023 |
| Mountain School Of Milton AcademyGENERAL PURPOSE | Vershire, VT | $25K | 2023 |
| Smith CollegeGENERAL PURPOSE | Nothhampton, MA | $25K | 2023 |
| Bridge Fund Of New YorkGENERAL PURPOSE | New York, NY | $25K | 2023 |
| Our Lady Of GraceGENERAL PURPOSE | Fishers Island, NY | $16K | 2023 |
| Carl Schurz Park ConservancyGENERAL PURPOSE | New York, NY | $10K | 2023 |
| Groton SchoolGENERAL PURPOSE | Groton, MA | $10K | 2023 |
| Make The Road New JerseyGENERAL PURPOSE | Elizabeth, NJ | $5K | 2023 |
| St Bernard'S SchoolGENERAL PURPOSE | New York, NY | $5K | 2023 |
| Every Mother CountsGENERAL PURPOSE | New York, NY | $5K | 2023 |
| Yale School Of ManagementGENERAL PURPOSE | New Haven, CT | $5K | 2023 |
| Brooklyn Friends SchoolGENERAL PURPOSE | Brooklyn, NY | $5K | 2023 |
| Packer Collegiate InstituteGENERAL PURPOSE | Brooklyn, NY | $5K | 2023 |
| Harvard UniversityGENERAL PURPOSE | Cambridge, MA | $3K | 2023 |
| Somo ProjectGENERAL PURPOSE | New York, NY | $3K | 2023 |
| Armory FoundationGENERAL PURPOSE | New York, NY | $2K | 2023 |
| Alcove LearningGENERAL PURPOSE | Los Angeles, CA | $2K | 2023 |
| Leadership Conference EducationGENERAL PURPOSE | Washington, DC | $5K | 2022 |