Gordon Brothers Foundation Inc
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.
Gordon Brothers Foundation Inc at a glance
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.
- 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)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Gordon Brothers Foundation Inc
- 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: 101 Huntington Ave 11Th Floor, Boston, MA 02199
Phone: (617) 422-6517
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Gordon Brothers Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Manna Foodbank ($50K). Together the top 10 received $310K.
Grant Size Distribution
42 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 40 grants of 42 (95%).
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
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
States
Cities
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.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $320K (2024) to $523K (2022). In 2024 it made 12 grants totaling $320K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Manna Foodbank Asheville, NC | General Purpose | $50,000 |
| World Central Kitchen Washington, DC | General Purpose | $50,000 |
| Adela | General Purpose | $40,000 |
| Aktion Deutschland Hilft Ev | General Purpose | $25,319 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of Eastern MA Boston, MA | General Purpose | $25,000 |
| Fundacion Pais 21 | General Purpose | $25,000 |
| Global Renewal Inc Frisco, TX | General Purpose | $25,000 |
| Community Against Poverty | General Purpose | $25,000 |
| Make a Wish Puerto Rico | General Purpose | $25,000 |
| Buffalo Niagara Honor Flight Clarence, NY | General Purpose | $20,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,453,465 | — | $331,056 | $320,310 | 12 | $320,310 | $79,735 |
| 2022 | $477,415 | $1,000,000 | $522,585 | $522,500 | 30 | $522,500 | $7,016 |
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.
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.
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.
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 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
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). Gordon Brothers Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 23, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/gordon-brothers-foundation-inc-morg_4cb4b65f2b7d4563a652923b131fc360
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