Gordon & Marjorie Present Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Gordon & Marjorie Present Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Pittsford, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $43,270 in 28 grants; the typical grant was $180 and the largest $15,000. 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$43,270
- Number of grants28
- Typical grant$180
- Largest grant$15,000
- Assets$477,070
- New grantees32%
Giving in 2025 was up from $26,309 the year before.
32% 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 | $6,778 | 10 | $409,431 |
| 2024 | $26,309 | 33 | $457,971 |
| 2025 | $43,270 | 28 | $477,070 |
How to apply
Gordon & Marjorie Present 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 & Marjorie Present Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 19 | $32,854 |
| Massachusetts | 7 | $10,200 |
| California | 1 | $180 |
| Virginia | 1 | $36 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Planned Parenthood of America | To improve women's health and safety. | $15,000 |
| Jewish Federation of Greater Rochester | To support the mission of building a strong Jewish future in Rochester, Israel, and worldwide through philanthropy, engagement, education, and advocacy. | $10,720 |
| Planned Parenthood of Massachusetts | To improve women's health and safety. | $5,000 |
| Temple B'rith Kodesh | To support the fiscal needs of the temple. | $3,255 |
| Silent Spring | To support research into the relationship between breast cancer and the environment. | $3,000 |
| Dana-Farber Cancer Institute | To support the mission of providing expert care to people with cancer. | $1,500 |
| Jewish Home Foundation | To support the mission of the Jewish Home Foundation. | $1,500 |
| 70 Faces Media | To connect as many people as possible to all sides of the unfolding Jewish story. | $360 |
| TemPro | To support the mission of TemPro. | $360 |
| Needham Community Council | To help support people who have under-met health, educational or social needs. | $300 |
| Finger Lakes Regional Burn Association (FLRBA) | To raise community awareness of burn injuries and support those impacted by burn-related trauma. | $254 |
| Mass Breast Cancer Coalition | To support the mission of Breast Cancer Coalition. | $200 |
| MCC Foundation | To support the telling the stories of the Holocaust and other genocides while transforming individuals to become advocates for human rights. | $200 |
| American Jewish Committee (AJC) | To enhance the well-being of the Jewish people and Israel, and to advance human rights and democratic values in the United States and around the world. | $180 |
| National Alopecia Areata Foundation (NAAF) | To support research to find a cure or acceptable treatment for alopecia areata, support those with the disease, and educate the public about alopecia areata. | $180 |
| The Little Theatre | To enhance the cultural life of the greater Rochester community through the presentation of American independent and foreign films, visual arts and music. | $180 |
| World Affairs Council of Rochester (WACR) | To support the mission of educating, inspiring, and engaging Americans in international affairs and critical global issues. | $150 |
| Memorial Art Gallery | To bring great art and related programs to the community. | $125 |
| Friends of Yad Sarah | To support social services including elder care, home health, and medical equipment loans, support for victims of domestic violence, transportation for people with disabilities, emergency alerts, day rehabilitation, and so much more. | $118 |
| Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital | To support Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital. | $100 |
| Friends of Wellesley Free Library | To support the mission of Wellesley Free Library. | $100 |
| Rochester Education Foundation | To collaborate with schools and community partners to fill resource gaps and provide meaningful experiences for Rochester city students. | $100 |
| The Children's Agenda | To advocate for effective policies and drive evidence-based solutions for the health, education and success of children. | $100 |
| National Council of Jewish Women - Greater Rochester Section (NCJW-GRS) | To support social justice by improving the quality of life for women, children, and families and by safeguarding individual rights and freedoms. | $72 |
| Women of Reform Judaism (WRJ) Temple B'rith Kodesh | To strengthen Reform Jewish Life and empower women to create caring communities. | $72 |
| Boa Editions Ltd | To foster readership and appreciation of contemporary literature. | $54 |
| JBI Library | To connect anyone who is blind, has low vision, or has a print disability to Jewish life. | $54 |
| World Jewish Congress (WJC) | To foster the unity and represent the interests of the Jewish people, and to ensure the continuity and development of its religious, spiritual, cultural, and social heritage. | $36 |
Officers and trustees
- Barbara Orenstein
- Paul Van Broekhoven
- Nancy Van Broekhoven
Questions people ask
Does Gordon & Marjorie Present Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Gordon & Marjorie Present Charitable Foundation give?
$43,270 in tax year 2025, across 28 grants, with a typical grant of $180.
Who runs Gordon & Marjorie Present Charitable Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Barbara Orenstein (President), Paul Van Broekhoven (Trustee) and Nancy Van Broekhoven (Trustee).
What does Gordon & Marjorie Present Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, faith communities and education.