Benjamin and Elizabeth Gordon Charitable

PALM BEACH, FL EIN: 04-3434410

Benjamin and Elizabeth Gordon Charitable is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in PALM BEACH, FL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $412K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 18 grants totaling $263K. Net investment income was $7K.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$412K

+664.4% YoY

Annual Giving

$263K

-6.0% YoY

Grant Count

+38.5% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$15K

-32.1% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Benjamin and Elizabeth Gordon Charitable reported a distributable amount of $135K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

About Benjamin and Elizabeth Gordon Charitable

Based on IRS filings

Focus Areas

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

Florida $527K (51%)

Connecticut $302K (29%)

Massachusetts $108K (10%)

New York $69K (7%)

Maryland $10K (1%)

Pennsylvania $6K (1%)

Illinois $1K (0%)

District of Columbia $1K (0%)

+2 more states

States

Connecticut District of Columbia Florida Georgia Illinois Massachusetts Maryland New York Pennsylvania Wyoming

Cities

AtlantaBeverlyBoca RatonBostonBryn MawrCambridgeChicagoGablesGaithersburgLanderNew HavenNew YorkPalm BeachPhiladelphiaWashingtonWellingtonWest Palm BeachWestonWhite Plains

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$412,441	$53,959	$51,443
Revenue	$7,478	$12,665	$6,328
Expenses	$6,465	$10,149	$7,246
Qualifying Distributions	$266,365	$279,635	$268,760
Net Investment Income	$7,478	$6,979	$6,328
Distributable Amount	$135,233	$113,410	$110,904

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

92 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Yale University ($101,100), The Palm Beach Synagogue Inc ($30,500), Pine Crest Preparatory School Inc ($25,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
NATIONAL ALLIANCE FOR EATING DISORDERS WEST PALM BEACH, FL	TO FUND EDUCATION & SUPPORT FOR THOSE STRUGGLING WITH EATING DISORDERS	$3,500
FOUNDATION FOR THE MIDDLE EAST FORUM PHILADELPHIA, PA	TO PROMOTE AMERICAN INTERESTS IN THE MIDDLE EAST AND PROTECT WESTERN VALUES FROM MIDDLE EASTERN THREATS.	$1,000
TEMPLE EMANU-EL OF PALM BEACH PALM BEACH, FL	TO SUPPORT PROMOTING A "HOLY COMMUNITY "DEDICATED TO JEWISH LEARNING, PRAYER AND SPIRITUAL GROWTH, AND PERSONAL KINDNESS, COMMUNITY, AND SOCIAL ACTION.	$8,900
RED SNEAKERS FOR OAKLEY INC PALM BEACH, FL	TO RAISE AWARENESS ABOUT FOOD ALLERGIES	$3,000
PINE CREST PREPARATORY SCHOOL INC PALM BEACH, FL	TO SUPPORT THE DEVELOPMENT OF EMOTIONALLY INTELLIGENT, INTELLECTUALLY INSPIRED STUDENTS WHO ARE PREPARED TO CHANGE THE WORLD.	$25,000
PALM BEACH UNITED WAY PALM BEACH, FL	TO SUPPORT THAT EVERYONE IN PALM BEACH COUNTY HAS ACCESS TO THE BASICS: A QUALITY EDUCATION, A PLACE TO LIVE, FINANCIAL STABILITY, GOOD MEDICAL CARE, AND ENOUGH TO EAT.	$20,000
THE PALM BEACH SYNAGOGUE INC PALM BEACH, FL	TO SUPPORT A WELCOMING COMMUNITY FOR JEWS OF ALL BACKGROUNDS	$30,500
PALM BEACH FREEDOM INSTITUTE PALM BEACH, FL	TO SUPPORT PROMOTING EDUCATION AND PUBLIC POLICY DEFENDING THE PRINCIPLES OF THE AMERICAN FOUNDING.	$595
MIDDLE EAST MEDIA RESEARCH INSTITUTE (MEMRI) WASHINGTON, DC	TO FUND ANTISEMITIC TRENDS IN THE MIDDLE EAST AND SOUTH ASIA.	$500
LATIN SCHOOL OF CHICAGO CHICAGO, IL	TO SUPPORT PROMOTING EDUCATION AND PUBLIC POLICY.	$125

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
BENJAMIN H GORDON	PRESIDENT/ TREASURER	1	—
ELIZABETH GORDON	DIRECTOR	1	—

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Benjamin and Elizabeth Gordon Charitable?

Benjamin and Elizabeth Gordon Charitable is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in PALM BEACH, FL. It holds $412K in total assets as of 2024.

How large is Benjamin and Elizabeth Gordon Charitable?

As of 2024, Benjamin and Elizabeth Gordon Charitable holds $412K in total assets with $7K in annual revenue. It awarded 18 grants totaling $263K in 2024.

Where does Benjamin and Elizabeth Gordon Charitable operate?

Benjamin and Elizabeth Gordon Charitable has awarded grants in Connecticut, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Massachusetts, Maryland, New York, Pennsylvania, Wyoming.

What size grants does Benjamin and Elizabeth Gordon Charitable award?

In 2024, Benjamin and Elizabeth Gordon Charitable awarded 18 grants totaling $263K — an average of about $15K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Benjamin and Elizabeth Gordon Charitable required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Benjamin and Elizabeth Gordon Charitable reported a distributable amount of $135K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

What is Benjamin and Elizabeth Gordon Charitable's EIN?

Benjamin and Elizabeth Gordon Charitable's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 04-3434410. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.