The Nathan & Priscilla Gordon Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Nathan & Priscilla Gordon Foundation is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2025 it gave $253,374 in 22 grants; the typical grant was $2,250 and the largest $100,000. 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$253,374
- Number of grants22
- Typical grant$2,250
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$4.6 million
- New grantees29%
Giving in 2025 was up from $96,434 the year before.
29% 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 | $103,150 | 24 | $2.5 million |
| 2024 | $96,434 | 23 | $2.5 million |
| 2025 | $253,374 | 22 | $4.6 million |
How to apply
The Nathan & Priscilla Gordon 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 The Nathan & Priscilla Gordon Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to Louisiana.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Louisiana | 13 | $132,874 |
| New York | 3 | $103,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $5,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $5,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $5,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $1,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $1,000 |
| California | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Louisiana Museum Foundation | Building and naming stage in education center | $100,000 |
| Fractured Atlas Inc | In support of the New Orleans Jazz Orchestra | $50,000 |
| Fractured Atlas Inc | Fiscal sponsor for the New Orleans Jazz Orchestra | $50,000 |
| Loyola University | Jazz studies | $10,000 |
| University of New Orleans Foundation | Jazz studies scholarship Scholarship Fund | $10,000 |
| Leadership Institute | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| The Administrators of the Tulane Educational Fund | Jazz Studies Department | $5,000 |
| The Wild Animal Sanctuary A Colorado Non-Profit Co | For equipment at The Wild Horse Refuge | $5,000 |
| New Orleans Jazz Centennial Celebration Inc | Charitable Event | $4,000 |
| Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| New Orleans Center for Creative Arts Foundation | Jazz Studies Department | $2,500 |
| New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Foundation Inc | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Friends of Wwoz Inc | Charitable Event | $1,500 |
| Ellis Marsalis Center for Music Inc | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Judicial Watch Inc | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| New Orleans Jazz Centennial Celebration Inc | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Friends of Wwoz Inc | General & Unrestricted | $750 |
| Louisiana Museum Foundation | The New Orleans Jazz Museum | $500 |
| The Salvation Army | General & Unrestricted | $500 |
| Louisiana Museum Foundation | New Orleans Jazz Museum | $350 |
| French Quarter Festival Inc | General & Unrestricted | $149 |
| Friends of Beauregard Keyes House Inc | General & Unrestricted | $125 |
Officers and trustees
- Priscilla Gordon
- Shari Gordon
Questions people ask
Does The Nathan & Priscilla Gordon Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Nathan & Priscilla Gordon Foundation give?
$253,374 in tax year 2025, across 22 grants, with a typical grant of $2,250.
Who runs The Nathan & Priscilla Gordon Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Priscilla Gordon (Dir, Pres) and Shari Gordon (Dir, VP, Sec).
What does The Nathan & Priscilla Gordon Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture and education.