Benjamin and Elizabeth Gordon Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Benjamin and Elizabeth Gordon Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Palm Beach, Florida. In tax year 2024 it gave $2,750 in 18 grants. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
The grants listed in this filing add up to more than the total it reports, so grant sizes may be wrong. Check the filing.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$2,750
- Number of grants18
- Assets$2.5 million
- New grantees67%
Giving in 2024 was down from $9,849 the year before.
67% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $5,653 | 24 | $1.7 million |
| 2023 | $9,849 | 13 | $2.6 million |
| 2024 | $2,750 | 18 | $2.5 million |
How to apply
Benjamin and Elizabeth 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Benjamin and Elizabeth Gordon Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to Florida.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 8 | $111,745 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $101,100 |
| New York | 2 | $25,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $21,500 |
| Pennsylvania | 2 | $2,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $500 |
| Georgia | 1 | $500 |
| Illinois | 2 | $305 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Yale University | To support improving the world today and for future generations through outstanding research and scholarship, education, preservation, and practice. | $101,100 |
| The Palm Beach Synagogue Inc | To support a welcoming community for jews of all backgrounds | $30,500 |
| Pine Crest Preparatory School Inc | To support the development of emotionally intelligent, intellectually inspired students who are prepared to change the world. | $25,000 |
| Boston Children's Hospital | To support providing the highest quality healthcare; enhance the health and well-being of children and families locally, regionally, nationally and internationally. | $21,500 |
| Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County | To support transforming, inspiring, and saving lives in the palm beaches, israel, and 70 countries globally. | $20,250 |
| Palm Beach United Way | To support that everyone in palm beach county has access to the basics: a quality education, a place to live, financial stability, good medical care, and enough to eat. | $20,000 |
| American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee | To support improving the well-being of vulnerable jews and building a brighter future for jewish communities worldwide | $20,000 |
| Temple Emanu-El of Palm Beach | To support promoting a "holy community "dedicated to jewish learning, prayer and spiritual growth, and personal kindness, community, and social action. | $8,900 |
| Jewish National Fund | To support building a strong, secure, and prosperous future for the land and people of israel. | $5,000 |
| National Alliance for Eating Disorders | To fund education & support for those struggling with eating disorders | $3,500 |
| Red Sneakers for Oakley Inc | To raise awareness about food allergies | $3,000 |
| Foundation for the Middle East Forum | To promote american interests in the middle east and protect western values from middle eastern threats. | $1,000 |
| America Israel Democracy Coalition | To support educating, strengthening, and preserving the democratic foundations of the state of israel. | $1,000 |
| Palm Beach Freedom Institute | To support promoting education and public policy defending the principles of the american founding. | $595 |
| Middle East Media Research Institute (Memri) | To fund antisemitic trends in the middle east and south asia. | $500 |
| Georgia Innocence Project | To support correcting and preventing wrongful convictions in georgia | $500 |
| Bernard Zell Anshe Emet Day School | To support developing exceptional young people who put jewish values into action | $180 |
| Latin School of Chicago | To support promoting education and public policy. | $125 |
Officers and trustees
- Benjamin H Gordon
- Elizabeth Gordon
Questions people ask
Does Benjamin and Elizabeth Gordon Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Benjamin and Elizabeth Gordon Charitable Foundation give?
$2,750 in tax year 2024, across 18 grants.
Who runs Benjamin and Elizabeth Gordon Charitable Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Benjamin H Gordon (President/ Treasurer) and Elizabeth Gordon (Director).
What does Benjamin and Elizabeth Gordon Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, science and research and faith communities.