The Allan S Gordon Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Allan S Gordon Foundation is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.0 million in 17 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $350,000. 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$1.0 million
- Number of grants17
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$350,000
- Assets$23.5 million
- New grantees25%
Giving in 2025 was down from $1.1 million the year before.
25% 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 | $826,058 | 20 | $16.8 million |
| 2024 | $1.1 million | 19 | $16.8 million |
| 2025 | $1.0 million | 17 | $23.5 million |
How to apply
The Allan S Gordon 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 The Allan S Gordon Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 11 | $571,793 |
| Ohio | 1 | $350,000 |
| Virginia | 2 | $93,333 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $25,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $5,000 |
| Oregon | 1 | $3,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Fidelity Charitable Trust | To set up a donor advised fund for charities | $350,000 |
| American Friends of Reichman University | To support a strong and vibrant state of israel through education | $150,991 |
| Trevor Day School | To promote educational growth | $113,615 |
| American Technion Society | To provide sustenance to people in need | $90,000 |
| Food Allergy Research & Education | To promote medical research | $83,333 |
| Columbia University Medical Center | To promote medical research for patients through state of the art technology | $75,000 |
| Mt Sinai School of Medicine- Jaffe Food Allergy | To promote medical research | $50,000 |
| American Friends of Reichman University | To support a strong and vibrant state of israel through education | $45,187 |
| Manhattan Institue for Policy Research | To promote better healthcare, higher education, public housing and prisoner rentry | $25,000 |
| Silver Hill Hospital | To promote literacy in young people through writing workshops | $25,000 |
| National Jewish Outreach Program | To provide sustenance to people in need | $10,000 |
| Navy Seal Foundation | To provide support for warriors, veterans and families of naval special warfare | $10,000 |
| Brotherhood Synagogue | To promote educational growth | $5,000 |
| East 86th Street Merchantsresidents Association | To promote the improvement of quality of life for the neighborhood | $5,000 |
| Westchester Land Fund | To preserve land in perpetuity and protect the environment | $5,000 |
| Camp Blue Spruce | To give children with disabilities a safe environment to grow | $3,500 |
| New York Math Circle | To enrich & supplement math education in nyc | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Timothy C Gordon
- Ronald Skates
- Paul Jacobs
- Anthony Saytanides
- William Bush
Questions people ask
Does The Allan S Gordon Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Allan S Gordon Foundation give?
$1.0 million in tax year 2025, across 17 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs The Allan S Gordon Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Timothy C Gordon (Director), Ronald Skates (Trustee), Paul Jacobs (Trustee) and Anthony Saytanides (Trustee) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does The Allan S Gordon Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and science and research.