Gordon & Llura Gund 1993 Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Gordon & Llura Gund 1993 Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Concord, Massachusetts. In tax year 2025 it gave $9.8 million in 30 grants; the typical grant was $200,000 and the largest $2.0 million. 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$9.8 million
- Number of grants30
- Typical grant$200,000
- Largest grant$2.0 million
- Assets$751,446
- New grantees23%
Giving in 2025 was down from $10.1 million the year before.
23% 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 | $7.7 million | 29 | $3.4 million |
| 2024 | $10.1 million | 29 | $1.4 million |
| 2025 | $9.8 million | 30 | $751,446 |
How to apply
Gordon & Llura Gund 1993 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.
What Gordon & Llura Gund 1993 Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 17 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 2 | $2.3 million |
| District of Columbia | 5 | $1.5 million |
| Pennsylvania | 3 | $1.0 million |
| Maryland | 1 | $1.0 million |
| Massachusetts | 4 | $890,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $500,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $500,000 |
| Vermont | 1 | $500,000 |
| Virginia | 2 | $450,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $350,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Earth Justice | Support the charitable purpose of the organization | $2.0 million |
| Foundation Fighting Blindness | Support the charitable purpose of the organization | $1.0 million |
| University of Pennsylvania | Support the charitable purpose of the organization | $882,000 |
| Grounds for Sculpture | Support the charitable purpose of the organization | $500,000 |
| Osa Conservation | Support the charitable purpose of the organization | $500,000 |
| The Bolles School | Support the charitable purpose of the organization | $500,000 |
| Uvm Foundation | Support the charitable purpose of the organization | $500,000 |
| Nantucket Conservation | Support the charitable purpose of the organization | $450,000 |
| Autism Speaks | Support the charitable purpose of the organization | $430,000 |
| Center for Mind Body Medicine | Support the charitable purpose of the organization | $400,000 |
| Shatterproof | Support the charitable purpose of the organization | $350,000 |
| Achilles International | Support the charitable purpose of the organization | $250,000 |
| American Foundation for the Blind | Support the charitable purpose of the organization | $250,000 |
| Carroll Center for the Blind | Support the charitable purpose of the organization | $200,000 |
| Full Frame Initiative | Support the charitable purpose of the organization | $200,000 |
| Research America | Support the charitable purpose of the organization | $200,000 |
| Miracle Feet | Support the charitable purpose of the organization | $150,000 |
| Greater Cleveland Sports Hall of Fame | Support the charitable purpose of the organization | $125,000 |
| Kellogg School | Support the charitable purpose of the organization | $125,000 |
| Mayo Clinic | Support the charitable purpose of the organization | $125,000 |
| Cleveland Clinic Foundation | Support the charitable purpose of the organization | $100,000 |
| College of Physicians | Support the charitable purpose of the organization | $100,000 |
| Inclusion Zone Inc (FDR Memorial Legacy Committee) | Support the charitable purpose of the organization | $100,000 |
| The American Red Cross | Support the charitable purpose of the organization | $100,000 |
| Wild Aid | Support the charitable purpose of the organization | $75,000 |
| University of Wisconsin | Support the charitable purpose of the organization | $62,500 |
| Museum of the American Revolution | Support the charitable purpose of the organization | $50,000 |
| Epiphany School | Support the charitable purpose of the organization | $40,000 |
| Miami University (Wayne Embry Legacy Project) | Support the charitable purpose of the organization | $25,000 |
| US Association of Blind Athletes | Support the charitable purpose of the organization | $25,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Grant Gund
- Gordon Z Gund
Questions people ask
Does Gordon & Llura Gund 1993 Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Gordon & Llura Gund 1993 Charitable Foundation give?
$9.8 million in tax year 2025, across 30 grants, with a typical grant of $200,000.
Who runs Gordon & Llura Gund 1993 Charitable Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Grant Gund (Trustee) and Gordon Z Gund (Trustee).
What does Gordon & Llura Gund 1993 Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly disability, education and environment and conservation.