The William J J Gordon Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The William J J Gordon Family Foundation is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $454,500 in 124 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $30,000. 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$454,500
- Number of grants124
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$30,000
- Assets$10.0 million
- New grantees19%
Giving in 2024 was up from $443,000 the year before.
19% of its 2024 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 | $443,000 | 144 | $9.0 million |
| 2024 | $454,500 | 124 | $10.0 million |
How to apply
The William J J Gordon Family 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 William J J Gordon Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 22 states, the most to Maine.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Maine | 55 | $164,336 |
| Texas | 13 | $59,500 |
| New York | 7 | $56,800 |
| California | 4 | $36,000 |
| Oregon | 8 | $25,500 |
| Massachusetts | 11 | $24,500 |
| Wyoming | 1 | $20,000 |
| Maryland | 2 | $15,000 |
| Connecticut | 3 | $9,664 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $8,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Clear Fund | The Top Charities Fund | $30,000 |
| Jackson Hole Childrens Museum | General & Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Harlem Lacrosse and Leadership Corporation | for Boston Harlem lacrosse contingent to cover cost of busses for PLL game; the rest to be used at director's discretion | $15,000 |
| Immigrant Legal Advocacy Project | General & Unrestricted | $12,000 |
| Partners in Health A Nonprofit Corporation | General & Unrestricted | $12,000 |
| 13 Hands Equine Rescue Inc | General & Unrestricted | $10,500 |
| A Mainehealth HCSR | Charitable Event | $10,000 |
| Harlem Lacrosse and Leadership Corporation | for the Boston location to be used at Pat Cronin discretion | $10,000 |
| Planned Parenthood of the Texas Capital Region Inc | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New | to support the Center for Children's Environmental Health at the Mailman School of Public Health, at the discretion of the Director of Translational Research, currently Dr. Frederica Perera | $10,000 |
| Mobile Loaves & Fishes Inc | General & Unrestricted | $9,500 |
| Jewish Community Alliance of Southern Maine | General & Unrestricted | $8,000 |
| Oregon Museum of Science and Industry | In support of the Career Pathways Program | $7,500 |
| Thorne Ecological Institute | General & Unrestricted | $7,500 |
| Save the Children Federation Inc | General & Unrestricted | $6,664 |
| Individual | Hardship Assistance Grant | $6,500 |
| Individual | Hardship Assistance Grant | $6,500 |
| Individual | Hardship Assistance Grant | $6,500 |
| Individual | Hardship Assistance Grant | $6,500 |
| Denmark Arts Center | General & Unrestricted | $6,000 |
| Good Shepherd Food Bank | General & Unrestricted | $6,000 |
| Louis T Graves Memorial Public Library Association | General & Unrestricted | $5,500 |
| Jewish Family and Childrens Service | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Maine Public Broadcasting Corporation | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Marine Mammals of Maine | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Oregon Zoo Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation of America Inc | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Portland Museum of Art | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Preble Street | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| South Portland Food Cupboard | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Telling Room | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| The Livestock Conservancy Inc | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New | To be used at the discretion of the current Director of the Columbia Center for Children's Environmental Health, currently held by Dr. Fredrica Perera | $5,000 |
| Impact NW | General & Unrestricted | $4,500 |
| New Avenues for Youth Inc | General & Unrestricted | $4,500 |
| Caritas of Austin | General & Unrestricted | $4,000 |
| Emancipet | General & Unrestricted | $4,000 |
| Hospice Austin | General & Unrestricted | $4,000 |
| Kimball Union Academy | General & Unrestricted | $4,000 |
| River Tree Arts | to cover Orlando National expenses | $4,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Elizabeth Gordon
- G David Phelps Hamar
Questions people ask
Does The William J J Gordon Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The William J J Gordon Family Foundation give?
$454,500 in tax year 2024, across 124 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs The William J J Gordon Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Elizabeth Gordon (Trustee) and G David Phelps Hamar (Trustee).
What does The William J J Gordon Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, arts and culture and environment and conservation.