The Nancy H and William J Gordon Charitable Foundation
Historical FunderCharlottesville, Virginia · EIN 84-3847302 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $4,000 and $4,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | WILLIAM J GORDON |
|---|---|
| Address | 145 EDNAM DRIVE SUITE 100, CHARLOTTESVILLE VA 22903 |
| Phone | 4949798484 |
| WGORDON@RIVERASSET.COM | |
| Form and materials | NO PARTICULAR FORMAT REQUIRED |
| Deadlines | NO SPECIFIC DEADLINES |
| Restrictions | NO RESTRICTIONS ON AWARDS |
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
41% of grants went outside Virginia.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Botanical Garden of the Piedmont | Charlottesville, VA | Operating | $10,000 |
| Woodberry Forest School | Woodberry Forest, VA | Operating | $10,000 |
| Covenant School | Charlottesville, VA | Operating | $5,000 |
| Alsac-St Jude's Children's Hospital | Memphis, TN | Operating | $4,000 |
| Charlottesville-Abemarle SPCA | Charlottesville, VA | Operating | $4,000 |
| Crossnore School & Children's Home | Crossnore, NC | Operating | $4,000 |
| Focus | New Canaan, CT | Operating | $4,000 |
| Georgia's Friends Inc | Charlottlesville, VA | Operating | $4,000 |
| Mockingbird Ministries Inc | Charlottesville, VA | Operating | $4,000 |
| Samaritan's Purse | Boone, NC | Operating | $4,000 |
| Shriners Hospital for Children | Tampa, FL | Operating | $4,000 |
| The Jefferson Council | Richmond, VA | Operating | $4,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $61,000 | 12 |
| 2024 | $55,000 | 11 |
| 2023 | $45,000 | 10 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Sep 24, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202632679349100418
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 84-3847302
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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