Elizabeth Hekman Gordon
Elizabeth Hekman Gordon is a private foundation located in Spring Lake, Michigan. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations for purposes including a university construction pledge, disaster relief, general support, education, and crisis intervention.
Elizabeth Hekman Gordon at a glance
In short: Elizabeth Hekman Gordon gave $853K across 15 grants in 2025 (avg $57K), mostly in Michigan. 7% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $853,100
- +13.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 15
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $56,873
- +13.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,100
- Total assets
- $4,669,049
- -7.5% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 7% first-time grantees (1 of 15, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Michigan (60% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Elizabeth Hekman Gordon
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 3123 Judson Road, Spring Lake, MI 49456
Phone: (616) 846-9678
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Elizabeth Hekman Gordon funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Calvin University ($500K). Together the top 10 received $837K.
Grant Size Distribution
82 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 70 grants of 82 (85%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, grant dollars were reported for recipients in Michigan (60%), Washington, DC (26%), Illinois (10%), Georgia (4%), and California (1%). The listed grants include recipients in Grand Rapids, Michigan, and Chicago-area communities in Illinois.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 15 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Elizabeth Hekman Gordon open to new grantees?
7%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 1 of 15 grantees (7%) were first-time recipients. With only 15 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $61K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $8K repeat.
- 67% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 200% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 102% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $219K (2020) to $853K (2025). In 2025 it made 15 grants totaling $853K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Calvin University Grand Rapids, MI | 2023 Pledge for Construction. Second Payment of 3 | $500,000 |
| American Red Cross Washington, DC | Disaster Relief | $220,000 |
| Chicago Botanic Garden Glencoe, IL | General Support | $40,000 |
| University of St Andrews American Foundation Atlanta, GA | Education | $25,000 |
| St Cecilia Music Center Grand Rapids, MI | General Support | $15,000 |
| Kenilworth Union Church Kenilworth, IL | Religious | $12,000 |
| New Leaf Resources Lansing, IL | Crisis Intervention | $10,000 |
| Boys and Girls Clubs Atlanta, GA | General Support | $5,100 |
| Bright Promise Fund Chicago, IL | Charitable Organization Support | $5,000 |
| Evans Scholars Foundation Glenview, IL | General Support | $5,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,669,049 | $531,737 | $896,332 | $853,100 | 15 | $353,100 | $496,405 | $346,388 |
| 2024 | $5,045,576 | $271,252 | $801,845 | $753,500 | 15 | $253,500 | $225,027 | $366,215 |
| 2023 | $5,586,191 | $504,249 | $313,712 | $264,000 | 17 | $1,764,000 | $454,963 | $340,957 |
| 2022 | $5,415,438 | $63,511 | $355,123 | $284,100 | 20 | $284,100 | $38,709 | $337,475 |
| 2021 | $5,707,025 | $551,288 | $367,709 | $282,500 | 15 | $282,500 | $489,603 | $388,894 |
| 2020 | $5,523,024 | $1,613,828 | $325,596 | $219,250 | 12 | — | $1,511,827 | $300,597 |
| 2019 | $4,234,993 | $471,938 | $448,294 | $401,200 | 24 | — | $144,435 | $296,268 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Elizabeth Hekman Gordon reported a distributable amount of $346K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for organizations whose own missions cover higher education, music, mental health care, counseling, scholarships, arts education, parks, public safety, and disaster relief. For example, Calvin University describes its mission as equipping students to think deeply, act justly, and live wholeheartedly as Christ’s agents of renewal. St. Cecilia Music Center says it promotes the appreciation, study, and performance of music to enrich the human spirit and improve quality of life in West Michigan. New Leaf Resources describes its work as promoting healthy relationships and personal growth through counseling, education, and consultation from a Christian perspective.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 15 grants totaling $853,100. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $500,000, with a median grant of $5,100. The largest awards included $500,000 to Calvin University for the second payment of a construction pledge, and $220,000 to the American Red Cross for disaster relief. Other grants included $40,000 to Chicago Botanic Garden for general support, $25,000 to the University of St Andrews American Foundation for education, and $15,000 to St. Cecilia Music Center for general support.
The filing states that the $1.5 million Calvin University pledge was signed on December 9, 2023, and was to be paid in three $500,000 installments by January 2026. It reports that the first installment was paid in April 2024 and the second in January 2025.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Elizabeth Hekman Gordon, Laura M. Linger, and Lisa A. Cooper as directors.
Elizabeth Hekman Gordon's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Elizabeth Hekman Gordon
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Laura M. Linger
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lisa A. Cooper
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Elizabeth Hekman Gordon
How much does Elizabeth Hekman Gordon give each year?
Elizabeth Hekman Gordon gave $853K across 15 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $754K across 15 grants.
What is Elizabeth Hekman Gordon's typical grant size?
Elizabeth Hekman Gordon's median grant in 2025 was $5,100, and its average grant was $56,873, across 15 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Elizabeth Hekman Gordon that year got $3K on average.
Where does Elizabeth Hekman Gordon give grants?
Elizabeth Hekman Gordon gives mostly in Michigan: 60% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were District of Columbia (26%) and Illinois (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Chicago, IL (3 grants), Grand Rapids, MI (2 grants) and Atlanta, GA (2 grants).
Does Elizabeth Hekman Gordon give general operating support?
Yes: 53% of Elizabeth Hekman Gordon's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (8 of 15) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Elizabeth Hekman Gordon's largest grantees?
Elizabeth Hekman Gordon's largest 2025 grantees include Calvin University ($500,000), American Red Cross ($220,000) and Chicago Botanic Garden ($40,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 89% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Elizabeth Hekman Gordon?
Elizabeth Hekman Gordon reported $4.7M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $353K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $346K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Elizabeth Hekman Gordon fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for organizations whose own missions cover higher education, music, mental health care, counseling, scholarships, arts education, parks, public safety, and disaster relief. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Elizabeth Hekman Gordon?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Elizabeth Hekman Gordon's EIN?
Elizabeth Hekman Gordon's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-2355707. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does Elizabeth Hekman Gordon accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS July 1, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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