The Michael Gordon Foundation Inc
The Michael Gordon Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in New York, NY. Its 2024 filing lists grants to charitable organizations in New York, including schools.
The Michael Gordon Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Michael Gordon Foundation Inc gave $606K across 43 grants in 2024 (avg $14K), mostly in New York. 0% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $605,950
- -10.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 43
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $14,092
- -10.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $12,500
- Total assets
- $11,107,150
- -0.4% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 43, 2024)
- Primary geography
- New York (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 Michael Gordon Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: Co Bt 66 Hudson Blvd E Ste 2200, New York, NY 10001
Phone: (718) 258-5434
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Michael Gordon Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Fontbonne Hall Academy (RC) ($30K). Together the top 10 received $257K.
Grant Size Distribution
210 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 210 grants of 210 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2024 went to recipients in New York State.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 43 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Michael Gordon Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 0 of 43 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. How we count
- 100% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+8%). Method
- In 2024 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
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 $520K (2020) to $724K (2022). In 2024 it made 43 grants totaling $606K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Fontbonne Hall Academy (RC) Brooklyn, NY | To Achieve Charitable Purpose | $30,000 |
| Xaverian School Brooklyn, NY | To Achieve Charitable Purpose | $28,125 |
| St Edmund Preparatory High School Brooklyn, NY | To Achieve Charitable Purpose | $28,000 |
| Notre Dame Academy Si, NY | To Achieve Charitable Purpose | $27,500 |
| Notre Dame School of Manhattan NY, NY | To Achieve Charitable Purpose | $27,500 |
| Bishop Loughlin Memorial Brooklyn, NY | To Achieve Charitable Purpose | $25,000 |
| Cathedral High School New York, NY | To Achieve Charitable Purpose | $25,000 |
| La Salle Academy New York, NY | To Achieve Charitable Purpose | $25,000 |
| Cardinal Spellman High School Bronx, NY | To Achieve Charitable Purpose | $21,050 |
| Bay Ridge Preparatory School (Ind) Brooklyn, NY | To Achieve Charitable Purpose | $20,000 |
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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 | $11,107,150 | $918,182 | $961,173 | $605,950 | 43 | $809,119 | $755,716 | $894,095 |
| 2023 | $11,156,418 | $793,759 | $1,040,294 | $679,140 | 43 | $863,345 | $646,495 | $786,979 |
| 2022 | $11,400,374 | $1,685,234 | $1,058,238 | $723,690 | 42 | $903,836 | $1,482,819 | $785,904 |
| 2021 | $10,779,641 | $684,571 | $898,777 | $563,250 | 40 | $738,006 | $523,800 | $876,588 |
| 2020 | $11,007,611 | $536,953 | $833,273 | $520,325 | 42 | — | $387,873 | $707,093 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Michael Gordon Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $894K 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 listed 2024 grants include multiple schools, such as Fontbonne Hall Academy, Xaverian School, St Edmund Preparatory High School, and Notre Dame School of Manhattan. The filing describes their grant purposes as “to achieve charitable purpose.”
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 43 grants totaling $605,950. Grants ranged from $3,750 to $30,000, with a median of $12,500. Notable grants included $30,000 to Fontbonne Hall Academy, $28,125 to Xaverian School, $28,000 to St Edmund Preparatory High School, and $27,500 each to Notre Dame Academy and Notre Dame School of Manhattan.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Thomas Tillander as president, William McSherry as secretary, and John Tillander as treasurer.
The Michael Gordon Foundation Inc is led by Thomas Tillander, President on every filing since 2020; all 3 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Thomas Tillander
President
On filings since 2020
30 hrs/week
$130K (2020) → $130K (2024)
John Tillander
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
8 hrs/week
$30K (2020) → $50K (2024)
William McSherry
Secretary
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
$25K (2020) → $25K (2024)
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $130K, to Thomas Tillander (President). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Michael Gordon Foundation Inc
How much does The Michael Gordon Foundation Inc give each year?
The Michael Gordon Foundation Inc gave $606K across 43 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $679K across 43 grants.
What is The Michael Gordon Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Michael Gordon Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $12,500, and its average grant was $14,092, across 43 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Michael Gordon Foundation Inc give grants?
The Michael Gordon Foundation Inc gives mostly in New York: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Bronx, NY (12 grants), Brooklyn, NY (10 grants), New York, NY (7 grants) and NY, NY (3 grants).
Who are The Michael Gordon Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Michael Gordon Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Fontbonne Hall Academy (RC) ($30,000), Xaverian School ($28,125) and St Edmund Preparatory High School ($28,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 14% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Michael Gordon Foundation Inc?
The Michael Gordon Foundation Inc reported $11.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $809K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $894K (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 Michael Gordon Foundation Inc fund?
The listed 2024 grants include multiple schools, such as Fontbonne Hall Academy, Xaverian School, St Edmund Preparatory High School, and Notre Dame School of Manhattan. The filing describes their grant purposes as “to achieve charitable purpose.” See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Michael Gordon Foundation Inc?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it states that it 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 Michael Gordon Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Michael Gordon Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-3585393. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Michael Gordon Foundation Inc 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
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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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