The Gordon Fund
Invitation OnlyGarden City, New York · EIN 13-3257793 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$340K
Organizations funded26
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$6.6M
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
38% of grants went outside New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Packer Collegiate Institute | Brooklyn, NY | General purpose | $40,000 |
| Central Park Track Club | New York, NY | General purpose | $30,000 |
| New York Road Runners Club | New York, NY | General purpose | $30,000 |
| Brooklyn Bridge Park Conservancy | Brooklyn, NY | General purpose | $27,000 |
| Chapin School | New York, NY | General purpose | $27,000 |
| Bridge Fund of New York | New York, NY | General purpose | $25,000 |
| Mountain School of Milton Academy | Vershire, VT | General purpose | $25,000 |
| Smith College | Nothhampton, MA | General purpose | $25,000 |
| St Ignatius Loyola | New York, NY | General purpose | $15,000 |
| Our Lady of Grace | Fishers Island, NY | General purpose | $14,000 |
| Carl Schurz Park Conservancy | New York, NY | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Harvard University | Cambridge, MA | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Brennan Center for Justice | New York, NY | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Brown University | Providence, RI | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Every Mother Counts | New York, NY | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Groton School | Groton, MA | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Leadership Conference Education | Washington, DC | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Make the Road New Jersey | Elizabeth, NJ | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Pflag | Washington, DC | General purpose | $5,000 |
| St Ann's Warehouse | Brooklyn, NY | General purpose | $5,000 |
| St Bernard's School | New York, NY | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Tuxedo Park School | Tuxedo Park, NY | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Yale School of Management | New Haven, CT | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Somo Project | New York, NY | General purpose | $2,500 |
| Alcove Learning | Los Angeles, CA | General purpose | $2,000 |
| Armory Foundation | New York, NY | General purpose | $2,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $339,500 | 26 |
| 2024 | $328,500 | 22 |
| 2023 | $352,500 | 22 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jul 1, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621829349100212
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 13-3257793
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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