Walter F & Alice Gorham Foundation Inc | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 22-2984225
Foundation Overview
Based in Whippany, NJ, Walter F & Alice Gorham Foundation Inc has awarded 154 grants totaling $1,090,000 to organizations in California, Massachusetts and 6 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $500 to $31,000, with a median award of $5,000.
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New Applicant Friendliness
2 of 16 recipients (13%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains tight relationships with established partners. New applicants rarely succeed without insider connections.
Geographic Focus
Grants are geographically diversified with 34% in New York and funding distributed across 8 total locations. This foundation values broad geographic impact and diverse community partnerships. Within New York, funding concentrates in New York (75%), Flushing (17%), Brooklyn (8%).
Funding Trajectory
Stable funding levels with 8% change over 7 years indicate consistent grant-making capacity and predictable philanthropic resources. This stability suggests reliable ongoing funding opportunities.
Program Areas
Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on education (32%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.
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Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Walter F & Alice Gorham Foundation Inc'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barrington Stage Company | $20,000 | Pittsfield, MA, US | Capital Grant For Music | 2023 |
| Boston Symphony Orchestra | $31,000 | Boston, MA, US | Music Tanglewood Annual Fund | 2023 |
| Casa Of Morris & Sussex County | $1,500 | Cedar Knolls, NJ, US | Advocacy For Children In Foster Care | 2023 |
| Emily's Entourage | $2,500 | Merion Station, PA, US | Cystic Fibrosis Research | 2023 |
| Englewood Health Foundation | $5,000 | Englewood, NJ, US | Englewood Hospital Englewood Campus General Fund | 2023 |
| Friends Of Israel Defense Forces | $20,000 | New York, NY, US | Support For Idf Soldiers | 2023 |
| Breakthrough Ti D | $10,000 | Piscataway, NJ, US | Juvenile Diabetes Research | 2023 |
| Jewish Home Foundation | $10,000 | Rockleigh, NJ, US | Jewish Old Age Home And Assisted Living | 2023 |
| Mayo Performing Arts Center | $5,500 | Morristown, NJ, US | Music And Performing Arts Theater | 2023 |
| National Tay-sachs & Allied Diseases Association Inc | $7,500 | Boston, MA, US | Tay-sachs Research | 2023 |
| New Neighbors Partnership | $1,500 | New York, NY, US | General Fund Connecting Refugees To New Neighbors | 2023 |
| Rutgers University Foundation | $4,000 | New Brunswick, NJ, US | Rutgers Center For Adult Autism | 2023 |
| Smith School Of Social Work | $3,000 | Northampton, MA, US | Bildner Center For Jewish | 2023 |
| Theater Development Fund | $2,500 | New York, NY, US | Performing Arts Theater Autism Friendly Performance | 2023 |
| Yeshiva Of Central Queens | $5,000 | Flushing, NY, US | Jewish And General Education | 2023 |
| Society Of Illustrators | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | Summer Illustration Ary Academy | 2023 |
| American Friends Of Medical Center | $7,500 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Intensive Care Education | 2022 |
| Barrington Stage Company | $5,000 | Pittsfield, MA, US | Capital Grant For Music | 2022 |
| Berkshire Bounty | $1,500 | Great Barrington, MA, US | Food Pantry | 2022 |
| Boston Symphony Orchestra | $30,000 | Boston, MA, US | Music Tanglewood Annual Fund | 2022 |
| Casa Of Morris & Sussex County | $1,500 | Cedar Knolls, NJ, US | Advocacy For Children In Foster Care | 2022 |
| Damon Runyan Cancer Center | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | Cancer Research | 2022 |
| Emily's Entourage | $2,500 | Merion Station, PA, US | Cystic Fibrosis Research | 2022 |
| Englewood Health Foundation | $5,000 | Englewood, NJ, US | Englewood Hospital Englewood Campus General Fund | 2022 |
| Friends Of Israel Defense Forces | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | Support For Idf Soldiers | 2022 |
| Jdrf | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | Juvenile Diabetes Research | 2022 |
| Jewish Federation Of The Berkshires | $1,500 | Pittsfield, MA, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Jewish Home Foundation | $10,000 | Rockleigh, NJ, US | Jewish Old Age Home And Assisted Living | 2022 |
| Mayo Performing Arts Center | $5,500 | Morristown, NJ, US | Music And Performing Arts Theater | 2022 |
| National Tay-sachs & Allied Diseases Association Inc | $7,500 | Boston, MA, US | Tay-sachs Research | 2022 |
| New Neighbors Partnership | $1,500 | New York, NY, US | General Fund Connecting Refugees To New Neighbors | 2022 |
| Rutgers University Foundation | $3,000 | New Brunswick, NJ, US | Rutgers Center For Adult Autism | 2022 |
| Smith School Of Social Work | $3,000 | Northampton, MA, US | Bildner Center For Jewish | 2022 |
| Theater Development Fund | $2,500 | New York, NY, US | Performing Arts Theater Autism Friendly Performance | 2022 |
| Yeshiva Of Central Queens | $7,500 | Flushing, NY, US | Jewish And General Education | 2022 |
| American Friends Of Medical Center | $7,500 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Intensive Care Education | 2022 |
| Barrington Stage Company | $5,000 | Pittsfield, MA, US | Capital Grant For Music | 2022 |
| Berkshire Bounty | $1,500 | Great Barrington, MA, US | Food Pantry | 2022 |
| Boston Symphony Orchestra | $30,000 | Boston, MA, US | Music Tanglewood Annual Fund | 2022 |
| Casa Of Morris & Sussex County | $1,500 | Cedar Knolls, NJ, US | Advocacy For Children In Foster Care | 2022 |
| Damon Runyan Cancer Center | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | Cancer Research | 2022 |
| Emily's Entourage | $2,500 | Merion Station, PA, US | Cystic Fibrosis Research | 2022 |
| Englewood Health Foundation | $5,000 | Englewood, NJ, US | Englewood Hospital Englewood Campus General Fund | 2022 |
| Friends Of Israel Defense Forces | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | Support For Idf Soldiers | 2022 |
| Jdrf | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | Juvenile Diabetes Research | 2022 |
| Jewish Federation Of The Berkshires | $1,500 | Pittsfield, MA, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Jewish Home Foundation | $10,000 | Rockleigh, NJ, US | Jewish Old Age Home And Assisted Living | 2022 |
| Mayo Performing Arts Center | $5,500 | Morristown, NJ, US | Music And Performing Arts Theater | 2022 |
| National Tay-sachs & Allied Diseases Association Inc | $7,500 | Boston, MA, US | Tay-sachs Research | 2022 |
| New Neighbors Partnership | $1,500 | New York, NY, US | General Fund Connecting Refugees To New Neighbors | 2022 |
| Rutgers University Foundation | $3,000 | New Brunswick, NJ, US | Rutgers Center For Adult Autism | 2022 |
| Smith School Of Social Work | $3,000 | Northampton, MA, US | Bildner Center For Jewish | 2022 |
| Theater Development Fund | $2,500 | New York, NY, US | Performing Arts Theater Autism Friendly Performance | 2022 |
| Yeshiva Of Central Queens | $7,500 | Flushing, NY, US | Jewish And General Education | 2022 |
| American Friends Of Medical Center | $7,500 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Intensive Care Education | 2022 |
| Barrington Stage Company | $5,000 | Pittsfield, MA, US | Capital Grant For Music | 2022 |
| Berkshire Bounty | $1,500 | Great Barrington, MA, US | Food Pantry | 2022 |
| Boston Symphony Orchestra | $30,000 | Boston, MA, US | Music Tanglewood Annual Fund | 2022 |
| Casa Of Morris & Sussex County | $1,500 | Cedar Knolls, NJ, US | Advocacy For Children In Foster Care | 2022 |
| Damon Runyan Cancer Center | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | Cancer Research | 2022 |
| Emily's Entourage | $2,500 | Merion Station, PA, US | Cystic Fibrosis Research | 2022 |
| Englewood Health Foundation | $5,000 | Englewood, NJ, US | Englewood Hospital Englewood Campus General Fund | 2022 |
| Friends Of Israel Defense Forces | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | Support For Idf Soldiers | 2022 |
| Jdrf | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | Juvenile Diabetes Research | 2022 |
| Jewish Federation Of The Berkshires | $1,500 | Pittsfield, MA, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Jewish Home Foundation | $10,000 | Rockleigh, NJ, US | Jewish Old Age Home And Assisted Living | 2022 |
| Mayo Performing Arts Center | $5,500 | Morristown, NJ, US | Music And Performing Arts Theater | 2022 |
| National Tay-sachs & Allied Diseases Association Inc | $7,500 | Boston, MA, US | Tay-sachs Research | 2022 |
| New Neighbors Partnership | $1,500 | New York, NY, US | General Fund Connecting Refugees To New Neighbors | 2022 |
| Rutgers University Foundation | $3,000 | New Brunswick, NJ, US | Rutgers Center For Adult Autism | 2022 |
| Smith School Of Social Work | $3,000 | Northampton, MA, US | Bildner Center For Jewish | 2022 |
| Theater Development Fund | $2,500 | New York, NY, US | Performing Arts Theater Autism Friendly Performance | 2022 |
| Yeshiva Of Central Queens | $7,500 | Flushing, NY, US | Jewish And General Education | 2022 |
| Barrington Stage Company | $2,900 | Pittsfield, MA, US | Capital Grant For Music | 2021 |
| Berkshire Bounty | $1,800 | Great Barrington, MA, US | Food Pantry | 2021 |
| Boston Symphony Orchestra | $27,500 | Boston, MA, US | Music Tanglewood Annual Fund | 2021 |
| Casa Of Morris & Sussex County | $2,500 | Morristown, NJ, US | Advocacy For Children In Foster Care | 2021 |
| Damon Runyan Cancer Center | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | Cancer Research | 2021 |
| Emily's Entourage | $5,000 | Merion Station, PA, US | Cystic Fibrosis Research | 2021 |
| Englewood Health Foundation | $5,000 | Englewood, NJ, US | Englewood Hospital Capital Campaign | 2021 |
| Friends Of Brooklyn New School | $1,000 | Brooklyn, NY, US | General Education | 2021 |
| Friends Of Israel Defense Forces | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | Support For Idf Soldiers | 2021 |
| Jdrf | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | Juvenile Diabetes Research | 2021 |
| Jewish Federation Of The Berkshires | $1,800 | Pittsfield, MA, US | General Fund | 2021 |
| Jewish Home Foundation | $10,000 | Rockleigh, NJ, US | Jewish Old Age Home And Assisted Living | 2021 |
| Mayo Performing Arts Center | $5,000 | Morristown, NJ, US | Music And Performing Arts Theater | 2021 |
| National Tay-sachs & Allied Diseases Association Inc | $7,500 | Boston, MA, US | Tay-sachs Research | 2021 |
| Rutgers University Foundation | $1,000 | New Brunswick, NJ, US | Rutgers Center For Adult Autism | 2021 |
| Saint Elizabeth University | $2,500 | Morristown, NJ, US | Holocaust & Genocide Education | 2021 |
| Smith School Of Social Work | $2,500 | Northampton, MA, US | Bildner Center For Jewish | 2021 |
| Theater Development Fund | $2,500 | New York, NY, US | Performing Arts Theater Autism Friendly Performance | 2021 |
| Yeshiva Of Central Queens | $5,000 | Flushing, NY, US | Jewish And General Education | 2021 |
| American Friends Of Medical Center | $7,500 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Intensive Care Education | 2021 |
| New Neighbors Partnership | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | General Fund Connecting Refugees To New Neighbors | 2021 |
| Dana-farber Cancer Institute | $3,000 | Boston, MA, US | Cancer Research | 2021 |
| Barrington Stage Company | $2,800 | Pittsfield, MA, US | Capital Grant For Music | 2020 |
| Boston Symphony Orchestra | $27,500 | Boston, MA, US | Music Tanglewood Annual Fund | 2020 |
| Casa Of Morris & Sussex County | $1,000 | Morristown, NJ, US | Advocacy For Children In Foster Care | 2020 |
| Damon Runyan Cancer Center | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | Cancer Research | 2020 |
| Emily's Entourage | $5,000 | Merion Station, PA, US | Cystic Fibrosis Research | 2020 |
| Friends Of Brooklyn New School | $1,000 | Brooklyn, NY, US | General Education | 2020 |
| Friends Of Israel Defense Forces | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | Support For Idf Soldiers | 2020 |
| Englewood Health Foundation | $5,000 | Englewood, NJ, US | Englewood Hospital Capital Campaign | 2020 |
| Jdrf | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | Juvenile Diabetes Research | 2020 |
| Jewish Home Foundation | $12,500 | Rockleigh, NJ, US | Jewish Old Age Home And Assisted Living | 2020 |
| Mayo Performing Arts Center | $6,000 | Morristown, NJ, US | Music And Performing Arts Theater | 2020 |
| National Tay-sachs & Allied Diseases Association Inc | $7,500 | Boston, MA, US | Tay-sachs Research | 2020 |
| Smith School Of Social Work | $2,500 | Northampton, MA, US | Bildner Center For Jewish | 2020 |
| Theater Development Fund | $2,500 | New York, NY, US | Performing Arts Theater Autism Friendly Performance | 2020 |
| Jeffrey Wacks Memorial Fund | $5,000 | Convent Station, NJ, US | Music Therapy | 2020 |
| Yeshiva Of Central Queens | $10,000 | Flushing, NY, US | Jewish And General Education | 2020 |
| Rutgers University Foundation | $5,000 | New Brunswick, NJ, US | Rutgers Center For Adult Autism | 2020 |
| Berkshire Bounty | $700 | Great Barrington, MA, US | Food Pantry | 2020 |
| Saint Elizabeth University | $1,000 | Morristown, NJ, US | Holocaust & Genocide Education | 2020 |
| Boston Symphony Orchestra | $25,000 | Boston, MA, US | Music Tanglewood Annual Fund | 2018 |
| Damon Runyan Cancer Center | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | Cancer Researchcancer Research | 2018 |
| Friends Of Israel Defense Forces | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | Support For Idf Soldiers | 2018 |
| Hadassah Hebrew Universty Medical Center | $20,000 | New York, NY, US | Research - Intensive Care | 2018 |
| Jdrf | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | Juvenile Diabetes Research | 2018 |
| Jewish Home Foundation | $10,000 | Rockleigh, NJ, US | Jewish Old Age Home And Assisted Living | 2018 |
| Mayo Performing Arts Center | $5,000 | Morristown, NJ, US | Music And Performing Arts Theater | 2018 |
| Theater Development Fund | $2,500 | New York, NY, US | Performing Arts Theater Autism Friendly Performance | 2018 |
| National Tay-sachs & Allied Diseases Association Inc | $5,000 | Boston, MA, US | Tay-sachs Research | 2018 |
| Rutgers University | $5,000 | New Brunswick, NJ, US | Center For Adult Autism | 2018 |
| Smith School Of Social Work | $2,500 | Northampton, MA, US | Bildner Center For Jewish | 2018 |
| Washington University | $10,000 | St Louis, MO, US | School Of Art | 2018 |
| Yeshiva Of Central Queens | $10,000 | Flushing, NY, US | Jewish And General Education | 2018 |
| Barrington Stage Company | $5,000 | Pittsfield, MA, US | Capital Grant For Music | 2018 |
| Boston Symphony Orchestra | $27,500 | Boston, MA, US | Music Tanglewood Annual Fund | 2017 |
| Washington University | $10,000 | St Louis, MO, US | School Of Art | 2017 |
| Damon Runyan Cancer Center | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | Cancer Researchcancer Research | 2017 |
| Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation | $500 | Norwalk, CT, US | Myeloma Cancer Research | 2017 |
| Friends Of Brooklyn New School | $2,000 | Brooklyn, NY, US | Support For Chidhood Education | 2017 |
| Hadassah Hebrew Universty Medical Center | $25,000 | New York, NY, US | Research - Intensive Care | 2017 |
| Jdrf | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | Juvenile Diabetes Research | 2017 |
| Jewish Home Foundation | $10,000 | Rockleigh, NJ, US | Jewish Old Age Home And Assisted Living | 2017 |
| Mayo Performing Arts Center | $5,000 | Morristown, NJ, US | Music And Performing Arts Theater | 2017 |
| Rutgers University | $5,000 | Piscataway, NJ, US | Center Of Adult Autism Services | 2017 |
| Rutgers University | $5,000 | New Brunswick, NJ, US | Bildner Center For Jewish Studybildner Center Jewish Study | 2017 |
| Yeshiva Of Central Queens | $10,000 | Flushing, NY, US | Jewish Education | 2017 |
| National Tay-sachs & Allied Diseases Association Inc | $5,000 | Boston, MA, US | Tay-sachs Researchtay-sachs Research | 2017 |
| Barrington Stage Company | $5,000 | Pittsfield, MA, US | Theater Development And Education | 2016 |
| Boston Symphony Orchestra | $27,500 | Boston, MA, US | Music Tanglewood Annual Fund | 2016 |
| Casa Of Morris & Sussex Counties | $2,500 | Morristown, NJ, US | Advocacy Within The Family Court System | 2016 |
| Damon Runyan Cancer Center | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | Cancer Research | 2016 |
| Drew University | $2,500 | Madison, NJ, US | Holocaust/genocide Study At The University | 2016 |
| Friends Of Brooklyn New School | $2,500 | Brooklyn, NY, US | Support For Chidhood Education | 2016 |
| Israel Healthcare Foundation | $30,000 | New York, NY, US | Research - Intensive Care | 2016 |
| Jdrf | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | Juvenile Diabetes Research | 2016 |
| Jewish Home Foundation | $10,000 | Rockleigh, NJ, US | Jewish Old Age Home And Assisted Living | 2016 |
| Mayo Performing Arts Center | $5,000 | Morristown, NJ, US | Music And Performing Arts Theater | 2016 |
| Memorial Sloan Kettering | $2,500 | Hagerstown, MD, US | Cancer Research | 2016 |
| Rutgers University | $7,500 | New Brunswick, NJ, US | Center For Adult Autism | 2016 |
| Yeshiva Of Central Queens | $10,000 | Flushing, NY, US | Jewish Education | 2016 |
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Contact Information
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| EIN | 22-2984225 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | 110 S JEFFERSON RD STE 304 Whippany, NJ 07981-0000 |
Key People (3)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Walter F & Alice Gorham Foundation Inc's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| Vp/treas | Barry Sprung |
|---|---|
| Secretary | Edward Wacks Esq |
| Trustee | Melissa Wacks |
Forms 990-PF
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