The Cheryl and Edward S Gordon
The Cheryl and Edward S Gordon is a private foundation, based in Palm Beach, FL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1.0M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 7 grants totaling $171K. Net investment income was $51K.
The Cheryl and Edward S Gordon at a glance
In short: The Cheryl and Edward S Gordon gave $171K across 7 grants in 2025 (avg $24K), mostly in New York. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $171,175
- -20.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 7
- +75.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $24,454
- -54.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $20,000
- Total assets
- $1,022,059
- -11.1% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- New York (73% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The Cheryl and Edward S Gordon funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was The Bridge Golf Foundation ($75K). Together the top 7 received $171K.
Grant Size Distribution
27 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 19 grants of 27 (70%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Cheryl and Edward S Gordon gives
- Giving grew 27% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 113% 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $80K (2020) to $215K (2024). In 2025 it made 7 grants totaling $171K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Bridge Golf Foundation New York, NY | General Fund | $75,000 |
| National Jewish Health Denver, CO | General Fund | $21,175 |
| Hamptons Health Society Southampton, NY | General Fund | $20,000 |
| Mount Sinai Health System New York, NY | Dept of Obstetrics, Gynecology & Reproductive Science | $20,000 |
| Promise Fund of Florida West Palm Beach, FL | General Fund | $15,000 |
| New York City Ballet New York, NY | General Fund | $10,000 |
| Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League of the Palm Beaches Inc West Palm Beach, FL | General Fund | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,022,059 | $57,917 | $185,406 | $171,175 | 7 | $178,402 | $50,913 | $158,521 |
| 2024 | $1,149,548 | $123,301 | $221,738 | $215,000 | 4 | $218,481 | $151,490 | $166,244 |
| 2023 | $1,247,985 | $61,189 | $156,724 | $145,000 | 5 | $150,973 | $55,438 | $138,352 |
| 2022 | $1,343,520 | $46,553 | $152,600 | $135,000 | 4 | $138,413 | $43,371 | $137,709 |
| 2021 | $1,449,567 | $365,808 | $175,292 | $165,000 | 7 | — | $479,274 | $130,992 |
| 2020 | $1,259,051 | $62,946 | $93,710 | $80,000 | 4 | — | $86,703 | $86,703 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Cheryl and Edward S Gordon reported a distributable amount of $159K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Cheryl and Edward S Gordon's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Cheryl Gordon Krongard
Trustee
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jayme Gruetzmacher
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Anthony M. Saytanides (2020–2024) — Trustee
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 The Cheryl and Edward S Gordon
How much does The Cheryl and Edward S Gordon give each year?
The Cheryl and Edward S Gordon gave $171K across 7 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $215K across 4 grants.
What is The Cheryl and Edward S Gordon's typical grant size?
The Cheryl and Edward S Gordon's median grant in 2025 was $20,000, and its average grant was $24,454, across 7 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Cheryl and Edward S Gordon give grants?
The Cheryl and Edward S Gordon gives mostly in New York: 73% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Florida (15%) and Colorado (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (3 grants) and West Palm Beach, FL (2 grants).
Does The Cheryl and Edward S Gordon give general operating support?
Yes: 86% of The Cheryl and Edward S Gordon's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (6 of 7) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Cheryl and Edward S Gordon's largest grantees?
The Cheryl and Edward S Gordon's largest 2025 grantees include The Bridge Golf Foundation ($75,000), National Jewish Health ($21,175) and Hamptons Health Society ($20,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 68% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Cheryl and Edward S Gordon?
The Cheryl and Edward S Gordon reported $1.0M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $178K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $159K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Cheryl and Edward S Gordon's EIN?
The Cheryl and Edward S Gordon's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-4082835. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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 June 29, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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