Private foundation · EIN 31-6672086 · La Crosse, Wisconsin · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Donald a Gordon Private 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: 11 grants paid, $256K total, median $12K. 91% of grants stayed in Wisconsin.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
11
$256K
Median grant
$12K
Stays in WI
91%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$4.5M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
LA Crosse Community FoundationLA Crosse, WIHumanitarian$69K
Gundersen Lutheran Medical Fdn Attn Lisa RaineyLA Crosse, WIMedical$51K
Boys & Girls Club of LA CrosseLA Crosse, WIEducation$28K
Coulee Region Humane SocietyOnalaska, WIHumanitarian$27K
Beloit College Asstdir Gift Plan Pamela M Prescott CrfeBeloit, WIEducation$12K
FIRST Presbyterian ChurchLA Crosse, WIMinistry$12K
Chileda Institute Inc Attention Executive DirectorLA Crosse, WIHumanitarian$12K
LA Crosse Public LibraryLA Crosse, WIEducation$12K
LA Crosse Area United WayOnalaska, WIHumanitarian$12K
Viterbo UniversityLA Crosse, WIEducation$12K
Salvation Army Attn Legal DepartmentHoffman Estates, ILHumanitarian$11K

By state: Wisconsin 10 · Illinois 1

About this foundation

Donald a Gordon Private Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in La Crosse, Wisconsin, administered in care of Trust Point Inc, tax-exempt since 2001. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

All filings on ProPublica

Does Donald a Gordon Private 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 Donald a Gordon Private Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $256K across 11 grants, a median of $12K.

Where does Donald a Gordon Private Foundation give?

Wisconsin (10 grants), Illinois (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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