Quick Summary
Name: The John R. and Kiendl Dauphinot Gordon Fund Status: Active Grant Maker
Key Facts
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Annual Giving | $1,628,884 (2023) |
| Grant Range | $400 - $300,000 |
| Average Grant | ~$37,000 |
| Application Method | Invitation Only |
Contact Details
Location: New York, NY No public website, phone, or email available
Geographic Focus
- New York City (strong preference)
- Organizations outside NYC have limited funding opportunities
Funding Priorities
- Arts and Culture: Dance, music, and theater organizations
- Past recipients: Parsons Dance Foundation, Second Stage Theatre, School of American Ballet, Lincoln Center Theater, Gallim Dance, Fund for Park Avenue, Carl Schurz Park Conservancy
- Education: Schools and educational institutions with personal connections to the founder
- Harvard College and Harvard Business School (founder's alma maters)
What They Don't Fund
- Organizations without personal connections to the foundation
- Organizations outside the New York City area (limited exceptions)
- Unsolicited proposals from any organization
Application Method
The foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Grants are made by trustee discretion to organizations with which the family has personal connections or in which they have served. This is a private family foundation that keeps a low profile.
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