James P Gordon Trust
Preselected recipients only
James P Gordon Trust is a private foundation in Chicago, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $41,290 in 10 grants; the typical grant was $4,129 and the largest $4,129. 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$41,290
- Number of grants10
- Typical grant$4,129
- Largest grant$4,129
- Assets$1.1 million
- New grantees10%
Giving in 2025 was up from $36,558 the year before.
10% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $37,027 | 9 | $934,572 |
| 2024 | $36,558 | 9 | $1.0 million |
| 2025 | $41,290 | 10 | $1.1 million |
How to apply
James P Gordon Trust 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 James P Gordon Trust funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 10 | $41,290 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Living Well Mission | General | $4,129 |
| Yates County Arts Council Inc | General | $4,129 |
| Yates County Humane Society | General | $4,129 |
| Finger Lakes Cultural & Natural History Museum | General | $4,129 |
| Keuka Comfort Care Home | General | $4,129 |
| Yates Performing Arts Series Inc | General | $4,129 |
| Safe Harbors of the Finger Lakes | General | $4,129 |
| Pennsylvania Yankee Theater | General | $4,129 |
| Yates County History Center | Genral | $4,129 |
| Yates Cultural and Recreational Resource | General | $4,129 |
Officers and trustees
- JP Morgan Chase Bank NA
Questions people ask
Does James P Gordon Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does James P Gordon Trust give?
$41,290 in tax year 2025, across 10 grants, with a typical grant of $4,129.
Who runs James P Gordon Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists JP Morgan Chase Bank NA (Trustee).
What does James P Gordon Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture.