Ellen F Gordon Charitable Trust
Invitation OnlyNewport Beach, California · EIN 06-6519553 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$337K
Organizations funded9
Typical grant$20,000
Total assets$7.3M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $40,000.
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.
Where it gives
44% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other Qualified Charites 5K Or Less | Newport Beach, CA | Donation | $107,100 |
| Harvard School of Public Health | Boston, MA | Donation | $100,000 |
| Schwartz Center for Compassionate Care | Boston, MA | Donation | $40,000 |
| Aclu Foundation | Los Angeles, CA | Donation | $20,000 |
| Facing History | New York, NY | Donation | $20,000 |
| Orange County Community Foundation | Irvine, CA | Donation | $20,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation | Washington, DC | Donation | $10,000 |
| Planned Parenthood of Orange & Sb County | Orange, CA | Donation | $10,000 |
| Newport Harbor Education Foundation | Newport Beach, CA | Donation | $10,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $337,100 | 9 |
| 2024 | $304,000 | 7 |
| 2023 | $280,940 | 7 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Apr 1, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202610919349100121
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 06-6519553
- Profile updated Nov 8, 2026
Facts on this page come from the foundation's own IRS Form 990-PF filings as published by the IRS. Grantvello does not know whether a foundation is accepting proposals right now: a past grant is not an open opportunity. Always confirm current guidelines with the funder before applying.