Myron L and Claire B Gordon Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Myron L and Claire B Gordon Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Redding, Connecticut. In tax year 2024 it gave $476,740 in 32 grants; the typical grant was $500 and the largest $412,740. 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$476,740
- Number of grants32
- Typical grant$500
- Largest grant$412,740
- Assets$4
- New grantees25%
Giving in 2024 was up from $66,300 the year before.
25% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $169,200 | 30 | $404,544 |
| 2023 | $66,300 | 32 | $442,483 |
| 2024 | $476,740 | 32 | $4 |
How to apply
Myron L and Claire B 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 Myron L and Claire B Gordon Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to Connecticut.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | 20 | $471,840 |
| New York | 6 | $2,600 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $1,000 |
| Nevada | 1 | $500 |
| Alabama | 1 | $200 |
| Georgia | 1 | $200 |
| Iowa | 1 | $200 |
| West Virginia | 1 | $200 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Fairfield County Community Fndtn | General charitable purposes | $412,740 |
| Fairfield Ludlowe High School | College scholarships | $15,000 |
| Fairfield Warde High School | College scholarships | $15,000 |
| Bassick High School | General charitable purposes | $10,000 |
| Joel Barlow High School | College scholarships | $10,000 |
| Bridgeport Area Foundation Rescue Mission | General charitable purposes | $1,500 |
| Stamford Hospital Fndtn | Bennett cancer center (gen. Char. Purposes) - $1,200; gen. Char. Purposes - $250 | $1,450 |
| Back to School Shop | General charitable purposes | $1,000 |
| Princeton University | General charitable purposes | $1,000 |
| Sandy Hook Promise Foundation | General charitable purposes | $1,000 |
| St Catherine Academy | General charitable purposes | $1,000 |
| Yale University Law School | General charitable purposes | $1,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation of America | General charitable purposes | $600 |
| Americares | General charitable purposes | $500 |
| Anti-Defamation League | General charitable purposes | $500 |
| Center for Reproductive Rights | General charitable purposes | $500 |
| Easton Emergency Medical Services | General charitable purposes | $500 |
| Lymphoma Research Foundation | General charitable purposes | $500 |
| Vegas Jr Golden Knights | General charitable purposes | $500 |
| Israel Cancer Research Fund | General charitable purposes | $300 |
| Chabad of Fairfield | General charitable purposes | $250 |
| Autism Speaks | General charitable purposes | $200 |
| Easter Seals | General charitable purposes | $200 |
| March of Dimes | General charitable purposes | $200 |
| Nourish Bridgeport | General charitable purposes | $200 |
| Shriner's Hospital | General charitable purposes | $200 |
| Southern Poverty Law Center | General charitable purposes | $200 |
| Special Olympics of Connecticut | General charitable purposes | $200 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital | General charitable purposes | $200 |
| Easton Police Benevolent Fund | General charitable purposes | $100 |
| Easton Senior Center | General charitable purposes | $100 |
| Easton Volunteer Fire Company | General charitable purposes | $100 |
Officers and trustees
- A Reynolds Gordon
- Janet P Gordon
Questions people ask
Does Myron L and Claire B Gordon Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Myron L and Claire B Gordon Foundation Inc give?
$476,740 in tax year 2024, across 32 grants, with a typical grant of $500.
Who runs Myron L and Claire B Gordon Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists A Reynolds Gordon (Dir/Pres/Secr) and Janet P Gordon (Dir/Treas).
What does Myron L and Claire B Gordon Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and faith communities.