The Gordon Fund
Preselected recipients only
The Gordon Fund is a private foundation in Garden City, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $339,500 in 26 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $40,000. 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$339,500
- Number of grants26
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$40,000
- Assets$6.6 million
- New grantees15%
Giving in 2025 was up from $328,500 the year before.
15% 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 | $352,500 | 22 | $5.7 million |
| 2024 | $328,500 | 22 | $6.1 million |
| 2025 | $339,500 | 26 | $6.6 million |
How to apply
The Gordon Fund 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 Gordon Fund funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 16 | $247,500 |
| Massachusetts | 3 | $40,000 |
| Vermont | 1 | $25,000 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $10,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $5,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $5,000 |
| Rhode Island | 1 | $5,000 |
| California | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Packer Collegiate Institute | General purpose | $40,000 |
| Central Park Track Club | General purpose | $30,000 |
| New York Road Runners Club | General purpose | $30,000 |
| Brooklyn Bridge Park Conservancy | General purpose | $27,000 |
| Chapin School | General purpose | $27,000 |
| Bridge Fund of New York | General purpose | $25,000 |
| Mountain School of Milton Academy | General purpose | $25,000 |
| Smith College | General purpose | $25,000 |
| St Ignatius Loyola | General purpose | $15,000 |
| Our Lady of Grace | General purpose | $14,000 |
| Carl Schurz Park Conservancy | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Harvard University | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Brennan Center for Justice | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Brown University | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Every Mother Counts | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Groton School | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Leadership Conference Education | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Make the Road New Jersey | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Pflag | General purpose | $5,000 |
| St Ann's Warehouse | General purpose | $5,000 |
| St Bernard's School | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Tuxedo Park School | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Yale School of Management | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Somo Project | General purpose | $2,500 |
| Alcove Learning | General purpose | $2,000 |
| Armory Foundation | General purpose | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- John A Roberts
Questions people ask
Does The Gordon Fund accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Gordon Fund give?
$339,500 in tax year 2025, across 26 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs The Gordon Fund?
Its 2025 filing lists John A Roberts (Trustee).
What does The Gordon Fund fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and environment and conservation.