The Gordon Fund | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 13-3257793
Foundation Overview
Based in Garden City, NY, The Gordon Fund has awarded 199 grants totaling $2,742,700 to organizations in California, New York and 7 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $1,000 to $52,400, with a median award of $5,000.
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New Applicant Friendliness
0 of 44 recipients (0%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains tight relationships with established partners. New applicants rarely succeed without insider connections.
Geographic Focus
59% of grants are awarded in New York, with additional funding distributed across 8 other locations. The foundation balances regional focus with broader geographic diversity. Within New York, funding concentrates in New York (71%), Brooklyn (21%), Fishers Island (8%).
Funding Trajectory
Stable funding levels with 13% change over 4 years indicate consistent grant-making capacity and predictable philanthropic resources. This stability suggests reliable ongoing funding opportunities.
Program Areas
Highly focused on general purposes with 100% of funding dedicated to this sector. This specialization indicates deep expertise and committed investment in the field.
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Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into The Gordon Fund's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.
| Name | Amount | Location | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alcove Learning | $2,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | General Purpose | 2024 |
| Armory Foundation | $2,000 | New York, NY, US | General Purpose | 2024 |
| Bridge Fund Of New York | $25,000 | New York, NY, US | General Purpose | 2024 |
| Brooklyn Bridge Park Conservancy | $51,000 | Brooklyn, NY, US | General Purpose | 2024 |
| Brown University | $5,000 | Providence, RI, US | General Purpose | 2024 |
| Carl Schurz Park Conservancy | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | General Purpose | 2024 |
| Central Park Track Club | $30,000 | New York, NY, US | General Purpose | 2024 |
| Chapin School | $27,000 | New York, NY, US | General Purpose | 2024 |
| Every Mother Counts | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | General Purpose | 2024 |
| Groton School | $5,000 | Groton, MA, US | General Purpose | 2024 |
| Harvard University | $10,000 | Cambridge, MA, US | General Purpose | 2024 |
| Leadership Conference Education | $5,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Purpose | 2024 |
| Make The Road New Jersey | $5,000 | Elizabeth, NJ, US | General Purpose | 2024 |
| Mountain School Of Milton Academy | $25,000 | Vershire, VT, US | General Purpose | 2024 |
| New York Road Runners Club | $30,000 | New York, NY, US | General Purpose | 2024 |
| Our Lady Of Grace | $14,000 | Fishers Island, NY, US | General Purpose | 2024 |
| Packer Collegiate Institute | $25,000 | Brooklyn, NY, US | General Purpose | 2024 |
| Smith College | $25,000 | Nothhampton, MA, US | General Purpose | 2024 |
| Somo Project | $2,500 | New York, NY, US | General Purpose | 2024 |
| St Bernard's School | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | General Purpose | 2024 |
| St Ignatius Loyola | $15,000 | New York, NY, US | General Purpose | 2024 |
| Yale School Of Management | $5,000 | New Haven, CT, US | General Purpose | 2024 |
| Alcove Learning | $2,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | General Purpose | 2024 |
| Armory Foundation | $2,000 | New York, NY, US | General Purpose | 2024 |
| Bridge Fund Of New York | $25,000 | New York, NY, US | General Purpose | 2024 |
| Brooklyn Bridge Park Conservancy | $51,000 | Brooklyn, NY, US | General Purpose | 2024 |
| Brown University | $5,000 | Providence, RI, US | General Purpose | 2024 |
| Carl Schurz Park Conservancy | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | General Purpose | 2024 |
| Central Park Track Club | $30,000 | New York, NY, US | General Purpose | 2024 |
| Chapin School | $27,000 | New York, NY, US | General Purpose | 2024 |
| Every Mother Counts | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | General Purpose | 2024 |
| Groton School | $5,000 | Groton, MA, US | General Purpose | 2024 |
| Harvard University | $10,000 | Cambridge, MA, US | General Purpose | 2024 |
| Leadership Conference Education | $5,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Purpose | 2024 |
| Make The Road New Jersey | $5,000 | Elizabeth, NJ, US | General Purpose | 2024 |
| Mountain School Of Milton Academy | $25,000 | Vershire, VT, US | General Purpose | 2024 |
| New York Road Runners Club | $30,000 | New York, NY, US | General Purpose | 2024 |
| Our Lady Of Grace | $14,000 | Fishers Island, NY, US | General Purpose | 2024 |
| Packer Collegiate Institute | $25,000 | Brooklyn, NY, US | General Purpose | 2024 |
| Smith College | $25,000 | Nothhampton, MA, US | General Purpose | 2024 |
| Somo Project | $2,500 | New York, NY, US | General Purpose | 2024 |
| St Bernard's School | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | General Purpose | 2024 |
| St Ignatius Loyola | $15,000 | New York, NY, US | General Purpose | 2024 |
| Yale School Of Management | $5,000 | New Haven, CT, US | General Purpose | 2024 |
| Alcove Learning | $2,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | General Purpose | 2023 |
| Armory Foundation | $2,000 | New York, NY, US | General Purpose | 2023 |
| Bridge Fund Of New York | $25,000 | New York, NY, US | General Purpose | 2023 |
| Brooklyn Bridge Park Conservancy | $50,000 | Brooklyn, NY, US | General Purpose | 2023 |
| Brooklyn Friends School | $5,000 | Brooklyn, NY, US | General Purpose | 2023 |
| Brown University | $5,000 | Providence, RI, US | General Purpose | 2023 |
| Carl Schurz Park Conservancy | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | General Purpose | 2023 |
| Central Park Track Club | $50,000 | New York, NY, US | General Purpose | 2023 |
| Chapin School | $27,000 | New York, NY, US | General Purpose | 2023 |
| Every Mother Counts | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | General Purpose | 2023 |
| Groton School | $10,000 | Groton, MA, US | General Purpose | 2023 |
| Harvard University | $3,000 | Cambridge, MA, US | General Purpose | 2023 |
| Make The Road New Jersey | $5,000 | Elizabeth, NJ, US | General Purpose | 2023 |
| Mountain School Of Milton Academy | $25,000 | Vershire, VT, US | General Purpose | 2023 |
| New York Road Runners Club | $30,000 | New York, NY, US | General Purpose | 2023 |
| Our Lady Of Grace | $16,000 | Fishers Island, NY, US | General Purpose | 2023 |
| Packer Collegiate Institute | $5,000 | Brooklyn, NY, US | General Purpose | 2023 |
| Smith College | $25,000 | Nothhampton, MA, US | General Purpose | 2023 |
| Somo Project | $2,500 | New York, NY, US | General Purpose | 2023 |
| St Bernard's School | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | General Purpose | 2023 |
| St Ignatius Loyola | $40,000 | New York, NY, US | General Purpose | 2023 |
| Yale School Of Management | $5,000 | New Haven, CT, US | General Purpose | 2023 |
| Alcove Learning | $2,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | General Purpose | 2023 |
| Armory Foundation | $2,000 | New York, NY, US | General Purpose | 2023 |
| Bridge Fund Of New York | $25,000 | New York, NY, US | General Purpose | 2023 |
| Brooklyn Bridge Park Conservancy | $50,000 | Brooklyn, NY, US | General Purpose | 2023 |
| Brooklyn Friends School | $5,000 | Brooklyn, NY, US | General Purpose | 2023 |
| Brown University | $5,000 | Providence, RI, US | General Purpose | 2023 |
| Carl Schurz Park Conservancy | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | General Purpose | 2023 |
| Central Park Track Club | $50,000 | New York, NY, US | General Purpose | 2023 |
| Chapin School | $27,000 | New York, NY, US | General Purpose | 2023 |
| Every Mother Counts | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | General Purpose | 2023 |
| Groton School | $10,000 | Groton, MA, US | General Purpose | 2023 |
| Harvard University | $3,000 | Cambridge, MA, US | General Purpose | 2023 |
| Make The Road New Jersey | $5,000 | Elizabeth, NJ, US | General Purpose | 2023 |
| Mountain School Of Milton Academy | $25,000 | Vershire, VT, US | General Purpose | 2023 |
| New York Road Runners Club | $30,000 | New York, NY, US | General Purpose | 2023 |
| Our Lady Of Grace | $16,000 | Fishers Island, NY, US | General Purpose | 2023 |
| Packer Collegiate Institute | $5,000 | Brooklyn, NY, US | General Purpose | 2023 |
| Smith College | $25,000 | Nothhampton, MA, US | General Purpose | 2023 |
| Somo Project | $2,500 | New York, NY, US | General Purpose | 2023 |
| St Bernard's School | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | General Purpose | 2023 |
| St Ignatius Loyola | $40,000 | New York, NY, US | General Purpose | 2023 |
| Yale School Of Management | $5,000 | New Haven, CT, US | General Purpose | 2023 |
| Alcove Learning | $2,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Armory Foundation | $2,000 | New York, NY, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Bridge Fund Of New York | $25,000 | New York, NY, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Brooklyn Bridge Park Conservancy | $25,000 | Brooklyn, NY, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Brooklyn Friends School | $5,000 | Brooklyn, NY, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Brown University | $5,000 | Providence, RI, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Carl Schurz Park Conservancy | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Central Park Track Club | $26,200 | New York, NY, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Chapin School | $27,000 | New York, NY, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Every Mother Counts | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Groton School | $10,000 | Groton, MA, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Harvard University | $3,000 | Cambridge, MA, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Leadership Conference Education | $5,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Make The Road New Jersey | $5,000 | Elizabeth, NJ, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Mountain School Of Milton Academy | $25,000 | Vershire, VT, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| New York Road Runners Club | $26,200 | New York, NY, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Our Lady Of Grace | $16,000 | Fishers Island, NY, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Packer Collegiate Institute | $5,000 | Brooklyn, NY, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Smith College | $25,000 | Nothhampton, MA, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Somo Project | $2,500 | New York, NY, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Yale School Of Management | $5,000 | New Haven, CT, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Alcove Learning | $2,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Armory Foundation | $2,000 | New York, NY, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Bridge Fund Of New York | $25,000 | New York, NY, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Brooklyn Bridge Park Conservancy | $25,000 | Brooklyn, NY, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Brooklyn Friends School | $5,000 | Brooklyn, NY, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Brown University | $5,000 | Providence, RI, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Carl Schurz Park Conservancy | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Central Park Track Club | $26,200 | New York, NY, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Chapin School | $27,000 | New York, NY, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Every Mother Counts | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Groton School | $10,000 | Groton, MA, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Harvard University | $3,000 | Cambridge, MA, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Leadership Conference Education | $5,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Make The Road New Jersey | $5,000 | Elizabeth, NJ, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Mountain School Of Milton Academy | $25,000 | Vershire, VT, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| New York Road Runners Club | $26,200 | New York, NY, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Our Lady Of Grace | $16,000 | Fishers Island, NY, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Packer Collegiate Institute | $5,000 | Brooklyn, NY, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Smith College | $25,000 | Nothhampton, MA, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Somo Project | $2,500 | New York, NY, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Yale School Of Management | $5,000 | New Haven, CT, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Alcove Learning | $2,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Armory Foundation | $2,000 | New York, NY, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Bridge Fund Of New York | $25,000 | New York, NY, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Brooklyn Bridge Park Conservancy | $25,000 | Brooklyn, NY, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Brooklyn Friends School | $5,000 | Brooklyn, NY, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Brown University | $5,000 | Providence, RI, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Carl Schurz Park Conservancy | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Central Park Track Club | $26,200 | New York, NY, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Chapin School | $27,000 | New York, NY, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Every Mother Counts | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Groton School | $10,000 | Groton, MA, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Harvard University | $3,000 | Cambridge, MA, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Leadership Conference Education | $5,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Make The Road New Jersey | $5,000 | Elizabeth, NJ, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Mountain School Of Milton Academy | $25,000 | Vershire, VT, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| New York Road Runners Club | $26,200 | New York, NY, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Our Lady Of Grace | $16,000 | Fishers Island, NY, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Packer Collegiate Institute | $5,000 | Brooklyn, NY, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Smith College | $25,000 | Nothhampton, MA, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Somo Project | $2,500 | New York, NY, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Yale School Of Management | $5,000 | New Haven, CT, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Alcove Learning | $2,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | General Purpose | 2021 |
| Armory Foundation | $2,000 | New York, NY, US | General Purpose | 2021 |
| Bridge Fund Of New York | $25,000 | New York, NY, US | General Purpose | 2021 |
| Brooklyn Bridge Park Conservancy | $25,000 | Brooklyn, NY, US | General Purpose | 2021 |
| Brooklyn Friends School | $5,000 | Brooklyn, NY, US | General Purpose | 2021 |
| Brown University | $5,000 | Providence, RI, US | General Purpose | 2021 |
| Carl Schurz Park Conservancy | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | General Purpose | 2021 |
| Central Park Track Club | $26,200 | New York, NY, US | General Purpose | 2021 |
| Chapin School | $25,000 | New York, NY, US | General Purpose | 2021 |
| Every Mother Counts | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | General Purpose | 2021 |
| Groton School | $5,000 | Groton, MA, US | General Purpose | 2021 |
| Harvard University | $2,000 | Cambridge, MA, US | General Purpose | 2021 |
| Indigenous Education Fund Of Tanzania | $1,000 | Ogallala, NE, US | General Purpose | 2021 |
| Leadership Conference Education | $5,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Purpose | 2021 |
| Make The Road New Jersey | $5,000 | Elizabeth, NJ, US | General Purpose | 2021 |
| Metropolitan Museum Of Art | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | General Purpose | 2021 |
| Mountain School Of Milton Academy | $25,000 | Vershire, VT, US | General Purpose | 2021 |
| New York Road Runners Club | $52,400 | New York, NY, US | General Purpose | 2021 |
| Our Lady Of Grace | $16,000 | Fishers Island, NY, US | General Purpose | 2021 |
| Packer Collegiate Institute | $5,000 | Brooklyn, NY, US | General Purpose | 2021 |
| Smith College | $25,000 | Nothhampton, MA, US | General Purpose | 2021 |
| Somo Project | $2,500 | New York, NY, US | General Purpose | 2021 |
| St Ignatius Loyola | $25,000 | New York, NY, US | General Purpose | 2021 |
| Yale Scholl Of Management | $5,000 | New Haven, CT, US | General Purpose | 2021 |
| Harvard University | $2,000 | Cambridge, MA, US | General Purpose | 2020 |
| Alcove Learning | $2,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | General Purpose | 2020 |
| Armory Foundation | $2,000 | New York, NY, US | General Purpose | 2020 |
| Bridge Fund Of New York | $25,000 | New York, NY, US | General Purpose | 2020 |
| Brooklyn Bridge Park Conservancy | $25,000 | Brooklyn, NY, US | General Purpose | 2020 |
| Brooklyn Friends School | $5,000 | Brooklyn, NY, US | General Purpose | 2020 |
| Brown University | $5,000 | Providence, RI, US | General Purpose | 2020 |
| Carl Schurz Park Conservancy | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | General Purpose | 2020 |
| Central Park Track Club | $26,200 | New York, NY, US | General Purpose | 2020 |
| Chapin School | $25,000 | New York, NY, US | General Purpose | 2020 |
| Every Mother Counts | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | General Purpose | 2020 |
| Groton School | $5,000 | Groton, MA, US | General Purpose | 2020 |
| Indigenous Education Fund Of Tanzania | $1,000 | Ogallala, NE, US | General Purpose | 2020 |
| Leadership Conference Education | $5,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Purpose | 2020 |
| Make The Road New Jersey | $5,000 | Elizabeth, NJ, US | General Purpose | 2020 |
| Metropolitan Museum Of Art | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | General Purpose | 2020 |
| Mountain School Of Milton Academy | $25,000 | Vershire, VT, US | General Purpose | 2020 |
| New York Road Runners Club | $26,200 | New York, NY, US | General Purpose | 2020 |
| Our Lady Of Grace | $20,000 | Fishers Island, NY, US | General Purpose | 2020 |
| Packer Collegiate Institute | $5,000 | Brooklyn, NY, US | General Purpose | 2020 |
| Smith College | $25,000 | Nothhampton, MA, US | General Purpose | 2020 |
| Somo Project | $2,500 | New York, NY, US | General Purpose | 2020 |
| St Ignatius Loyola | $25,000 | New York, NY, US | General Purpose | 2020 |
| Yale Scholl Of Management | $5,000 | New Haven, CT, US | General Purpose | 2020 |
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| EIN | 13-3257793 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | 1225 FRANKLIN AVE STE 500 Garden City, NY 11530-1650 |
Key People (1)
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| Trustee | John A Roberts |
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