Gordon Brothers Foundation Inc

Private foundation · Grantmaker Boston, MA EIN: 88-3857963

Gordon Brothers Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Boston, Massachusetts. It made 12 grants totaling $320,310 in 2024 to charitable organizations, with each grant listed for general purposes.

Key facts about Gordon Brothers Foundation Inc

In short: Gordon Brothers Foundation Inc gave $320K across 12 grants in 2024 (avg $27K), top state North Carolina. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.

EIN
88-3857963
Latest 990 filing
Form 990-PF, 2024
Annual giving (2024)
$320,310
Grants made (2024)
12
Average grant
$26,693
Median grant
$25,000
Total assets
$1,453,465
Primary geography
North Carolina (16% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
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. Full details ↓

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026. Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$1.5M

Annual Giving

$320K

Grant Count

12

Avg Grant Size

$27K

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Gordon Brothers Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $80K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

How Gordon Brothers Foundation Inc gives

  • In 2024 it paid out 402% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method

From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

No mission statement is provided. The 2024 grants include support for organizations involved in food relief, community services, veteran recognition, and other charitable work. For example, World Central Kitchen describes its mission as providing meals in response to humanitarian, climate, and community crises. Buffalo-Niagara Honor Flight says it recognizes U.S. veterans by flying them to Washington, DC, to visit memorials at no cost to the veteran. Global Renewal Inc says it trains local leaders, supports child survivors of abuse and trafficking through safehouses, and provides basic needs through community outreach.

Grantmaking

In 2024, the foundation awarded 12 grants totaling $320,310. Grants ranged from $4,991 to $50,000, with a median of $25,000. The largest grants included $50,000 each to Manna FoodBank and World Central Kitchen; $40,000 to Adela; and $25,319 to Aktion Deutschland Hilft EV. Other notable awards included $25,000 each to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Eastern MA, Fundacion Pais 21, Global Renewal Inc, Community Against Poverty, and Make a Wish Puerto Rico, and $20,000 to Buffalo Niagara Honor Flight.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The 2024 grant dollars were distributed among recipients in multiple locations. The filing reports shares of 16% for North Carolina, 16% for Washington, DC, 9% for Massachusetts, and 8% for Texas; another 45% is listed with the recipient state unspecified. Named recipients also include organizations in New York and Puerto Rico, as well as organizations whose locations are not provided.

Grant Distribution by State

15states

Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.

Cities

BostonWashingtonAshevilleBasking RidgeBrookfieldBrooklineCambridgeClarenceCummingDaytonFriscoJamaica PlainLenexaLos AngelesMansfieldMedfordMequonMilwaukeeNeedhamNew York

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$200K$400K$600K30 grants2022 12 grants2024

From 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $320K (2024) to $523K (2022). In 2024 it made 12 grants totaling $320K.

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

Manna Foodbank: $50KManna Foodbank$50KWorld Central Kitchen: $50KWorld Central Kitchen$50KAdela: $40KAdela$40KAktion Deutschland Hilft Ev: $25KAktion Deutschland Hilft Ev$25KBig Brothers Big Sisters of Eastern MA: $25KBig Brothers Big Sisters ofEastern MA$25KFundacion Pais 21: $25KFundacion Pais 21$25KGlobal Renewal Inc: $25KGlobal Renewal Inc$25KCommunity Against Poverty: $25KCommunity Against Poverty$25KMake a Wish Puerto Rico: $25KMake a Wish Puerto Rico$25KBuffalo Niagara Honor Flight: $20KBuffalo Niagara Honor Flight$20K

The largest 2024 recipient was Manna Foodbank ($50K). Together the top 10 received $310K.

Grant Size Distribution

42 grants across all recorded years

40<$50K2$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 40 grants of 42 (95%).

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
Manna Foodbank Asheville, NCGeneral Purpose$50,000
World Central Kitchen Washington, DCGeneral Purpose$50,000
Adela General Purpose$40,000
Aktion Deutschland Hilft Ev General Purpose$25,319
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Eastern MA Boston, MAGeneral Purpose$25,000
Fundacion Pais 21 General Purpose$25,000
Global Renewal Inc Frisco, TXGeneral Purpose$25,000
Community Against Poverty General Purpose$25,000
Make a Wish Puerto Rico General Purpose$25,000
Buffalo Niagara Honor Flight Clarence, NYGeneral Purpose$20,000

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Filing year Assets Revenue Expenses Grants Grant count
2024 $1,453,465 — $331,056 $320,310 12
2022 $477,415 $1,000,000 $522,585 $522,500 30
Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
$0$500K$1M$1.5M2022 2024
Metric20242022
Total Assets$1,453,465$477,415
Revenue—$1,000,000
Expenses$331,056$522,585
Qualifying Distributions$320,310$522,500
Distributable Amount$79,735$7,016

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

The 2024 filing lists Meredith Daly as president/chair; Patricia Parent as treasurer; Eileen Adler as vice president; John Galvin as clerk; and Federica Petrogrande, Darren Jacobe, and Carolyn D'Angelo as directors.

Gordon Brothers Foundation Inc is led by Meredith Daly, President & Chair on every filing since 2022; none of the 7 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.

Officers on the 2024 filing

  • Meredith Daly

    President & Chair

    On filings since 2022

    0.5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Carolyn D'angelo

    Director

    On filings since 2022

    0.5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Darren Jacobe

    Director

    On filings since 2022

    0.5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Federica Petrogrande

    Director

    On filings since 2022

    0.5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Eileen Adler

    Vice President

    On filings since 2022

    0.5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • John Galvin

    Clerk

    On filings since 2022

    0.5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Patricia Parent

    Treasurer

    On filings since 2022

    0.5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.

Contact

Mailing address: 101 Huntington Ave 11Th Floor, Boston, MA 02199
Phone: (617) 422-6517

Frequently asked questions about Gordon Brothers Foundation Inc

How much does Gordon Brothers Foundation Inc give each year?

Gordon Brothers Foundation Inc gave $320K across 12 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.

What is Gordon Brothers Foundation Inc's typical grant size?

Gordon Brothers Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $25,000, and its average grant was $26,693, across 12 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.

Where does Gordon Brothers Foundation Inc give grants?

Gordon Brothers Foundation Inc's top state is North Carolina, with 16% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were District of Columbia (16%) and Massachusetts (9%).

Does Gordon Brothers Foundation Inc give general operating support?

Yes: 100% of Gordon Brothers Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (12 of 12) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.

Who are Gordon Brothers Foundation Inc's largest grantees?

Gordon Brothers Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Manna Foodbank ($50,000), World Central Kitchen ($50,000) and Adela ($40,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 44% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.

How large is Gordon Brothers Foundation Inc?

Gordon Brothers Foundation Inc reported $1.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $320K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $80K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).

What does Gordon Brothers Foundation Inc fund?

No mission statement is provided. The 2024 grants include support for organizations involved in food relief, community services, veteran recognition, and other charitable work. See mission & focus areas ↑

How do I apply for a grant from Gordon Brothers Foundation Inc?

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 Gordon Brothers Foundation Inc's EIN?

Gordon Brothers Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 88-3857963. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2024.

Does Gordon Brothers Foundation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?

No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑

Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.

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