Private foundation · EIN 26-2355707 · Spring Lake, Michigan · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Elizabeth Hekman Gordon Family Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 15 grants paid, $853K total, median $5,100. 13% of grants stayed in Michigan.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
15
$853K
Median grant
$5,100
Stays in MI
13%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$4.7M

Grants paid in 2025

15 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Calvin UniversityGrand Rapids, MI2023 pledge for construction. second payment of 3$500K
American Red CrossWashington, DCDisaster relief$220K
Chicago Botanic GardenGlencoe, ILGeneral support$40K
University of St Andrews American FoundationAtlanta, GAEducation$25K
St Cecilia Music CenterGrand Rapids, MIGeneral support$15K
Kenilworth Union ChurchKenilworth, ILReligious$12K
New Leaf ResourcesLansing, ILCrisis intervention$10K
Boys and Girls ClubsAtlanta, GAGeneral support$5,100
Bright Promise FundChicago, ILCharitable organization support$5,000
Evans Scholars FoundationGlenview, ILGeneral support$5,000
The Josselyn Center NfpNorthbrook, ILGeneral support$5,000
Art in ActionRedwood City, CAGeneral support$5,000
Chicago Police FoundationChicago, ILGeneral support$2,500
Chicago Parks FoundationChicago, ILPlay for the parks golf invitational$2,500
Lymphoma Research FoundationNew York, NYGeneral support$1,000

By state: Michigan 2 · District of Columbia 1 · Illinois 8 · Georgia 2 · California 1 · New York 1

About this foundation

Elizabeth Hekman Gordon Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Spring Lake, Michigan, administered in care of Elizabeth Hekman Gordon, tax-exempt since 2008. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Elizabeth Hekman Gordon Family Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Elizabeth Hekman Gordon Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $853K across 15 grants, a median of $5,100.

Where does Elizabeth Hekman Gordon Family Foundation give?

Michigan (2 grants), District of Columbia (1 grants), Illinois (8 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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