Gerald R Jordan Jr Foundation
Invitation OnlyQuincy, Massachusetts · EIN 04-3293081 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$1.4M
Organizations funded17
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$23.7M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,500 and $35,000.
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
29% of grants went outside Massachusetts.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mass General Hospital | Boston, MA | General fundraising | $484,640 |
| Fordham University | New York, NY | General fundraising | $450,000 |
| American Repertory Theater | Cambridge, MA | General fundraising | $220,000 |
| Boys and Girls Clubs of Boston | Boston, MA | General fundraising | $100,000 |
| Belmont Hill School | Belmont, MA | General fundraising | $35,000 |
| The Joey Fund | Cambridge, MA | General fundraising | $25,000 |
| Harvard Business School | Boston, MA | General fundraising | $20,000 |
| President and Fellows of Harvard College | Cambridge, MA | General fundraising | $20,000 |
| Medicine for Humanity | Rockland, MA | General fundraising | $10,000 |
| Palm Beach Civic Association | Palm Beach, FL | General fundraising | $10,000 |
| Haymakers for Hope | Wellesley, MA | General fundraising | $5,000 |
| Palm Beach Island Hospice Foundation | Palm Beach, FL | General fundraising | $5,000 |
| Glades Academy Foundation | Pahokee, FL | General fundraising | $2,500 |
| Animal Rescue League of Boston | Boston, MA | General fundraising | $2,000 |
| Harvard Magazine | Cambridge, MA | General fundraising | $1,500 |
| Look Foundation | Scituate, MA | General fundraising | $500 |
| Oliver Art Center | Frankfort, MI | General fundraising | $250 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,391,390 | 17 |
| 2024 | $1,010,336 | 21 |
| 2023 | $1,830,269 | 23 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Sep 14, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202642579349100509
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 04-3293081
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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