Gordon and Llura Gund Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Gordon and Llura Gund Foundation is a private foundation in Princeton, New Jersey. In tax year 2025 it gave $12.4 million in 69 grants; the typical grant was $15,000 and the largest $5.6 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$12.4 million
- Number of grants69
- Typical grant$15,000
- Largest grant$5.6 million
- Assets$146 million
- New grantees44%
Giving in 2025 was down from $15.1 million the year before.
44% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $25.5 million | 67 | $165 million |
| 2024 | $15.1 million | 67 | $147 million |
| 2025 | $12.4 million | 69 | $146 million |
How to apply
Gordon and Llura Gund 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 and Llura Gund Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 18 states, the most to Massachusetts. It also paid $1.7 million in 1 grant to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 14 | $7.4 million |
| Connecticut | 4 | $1.0 million |
| Pennsylvania | 5 | $436,200 |
| New York | 13 | $423,500 |
| District of Columbia | 8 | $416,000 |
| Maryland | 2 | $205,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $200,000 |
| California | 1 | $150,000 |
| Texas | 3 | $104,000 |
| Virginia | 2 | $101,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Growald Climate Fund | To help further charitable purposes of organization. | $5.6 million |
| European Climate Foundation | To help further charitable purposes of organization. | $1.7 million |
| Brigham and Womens Hospital | To help further charitable purposes of organization. | $1.0 million |
| Shatterproof | To help further charitable purposes of organization. | $650,000 |
| Root Capital Inc | To help further charitable purposes of organization. | $500,000 |
| Yale Unitversity-Vector Borne Diseases | To help further charitable purposes of organization. | $300,000 |
| Calder Philly CP2023--NEBAUER | To help further charitable purposes of organization. | $250,000 |
| Athletes for Hope | To help further charitable purposes of organization. | $200,000 |
| Ifb Solutions | To help further charitable purposes of organization. | $200,000 |
| Center for Mind Body Medicine | To help further charitable purposes of organization. | $150,000 |
| Imagine Worldwide | To help further charitable purposes of organization. | $150,000 |
| Rd Meeting Inc | To help further charitable purposes of organization. | $150,000 |
| FDR Memorial Legacy Committeenational Council of Independent Living | To help further charitable purposes of organization. | $125,000 |
| American Independent Foundation | To help further charitable purposes of organization. | $100,000 |
| Epiphany School | To help further charitable purposes of organization. | $100,000 |
| Natural Resource Defense Council | To help further charitable purposes of organization. | $100,000 |
| Research America | To help further charitable purposes of organization. | $100,000 |
| Strive | To help further charitable purposes of organization. | $100,000 |
| Studio in A School | To help further charitable purposes of organization. | $100,000 |
| William Rice University | To help further charitable purposes of organization. | $100,000 |
| University of Wisconsin | To help further charitable purposes of organization. | $60,000 |
| Blind Travel-Fka Flight for Sight | To help further charitable purposes of organization. | $50,000 |
| Harvard College-Dental | To help further charitable purposes of organization. | $50,000 |
| Lyman Allyn Art Museum | To help further charitable purposes of organization. | $50,000 |
| Mass Ear & Eye | To help further charitable purposes of organization. | $50,000 |
| Rooted Alliance | To help further charitable purposes of organization. | $50,000 |
| Center 353 | To help further charitable purposes of organization. | $40,000 |
| United States Association of Blind Athletes | To help further charitable purposes of organization. | $35,400 |
| Alliance to Protect Nantucket Sound | To help further charitable purposes of organization. | $35,000 |
| Early Family Fpoundation | To help further charitable purposes of organization. | $30,000 |
| Environmental Defense Fund | To help further charitable purposes of organization. | $25,000 |
| Judy Collins | To help further charitable purposes of organization. | $25,000 |
| Brookgreengardens | To help further charitable purposes of organization. | $20,000 |
| Cameron and Hayden Lord Fdn | To help further charitable purposes of organization. | $20,000 |
| Atlantic Salmon Foundation | To help further charitable purposes of organization. | $15,000 |
| Groton School | To help further charitable purposes of organization. | $15,000 |
| Nile Albright Research Fdn | To help further charitable purposes of organization. | $15,000 |
| Challenge Aspen | To help further charitable purposes of organization. | $10,000 |
| Friends of Harvard Hockey | To help further charitable purposes of organization. | $10,000 |
| Helen Keller International | To help further charitable purposes of organization. | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Gordon Z Gund
- Grant Gund
- Gordon Gund
Questions people ask
Does Gordon and Llura Gund Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Gordon and Llura Gund Foundation give?
$12.4 million in tax year 2025, across 69 grants, with a typical grant of $15,000.
Who runs Gordon and Llura Gund Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Gordon Z Gund (Trustee), Grant Gund (Trustee) and Gordon Gund (Trustee).
What does Gordon and Llura Gund Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation, international and health.