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THE GORDON FUND

GARDEN CITY, NY · EIN 133257793 · Form 990PF · FY2024 · Small ($100K-$1M)
revenue
$407K
expenses
$19K
net assets
$4.3M
employees
profile · synthesized from sources

The Gordon Fund is a private foundation based in New York that provides general-purpose grants to nonprofit organizations. In 2024, it supported a range of institutions including educational organizations, religious entities, and park conservancies. The fund does not appear to operate direct service programs, instead focusing on financial support to other nonprofits.

activities · 4 groups

What they do

  • General Operating Support Grants 2 activities
    • Funding general operations of athletic and recreational organizations
      Provides general-purpose grants to running clubs and athletic organizations such as Central Park Track Club and New York Road Runners Club.
    • Funding general operations of nonprofit organizations in the New York area
      Provides general-purpose grants to a range of nonprofits, including the Bridge Fund of New York and other local organizations.
  • Private K–12 School Support 1 activity
    • Funding general operations of educational institutions
      Provides general-purpose grants to private schools, colleges, and universities, including Packer Collegiate Institute, Chapin School, Smith College, Harvard University, and Milton Academy's Mountain School.
  • Municipal and Community General Support 1 activity
    • Funding general operations of parks and public space conservancies
      Provides general-purpose grants to organizations managing public parks and spaces, including Brooklyn Bridge Park Conservancy, Carl Schurz Park Conservancy, and other similar entities.
  • General Support for Catholic and Faith-Based Organizations 1 activity
    • Funding general operations of religious and community organizations
      Provides general-purpose grants to religious institutions and community-focused organizations such as St. Ignatius Loyola and Our Lady of Grace.
financials · form 990PF · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$407K
Contributions & grants
Program service revenue
Investment income$92K23%
Other revenue$315K
expenses
Total expenses$19K
Program expenses
Admin / overhead
Fundraising
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$329K
balance sheet
Total assets$4.34M
Cash
Investments
Liabilities
Net assets$4.34M
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +104.2%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

board members · 1
  • JOHN A ROBERTS — TRUSTEE
relationships · 12

Who they work with

  • BRIDGE FUND OF NEW YORK Partner — Recipient of a $25,000 grant for general purposes in 2024.
  • BROOKLYN BRIDGE PARK CONSERVANCY Partner — Recipient of a $51,000 grant for general purposes in 2024.
  • CARL SCHURZ PARK CONSERVANCY Partner — Recipient of a $10,000 grant for general purposes in 2024.
  • CENTRAL PARK TRACK CLUB Partner — Recipient of a $30,000 grant for general purposes in 2024.
  • CHAPIN SCHOOL Partner — Recipient of a $27,000 grant for general purposes in 2024.
  • HARVARD UNIVERSITY Partner — Recipient of a $10,000 grant for general purposes in 2024.
  • MOUNTAIN SCHOOL OF MILTON ACADEMY Partner — Recipient of a $25,000 grant for general purposes in 2024.
  • NEW YORK ROAD RUNNERS CLUB Partner — Recipient of a $30,000 grant for general purposes in 2024.
  • OUR LADY OF GRACE Partner — Recipient of a $14,000 grant for general purposes in 2024.
  • PACKER COLLEGIATE INSTITUTE Partner — Recipient of a $25,000 grant for general purposes in 2024.
  • SMITH COLLEGE Partner — Recipient of a $25,000 grant for general purposes in 2024.
  • ST IGNATIUS LOYOLA Partner — Recipient of a $15,000 grant for general purposes in 2024.