The Winifred M Gordon Foundation Inc
The Winifred M Gordon Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Annapolis, Maryland. In its 2025 filing, it reported 20 grants totaling $117,000, all listed for general support. The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
The Winifred M Gordon Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Winifred M Gordon Foundation Inc gave $117K across 20 grants in 2025 (avg $6K), mostly in Maryland. 10% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $117,000
- +2.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 20
- +11.1% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $5,850
- -7.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $3,000
- Total assets
- $1,361,454
- -0.2% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 10% first-time grantees (2 of 20, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Maryland (86% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Winifred M Gordon Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 241 Anchorage Drive, Annapolis, MD 21409
Phone: (410) 862-1090
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Winifred M Gordon Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Mica ($59K). Together the top 10 received $103K.
Grant Size Distribution
93 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 88 grants of 93 (95%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 86% of grant dollars went to recipients in Maryland. The reported shares for other recipient states were Michigan, Pennsylvania, Colorado, and Connecticut, at 3% each.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 20 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Winifred M Gordon Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
10%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 2 of 20 grantees (10%) were first-time recipients. With only 20 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $500; repeat grants $6K. How we count
Medians: $500 first-time, $3K repeat.
- 90% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+6%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 126% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $104K (2020) to $117K (2025). In 2025 it made 20 grants totaling $117K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mica Baltimore, MD | General Support | $58,500 |
| Tuberous Sclerosis Alliance Silver Spring, MD | General Support | $15,000 |
| Hammond Harwood House Annapolis, MD | General Support | $5,500 |
| St Anne's Church Annapolis, MD | General Support | $4,100 |
| Annapolis Film Festival Annapolis, MD | General Support | $3,900 |
| Macguffin Theatre and Film Company Philadelphia, PA | General Support | $3,900 |
| Forster Woods Adult Day Services Williamston, MI | General Support | $3,400 |
| Annapolis Maritime Museum Annapolis, MD | General Support | $3,000 |
| Chesapeake Regional Accessible Boating Annapolis, MD | General Support | $3,000 |
| St Paul's Church Bantam, CT | General Support | $3,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,361,454 | $140,078 | $142,161 | $117,000 | 20 | $142,161 | $140,078 | $112,641 |
| 2024 | $1,363,535 | $27,368 | $129,788 | $114,200 | 18 | $114,200 | $13,280 | $113,478 |
| 2023 | $1,465,955 | $-34,200 | $124,656 | $110,000 | 18 | $111,000 | — | $105,112 |
| 2022 | $1,624,811 | $51,848 | $129,024 | $110,000 | 17 | $111,400 | $14,259 | $110,537 |
| 2021 | $1,701,987 | $117,827 | $132,079 | $110,000 | 20 | $111,892 | $110,624 | $123,961 |
| 2020 | $1,716,239 | $236,653 | $121,984 | $104,000 | 19 | — | $220,946 | $98,610 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Winifred M Gordon Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $113K for 2025 — 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 foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2025 grants went to organizations with varied missions. For example, MacGuffin Theatre and Film Company describes its work as providing young people opportunities to experience acting and theater and film production; Annapolis Film Festival says it showcases global perspectives and independent thought through film; and Forster Woods Adult Day Services describes providing day services and support for adults and caregivers.
Other 2025 grantees describe work in maritime education and Chesapeake Bay ecology (Annapolis Maritime Museum), Christian missions and ministry (Servants of Christ International), and emergency medical care (Johnsburg Emergency Squad). These are the grantees’ descriptions of their own work.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 20 grants totaling $117,000. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $58,500, with a median of $3,000. The largest listed grants were $58,500 to MICA and $15,000 to Tuberous Sclerosis Alliance. Other notable grants included $5,500 to Hammond Harwood House, $4,100 to St Anne’s Church, and $3,900 each to Annapolis Film Festival and MacGuffin Theatre and Film Company. The listed grants were for general support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Anne Dierdorff Thomas and Ross Dierdorff as directors.
The Winifred M Gordon Foundation Inc's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Anne Dierdorff Thomas
Director
President → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ross A. Dierdorff III
Director
Secretary & Treasurer → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Winifred M Gordon Foundation Inc
How much does The Winifred M Gordon Foundation Inc give each year?
The Winifred M Gordon Foundation Inc gave $117K across 20 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $114K across 18 grants.
What is The Winifred M Gordon Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Winifred M Gordon Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $3,000, and its average grant was $5,850, across 20 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Winifred M Gordon Foundation Inc that year got $500 on average.
Where does The Winifred M Gordon Foundation Inc give grants?
The Winifred M Gordon Foundation Inc gives mostly in Maryland: 86% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Annapolis, MD (7 grants) and Baltimore, MD (2 grants).
Does The Winifred M Gordon Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Winifred M Gordon Foundation Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (20 of 20) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Winifred M Gordon Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Winifred M Gordon Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Mica ($58,500), Tuberous Sclerosis Alliance ($15,000) and Hammond Harwood House ($5,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 68% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Winifred M Gordon Foundation Inc?
The Winifred M Gordon Foundation Inc reported $1.4M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $142K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $113K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Winifred M Gordon Foundation Inc fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2025 grants went to organizations with varied missions. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Winifred M Gordon Foundation Inc?
The foundation states that it 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 Winifred M Gordon Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Winifred M Gordon Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-1503956. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The Winifred M 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
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 4, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). The Winifred M Gordon Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 18, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-winifred-m-gordon-foundation-inc-morg_680dff2f441b4f48b547d1b517fa2476
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