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William J J Gordon Family Foundation is a private trust based in NEW YORK, NY. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2003. The principal officer is Foundation Source. It holds total assets of $5.8M. Annual income is reported at $3.7M. 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 Maine and Texas. According to available records, William J J Gordon Family Foundation has made 586 grants totaling $2.3M, with a median grant of $3K. The foundation has distributed between $425K and $904K annually from 2020 to 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $904K distributed across 216 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $100 to $20K, with an average award of $4K. The foundation has supported 192 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Maine, Texas, New York, which account for 65% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 27 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$500
Median Grant
$4K
Average Grant
$5K
Largest Grant
$20K
Based on 119 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.
William J J Gordon Family Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 586 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in ME, TX, NY.
William J J Gordon Family Foundation has distributed a total of $2.3M across 586 grants. The median grant size is $3K, with an average of $4K. Individual grants have ranged from $100 to $20K.
William J J Gordon Family Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
William J J Gordon Family Foundation is headquartered in NEW YORK, NY. While based in NY, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 27 states.
Officer and trustee information is not yet available for this foundation. This data is typically reported in Part VIII of the 990-PF filing.
Total Giving
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Total Assets
$5.8M
Fair Market Value
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Net Worth
$5.8M
Grants Paid
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Contributions
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Net Investment Income
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Distribution Amount
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Total Grants
586
Total Giving
$2.3M
Average Grant
$4K
Median Grant
$3K
Unique Recipients
192
Most Common Grant
$1K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kimball Union AcademyLacrosse march practice | Meriden, NH | $5K | 2023 |
| Island InstituteLift all boats @ Luke's lobster | Rockland, ME | $20K | 2023 |
| The Against Malaria FoundationGeneral & Unrestricted | Philadelphia, PA | $15K | 2023 |
| Helen Keller InternationalGeneral & Unrestricted | New York, NY | $15K | 2023 |
| Save The Children Federation IncGag GC 10 x impact | Fairfield, CT | $10K | 2023 |
| EmancipetGeneral & Unrestricted | Austin, TX | $10K | 2023 |
| Harlem Lacrosse And Leadership Corporationto engage new players and youth in the Boston (Harlem lacrosse) program | New York, NY | $10K | 2023 |
| Planned Parenthood Of The Texas Capital Region IncGeneral & Unrestricted | Austin, TX | $10K | 2023 |
| The Greater Boston Food Bank IncGeneral & Unrestricted | Boston, MA | $10K | 2023 |
| Let Grow IncGeneral & Unrestricted | New York, NY | $10K | 2023 |
| The Girls Foundation Of TanzaniaGeneral & Unrestricted | Portland, ME | $8K | 2023 |
| Oregon Museum Of Science And IndustryTeen Science Alliance | Portland, OR | $8K | 2023 |
| Thorne Ecological InstituteGeneral & Unrestricted | Boulder, CO | $8K | 2023 |
| Jackson Hole Childrens MuseumGeneral & Unrestricted | Jackson, WY | $8K | 2023 |
| Good Shepherd Food BankGeneral & Unrestricted | Auburn, ME | $7K | 2023 |
| MainehealthMoonlight challenge | Portland, ME | $7K | 2023 |
| Q PinnixHardship Assistance Grant | Austin, TX | $7K | 2023 |
| C HardinHardship Assistance Grant | Austin, TX | $7K | 2023 |
| T JustusHardship Assistance Grant | Council Bluffs, IA | $7K | 2023 |
| M JohnsonHardship Assistance Grant | Austin, TX | $7K | 2023 |
| Make-A-Wish Foundation Of MaineGeneral & Unrestricted | Scarborough, ME | $6K | 2023 |
| The Livestock Conservancy IncGeneral & Unrestricted | Pittsboro, NC | $5K | 2023 |
| Oregon Zoo FoundationGiving Circle | Portland, OR | $5K | 2023 |
| Winterkids Education FoundationGeneral & Unrestricted | Westbrook, ME | $5K | 2023 |
| The Center For Grieving ChildrenGeneral & Unrestricted | Portland, ME | $5K | 2023 |
| Caritas Of AustinGeneral & Unrestricted | Austin, TX | $5K | 2023 |
| Preble StreetGeneral & Unrestricted | Portland, ME | $5K | 2023 |
| Trustees Of Columbia University In The City Of NewDept of environmental health services | New York, NY | $5K | 2023 |
| International Peace InitiativesShoulder to shoulder Tanzania | Denver, CO | $5K | 2023 |
| New Avenues For Youth IncGeneral & Unrestricted | Portland, OR | $5K | 2023 |
| Jewish Family And Childrens ServiceGeneral & Unrestricted | Waltham, MA | $5K | 2023 |
| Gould Academycommunity access Scholarship Fund | Bethel, ME | $5K | 2023 |
| 13 Hands Equine Rescue IncGeneral & Unrestricted | Clinton Corners, NY | $5K | 2023 |
| Impact NwGeneral & Unrestricted | Portland, OR | $5K | 2023 |
| Maine Public Broadcasting CorporationGeneral & Unrestricted | Lewiston, ME | $5K | 2023 |
| Secret SantaGeneral & Unrestricted | Kennebunk, ME | $5K | 2023 |
| Church Community Outreach Services Incto buy meat for the pantry | Kennebunk, ME | $4K | 2023 |
| Special SurfersGeneral & Unrestricted | Saco, ME | $4K | 2023 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation Of America IncGeneral & Unrestricted | New York, NY | $4K | 2023 |
| The University Of Texas At AustinKUT | Austin, TX | $3K | 2023 |
| Habitat For Humanity York CountyGeneral & Unrestricted | Kennebunk, ME | $3K | 2023 |
| Sail Maine Inckids Scholarship Fund | Portland, ME | $3K | 2023 |
| Partners In Health A Nonprofit CorporationGeneral & Unrestricted | Frederick, MD | $3K | 2023 |
| Mobile Loaves & Fishes IncGeneral & Unrestricted | Austin, TX | $3K | 2023 |
| Camp Sunshine At Sebago Lake IncGeneral & Unrestricted | Casco, ME | $3K | 2023 |
| National Public Radio IncGeneral & Unrestricted | Baltimore, MD | $3K | 2023 |
| Union Of Concerned Scientists IncGeneral & Unrestricted | Cambridge, MA | $3K | 2023 |
| Texas Campaign For The Environment FundGeneral & Unrestricted | Austin, TX | $3K | 2023 |