The Kathy and Al Gordon Fund
The Kathy and Al Gordon Fund is a private foundation, based in New York, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2022. In 2022, it awarded 2 grants totaling $205K. Net investment income was $30K.
The Kathy and Al Gordon Fund at a glance
In short: The Kathy and Al Gordon Fund gave $205K across 2 grants in 2022 (avg $102K), mostly in Ohio. Source: 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2022)
- $204,534
- Grants made (2022)
- 2
- Average grant
- $102,267
- Median grant
- $102,267
- Primary geography
- Ohio (100% of itemized 2022 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2022 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2022; updated September 2026.
Who The Kathy and Al Gordon Fund funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2022
The largest 2022 recipient was Fidelity Charitable Fund ($205K across 2 grants).
Grant Size Distribution
29 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 25 grants of 29 (86%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2022 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Kathy and Al Gordon Fund gives
- Giving fell 68% from 2019 to 2022. Method
- In 2022 it paid out well above 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 2019 to 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $21K (2020) to $646K (2019). In 2022 it made 2 grants totaling $205K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Fidelity Charitable Fund Cincinnati, OH | To grow the American tradition of philanthropy by providing programs that make charitable giving accessible, simple, and effective. | $118,744 |
| Fidelity Charitable Fund Cincinnati, OH | To grow the American tradition of philanthropy by providing programs that make charitable giving accessible, simple, and effective. | $85,790 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | — | $40,264 | $214,942 | $204,534 | 2 | $204,534 | $29,956 | $15,978 |
| 2021 | $174,675 | $1,941 | $7,298 | — | — | — | — | $16,492 |
| 2020 | $180,032 | $4,190 | $29,936 | $20,901 | 2 | — | — | $12,992 |
| 2019 | $186,891 | $515,224 | $656,701 | $645,916 | 25 | — | $48,789 | $19,878 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Kathy and Al Gordon Fund reported a distributable amount of $16K for 2022 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Kathy and Al Gordon Fund's 2022 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2022 report compensation.
Officers on the 2022 filing
Kathleen Gordon
Trustee
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Nancy Mulligan
Trustee
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2022. "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 Kathy and Al Gordon Fund
How much does The Kathy and Al Gordon Fund give each year?
The Kathy and Al Gordon Fund gave $205K across 2 grants in 2022, according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Kathy and Al Gordon Fund operate?
The Kathy and Al Gordon Fund has awarded grants in Connecticut, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania.
How much is The Kathy and Al Gordon Fund required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2022, The Kathy and Al Gordon Fund reported a distributable amount of $16K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is The Kathy and Al Gordon Fund's EIN?
The Kathy and Al Gordon Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 30-6073441. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2022.
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
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS March 18, 2020)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2022
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