THE GORDON CHARTER FOUNDATION
https://GORDONCHARTERFOUNDATION.COM
$26.8M
Total Assets (2024)
$1.1M
Avg Yearly Giving (2022–2024)
$3.2M
Giving on File
(3 yrs)
(3 yrs)
214
Grants on File
$15K
Avg Grant Size
Focus Areas
Application Information
Accepts Unsolicited Proposals
Unknown
Contact Person
LEILA GORDON
Phone
6106889054
Deadlines
GRANT APPLICATION DEADLINES OCCUR QUARTERLY AND MAY BE FOUND ON THE CHARTER FOUNDATION'S WEBSITE.
How to Apply
GRANT APPLICANTS MUST SUBMIT AN APPLICATION VIA THE FOUNDATION'S ONLINE GRANT APPLICATION LOCATED ON ITS WEBSITE "GORDONCHARTERFOUNDATION.COM". APPLICANTS MUST ALSO SUBMIT A LIST OF THEIR BOARD OF DIRECTORS/TRUSTEES, FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, A COPY OF THEIR IRS LETTER APPROVING IRC SECTION 501(C)(3) EXEMPT STATUS AND A LIST OF THE NAMES AND AMOUNTS OF THE LARGEST FUNDERS OF THE APPLICANTS.
Restrictions
GRANTS ARE AWARDED TO EDUCATIONAL, HEALTH CARE, MEDICAL RESEARCH AND OTHER CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS THAT ARE PUBLIC CHARITIES EXEMPT UNDER IRC SECTION 501(C)(3) AND 509 (A)(2) AND ARE LOCATED IN THE GREATER PHILADELPHIA, PA AREA OR PROVIDED SIGNIFICANT SERVICES TO THIS AREA.
Financial Trends
Giving Over Time
Total Assets Over Time
View financial data as table
| Year | Total Giving | Total Assets | Revenue | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | N/A | $20.7M | $1.1M | N/A |
| 2020 | N/A | $23.2M | $1.7M | N/A |
| 2021 | N/A | $25.4M | $1.9M | N/A |
| 2022 | $1.0M | $20.1M | $2.6M | 67 |
| 2023 | $987K | $24.0M | $1.7M | 69 |
| 2024 | $1.2M | $26.8M | $2.0M | 78 |
Grant Size Distribution
Based on 214 grants on record
Minimum
$2K
25th Pctl
$10K
Median
$10K
Average
$15K
75th Pctl
$20K
Maximum
$60K
Geographic Distribution
Key Personnel
| Name | Title | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
| HUNTER R GORDON | TREASURER | — |
| CLAYTON K DYER | TRUSTEE | — |
| C SCOTT GORDON | SECRETARY | — |
| LEILA GORDON | PRESIDENT | — |
Grants Awarded (214 total)
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LANKENAU MEDICAL CENTER FOUNDATION | WYNNEWOOD, PA | $60,000 | FOR LANKENAU MEDICAL CENTER LINEAR ACCELERATOR | 2022 |
| LANKENAU MEDICAL CENTER FOUNDATION | WYNNEWOOD, PA | $60,000 | FOR LANKENAU MEDICAL CENTER LINEAR ACCELERATOR | 2024 |
| LANKENAU MEDICAL CENTER FOUNDATION | WYNNEWOOD, PA | $60,000 | FOR LANKENAU MEDICAL CENTER LINEAR ACCELERATOR | 2023 |
| THE LEUKEMIA & LYMPHOMA SOCIETY | PHILADELPHIA, PA | $50,000 | FOR AML RESEARCH | 2024 |
| THE LEUKEMIA & LYMPHOMA SOCIETY | PHILADELPHIA, PA | $50,000 | FOR LLS-COURTNEY DINARDO'S CDP PROJECT | 2022 |
| LANKENAU INSTITUTE FOR MEDICAL RESEARCH | WYNNEWOOD, PA | $50,000 | FOR MEDICAL RESEARCH | 2022 |
| PENNSYLVANIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY | MEDIA, PA | $26,000 | FOR GENERAL OPERATING FUNDS | 2024 |
| SELF INC | PHILADELPHIA, PA | $25,000 | FOR THE WAY HOME PROGRAM | 2022 |
| HOME OF THE SPARROW | EXTON, PA | $25,000 | FOR GENERAL OPERATING FUNDS | 2024 |
| BAKER INDUSTRIES INC | MALVERN, PA | $25,000 | FOR GENERAL OPERATING FUNDS | 2024 |
| ALS UNITED MID-ATLANTIC | AMBLER, PA | $25,000 | FOR HOME CARE PROGRAM | 2024 |
| PLANNED PARENTHOOD SOUTHEASTERN PENNSYLVANIA | PHILADELPHIA, PA | $25,000 | FOR GENERAL OPERATING FUNDS | 2022 |
| BETHESDA PROJECT | PHILADELPHIA, PA | $25,000 | FOR GENERAL OPERATING FUNDS | 2022 |
| POLICE ATHLETIC LEAGUE OF PHILADELPHIA | PHILADELPHIA, PA | $25,000 | FOR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS | 2022 |
| MAINE LINE MEALS ON WHEELS | DEVON, PA | $25,000 | FOR SUBSIDY AND SALAD PROGRAM | 2024 |
| MANNA | PHILADELPHIA, PA | $25,000 | FOR PROGRAM SUPPORT | 2023 |
| THE HICKMAN FRIENDS SENIOR COMMUNITY OF WEST CHESTER | WEST CHESTER, PA | $25,000 | FOR SAFE ENVIRONMENT MAINTENANCE AND IMPROVEMENT | 2023 |
| COMMUNITY VOLUNTEERS IN MEDICINE | WEST CHESTER, PA | $25,000 | CVIM EXPANDING ACCESS TO CARE INITIATIVE | 2023 |
| HOME OF THE SPARROW | EXTON, PA | $25,000 | FOR GENERAL OPERATING FUNDS | 2022 |
| ALS ASSOCIATION GREATER PHILADELPHIA CHAPTER | AMBLER, PA | $25,000 | FOR SUBSIDY OF IN-HOME CARE PROGRAM | 2022 |
| BROAD STREET MINISTRY (BSM) | PHILADELPHIA, PA | $25,000 | FOR RESTORATIVE SERVICES | 2023 |
| WXPN-MUSICIANS ON CALL (MOC) | PHILADELPHIA, PA | $25,000 | FOR WXPN MUSICIANS ON CALL-PROGRAM SUPPORT | 2022 |
| FACE TO FACE | PHILADELPHIA, PA | $25,000 | FOR GENERAL OPERATING FUNDS | 2023 |
| SURREY SERVICES FOR SENIORS INC | DEVON, PA | $25,000 | FOR GENERAL OPERATING FUNDS | 2024 |
| OVERBROOK SCHOOL FOR THE BLIND | PHILADELPHIA, PA | $25,000 | FOR OSB TAKING FLIGHT CAMPAIGN | 2024 |