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Michael And Pamela Gordon Family Foundation is a private corporation based in CHICAGO, IL. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2008. The principal officer is Sidley Austin. It holds total assets of $132K. Annual income is reported at $60K. Total assets have grown from $55K in 2011 to $132K in 2024. The foundation is governed by 3 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. Funding is distributed across 4 states, including Illinois, Minnesota, New Jersey. According to available records, Michael And Pamela Gordon Family Foundation has made 31 grants totaling $9.6M, with a median grant of $4K. Annual giving has decreased from $9.4M in 2020 to $112K in 2022. Individual grants have ranged from $150 to $1.9M, with an average award of $308K. The foundation has supported 25 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Massachusetts, Minnesota, Vermont, which account for 23% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 10 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$500
Median Grant
$1K
Average Grant
$4K
Largest Grant
$18K
Based on 6 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.
Michael And Pamela Gordon Family Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 31 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in MA, MN, VT.
Michael And Pamela Gordon Family Foundation has distributed a total of $9.6M across 31 grants. The median grant size is $4K, with an average of $308K. Individual grants have ranged from $150 to $1.9M.
Michael And Pamela Gordon Family Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Michael And Pamela Gordon Family Foundation is headquartered in CHICAGO, IL. While based in IL, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 10 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pamela Frankston | PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Michael A Gordon | SECRETARY/DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Barbara Frankston | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$132K
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$132K
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
31
Total Giving
$9.6M
Average Grant
$308K
Median Grant
$4K
Unique Recipients
25
Most Common Grant
$1K
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carleton CollegeUNRESTRICTED | Northfield, MN | $1.9M | 2020 |
| Northwestern UniversityUNRESTRICTED | Evanston, IL | $50K | 2022 |
| High JumpUNRESTRICTED | Chicago, IL | $18K | 2022 |
| Horatio Alger Association Of CanadaUNRESTRICTED | Montreal | $11K | 2022 |
| Chicago Area Runners AssociationUNRESTRICTED | Chicago, IL | $10K | 2022 |
| Boston CollegeUNRESTRICTED | Chestnut Hill, MA | $10K | 2022 |
| Broadway Housing CommunitiesUNRESTRICTED | New York, NY | $5K | 2022 |
| Temple Sholom Of ChicagoUNRESTRICTED | Chicago, IL | $4K | 2022 |
| Branches IncUNRESTRICTED | Miami, FL | $2K | 2022 |
| Literacy IncUNRESTRICTED | New York, NY | $1K | 2022 |
| Tutoring ChicagoUNRESTRICTED | Chicago, IL | $1K | 2022 |
| Phipps Neighborhoods IncUNRESTRICTED | New York, NY | $175 | 2022 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters Of NycUNRESTRICTED | New York, NY | $150 | 2022 |
| Francis W Parker SchoolUNRESTRICTED | Chicago, IL | $1K | 2021 |
| American Red Cross Of MassachusettsUNRESTRICTED | Boone, IA | $1K | 2021 |
| Northside Acheivement ZoneUNRESTRICTED | Minneapolis, MN | $750 | 2021 |
| Hackensack University Medical Center FoundationUNRESTRICTED | Hackensack, NJ | $500 | 2021 |
| Middlebury CollegeUNRESTRICTED | Middlebury, VT | $1.9M | 2020 |
| Williams CollegeUNRESTRICTED | Williamstown, MA | $1.9M | 2020 |
| Wellesley CollegeUNRESTRICTED | Wellesley, MA | $1.9M | 2020 |
| Bates CollegeUNRESTRICTED | Lewiston, ME | $1.9M | 2020 |
| Tufts UniversityUNRESTRICTED | Medford, MA | $10K | 2020 |
| The Chicago Bar FoundationUNRESTRICTED | Chicago, IL | $500 | 2020 |
| American Jewish CommitteeUNRESTRICTED | Philadelphia, PA | $500 | 2020 |
| The Jewish Theological SeminaryUNRESTRICTED | New York, IL | $500 | 2020 |