Frances H & Harold E Gordon Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Frances H & Harold E Gordon Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2025 it gave $50,500 in 12 grants; the typical grant was $2,750 and the largest $10,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$50,500
- Number of grants12
- Typical grant$2,750
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$1.5 million
- New grantees17%
Giving in 2025 was up from $43,000 the year before.
17% of its 2025 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 | $31,000 | 6 | $1.1 million |
| 2024 | $43,000 | 13 | $1.3 million |
| 2025 | $50,500 | 12 | $1.5 million |
How to apply
Frances H & Harold E Gordon Charitable 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 Frances H & Harold E Gordon Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Pennsylvania.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 9 | $37,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $10,000 |
| Montana | 1 | $2,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $1,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jewish Community Foundation of Greater Hartford in | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Ligonier Valley Young Mens Christian Association O | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Ligonier Valley Meals on Wheels | General & Unrestricted | $6,000 |
| 1889 Foundation Inc | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Loyalhanna Watershed Association Inc | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| St Michaels of the Valley Episcopal Church | St. Michael's of the Valley Cemetery Fund | $3,000 |
| Ligonier Township Volunteer Fire Department No 1 | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Westmoreland Museum of Art | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Ligonier Valley Library Association | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| National Trust Historic Preservation in the United | General & Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| Ligonier Valley Police Foundation Inc | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Anne G Earle
- Edwin H Gordon
Questions people ask
Does Frances H & Harold E Gordon Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Frances H & Harold E Gordon Charitable Foundation give?
$50,500 in tax year 2025, across 12 grants, with a typical grant of $2,750.
Who runs Frances H & Harold E Gordon Charitable Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Anne G Earle (Dir, Sec) and Edwin H Gordon (Dir, Pres, Treas).
What does Frances H & Harold E Gordon Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, community development and arts and culture.