Peggy & Yale Gordon Charitable Trust
Preselected recipients only
Peggy & Yale Gordon Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Towson, Maryland. In tax year 2025 it gave $376,500 in 25 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $35,000. 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$376,500
- Number of grants25
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$35,000
- Assets$9.4 million
- New grantees22%
Giving in 2025 was up from $306,500 the year before.
22% 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 | $323,000 | 21 | $7.6 million |
| 2024 | $306,500 | 23 | $8.7 million |
| 2025 | $376,500 | 25 | $9.4 million |
How to apply
Peggy & Yale Gordon Charitable 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 Peggy & Yale Gordon Charitable Trust funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Maryland.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Maryland | 25 | $376,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Baltimore Hebrew Congregation | Music programs | $35,000 |
| JCC of Greater Baltimore | Music programs | $32,500 |
| Baltimore Symphony Orchestra | Music programs | $30,000 |
| Peabody Institute at Johns Hopkins | Gordon career development fund | $30,000 |
| Shriver Hall Concert Series | Music programs | $30,000 |
| Har Sinai-Oheb Shalom Congregation | Capital expenditures | $28,000 |
| Har Sinai-Oheb Shalom Congregation | Music programs | $28,000 |
| Pikesville Armory Foundation | Sound stage | $25,000 |
| Towson University Foundation | Classical music fund | $25,000 |
| Baltimore Symphony Orchestra | Orchkids program | $15,000 |
| Pikesville Armory Foundation | Music performances/development | $15,000 |
| Bach Concert Series | Endowment | $12,000 |
| Iris Music Project | General purposes | $10,000 |
| Maryland Opera Company | General purposes | $10,000 |
| Stevenson University | Performing arts center | $10,000 |
| Chai Comprehensive Housing Assist | School trips to bso | $6,500 |
| Bach Concert Series | Music programs | $6,000 |
| Stevenson University | Greenspring vly orchestra concert | $6,000 |
| Steinway Series at Silo Hill | Music programs | $5,000 |
| Towson University Foundation | Jewish culture reconstruction books | $5,000 |
| Anshe Emunah Monte Congregation | Chamber encounters concerts | $3,000 |
| Baltimore Chamber Orchestra | General purposes | $2,500 |
| Children's Chorus of Maryland | General purposes | $2,500 |
| Community Concerts at Second | General purposes | $2,500 |
| Towson University Foundation | Music competition | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Phyllis C Friedman
- Louis F Friedman
- Charles J Bishow
- Matthew N Davis
- Sara R Fuld
Questions people ask
Does Peggy & Yale Gordon Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Peggy & Yale Gordon Charitable Trust give?
$376,500 in tax year 2025, across 25 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Peggy & Yale Gordon Charitable Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists Phyllis C Friedman (Exec Dir/Tte), Louis F Friedman (Trustee), Charles J Bishow (Trustee) and Matthew N Davis (Trustee) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Peggy & Yale Gordon Charitable Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, faith communities and education.