George E Gordy Family Educational Fund
George E Gordy Family Educational Fund is a private foundation, based in Wilmington, DE. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1.2M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 9 grants totaling $33K. Net investment income was $51K.
George E Gordy Family Educational Fund at a glance
In short: George E Gordy Family Educational Fund gave $33K across 9 grants in 2025 (avg $4K), top state Delaware. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $32,500
- -32.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 9
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $3,611
- -32.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $3,000
- Total assets
- $1,181,313
- +0.3% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Delaware (40% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
Who George E Gordy Family Educational Fund funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was University of Delaware Student Financial Services ($12K). Together the top 9 received $33K.
Grant Size Distribution
68 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 68 grants of 68 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How George E Gordy Family Educational Fund gives
- Giving fell 42% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 75% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $33K (2025) to $56K (2022). In 2025 it made 9 grants totaling $33K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Delaware Student Financial Services Newark, DE | Education | $12,000 |
| Boston University Office of Financial Aid Boston, MA | Education | $3,000 |
| University of Bridgeport Bridgeport, CT | Education | $3,000 |
| Washington College Chestertown, MD | Education | $3,000 |
| University of Pennsylvania Outside Scholarship Office Philadelphia, PA | Education | $3,000 |
| Johns Hopkins University Office of Admissions Baltimore, MD | Education | $3,000 |
| Salisbury University Salisbury, MD | Education | $3,000 |
| University of Michigan Undergraduate Admissions Ann Arbor, MI | Education | $1,500 |
| Delaware Tech & Community College Georgetown, DE | Education | $1,000 |
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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 | $1,181,313 | $60,644 | $56,569 | $32,500 | 9 | $45,950 | $50,565 | $61,221 |
| 2024 | $1,177,858 | $-4,740 | $70,201 | $48,000 | 9 | $60,446 | $38,879 | $56,491 |
| 2023 | $1,252,773 | $37,544 | $75,399 | $47,000 | 15 | $60,755 | $40,377 | $59,921 |
| 2022 | $1,288,441 | $344,935 | $82,068 | $56,312 | 19 | $75,912 | $339,342 | $59,733 |
| 2021 | $1,029,396 | $94,992 | $76,613 | $53,000 | 16 | — | $87,847 | $59,962 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, George E Gordy Family Educational Fund reported a distributable amount of $61K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
George E Gordy Family Educational Fund's only listed officer is Wilmington Trust Company, Trustee on every filing since 2022 (compensated).
Officers on the 2025 filing
Wilmington Trust Company
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
$18K (2022) → $22K (2025)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Wilmington Trust CO (2021) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $22K, to Wilmington Trust Company (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about George E Gordy Family Educational Fund
How much does George E Gordy Family Educational Fund give each year?
George E Gordy Family Educational Fund gave $33K across 9 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $48K across 9 grants.
What is George E Gordy Family Educational Fund's typical grant size?
George E Gordy Family Educational Fund's median grant in 2025 was $3,000, and its average grant was $3,611, across 9 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does George E Gordy Family Educational Fund give grants?
George E Gordy Family Educational Fund's top state is Delaware, with 40% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Maryland (28%) and Massachusetts (9%).
Does George E Gordy Family Educational Fund give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 9 grants with a stated purpose on George E Gordy Family Educational Fund's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Education" (9 grants).
Who are George E Gordy Family Educational Fund's largest grantees?
George E Gordy Family Educational Fund's largest 2025 grantees include University of Delaware Student Financial Services ($12,000), Boston University Office of Financial Aid ($3,000) and University of Bridgeport ($3,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 55% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is George E Gordy Family Educational Fund?
George E Gordy Family Educational Fund reported $1.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $46K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $61K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What is George E Gordy Family Educational Fund's EIN?
George E Gordy Family Educational Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 22-2561832. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 10, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 7, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS November 13, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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