Gerald R Jordan Foundation
The Gerald R Jordan Foundation is a private foundation based in Quincy, Massachusetts. Its 2024 grants supported organizations including a hospital, a theater, youth organizations, a university, schools, and cultural and community organizations.
Gerald R Jordan Foundation at a glance
In short: Gerald R Jordan Foundation gave $1.0M across 21 grants in 2024 (avg $48K), mostly in Massachusetts. 38% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,010,336
- -44.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 21
- -8.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $48,111
- -39.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $17,457,114
- +1.4% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 38% first-time grantees (8 of 21, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (91% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Gerald R Jordan Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 21 Mayor Thomas J Mcgrath Hwy 204, Quincy, MA 02169
Phone: (617) 261-9800
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Gerald R Jordan Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Mass General Hospital ($390K). Together the top 10 received $964K.
Grant Size Distribution
103 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 85 grants of 103 (83%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 91% of grant dollars went to recipients in Massachusetts, 6% to New York, 3% to Florida, and less than 1% to Michigan.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 21 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Gerald R Jordan Foundation open to new grantees?
38%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 8 of 21 grantees (38%) were first-time recipients. With only 21 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $24K; repeat grants $63K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $15K repeat.
- 62% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 48% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 102% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $319K (2022) to $1.9M (2021). In 2024 it made 21 grants totaling $1.0M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mass General Hospital Boston, MA | General Fundraising | $389,607 |
| American Repertory Theater Cambridge, MA | General Fundraising | $200,000 |
| Boys and Girls Clubs of Boston Boston, MA | General Fundraising | $150,000 |
| The Joey Fund Cambridge, MA | General Fundraising | $85,000 |
| Fordham University New York, NY | General Fundraising | $54,479 |
| Catholic Schools Foundation Boston, MA | General Fundraising | $25,000 |
| HBS Fund Boston, MA | General Fundraising | $20,000 |
| Boston Symphony Orchestra Boston, MA | General Fundraising | $15,000 |
| Town of Palm Beach United Way Palm Beach, FL | General Fundraising | $15,000 |
| Friends of Recreation Danvers, MA | General Fundraising | $10,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $17,457,114 | $1,455,176 | $1,216,899 | $1,010,336 | 21 | $1,010,336 | $1,251,013 | $988,409 |
| 2023 | $17,218,837 | $-471,366 | $2,019,271 | $1,830,269 | 23 | $1,830,269 | $363,108 | $942,021 |
| 2022 | $19,709,474 | $-932,114 | $553,984 | $318,768 | 15 | $318,768 | $41,129 | $1,005,959 |
| 2021 | $21,195,572 | $2,955,150 | $2,168,629 | $1,944,500 | 14 | $1,944,500 | $2,731,021 | $1,054,218 |
| 2020 | $18,774,862 | $2,370,091 | $2,149,708 | $1,925,500 | 30 | — | $2,177,883 | $898,205 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Gerald R Jordan Foundation reported a distributable amount of $988K for 2024 — 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 grants include support for organizations with varied missions. For example, Fordham University describes its mission as research and high-quality education, while the Boston Symphony Orchestra says it makes music and provides educational and training programs. The Catholic Schools Foundation says it helps families with demonstrated financial need access a Catholic-school education.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave $1,010,336 through 21 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $250 to $389,607, with a median of $10,000. The largest awards included $389,607 to Mass General Hospital, $200,000 to American Repertory Theater, $150,000 to Boys and Girls Clubs of Boston, and $85,000 to The Joey Fund. Each was listed for general fundraising.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Gerald R Jordan Jr and Darlene L Jordan as trustees.
Gerald R Jordan Foundation's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Darlene L. Jordan
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gerald R. Jordan Jr.
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Gerald R Jordan Foundation
How much does Gerald R Jordan Foundation give each year?
Gerald R Jordan Foundation gave $1.0M across 21 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1.8M across 23 grants.
What is Gerald R Jordan Foundation's typical grant size?
Gerald R Jordan Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $48,111, across 21 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Gerald R Jordan Foundation that year got $24K on average.
Where does Gerald R Jordan Foundation give grants?
Gerald R Jordan Foundation gives mostly in Massachusetts: 91% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Boston, MA (6 grants), Cambridge, MA (3 grants), New York, NY (2 grants) and Palm Beach, FL (2 grants).
Does Gerald R Jordan Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Gerald R Jordan Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (21 of 21) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Gerald R Jordan Foundation's largest grantees?
Gerald R Jordan Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Mass General Hospital ($389,607), American Repertory Theater ($200,000) and Boys and Girls Clubs of Boston ($150,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 73% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Gerald R Jordan Foundation?
Gerald R Jordan Foundation reported $17.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.0M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $988K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Gerald R Jordan Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its grants include support for organizations with varied missions. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Gerald R Jordan Foundation?
The foundation states that it 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 Gerald R Jordan Foundation's EIN?
Gerald R Jordan Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 04-3293081. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Gerald R Jordan Foundation 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.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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