Wyman Gordon
Wyman Gordon is a private foundation based in Worcester, Massachusetts. In 2024, it made grants to 35 organizations, all in Massachusetts, including community, arts, animal welfare, health, and research organizations.
Wyman Gordon at a glance
In short: Wyman Gordon gave $225K across 35 grants in 2024 (avg $6K), mostly in Massachusetts. 34% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $224,500
- -21.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 35
- -7.9% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $6,414
- -14.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $6,205,171
- -2.4% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 34% first-time grantees (12 of 35, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (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 Wyman Gordon
- How to Apply
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The filing lists the contact as Wyman-Gordon Foundation and says to see attached materials for the application form and materials, deadlines, and award restrictions. The foundation states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations.
- Contact
Application contact: Wyman-Gordon Foundation
Mailing address: 100 Front Street 5Th Floor, Worcester, MA 01608
Phone: (508) 459-8000
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Wyman Gordon funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was United Way of Central Massachusetts ($70K). Together the top 10 received $198K.
Grant Size Distribution
186 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 177 grants of 186 (95%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in Massachusetts. The listed recipients include organizations in Worcester and other Massachusetts communities.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 35 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Wyman Gordon open to new grantees?
34%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 12 of 35 grantees (34%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $7K; repeat grants $6K. How we count
Medians: $6K first-time, $1K repeat.
- 57% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 38% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 73% 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 $225K (2024) to $362K (2021). In 2024 it made 35 grants totaling $225K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| United Way of Central Massachusetts Worcester, MA | General Purpose | $70,000 |
| Ecotarium Worcester, MA | General Purpose | $30,000 |
| Willard House and Clock Museum Inc North Grafton, MA | General Purpose | $20,000 |
| India Society of Worcester (ISW) Shrewsbury, MA | General Purpose | $15,000 |
| Regional Environmental Council (Rec) Worcester, MA | General Purpose | $15,000 |
| Worcester Animal Rescue League Inc Worcester, MA | General Purpose | $15,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity Metro West Greater Worcester Worcester, MA | General Purpose | $10,000 |
| VNA Care Network-Rose Monahan Hospice Home Worcester, MA | General Purpose | $10,000 |
| Adult & Teen Challenge MASSACHUSETTS0WORCESTER Worcester, MA | General Purpose | $7,500 |
| Worcester Rise for Health Worcester, MA | General Purpose | $5,000 |
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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 | $6,205,171 | $364,306 | $314,945 | $224,500 | 35 | $247,228 | $299,589 | $337,019 |
| 2023 | $6,358,983 | $146,356 | $353,004 | $284,200 | 38 | $296,775 | $102,020 | $304,814 |
| 2022 | $6,545,179 | $45,749 | $436,508 | $325,000 | 44 | $338,321 | $68,125 | $321,315 |
| 2021 | $6,935,938 | $1,677,699 | $440,038 | $362,000 | 37 | $385,112 | $1,618,615 | $352,174 |
| 2020 | $5,698,277 | $351,498 | $331,353 | $262,850 | 32 | — | $308,905 | $301,675 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Wyman Gordon reported a distributable amount of $337K 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 grantees describe a range of community activities: United Way of Central Massachusetts says it connects people and resources to improve the community; Worcester Animal Rescue League says it promotes humane animal welfare for pets in need; and Worcester Regional Research Bureau says it conducts independent, nonpartisan research and analysis to inform public debate and decision-making. Other supported organizations describe work in areas including art, public radio, substance-use and mental-health treatment, and affordable housing and economic development.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation awarded 35 grants totaling $224,500. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $70,000, with a median of $1,000. The largest awards included United Way of Central Massachusetts ($70,000), EcoTarium ($30,000), Willard House and Clock Museum ($20,000), and India Society of Worcester, Regional Environmental Council, and Worcester Animal Rescue League ($15,000 each). The listed grants were designated for general purposes.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Wallace F. Whitney Jr. as president, Warner S. Fletcher as secretary, and Sanjay Shah as treasurer.
Wyman Gordon is led by Wallace F. Whitney Jr., President on every filing since 2020; all 3 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Wallace F. Whitney Jr.
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$6K (2020) → $6K (2024)
Sanjay Shah
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$6K (2020) → $6K (2024)
Warner S. Fletcher
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$6K (2020) → $6K (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 $6K, to Warner S Fletcher (Secretary). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Wyman Gordon
How much does Wyman Gordon give each year?
Wyman Gordon gave $225K across 35 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $284K across 38 grants.
What is Wyman Gordon's typical grant size?
Wyman Gordon's median grant in 2024 was $1,000, and its average grant was $6,414, across 35 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Wyman Gordon that year got $7K on average.
Where does Wyman Gordon give grants?
Wyman Gordon gives mostly in Massachusetts: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Worcester, MA (31 grants) and Shrewsbury, MA (2 grants).
Does Wyman Gordon give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Wyman Gordon's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (35 of 35) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Wyman Gordon's largest grantees?
Wyman Gordon's largest 2024 grantees include United Way of Central Massachusetts ($70,000), Ecotarium ($30,000) and Willard House and Clock Museum Inc ($20,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 53% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Wyman Gordon?
Wyman Gordon reported $6.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $247K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $337K (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 Wyman Gordon fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Wyman Gordon?
The filing lists the contact as Wyman-Gordon Foundation and says to see attached materials for the application form and materials, deadlines, and award restrictions. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Wyman Gordon's EIN?
Wyman Gordon's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 04-6142600. 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.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 30, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 5, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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