Donald A Gordon Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Donald A Gordon Foundation is a private foundation in La Crosse, Wisconsin. In tax year 2025 it gave $256,305 in 11 grants; the typical grant was $11,952 and the largest $69,224. 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$256,305
- Number of grants11
- Typical grant$11,952
- Largest grant$69,224
- Assets$5.8 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was up from $253,289 the year before.
0% of its 2025 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 | $242,830 | 11 | $5.2 million |
| 2024 | $253,289 | 11 | $5.4 million |
| 2025 | $256,305 | 11 | $5.8 million |
How to apply
Donald A 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 Donald A Gordon Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Wisconsin.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin | 10 | $245,435 |
| Illinois | 1 | $10,870 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| La Crosse Community Foundation | Humanitarian | $69,224 |
| Gundersen Lutheran Medical Fdn | Medical | $50,787 |
| Boys & Girls Club of la Crosse | Education | $28,050 |
| Coulee Region Humane Society | Humanitarian | $26,558 |
| Beloit College Asstdir Gift Plan Pamela M Prescott Crfe | Education | $12,038 |
| First Presbyterian Church | Ministry | $11,952 |
| Chileda Institute Inc Attention Executive Director | Humanitarian | $11,924 |
| La Crosse Public Library | Education | $11,688 |
| La Crosse Area United Way | Humanitarian | $11,661 |
| Viterbo University | Education | $11,553 |
| Salvation Army | Humanitarian | $10,870 |
Officers and trustees
- Trust Point Inc
Questions people ask
Does Donald A Gordon Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Donald A Gordon Foundation give?
$256,305 in tax year 2025, across 11 grants, with a typical grant of $11,952.
Who runs Donald A Gordon Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Trust Point Inc (Trustee).
What does Donald A Gordon Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and human services.