Gorder Family Foundation
The Gorder Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Seattle, Washington, that made 39 grants totaling $458,632 in filing year 2025. It files Form 990-PF (EIN 81-3857085). The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
Gorder Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Gorder Family Foundation gave $459K across 39 grants in 2025 (avg $12K), mostly in Washington. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $458,632
- +2792.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 39
- +550.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $11,760
- +345.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,500
- Total assets
- $17,683,792
- +1.0% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Washington (89% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Gorder Family 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: 1708 Lakeside Avenue S, Seattle, WA 98144
Phone: (425) 495-8673
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Gorder Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was ACLU of Washington Foundation ($202K). Together the top 10 received $406K.
Grant Size Distribution
158 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 143 grants of 158 (91%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In filing year 2025, 89% of grant dollars went to recipients in Washington, 9% to recipients in the District of Columbia, and 1% each to recipients in Minnesota and New York.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 39 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Gorder Family Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+1%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $16K (2024) to $459K (2025). In 2025 it made 39 grants totaling $459K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| ACLU of Washington Foundation Seattle, WA | Further the Organization's Charitable Goals | $201,811 |
| Cristo Rey Jesuit Seattle Seattle, WA | Further the Organization's Charitable Goals | $50,569 |
| Seattle University Seattle, WA | Further the Organization's Charitable Goals | $50,518 |
| Equal Justice Works Washington DC, DC | Further the Organization's Charitable Goals | $41,892 |
| University of Washington Seattle, WA | Further the Organization's Charitable Goals | $25,122 |
| Rainier Scholars Seattle, WA | Further the Organization's Charitable Goals | $15,193 |
| St Francis House Seattle, WA | Further the Organization's Charitable Goals | $5,240 |
| Art with Heart (Childhaven) Seattle, WA | Further the Organization's Charitable Goals | $5,088 |
| Recovery Cafe Seattle, WA | Further the Organization's Charitable Goals | $5,088 |
| Coyote Central Seattle, WA | Further the Organization's Charitable Goals | $5,041 |
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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 | $17,683,792 | $1,339,000 | $559,176 | $458,632 | 39 | $549,386 | $579,257 | $24,006 |
| 2024 | $17,514,010 | $1,737,331 | $97,678 | $15,857 | 6 | $86,351 | $345,388 | $15,649 |
| 2023 | $16,227,620 | $551,530 | $495,192 | $368,003 | 38 | $479,035 | $42,873 | $55,195 |
| 2022 | $16,673,858 | $1,072,546 | $597,666 | $454,435 | 35 | $552,055 | $517,225 | $258,288 |
| 2021 | $16,230,958 | $1,763,513 | $568,531 | $457,181 | 40 | $522,946 | $467,428 | $266,885 |
| 2020 | $15,193,851 | $709,290 | $275,888 | $188,998 | 30 | — | $173,397 | $216,438 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Gorder Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $24K 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 grantees include organizations working in education, public service and equal justice, support for people with low incomes or experiencing homelessness, and youth development and creativity. These are descriptions of grantees’ work, not stated focus areas of the foundation.
For example, Seattle University says it is dedicated to educating the whole person and empowering leaders for a just and humane world. Equal Justice Works says it creates opportunities for lawyers to pursue public service and equal justice. Rainier Scholars says it supports the academic potential and leadership skills of underrepresented students. St. Francis House says it provides food, clothing, and necessities at no cost to people with low incomes or experiencing homelessness in King County.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 39 grants totaling $458,632. Grants ranged from $250 to $201,811, with a median grant of $2,500.
Among its largest 2025 grants were $201,811 to ACLU of Washington Foundation, $50,569 to Cristo Rey Jesuit Seattle, $50,518 to Seattle University, $41,892 to Equal Justice Works, and $25,122 to the University of Washington. Other recipients included Rainier Scholars ($15,193), St. Francis House ($5,240), Coyote Central ($5,041), Sawhorse Revolution ($5,000), and Seattle Country Day School ($2,500). Coyote Central says it sparks creativity in young people and helps them build skills; Sawhorse Revolution says it fosters community-oriented youth through carpentry and craft.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Valerie F Gorder as director, president and treasurer, and Gregory Dgorder as director and vice president.
Gorder Family Foundation is led by Valerie F. Gorder, Director, President & Treasurer on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Valerie F. Gorder
Director, President & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gregory Dgorder
Director & Vice President
On filings since 2020
1.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Gorder Family Foundation
How much does Gorder Family Foundation give each year?
Gorder Family Foundation gave $459K across 39 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $16K across 6 grants.
What is Gorder Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Gorder Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $2,500, and its average grant was $11,760, across 39 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Gorder Family Foundation give grants?
Gorder Family Foundation gives mostly in Washington: 89% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was District of Columbia (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Seattle, WA (28 grants), Washington DC, DC (2 grants) and Friday Harbor, WA (2 grants).
Does Gorder Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 39 grants with a stated purpose on Gorder Family Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Further the Organization's Charitable Goals" (39 grants).
Who are Gorder Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Gorder Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include ACLU of Washington Foundation ($201,811), Cristo Rey Jesuit Seattle ($50,569) and Seattle University ($50,518), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 66% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Gorder Family Foundation?
Gorder Family Foundation reported $17.7M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $549K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $24K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Gorder Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grantees include organizations working in education, public service and equal justice, support for people with low incomes or experiencing homelessness, and youth development and creativity. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Gorder Family 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 Gorder Family Foundation's EIN?
Gorder Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-3857085. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Gorder Family 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.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 16, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Gorder Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 11, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/gorder-family-foundation-morg_af020de16c3b43d78b041ad5d4094333
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