DW Gore Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
DW Gore Family Foundation is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.0 million in 17 grants; the typical grant was $50,000 and the largest $250,000. 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$1.0 million
- Number of grants17
- Typical grant$50,000
- Largest grant$250,000
- Assets$83,545
- New grantees29%
Giving in 2024 was up from $370,000 the year before.
29% 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 | $360,000 | 21 | $71,123 |
| 2022 | $410,000 | 14 | $56,360 |
| 2023 | $370,000 | 13 | $81,860 |
| 2024 | $1.0 million | 17 | $83,545 |
How to apply
DW Gore Family Foundation 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 DW Gore Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to California. It also paid $50,000 in 1 grant to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 3 | $350,000 |
| New York | 3 | $200,000 |
| Massachusetts | 4 | $175,000 |
| Delaware | 3 | $100,000 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $75,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $50,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Givewell Maximum Impact Fund | Educational research | $250,000 |
| Pencils of Promise | Education | $100,000 |
| Wikimedia Foundation | Educational research | $75,000 |
| Brain & Behavior Research Foundation | Schizophrenia research | $50,000 |
| Brookings Institution | Education | $50,000 |
| Building Excellent Schools | Educational research | $50,000 |
| Climate Systems Engineering Initiative University of Chicago | Educational research | $50,000 |
| Jumpstart | Educational research | $50,000 |
| MIT Poverty Action Lab | Poverty abatement research | $50,000 |
| Our World in Data | Educational research | $50,000 |
| Planned Parenthood | Health research | $50,000 |
| Year Up | Education | $50,000 |
| American Council for Trustees and Alumni | Educational research | $25,000 |
| Charter School of Wilmington | Education | $25,000 |
| Leading Youth Through Empowerment | Education | $25,000 |
| Eleos Ai | Global issues | $25,000 |
| Center for Ai Safety | Global issues | $25,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Jeffrey Chen Gore
- Emily Chen Gore Bonfiglio
- David Walton Gore
- Hwei-Yun Gore
- Ryan Chen Gore
Questions people ask
Does DW Gore Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does DW Gore Family Foundation give?
$1.0 million in tax year 2024, across 17 grants, with a typical grant of $50,000.
Who runs DW Gore Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Jeffrey Chen Gore (President & Treasurer), Emily Chen Gore Bonfiglio (Secretary), David Walton Gore (Trustee) and Hwei-Yun Gore (Trustee) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does DW Gore Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, science and research and international.