The William J J Gordon Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyNew York, New York · EIN 41-6517207 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$454K
Organizations funded124
Typical grant$2,000
Total assets$10M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $5,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 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
94% of grants went outside New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Clear Fund | Oakland, CA | The Top Charities Fund | $30,000 |
| Jackson Hole Childrens Museum | Jackson, WY | General & Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Harlem Lacrosse and Leadership Corporation | New York, NY | for Boston Harlem lacrosse contingent to cover cost of busses for PLL game; the rest to be used at director's discretion | $15,000 |
| Immigrant Legal Advocacy Project | Portland, ME | General & Unrestricted | $12,000 |
| Partners in Health a Nonprofit Corporation | Frederick, MD | General & Unrestricted | $12,000 |
| 13 Hands Equine Rescue Inc | Clinton Corners, NY | General & Unrestricted | $10,500 |
| A Mainehealth Hcsr | Portland, ME | Charitable Event | $10,000 |
| Harlem Lacrosse and Leadership Corporation | New York, NY | for the Boston location to be used at Pat Cronin discretion | $10,000 |
| Planned Parenthood of the Texas Capital Region Inc | Austin, TX | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New | New York, NY | to support the Center for Children's Environmental Health at the Mailman School of Public Health, at the discretion of the Director of… | $10,000 |
| Mobile Loaves & Fishes Inc | Austin, TX | General & Unrestricted | $9,500 |
| Jewish Community Alliance of Southern Maine | Portland, ME | General & Unrestricted | $8,000 |
| Oregon Museum of Science and Industry | Portland, OR | In support of the Career Pathways Program | $7,500 |
| Thorne Ecological Institute | Boulder, CO | General & Unrestricted | $7,500 |
| Save the Children Federation Inc | Fairfield, CT | General & Unrestricted | $6,664 |
| D Dumas | Kennebunk, ME | Hardship Assistance Grant | $6,500 |
| D Wendle | Kennebunkport, ME | Hardship Assistance Grant | $6,500 |
| J Culbert | Austin, TX | Hardship Assistance Grant | $6,500 |
| M Johnson | Austin, TX | Hardship Assistance Grant | $6,500 |
| Denmark Arts Center | Denmark, ME | General & Unrestricted | $6,000 |
| Good Shepherd Food Bank | Auburn, ME | General & Unrestricted | $6,000 |
| Louis T Graves Memorial Public Library Association | Kennebunkport, ME | General & Unrestricted | $5,500 |
| Jewish Family and Childrens Service | Waltham, MA | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Maine Public Broadcasting Corporation | Lewiston, ME | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Marine Mammals of Maine | Bath, ME | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Oregon Zoo Foundation | Portland, OR | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation of America Inc | Washington, DC | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Portland Museum of Art | Portland, ME | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Preble Street | Portland, ME | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| South Portland Food Cupboard | South Portland, ME | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Telling Room | Portland, ME | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| The Livestock Conservancy Inc | Pittsboro, NC | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New | New York, NY | To be used at the discretion of the current Director of the Columbia Center for Children's Environmental Health, currently held by Dr.… | $5,000 |
| Impact Nw | Portland, OR | General & Unrestricted | $4,500 |
| New Avenues for Youth Inc | Portland, OR | General & Unrestricted | $4,500 |
| Caritas of Austin | Austin, TX | General & Unrestricted | $4,000 |
| Emancipet | Austin, TX | General & Unrestricted | $4,000 |
| Hospice Austin | Austin, TX | General & Unrestricted | $4,000 |
| Kimball Union Academy | Meriden, NH | General & Unrestricted | $4,000 |
| River Tree Arts | Kennebunk, ME | to cover Orlando National expenses | $4,000 |
| Texas Campaign for the Environment Fund | Austin, TX | General & Unrestricted | $4,000 |
| Union of Concerned Scientists Inc | Cambridge, MA | General & Unrestricted | $4,000 |
| The Sato Project Inc | Brooklyn, NY | General & Unrestricted | $3,300 |
| Camp Sunshine at Sebago Lake Inc | Casco, ME | General & Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Capital of Texas Public Telecommunications Council | Austin, TX | General & Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Daniels Table Inc | Framingham, MA | General & Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Hospice of Southern Maine | Scarborough, ME | General & Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Maine Adaptive Sports & Recreation | Bethel, ME | General & Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| National Public Radio Inc | Baltimore, MD | General & Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Skidmore College | Saratoga Spgs, NY | for support of Mental Health for those students who need more than the allowed visits | $3,000 |
| The Center for Grieving Children | Portland, ME | General & Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| The University of Texas at Austin | Austin, TX | General & Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Winterkids Education Foundation | Westbrook, ME | General & Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| World Wildlife Fund Inc | Washington, DC | General & Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| York County Community Action Corp | Sanford, ME | General & Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Gould Academy | Bethel, ME | For real maple syrup for the dining hall | $2,500 |
| Kennebunkport Conservation Trust | Cape Porpoise, ME | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Sierra Harvest | Nevada City, CA | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| South Yuba River Citizens League | Nevada City, CA | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Special Surfers | Saco, ME | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
Showing the 60 largest of 124 grants to organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $454,500 | 124 |
| 2023 | $443,000 | 144 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 7, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202513119349101301
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 41-6517207
- Profile updated Nov 4, 2026
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