Private foundation · EIN 88-3857963 · Boston, Massachusetts · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Gordon Brothers 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 2024 Form 990-PF: 12 grants paid, $320K total, median $25K. 17% of grants stayed in Massachusetts.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
12
$320K
Median grant
$25K
Stays in MA
17%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.5M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Manna FoodbankAsheville, NCGeneral purpose$50K
World Central KitchenWashington, DCGeneral purpose$50K
AdelaMadrid, SPGeneral purpose$40K
Aktion Deutschland Hilft EvBonn, GMGeneral purpose$25K
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Eastern MaBoston, MAGeneral purpose$25K
Fundacion Pais 21Pasto, COGeneral purpose$25K
Global Renewal IncFrisco, TXGeneral purpose$25K
Community Against PovertyUpper Woodstock, ASGeneral purpose$25K
Make a Wish Puerto RicoSan Juan, RQGeneral purpose$25K
Buffalo Niagara Honor FlightClarence, NYGeneral purpose$20K
Mission SafeRoxbury, MAGeneral purpose$5,000
Solaris Cancer CareCottesloe, ASGeneral purpose$4,991

By state: INTL 6 · North Carolina 1 · District of Columbia 1 · Massachusetts 2 · Texas 1 · New York 1

About this foundation

Gordon Brothers Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Boston, Massachusetts, administered in care of Gordon Brothers Group LLC, tax-exempt since 2025. 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 Gordon Brothers Foundation Inc accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 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 Gordon Brothers Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $320K across 12 grants, a median of $25K.

Where does Gordon Brothers Foundation Inc give?

INTL (6 grants), North Carolina (1 grants), District of Columbia (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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