Gordon Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Gordon Foundation Inc is a private foundation in New Haven, Connecticut. In tax year 2024 it gave $23,239 in 10 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $6,239. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$23,239
- Number of grants10
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$6,239
- Assets$0
- New grantees30%
Giving in 2024 was up from $20,084 the year before.
30% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $20,084 | 8 | $0 |
| 2024 | $23,239 | 10 | $0 |
How to apply
Gordon Foundation Inc says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Gordon Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Colorado.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado | 2 | $9,239 |
| Connecticut | 2 | $4,000 |
| New York | 2 | $3,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $2,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $2,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $2,000 |
| California | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado Gives 365 | Human services | $6,239 |
| Next Gallery | Art | $3,000 |
| The Marshall Project | Support of nonprofit new organizatio | $2,000 |
| Libraries Without Borders | Refugee resources | $2,000 |
| Freedom Reads | Human services | $2,000 |
| Brain Injury Association | Medical research | $2,000 |
| National Kidney Donation Org | Human resources | $2,000 |
| Juvenile Law Center | Youth in child welfare system | $2,000 |
| The Black Deaf Project | Human services | $1,000 |
| Asylum Seeker | Humanitary | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Rebecca E Yaffee
- Gideon Yaffe
Questions people ask
Does Gordon Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Gordon Foundation Inc give?
$23,239 in tax year 2024, across 10 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs Gordon Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Rebecca E Yaffee (President) and Gideon Yaffe (Vice Preside).
What does Gordon Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly human services.