Private foundation · EIN 31-1503956 · Annapolis, Maryland · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Winifred M Gordon Foundation Inc

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: 20 grants paid, $117K total, median $3,000. 55% of grants stayed in Maryland.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
20
$117K
Median grant
$3,000
Stays in MD
55%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.4M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
MicaBaltimore, MDGeneral support$59K
Tuberous Sclerosis AllianceSilver Spring, MDGeneral support$15K
Hammond Harwood HouseAnnapolis, MDGeneral support$5,500
St Anne's ChurchAnnapolis, MDGeneral support$4,100
Annapolis Film FestivalAnnapolis, MDGeneral support$3,900
Macguffin Theatre and Film CompanyPhiladelphia, PAGeneral support$3,900
Forster Woods Adult Day ServicesWilliamston, MIGeneral support$3,400
Annapolis Maritime MuseumAnnapolis, MDGeneral support$3,000
Chesapeake Regional Accessible BoatingAnnapolis, MDGeneral support$3,000
St Paul's ChurchBantam, CTGeneral support$3,000
World ArtistsArnold, MDGeneral support$3,000
Servants of Christ InternationalMilliken, COGeneral support$1,700
South Fellowship ChurchLittleton, COGeneral support$1,700
Spa Creek ConservancyAnnapolis, MDGeneral support$1,500
The Annapolis Chorale Dba Live Arts MarylandAnnapolis, MDGeneral support$1,400
Feeding AmericaWashington, DCGeneral support$1,300
Lutheran Immigration and RefugeesBaltimore, MDGeneral support$1,200
Johnsburg Emergency SquadNorth Creek, NYGeneral support$900
Red Cedar Friends MeetingLansing, MIGeneral support$500
Forgotten Now Family RescueCornelius, NCGeneral support$500

By state: Maryland 11 · Michigan 2 · Pennsylvania 1 · Colorado 2 · Connecticut 1 · District of Columbia 1

About this foundation

Winifred M Gordon Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Annapolis, Maryland, administered in care of Ross a Dierdorff III, tax-exempt since 1997. 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 Winifred M Gordon Foundation Inc 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 Winifred M Gordon Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $117K across 20 grants, a median of $3,000.

Where does Winifred M Gordon Foundation Inc give?

Maryland (11 grants), Michigan (2 grants), Pennsylvania (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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