The Gordon Charter Foundation — Grants, Assets & 990-PF Profile

The Gordon Charter Foundation is a private foundation based in Wayne, Pennsylvania with $16.3M in assets, focused on Philanthropy & Grantmaking. Profile based on its IRS Form 990-PF filing, compiled by Grantoria.

$16.3Mtotal assets

2010IRS ruling year

Philanthropy & Grantmakingfocus area

Grants The Gordon Charter Foundation has awarded

40 grantees · $729K total in its latest IRS Form 990-PF. Largest recipients:

Lankenau Medical Center Foundation $60K
Manna $25K
Face To Face $25K
Community Volunteers In Medicine $25K
The Hickman Friends Senior Community Of West Chester $25K
Broad Street Ministry (bsm) $25K
Big Picture Philadelphia $20K
Domestic Violence Center Of Chester County $20K
Good Samaritan Shelter $20K
Unite For Her (helping To Empower And Restore) $20K
Breastcancerorg $20K
Mercy Neighborhood Ministries Of Philadelphia Inc $20K
Phoenixville Area Community Service (pacs) $20K
American Red Cross $20K
Simon's Heart $20K
Family Promise Montco Pa $20K
Philadelphia Outward Bound School $20K
Magee Rehabilitation Hospital Foundation $18K
Joseph's House Of Camden $15K
Upper Merion Area Community Cupboard $15K
Thomas Jefferson University $15K
The Clinic $15K
Support Center For Child Advocates $15K
Project Home $15K
Pathways To Housing Pa $15K

Grantees recorded on Form 990-PF Part XV; amounts aggregated by Grantoria. Linked names have full recipient profiles.

Giving history

Total grants paid by year (IRS Form 990-PF, Part XV).

FY2019$883K
FY2020$938K
FY2021$1.1M
FY2022$1M
FY2023$987K

About The Gordon Charter Foundation

TypePrivate foundation
Primary focusPhilanthropy & Grantmaking
HeadquartersWayne, Pennsylvania
EIN271234570
IRS ruling2010

Financial data from the organization's IRS Form 990-PF (Exempt Organizations Business Master File). View 990-PF filings on ProPublica →

Grants in Philanthropy & Grantmaking area

This foundation funds philanthropy & grantmaking. While we build out its grantee history, explore open federal grants in the same space:

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Gordon Charter Foundation?

The Gordon Charter Foundation is a private foundation based in Wayne, Pennsylvania with $16.3M in total assets, as reported on its IRS Form 990-PF.

What does The Gordon Charter Foundation fund?

Its primary focus area is Philanthropy & Grantmaking (IRS NTEE classification). For grant opportunities in this area, see open grants.

What is the EIN of The Gordon Charter Foundation?

The Gordon Charter Foundation's EIN is 271234570. View its 990-PF filings on ProPublica.

How do I apply for a grant from The Gordon Charter Foundation?

Private foundations like The Gordon Charter Foundation typically award grants by invitation or through their own application process — review its giving area (Philanthropy & Grantmaking) and find official contact details in its IRS Form 990-PF. Grantoria is an independent directory and is not affiliated with The Gordon Charter Foundation. For grants open to public application right now, use the Grant Finder.

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations Business Master File (Form 990-PF), compiled by Grantoria. Financial figures reflect the latest available IRS data; grantee history is being added. Not affiliated with or endorsed by the foundation.