The Nancy H and William J Gordon
The Nancy H and William J Gordon is a private foundation based in Charlottesville, Virginia. In its 2024 filing, it reported making 11 grants totaling $55,000 to organizations in Virginia and four other states.
The Nancy H and William J Gordon at a glance
In short: The Nancy H and William J Gordon gave $55K across 11 grants in 2024 (avg $5K), mostly in Virginia. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $55,000
- +22.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 11
- +10.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $5,000
- +11.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $3,300
- Total assets
- $456,622
- -6.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Virginia (70% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Nancy H and William J Gordon
- How to Apply
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The filing lists William J. Gordon as the contact. It requires no particular application format and states that there are no restrictions on awards.
- Review Cycle
- No specific deadlines.
- Deadline
- No specific deadlines.
- Contact
Application contact: William J Gordon
Mailing address: 145 Ednam Drive Suite 100, Charlottesville, VA 22903
Phone: (494) 979-8484
Email: wgordon@riverasset.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Nancy H and William J Gordon funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Covenant School ($13K). Together the top 10 received $52K.
Grant Size Distribution
36 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 34 grants of 36 (94%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 70% of grant dollars went to recipients in Virginia, 12% to North Carolina, and 6% each to Connecticut, Tennessee, and Florida.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Nancy H and William J Gordon gives
- 91% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+0%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 125% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (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 $45K (2023) to $75K (2020). In 2024 it made 11 grants totaling $55K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Covenant School Charlottesville, VA | Operating | $12,800 |
| Botanical Garden of the Piedmont Charlottesville, VA | Operating | $12,500 |
| Mockingbird Ministries Inc Charlottesville, VA | Operating | $3,300 |
| Focus New Canaan, CT | Operating | $3,300 |
| Crossnore School & Children's Home Crossnore, NC | Operating | $3,300 |
| Woodberry Forest School Woodberry Forest, VA | Operating | $3,300 |
| Alsac-St Jude's Children's Hospital Memphis, TN | Operating | $3,300 |
| Samaritan's Purse Boone, NC | Operating | $3,300 |
| Shriners Hospital for Children Tampa, FL | Operating | $3,300 |
| Charlottesville-Abemarle SPCA Charlottesville, VA | Operating | $3,300 |
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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 | $456,622 | $24,408 | $55,000 | $55,000 | 11 | $55,000 | $16,316 | $43,825 |
| 2023 | $487,464 | $16,402 | $46,325 | $45,000 | 10 | $45,000 | $17,921 | $39,644 |
| 2022 | $520,667 | $15,961 | $53,969 | $52,000 | 10 | $52,000 | $19,229 | $45,910 |
| 2021 | $565,927 | $367,464 | $56,420 | $55,000 | 2 | $55,000 | $18,192 | $48,144 |
| 2020 | $259,883 | $94,486 | $75,656 | $75,000 | 3 | — | — | $46,701 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Nancy H and William J Gordon reported a distributable amount of $44K 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
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included organizations whose own missions address community engagement with nature and plants, support for women in recovery, Christian faith and everyday life, and spiritual and physical aid to people in need. These are the grantees’ stated missions, not a stated mission or set of focus areas for the foundation.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave 11 grants totaling $55,000. Grants ranged from $3,300 to $12,800, with a median of $3,300. The largest awards were $12,800 to Covenant School and $12,500 to Botanical Garden of the Piedmont, both in Charlottesville, for operating purposes. Other listed 2024 recipients included Mockingbird Ministries, FOCUS, Crossnore School & Children’s Home, Woodberry Forest School, ALSAC–St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital, Samaritan’s Purse, Shriners Hospital for Children, Charlottesville-Albemarle SPCA, and Georgia’s Friends, each receiving $3,300.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists William J. Gordon as president and Nancy Gordon as director.
The Nancy H and William J Gordon is led by William J. Gordon, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
William J. Gordon
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Nancy Gordon
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 Nancy H and William J Gordon
How much does The Nancy H and William J Gordon give each year?
The Nancy H and William J Gordon gave $55K across 11 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $45K across 10 grants.
What is The Nancy H and William J Gordon's typical grant size?
The Nancy H and William J Gordon's median grant in 2024 was $3,300, and its average grant was $5,000, across 11 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Nancy H and William J Gordon give grants?
The Nancy H and William J Gordon gives mostly in Virginia: 70% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were North Carolina (12%) and Connecticut (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Charlottesville, VA (4 grants).
Does The Nancy H and William J Gordon give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Nancy H and William J Gordon's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (11 of 11) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Nancy H and William J Gordon's largest grantees?
The Nancy H and William J Gordon's largest 2024 grantees include Covenant School ($12,800), Botanical Garden of the Piedmont ($12,500) and Mockingbird Ministries Inc ($3,300), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 52% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Nancy H and William J Gordon?
The Nancy H and William J Gordon reported $457K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $55K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $44K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Nancy H and William J Gordon fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included organizations whose own missions address community engagement with nature and plants, support for women in recovery, Christian faith and everyday life, and spiritual and physical aid to people in need. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Nancy H and William J Gordon?
The filing lists William J. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Nancy H and William J Gordon's EIN?
The Nancy H and William J Gordon's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-3847302. 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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Grantable. (2026). The Nancy H and William J Gordon funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 23, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-nancy-h-and-william-j-gordon-morg_a10c18b55e58411aba84418db6b889a4
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