Elizabeth Hekman Gordon Family Foundation
Invitation OnlySpring Lake, Michigan · EIN 26-2355707 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$853K
Organizations funded15
Typical grant$5,100
Total assets$7M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $25,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
86% of grants went outside Michigan.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calvin University | Grand Rapids, MI | 2023 pledge for construction. second payment of 3 | $500,000 |
| American Red Cross | Washington, DC | Disaster relief | $220,000 |
| Chicago Botanic Garden | Glencoe, IL | General support | $40,000 |
| University of St Andrews American Foundation | Atlanta, GA | Education | $25,000 |
| St Cecilia Music Center | Grand Rapids, MI | General support | $15,000 |
| Kenilworth Union Church | Kenilworth, IL | Religious | $12,000 |
| New Leaf Resources | Lansing, IL | Crisis intervention | $10,000 |
| Boys and Girls Clubs | Atlanta, GA | General support | $5,100 |
| Bright Promise Fund | Chicago, IL | Charitable organization support | $5,000 |
| Evans Scholars Foundation | Glenview, IL | General support | $5,000 |
| The Josselyn Center NFP | Northbrook, IL | General support | $5,000 |
| Art in Action | Redwood City, CA | General support | $5,000 |
| Chicago Police Foundation | Chicago, IL | General support | $2,500 |
| Chicago Parks Foundation | Chicago, IL | Play for the parks golf invitational | $2,500 |
| Lymphoma Research Foundation | New York, NY | General support | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $853,100 | 15 |
| 2024 | $753,500 | 15 |
| 2023 | $264,000 | 18 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 15, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641359349101299
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 26-2355707
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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