The Donald E Gordon
The Donald E Gordon is a private foundation based in Delray Beach, Florida. It supports charitable organizations through grants; its 2025 filing states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
The Donald E Gordon at a glance
In short: The Donald E Gordon gave $81K across 11 grants in 2025 (avg $7K), mostly in Florida. 9% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $80,500
- +6.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 11
- +22.2% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $7,318
- -12.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $615,629
- -5.1% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 9% first-time grantees (1 of 11, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Florida (66% 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 The Donald E Gordon
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 7338 Sedona Way, Delray Beach, FL 33446
Phone: (561) 865-3436
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Donald E Gordon funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Boca Raton Regional Hospital Foundation ($20K). Together the top 10 received $80K.
Grant Size Distribution
49 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 49 grants of 49 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 66% of grant dollars went to recipients in Florida, 28% to recipients in Maryland, and 6% to recipients in Massachusetts.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Donald E Gordon open to new grantees?
9%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 1 of 11 grantees (9%) were first-time recipients. With only 11 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 9 points. First grants averaged $500; repeat grants $8K. How we count
Medians: $500 first-time, $5K repeat.
- 73% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−6%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 229% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $75K (2020) to $104K (2021). In 2025 it made 11 grants totaling $81K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Boca Raton Regional Hospital Foundation Boca Raton, FL | Aid in supporting the boca raton community to ensure they will always have access to quality health care and life-saving emergency treatment in the area. | $20,000 |
| Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County Boca Raton, FL | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Jarc Boca Raton, FL | Serves People with Developmental Disabilitiescharitable | $10,000 |
| Beth El Congregation Baltimore, MD | Charitable | $5,000 |
| House of Ruth Maryland Baltimore, MD | Helps women, children, and families build safe and stable lives that have been victims of abuse. | $5,000 |
| Kennedy Krieger Institute Baltimore, MD | Contribute to Help Children with Complex Needs. | $5,000 |
| Ronald McDonald House Charities of Baltimore Inc Baltimore, MD | Contribute to create, find and support programs that directly improve the heatlh and wellbeing of children. | $5,000 |
| Rosie's Place Boston, MA | Aid to help women find housing and education services. | $5,000 |
| Baltimore Hunger Project LLC Baltimore, MD | Contribute to Feeding Hungry Children | $2,500 |
| The Jacob Isaac Rappaport Foundation Boynton Beach, FL | Raises money to find a cure for spinal muscular atrophy | $2,500 |
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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 | $615,629 | $53,656 | $86,970 | $80,500 | 11 | $80,500 | $48,576 | $35,081 |
| 2024 | $648,943 | $14,943 | $84,056 | $75,500 | 9 | $75,500 | $17,707 | $36,745 |
| 2023 | $718,056 | $183,949 | $97,567 | $90,000 | 9 | $90,000 | $178,231 | $35,465 |
| 2022 | $631,674 | $26,323 | $93,202 | $86,000 | 10 | $86,000 | $19,321 | $41,842 |
| 2021 | $698,353 | $31,982 | $112,587 | $104,000 | 10 | $104,000 | $23,395 | $48,790 |
| 2020 | $778,958 | $53,319 | $84,315 | $75,000 | 9 | — | $48,304 | $44,494 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Donald E Gordon reported a distributable amount of $35K 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 grants included support for health care, organizations serving children and families, food assistance, and other charitable purposes. For example, Boca Raton Regional Hospital Foundation says it supports the hospital’s mission of providing superior, compassionate health care. Kennedy Krieger Institute says it helps children and adolescents with disorders of the brain reach their potential and participate as fully as possible in family, school, and community life. Baltimore Hunger Project says it provides food and resources to children facing food insecurity.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation gave $80,500 through 11 grants. Grants ranged from $500 to $20,000, with a median grant of $5,000. Its largest 2025 grants were $20,000 each to Boca Raton Regional Hospital Foundation and Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County, and $10,000 to JARC. Other grants included $5,000 each to Beth El Congregation, House of Ruth Maryland, Kennedy Krieger Institute, Ronald McDonald House Charities of Baltimore, and Rosie’s Place.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Donald E Gordon as president, Jodie Gordon as vice president, Elisa Steinhardt as secretary, Jason Gordon as treasurer, and Benjamin Gordon as director.
The Donald E Gordon is led by Donald E. Gordon, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Donald E. Gordon
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Benjamin Gordon
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Elisa Steinhardt
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jason Gordon
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jodie Gordon
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/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 The Donald E Gordon
How much does The Donald E Gordon give each year?
The Donald E Gordon gave $81K across 11 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $76K across 9 grants.
What is The Donald E Gordon's typical grant size?
The Donald E Gordon's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $7,318, across 11 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Donald E Gordon that year got $500 on average.
Where does The Donald E Gordon give grants?
The Donald E Gordon gives mostly in Florida: 66% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Maryland (28%) and Massachusetts (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Baltimore, MD (5 grants) and Boca Raton, FL (3 grants).
Does The Donald E Gordon give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 11 grants with a stated purpose on The Donald E Gordon's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are The Donald E Gordon's largest grantees?
The Donald E Gordon's largest 2025 grantees include Boca Raton Regional Hospital Foundation ($20,000), Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County ($20,000) and Jarc ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 62% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Donald E Gordon?
The Donald E Gordon reported $616K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $81K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $35K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Donald E Gordon fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for health care, organizations serving children and families, food assistance, and other charitable purposes. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Donald E Gordon?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Donald E Gordon's EIN?
The Donald E Gordon's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-2499088. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The Donald E Gordon 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
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS July 1, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 6, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 9, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 14, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 13, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). The Donald E Gordon funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 14, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-donald-e-gordon-morg_dbe31b60f26e4e649fe05eac886e76e8
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