Gordon Foundation
Accepts applications
Gordon Foundation is a private foundation in Danvers, Massachusetts. In tax year 2024 it gave $6.7 million in 8 grants; the typical grant was $302,500 and the largest $4.2 million. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$6.7 million
- Number of grants8
- Typical grant$302,500
- Largest grant$4.2 million
- Assets$2.0 million
- New grantees13%
Giving in 2024 was down from $7.0 million the year before.
13% of its 2024 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 | $7.0 million | 9 | $1.3 million |
| 2024 | $6.7 million | 8 | $2.0 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Bernard M Gordon 16B Electronics Avenue, Danvers, MA 01923 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (978) 750-6100 |
| What to submit | In writing indicating purpose |
| Deadlines | Applications are accepted at anytime. A notice of approval, rejection or a request for more informat |
What Gordon Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 6 | $6.1 million |
| New York | 1 | $530,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $50,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Northeastern University | Unrestricted grant | $4.2 million |
| Salem State University | Unrestricted grant | $1.0 million |
| Museum of Science | Unrestricted grant | $750,000 |
| American Society for Technion | Unrestricted grant | $530,000 |
| Lahey Hospital & Medical Center | Unrestricted grant | $75,000 |
| Eye Corps Inc | Unrestricted grant | $50,000 |
| Gloucester Education Foundation | Unrestricted grant | $35,000 |
| Manchester Essex Conservation Trust | Unrestricted grant | $25,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Bernard M Gordon
- Daniel Lewis Gordon
- Sophia Gordon
- Frank Coppolino
- Frederick Lane
- Alex A van Adzin
- Stephanie Galicki
Questions people ask
Does Gordon Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Applications are accepted at anytime. A notice of approval, rejection or a request for more informat.
How much does Gordon Foundation give?
$6.7 million in tax year 2024, across 8 grants, with a typical grant of $302,500.
Who runs Gordon Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Bernard M Gordon (Trustee), Daniel Lewis Gordon (Trustee), Sophia Gordon (Trustee) and Frank Coppolino (Trustee) among 7 officers and trustees.
What does Gordon Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.