The Goodtreegordon Charitable Foundation
THE GOODTREEGORDON CHARITABLE is a private foundation based in Needham, Massachusetts. In its 2024 filing, it reported grants to 10 organizations totaling $106,147 and a direct charitable activity to raise awareness about hostages kidnapped to Gaza.
The Goodtreegordon Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: The Goodtreegordon Charitable Foundation gave $50K across 7 grants in 2025 (avg $7K), mostly in Massachusetts. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $50,180
- -52.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 7
- -30.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $7,169
- -32.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $1,214,706
- +13.0% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (96% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated November 2026.
How to apply to The Goodtreegordon Charitable Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
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The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 60 Colonial Road, Needham, MA 02492
Phone: (781) 444-3479
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Goodtreegordon Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Mass Challenge ($26K). Together the top 7 received $50K.
Grant Size Distribution
62 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 61 grants of 62 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 97% of grant dollars went to recipients in Massachusetts, 2% to recipients in New York, and 1% to recipients in Washington.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Goodtreegordon Charitable Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−16%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 90% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 $50K (2025) to $106K (2024). In 2025 it made 7 grants totaling $50K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mass Challenge Boston, MA | Purpose Designated by the Recipient | $26,000 |
| Combined Jewish Philanthropies Boston, MA | Purpose Designated by the Recipient | $20,000 |
| Boston University Hillel Boston, MA | Purpose Designated by the Recipient | $1,000 |
| Itrek New York, NY | Purpose Designated by the Recipient | $1,000 |
| American Friends of Leket Israel Teaneck, NJ | Purpose Designated by the Recipient | $1,000 |
| Solomon Schechter Day School Newton, MA | Purpose Designated by the Recipient | $1,000 |
| Friends of Arava Institute Newton Centre, MA | Purpose Designated by the Recipient | $180 |
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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 | $1,214,706 | $35,750 | $62,888 | $50,180 | 7 | $50,180 | $27,627 | $55,753 |
| 2024 | $1,074,576 | $31,914 | $156,401 | $106,147 | 10 | $146,329 | $25,377 | $54,235 |
| 2023 | $1,161,192 | $29,722 | $64,213 | $54,720 | 19 | $54,720 | $24,209 | $53,613 |
| 2022 | $1,073,926 | $46,656 | $68,389 | $59,880 | 14 | $59,880 | $39,992 | $54,505 |
| 2021 | $1,301,331 | $40,235 | $66,548 | $57,460 | 12 | $57,460 | $33,109 | $61,287 |
| 2020 | $1,224,286 | $19,458 | $60,943 | $52,160 | 13 | — | $6,580 | $57,788 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Goodtreegordon Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $56K 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
The foundation’s 2024 filing describes its direct charitable activity as “Blue Ribbons for Life,” intended to raise awareness about the plight of hostages kidnapped to Gaza.
Its 2024 grantees include organizations with varied missions. The Jewish Community Relations Council describes itself as the representative voice of the organized Jewish community in Greater Boston. iTrek says it helps leaders engage their networks in meaningful Israel experiences. Brothers for Life says it supports Jewish and Israeli heroism through education, mentoring, social services, and financial aid, including support for injured combat veterans.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave $106,147 through 10 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $180 to $76,967, with a median grant of $1,000. Its 2025 filing, the latest on this page, reports 7 grants totaling $50,180.
The largest grants were $76,967 to MassChallenge and $20,000 to Combined Jewish Philanthropies, both in Boston. Other grants included $2,500 to Gann Academy; $1,500 to the Jewish Community Relations Council; and $1,000 each to Boston University Hillel, Brothers for Life, iTrek, UN Watch, and the Jewish Community Center of Greater Boston. Yad Chessed received $180.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists David Goodtree, Leslie Gordon, and Aaron Goodtree as trustees.
The Goodtreegordon Charitable Foundation's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Aaron Goodtree
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David Goodtree
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Leslie Gordon
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/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 Goodtreegordon Charitable Foundation
How much does The Goodtreegordon Charitable Foundation give each year?
The Goodtreegordon Charitable Foundation gave $50K across 7 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $106K across 10 grants.
What is The Goodtreegordon Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
The Goodtreegordon Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $1,000, and its average grant was $7,169, across 7 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Goodtreegordon Charitable Foundation give grants?
The Goodtreegordon Charitable Foundation gives mostly in Massachusetts: 96% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Boston, MA (3 grants).
Does The Goodtreegordon Charitable Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 7 grants with a stated purpose on The Goodtreegordon Charitable Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Purpose Designated by the Recipient" (7 grants).
Who are The Goodtreegordon Charitable Foundation's largest grantees?
The Goodtreegordon Charitable Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Mass Challenge ($26,000), Combined Jewish Philanthropies ($20,000) and Boston University Hillel ($1,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 94% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Goodtreegordon Charitable Foundation?
The Goodtreegordon Charitable Foundation reported $1.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $50K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $56K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does The Goodtreegordon Charitable Foundation fund?
The foundation’s 2024 filing describes its direct charitable activity as “Blue Ribbons for Life,” intended to raise awareness about the plight of hostages kidnapped to Gaza. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Goodtreegordon Charitable Foundation?
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 The Goodtreegordon Charitable Foundation's EIN?
The Goodtreegordon Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 04-3541560. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The Goodtreegordon Charitable Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated November 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
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS September 13, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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