The Gordon Charter Foundation
Historical FunderWayne, Pennsylvania · EIN 27-1234570 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2025)$1.2M
Organizations funded77
Typical grant$15,000
Total assets$28.2M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $20,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | LEILA GORDON |
|---|---|
| Address | 640 NARCISI LANE, WAYNE PA 19087 |
| Phone | 6102209054 |
| GORDONCHARTERFOUNDATION.COM | |
| Form and materials | GRANT APPLICANTS MUST SUBMIT AN APPLICATION VIA THE FOUNDATION'S ONLINE GRANT APPLICATION LOCATED ON ITS WEBSITE "GORDONCHARTERFOUNDATION.COM". APPLICANTS MUST ALSO SUBMIT A LIST OF THEIR BOARD OF DIRECTORS/TRUSTEES, FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, A COPY OF THEIR IRS LETTER APPROVING IRC SECTION 501(C)(3) EXEMPT STATUS AND A LIST OF THE NAMES AND AMOUNTS OF THE LARGEST FUNDERS OF THE APPLICANTS. |
| Deadlines | GRANT APPLICATION DEADLINES OCCUR QUARTERLY AND MAY BE FOUND ON THE CHARTER FOUNDATION'S WEBSITE. |
| Restrictions | GRANTS ARE AWARDED TO EDUCATIONAL, HEALTH CARE, MEDICAL RESEARCH AND OTHER CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS THAT ARE PUBLIC CHARITIES EXEMPT UNDER IRC SECTION 501(C)(3) AND 509 (A)(2) AND ARE LOCATED IN THE GREATER PHILADELPHIA, PA AREA OR PROVIDED SIGNIFICANT SERVICES TO THIS AREA. |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
3% of grants went outside Pennsylvania.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lankenau Medical Center Foundation | Wynnewood, PA | For lankenau medical center linear accelerator | $60,000 |
| Face to Face | Philadelphia, PA | For general operating funds | $25,000 |
| Lankenau Medical Center Foundation | Wynnewood, PA | For jack lynch cancer institute | $25,000 |
| Community Volunteers in Medicine | West Chester, PA | For general operating funds | $25,000 |
| Pathways to Housing Pa | Philadelphia, PA | For general operating funds | $25,000 |
| Broad Street Love | Philadelphia, PA | For general operating funds | $25,000 |
| The Hickman Friends Senior Community of West Chester | West Chester, PA | For hickman-kitchen renovation | $25,000 |
| Community Partnership School | Philadelphia, PA | For general operating funds | $25,000 |
| Family Promise Montco Pa | Ambler, PA | For general operating funds | $25,000 |
| American Red Cross | Philadelphia, PA | For general operating funds | $25,000 |
| Good Samaritan Shelter | Phoenixville, PA | For general operating funds | $25,000 |
| Big Picture Philadelphia | Philadelphia, PA | For general operating funds | $25,000 |
| Joseph's House of Camden | Camden, NJ | For program support | $20,000 |
| Manna | Philadelphia, PA | For program support | $20,000 |
| Magee Rehabilitation Hospital Foundation | Philadelphia, PA | For day rehab program | $20,000 |
| Beyond Literacy (Community Learning Center) | Philadelphia, PA | For general operating funds | $20,000 |
| Philadelphia Outward Bound School | Philadelphia, PA | For general operating funds | $20,000 |
| Hopephl | Philadelphia, PA | For general operating funds | $20,000 |
| Spark Senior Center (Greater Harleysville and North Penn Senior Service) | Harleysville, PA | For general operating funds | $20,000 |
| Share Food Program | Philadelphia, PA | For general operating funds | $20,000 |
| Montgomery County Mh-Mr Emergency Service | Norristown, PA | For behavioral health software | $20,000 |
| Phoenixville Area Community Services (Pacs) | Phoenixville, PA | For pacs - infrastructure upgardes | $20,000 |
| Chester County Food Bank | Exton, PA | For general operating funds | $20,000 |
| Episcopal Community Services (Ecs) | Philadelphia, PA | For general operating funds | $20,000 |
| Cathedral Soup Kitchen Inc | Camden, NJ | For meal program | $20,000 |
| Project Home | Philadelphia, PA | For supportive housing | $20,000 |
| Pottstown Cluster of Religious Communities | Pottstown, PA | For general operating funds | $20,000 |
| Twilight Wish Foundation | Doylestown, PA | For general operating funds | $15,000 |
| Saint James School | Philadelphia, PA | Graduate support program at saint james | $15,000 |
| Silver Springs - Martin Luther School | Plymouth Meeting, PA | For gemma services - residential activities | $15,000 |
| Center in the Park | Philadelphia, PA | For in-home-support | $15,000 |
| Family Promise of Philadelphia | Philadelphia, PA | Fpr general operating funds | $15,000 |
| Chester County Futures | Exton, PA | For general operating funds | $15,000 |
| Chester County Opportunities Industrialization Center (Oic) | West Chester, PA | For general operating funds | $15,000 |
| The Clinic | Phoenixville, PA | For general operating funds | $15,000 |
| Orion Communities | Phoenixville, PA | For general operating funds | $15,000 |
| Mitzvah Circle Foundation | Harleysville, PA | For program support | $15,000 |
| Moms House Inc of Greater Philadelphia | Phoenixville, PA | For general operating funds | $15,000 |
| Domestic Abuse Project of Delaware County Inc | Media, PA | General operating funds | $15,000 |
| Unite for Her (Helping to Empower and Reserve) | West Chester, PA | For wellness program | $15,000 |
| The Crime Victims' Center of Chester County | West Chester, PA | For general operating funds | $15,000 |
| Breastcancerorg | Ardmore, PA | For program support | $15,000 |
| Senior Adult Activities Center of Montgomery County | Norristown, PA | For general operating support | $15,000 |
| The Franklin Institute | Philadelphia, PA | For general operating funds | $15,000 |
| Support Center for Child Advocates | Philadelphia, PA | For child safety and justice program | $15,000 |
| Mercy Career and Technical High School | Philadelphia, PA | For general operating funds | $15,000 |
| Connectedly | Philadelphia, PA | For general operating funds | $15,000 |
| Council for Relationships | Philadelphia, PA | For cfr child, adolescent and family services | $15,000 |
| Upper Merion Area Community Cupboard | King of Prussia, PA | For program support | $15,000 |
| Veterans Multi-Service Center | Philadelphia, PA | For program support | $12,000 |
| Health Care Access | Phoenixville, PA | For general operating funds | $12,000 |
| Sandy Rollman Ovarian Cancer Foundation | Wynnewood, PA | For general operating funds | $10,000 |
| Mission Kids | East Norriton, PA | For general operating funds | $10,000 |
| Breakthrough of Greater Philadelphia | Philadelphia, PA | For gerneral operating funds | $10,000 |
| Friends Home in Kennett | Kennett Square, PA | For resident assistance | $10,000 |
| Chosen 300 Ministries Inc | Philadelphia, PA | For program support | $10,000 |
| Lift Every Voice Philly | Philadelphia, PA | For general operating funds | $10,000 |
| The Pathway School | Norristown, PA | For general operating funds | $10,000 |
| Children's Village | Philadelphia, PA | For general operating funds | $10,000 |
| The Lighthouse Inc | Philadelphia, PA | For general operating funds | $10,000 |
Showing the 60 largest of 77 grants to organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,234,000 | 77 |
| 2024 | $1,153,000 | 78 |
| 2023 | $987,000 | 69 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 12, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601329349100410
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 27-1234570
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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