Gore Family Memorial Foundation Trust
Gore Family Memorial Foundation Trust is a private foundation based in Deerfield Beach, Florida. Its 2025 grants supported charitable organizations working in areas including education, services for children and families, housing, disability services, and domestic violence intervention.
Gore Family Memorial Foundation Trust at a glance
In short: Gore Family Memorial Foundation Trust gave $1.1M across 28 grants in 2025 (avg $39K), mostly in Florida. 26% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,096,000
- +15.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 28
- -3.4% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $39,143
- +19.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $36,750
- Total assets
- $23,512,088
- +4.3% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 26% first-time grantees (7 of 27, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Florida (61% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Gore Family Memorial Foundation Trust
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 265 S Federal Highway 442, Deerfield Beach, FL 33441
Phone: (954) 781-8634
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Gore Family Memorial Foundation Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Christendom Educational Corp ($113K). Together the top 10 received $567K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($40,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
149 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 111 grants of 149 (74%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 61% of grant dollars went to recipients in Florida, 12% to Virginia, 6% to Colorado, and 4% each to Maryland and Kentucky.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 28 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Gore Family Memorial Foundation Trust open to new grantees?
26%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 7 of 27 grantees (26%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $41K; repeat grants $38K. How we count
Medians: $34K first-time, $50K repeat.
- 70% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−6%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 122% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2025). 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $864K (2023) to $1.2M (2022). In 2025 it made 28 grants totaling $1.1M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Christendom Educational Corp Front Royal, VA | To support the mission of the organization | $113,000 |
| Healthy Mothers Healthy Babies Coal Lauderhill, FL | To support the mission of strengthening families and improving birth outcomes | $53,600 |
| Dream Centers of Colorado Springs Colorado Springs, CO | To support the mission of the organization | $50,250 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Broward Coun Fort Lauderdale, FL | Support for the Youth Education Success (YES) Program | $50,000 |
| Jack and Jill Children's Center Fort Lauderdale, FL | Support for one 3-year-old class program | $50,000 |
| Lighthouse of Broward County Sunrise, FL | Support for the Bright Beginnings Early Intervention Program | $50,000 |
| Rebuilding Together Broward County Fort Lauderdale, FL | Support for the Safe and Healthy Homes and Communities Program | $50,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity of Broward Inc Fort Lauderdale, FL | Key to Economic Prosperity Home Ownership Program | $50,000 |
| The Flite Center Fort Lauderdale, FL | Support for the You Matter Program | $50,000 |
| ARC Broward Sunrise, FL | Support for ARC in working with the disabled | $50,000 |
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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 | $23,512,088 | $2,612,495 | $1,637,295 | $1,096,000 | 28 | $1,485,593 | $2,485,364 | $1,217,191 |
| 2024 | $22,536,888 | $3,964,255 | $1,398,113 | $949,020 | 29 | $1,240,407 | $3,797,077 | $1,150,330 |
| 2023 | $19,969,272 | $693,617 | $1,249,931 | $863,500 | 30 | $1,159,240 | $564,999 | $1,072,147 |
| 2022 | $20,525,839 | $486,018 | $1,599,592 | $1,167,995 | 31 | $1,480,311 | $386,136 | $1,118,285 |
| 2021 | $21,639,248 | $1,536,561 | $1,450,081 | $1,018,065 | 31 | $1,323,245 | $1,424,202 | $1,245,870 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Gore Family Memorial Foundation Trust reported a distributable amount of $1.2M 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 grants show support for organizations with varied missions. For example, Christendom Educational Corporation describes its mission as providing Catholic liberal arts education at undergraduate and graduate levels. Jack and Jill Children’s Center says it works to strengthen children and families through education and supportive programming. Other 2025 grantees include organizations that, in their own descriptions, serve people with developmental disabilities, help low-income homeowners improve housing conditions, and provide domestic violence services.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 28 grants totaling $1,096,000. Grants ranged from $13,400 to $113,000, with a median of $36,750.
The largest award was $113,000 to Christendom Educational Corporation. Other notable grants included $53,600 to Healthy Mothers Healthy Babies Coalition; $50,250 to Dream Centers of Colorado Springs; and $50,000 each to Boys and Girls Clubs of Broward County, Jack and Jill Children’s Center, Lighthouse of Broward County, Rebuilding Together Broward County, Habitat for Humanity of Broward, The Flite Center, ARC Broward, Children’s Diagnostic Treatment Center, and Women in Distress of Broward County.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Laurence D Gore as Chairman; Thomas Gore as Vice Chair; Christine Gore as Secretary; Michael Palmer as Treasurer; and Douglas Dunlap, Andrew Gore, Guy P Gore, and Mark Enos as Trustees.
Gore Family Memorial Foundation Trust is led by Laurence D Gore, Chairman on every filing since 2021; all 8 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Laurence D Gore
Chairman
On filings since 2021
8 hrs/week
$11K (2021) → $14K (2025)
Andrew Gore
Trustee
Treasurer → Trustee, 2025
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
$11K (2021) → $14K (2025)
Guy P Gore
Trustee
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
$11K (2021) → $14K (2025)
Mark Enos
Trustee
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
$8K (2024) → $14K (2025)
Douglas Dunlap
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
$10K (2025)
Thomas Gore
Vice Chair
Trustee → Vice Chairman, 2023
Vice Chairman → Vice Chair, 2025
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
$11K (2021) → $14K (2025)
Christine Gore
Secretary
Trustee → Secretary, 2025
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
$13K (2023) → $14K (2025)
Michael Palmer
Treasurer
Trustee → Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2023
6 hrs/week
$13K (2023) → $14K (2025)
Former officers (4)
- Former: Pamela Bringsjord (2021–2024) — Secretary
- Former: Gregory Gore (2021–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Barbara P Kohl (2021–2022) — Vice Chairman
- Former: Paul A Gore Jr. (2021–2022) — 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 $14K, to Andrew Gore (Trustee). 8 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Gore Family Memorial Foundation Trust
How much does Gore Family Memorial Foundation Trust give each year?
Gore Family Memorial Foundation Trust gave $1.1M across 28 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $949K across 29 grants.
What is Gore Family Memorial Foundation Trust's typical grant size?
Gore Family Memorial Foundation Trust's median grant in 2025 was $36,750, and its average grant was $39,143, across 28 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Gore Family Memorial Foundation Trust that year got $41K on average.
Where does Gore Family Memorial Foundation Trust give grants?
Gore Family Memorial Foundation Trust gives mostly in Florida: 61% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Virginia (12%) and Colorado (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Fort Lauderdale, FL (8 grants), Sunrise, FL (2 grants) and Colorado Springs, CO (2 grants).
Does Gore Family Memorial Foundation Trust give general operating support?
Occasionally: 4% of Gore Family Memorial Foundation Trust's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 28) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "To support the mission of the organization" (14 grants).
Who are Gore Family Memorial Foundation Trust's largest grantees?
Gore Family Memorial Foundation Trust's largest 2025 grantees include Christendom Educational Corp ($113,000), Healthy Mothers Healthy Babies Coal ($53,600) and Dream Centers of Colorado Springs ($50,250), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($40,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 20% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Gore Family Memorial Foundation Trust?
Gore Family Memorial Foundation Trust reported $23.5M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.5M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.2M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Gore Family Memorial Foundation Trust fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its grants show support for organizations with varied missions. For example, Christendom Educational Corporation describes its mission as providing Catholic liberal arts education at undergraduate and graduate levels. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Gore Family Memorial Foundation Trust?
The foundation 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 Gore Family Memorial Foundation Trust's EIN?
Gore Family Memorial Foundation Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 59-6497544. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Does Gore Family Memorial Foundation Trust 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
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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