The Goodtreegordon Charitable
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 at a glance
In short: The Goodtreegordon Charitable gave $106K across 10 grants in 2024 (avg $11K), mostly in Massachusetts. 10% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $106,147
- +94.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 10
- -47.4% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $10,615
- +268.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $1,074,576
- -7.5% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 10% first-time grantees (1 of 10, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (97% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Goodtreegordon Charitable
- 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: 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 funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Mass Challenge ($77K). Together the top 10 received $106K.
Grant Size Distribution
68 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 67 grants of 68 (99%).
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 2024 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Goodtreegordon Charitable open to new grantees?
10%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 1 of 10 grantees (10%) were first-time recipients. With only 10 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 10 points. First grants averaged $1K; repeat grants $12K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $1K repeat.
- 90% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 85% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 270% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $52K (2020) to $106K (2024). In 2024 it made 10 grants totaling $106K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mass Challenge Boston, MA | Purpose Designated by the Recipient | $76,967 |
| Combined Jewish Philanthropies Boston, MA | Purpose Designated by the Recipient | $20,000 |
| Gann Academy Waltham, MA | Purpose Designated by the Recipient | $2,500 |
| Jewish Community Relations Council Boston, MA | Purpose Designated by the Recipient | $1,500 |
| Boston University Hillel Boston, MA | Purpose Designated by the Recipient | $1,000 |
| Brothers for Life Seattle, WA | Purpose Designated by the Recipient | $1,000 |
| Itrek New York, NY | Purpose Designated by the Recipient | $1,000 |
| Un Watch New York, NY | Purpose Designated by the Recipient | $1,000 |
| Jewish Community Center of Greater Boston Newton, MA | Purpose Designated by the Recipient | $1,000 |
| Yad Chessed Waltham, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 reported a distributable amount of $54K 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
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.
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's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 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, 2020–2024. "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 The Goodtreegordon Charitable
How much does The Goodtreegordon Charitable give each year?
The Goodtreegordon Charitable gave $106K across 10 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $55K across 19 grants.
What is The Goodtreegordon Charitable's typical grant size?
The Goodtreegordon Charitable's median grant in 2024 was $1,000, and its average grant was $10,615, across 10 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Goodtreegordon Charitable that year got $1K on average.
Where does The Goodtreegordon Charitable give grants?
The Goodtreegordon Charitable gives mostly in Massachusetts: 97% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Boston, MA (4 grants), Waltham, MA (2 grants) and New York, NY (2 grants).
Does The Goodtreegordon Charitable give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 10 grants with a stated purpose on The Goodtreegordon Charitable's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Purpose Designated by the Recipient" (10 grants).
Who are The Goodtreegordon Charitable's largest grantees?
The Goodtreegordon Charitable's largest 2024 grantees include Mass Challenge ($76,967), Combined Jewish Philanthropies ($20,000) and Gann Academy ($2,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 94% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Goodtreegordon Charitable?
The Goodtreegordon Charitable reported $1.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $146K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $54K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Goodtreegordon Charitable 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?
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's EIN?
The Goodtreegordon Charitable's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 04-3541560. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Goodtreegordon Charitable 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.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). The Goodtreegordon Charitable funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 20, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-goodtreegordon-charitable-morg_a217c9a6847f4de7b1c8528fbc151d0c
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