Gordon Family Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Gordon Family Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Waccabuc, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $70,000 in 43 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $5,000. 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$70,000
- Number of grants43
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$5,000
- Assets$0
- New grantees14%
Giving in 2024 was down from $71,000 the year before.
14% 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 | $71,000 | 39 | $1.3 million |
| 2024 | $70,000 | 43 | $0 |
How to apply
Gordon Family 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 Family Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 10 states, the most to New York. It also paid $2,000 in 1 grant to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 18 | $33,000 |
| California | 10 | $13,000 |
| Vermont | 4 | $6,000 |
| Connecticut | 2 | $6,000 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $3,500 |
| Iowa | 2 | $2,000 |
| Arizona | 1 | $2,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $1,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $1,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| DRS Without Borders | Charity | $5,000 |
| Mstisch Research | Charity | $5,000 |
| Dig Farm | Charity | $5,000 |
| Pathways | Charity | $5,000 |
| Save the Children | Charity | $2,500 |
| UNICEF | Charity | $2,500 |
| Cida | Charity | $2,000 |
| Portola Valley School | Charity | $2,000 |
| Coalition for Homeless | Charity | $2,000 |
| Second Harvest of Silicon Valley | Charity | $2,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity | Charity | $2,000 |
| Central Vermont Habitat for Humanit | Charity | $2,000 |
| Vermont Food BK | Charity | $2,000 |
| Planned Parenthood | Charity | $2,000 |
| Anti Defamation League | Charity | $1,500 |
| Maharishi Foundation | Charity | $1,000 |
| Natural Resources Defense | Charity | $1,000 |
| Sierra Club | Charity | $1,000 |
| Woodside Fire Protection | Charity | $1,000 |
| Vermont Land Trust | Charity | $1,000 |
| City Harvest | Charity | $1,000 |
| Prospector Theatre | Charity | $1,000 |
| There With Care | Charity | $1,000 |
| Mishkam Ha'am | Charity | $1,000 |
| Community Center N Westchester | Charity | $1,000 |
| Raices | Charity | $1,000 |
| Rippowam Cisqua School | Charity | $1,000 |
| Woodside Priory School | Charity | $1,000 |
| Westchester Land Trust | Charity | $1,000 |
| City Team | Charity | $1,000 |
| Community Cup Board | Charity | $1,000 |
| Mt Kisco Interfaith Food Pantry | Charity | $1,000 |
| Neighbors Link Corp | Charity | $1,000 |
| Charity Water | Charity | $1,000 |
| Friends of JCC of Krakow | Charity | $1,000 |
| Mediators Beyond Borders | Charity | $1,000 |
| Bridig Alliance | Charity | $1,000 |
| Maharish Intl University | Charity | $1,000 |
| Generation United Redwood City | Charity | $1,000 |
| American Jewish Joint Disatribution | Charity | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Bonnie Robins
Questions people ask
Does Gordon Family Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Gordon Family Charitable Foundation give?
$70,000 in tax year 2024, across 43 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Gordon Family Charitable Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Bonnie Robins (President).
What does Gordon Family Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, international and housing and homelessness.