Frances H & Harold E Gordon Charitable Foundation
Invitation OnlyWilmington, Delaware · EIN 86-2109119 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$50K
Organizations funded12
Typical grant$2,500
Total assets$1.5M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,000 and $5,000.
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
100% of grants went outside Delaware.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jewish Community Foundation of Greater Hartford in | West Hartford, CT | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Ligonier Valley Young Mens Christian Association O | Ligonier, PA | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Ligonier Valley Meals on Wheels | Ligonier, PA | General & Unrestricted | $6,000 |
| 1889 Foundation Inc | Johnstown, PA | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Loyalhanna Watershed Association Inc | Ligonier, PA | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| St Michaels of the Valley Episcopal Church | Ligaonier, PA | St. Michael's of the Valley Cemetery Fund | $3,000 |
| Ligonier Township Volunteer Fire Department No 1 | Ligonier, PA | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Westmoreland Museum of Art | Greensburg, PA | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Ligonier Valley Library Association | Ligonier, PA | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation | Missoula, MT | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| National Trust Historic Preservation in the United | Washington, DC | General & Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| Ligonier Valley Police Foundation Inc | Ligonier, PA | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $50,500 | 12 |
| 2024 | $43,000 | 13 |
| 2023 | $31,000 | 6 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Apr 24, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641149349101304
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 86-2109119
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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