Gerald R Jordan Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Gerald R Jordan Foundation is a private foundation in Quincy, Massachusetts. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.0 million in 21 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $389,607. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$1.0 million
- Number of grants21
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$389,607
- Assets$20.5 million
- New grantees38%
Giving in 2024 was down from $1.8 million the year before.
38% of its 2024 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 | $1.8 million | 23 | $19.7 million |
| 2024 | $1.0 million | 21 | $20.5 million |
How to apply
Gerald R Jordan 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 Gerald R Jordan Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 14 | $918,107 |
| New York | 2 | $59,479 |
| Florida | 4 | $32,500 |
| Michigan | 1 | $250 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mass General Hospital | General fundraising | $389,607 |
| American Repertory Theater | General fundraising | $200,000 |
| Boys and Girls Clubs of Boston | General fundraising | $150,000 |
| The Joey Fund | General fundraising | $85,000 |
| Fordham University | General fundraising | $54,479 |
| Catholic Schools Foundation | General fundraising | $25,000 |
| HBS Fund | General fundraising | $20,000 |
| Boston Symphony Orchestra | General fundraising | $15,000 |
| Town of Palm Beach United Way | General fundraising | $15,000 |
| Friends of Recreation | General fundraising | $10,000 |
| Medicine for Humanity | General fundraising | $10,000 |
| Palm Beach Civic Association | General fundraising | $10,000 |
| Cape Cod Healthcare | General fundraising | $5,000 |
| Newton Country Day School | General fundraising | $5,000 |
| Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League | General fundraising | $5,000 |
| Play for Pink | General fundraising | $5,000 |
| Glades Academy Foundation | General fundraising | $2,500 |
| Animal Rescue League of Boston | General fundraising | $1,500 |
| Harvard Magazine | General fundraising | $1,500 |
| Coolidge Corner Theatre Foundation Inc | General fundraising | $500 |
| Crystal Lake Watershed Association | General fundraising | $250 |
Officers and trustees
- Gerald R Jordan Jr
- Darlene L Jordan
Questions people ask
Does Gerald R Jordan Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Gerald R Jordan Foundation give?
$1.0 million in tax year 2024, across 21 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Gerald R Jordan Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Gerald R Jordan Jr (Trustee) and Darlene L Jordan (Trustee).
What does Gerald R Jordan Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, arts and culture and education.