The Gordon T and Melissa a Egan
The Gordon T and Melissa a Egan is a private foundation based in Lodi, California. Its 2024 filing reports 14 grants totaling $74,618 to organizations in California.
The Gordon T and Melissa a Egan at a glance
In short: The Gordon T and Melissa a Egan gave $75K across 14 grants in 2024 (avg $5K), mostly in California. 8% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $74,618
- -10.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 14
- -22.2% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $5,330
- +14.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,288
- Total assets
- $2,722,773
- -0.9% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 8% first-time grantees (1 of 12, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- California (100% 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 Gordon T and Melissa a Egan
- How to Apply
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Contact Kerry Heckman. Applicants are required to submit a complete description of why they need assistance and a specific description of how the donation would be used. The board considers the proposed use, the necessity of the donation, the organization’s exempt purpose, and the applicant’s financial need.
- Review Cycle
- Applications are accepted at any time.
- Deadline
- Applications are accepted at any time.
- Contact
Application contact: Kerry Heckman
Mailing address: PO Box 8467, Stockton, CA 95208
Phone: (209) 466-2411
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Gordon T and Melissa a Egan funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Lodi Boys & Girls Club ($22K). Together the top 10 received $53K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($500), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
70 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 70 grants of 70 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2024 went to recipients in California. Listed recipients include organizations in Lodi, Stockton, Sacramento, Ross, and Lincoln.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 14 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Gordon T and Melissa a Egan open to new grantees?
8%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 1 of 12 grantees (8%) were first-time recipients. With only 12 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $6K; repeat grants $4K. How we count
Medians: $6K first-time, $2K repeat.
- 75% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+9%). 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 $68K (2021) to $99K (2022). In 2024 it made 14 grants totaling $75K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Lodi Boys & Girls Club Lodi, CA | To help enable all young people to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens. | $21,554 |
| Various Organizations Stockton, CA | Financial support through raffle baskets for organization fundraisers as well as financial support for various organizations | $19,823 |
| Albie Aware Breast Cancer Foundation Sacramento, CA | Saving lives and empowering women with breast cancer through awareness, education and support | $10,000 |
| Lincoln High School Stockton, CA | Sponsorship for Graduation Night Celebration | $6,000 |
| Omega Nu-Alpha Delta Chapter Lodi, CA | To provide funds for scholarships and charitable organizations in the lodi community | $3,640 |
| Lodi Rotary Lodi, CA | To help serve the community of lodi and around the globe | $3,100 |
| Hospice of San Joaquin Butterfly Auxiliary Stockton, CA | Practical Help & Education for Terminally Ill Patients | $3,000 |
| The Cedars of Marin Ross, CA | Support for Individuals with Intellectual and Development Disabilities | $1,575 |
| St Basil Church Stockton, CA | To Provide Financial Support to the Church Ministries | $1,500 |
| Student Scholarships Stockton, CA | Student Support, Enrichment and Education | $1,200 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,722,773 | $78,382 | $102,701 | $74,618 | 14 | $74,618 | $65,615 |
| 2023 | $2,747,092 | $112,661 | $116,466 | $83,783 | 18 | $83,783 | $72,839 |
| 2022 | $2,750,897 | $95,489 | $127,737 | $98,905 | 13 | $98,905 | $64,837 |
| 2021 | $2,783,145 | $258,863 | $99,081 | $68,280 | 12 | $68,878 | $228,644 |
| 2020 | $2,623,363 | $58,554 | $105,944 | $80,344 | 13 | — | $32,943 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants include support for organizations working in varied areas. For example, The Cedars of Marin, which received $1,575, describes its mission as realizing each person’s full potential and says it operates group homes and day programs in Marin County. FieldHaven Feline Center, which received $526, describes its mission as engaging and empowering communities to ensure every cat has a safe place to live.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation awarded 14 grants totaling $74,618. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $21,554, with a median of $2,288. Notable grants included $21,554 to Lodi Boys & Girls Club; $19,823 to various organizations in Stockton for fundraiser raffle baskets and other support; $10,000 to Albie Aware Breast Cancer Foundation; and $6,000 to Lincoln High School for a graduation night celebration. Other listed awards included $3,640 to Omega Nu-Alpha Delta Chapter, $3,100 to Lodi Rotary, and $3,000 to Hospice of San Joaquin Butterfly Auxiliary.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Susan Lenz and Kerry Heckman as directors.
The Gordon T and Melissa a Egan's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Kerry Heckman
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Susan Lenz
Director
On filings since 2020
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 Gordon T and Melissa a Egan
How much does The Gordon T and Melissa a Egan give each year?
The Gordon T and Melissa a Egan gave $75K across 14 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $84K across 18 grants.
What is The Gordon T and Melissa a Egan's typical grant size?
The Gordon T and Melissa a Egan's median grant in 2024 was $2,288, and its average grant was $5,330, across 14 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Gordon T and Melissa a Egan that year got $6K on average.
Where does The Gordon T and Melissa a Egan give grants?
The Gordon T and Melissa a Egan gives mostly in California: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Stockton, CA (5 grants) and Lodi, CA (5 grants).
Does The Gordon T and Melissa a Egan give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 14 grants with a stated purpose on The Gordon T and Melissa a Egan's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are The Gordon T and Melissa a Egan's largest grantees?
The Gordon T and Melissa a Egan's largest 2024 grantees include Lodi Boys & Girls Club ($21,554), Albie Aware Breast Cancer Foundation ($10,000) and Lincoln High School ($6,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($500), which are not listed by name. Together they received 50% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Gordon T and Melissa a Egan?
The Gordon T and Melissa a Egan reported $2.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $78K.
What does The Gordon T and Melissa a Egan fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants include support for organizations working in varied areas. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Gordon T and Melissa a Egan?
Contact Kerry Heckman. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Gordon T and Melissa a Egan's EIN?
The Gordon T and Melissa a Egan's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 68-0401845. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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