Quick Summary
Name: Gordon Gund and Llura Liggett Gund 1993 Charitable Foundation Status: Active Grant Maker
Key Facts
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Annual Giving | $10,134,500 (2024); $7,712,833 (2023) |
| Grant Range | Varies by award |
| Average Grant | ~$350,000 (based on 29 awards in 2024) |
| Application Method | Invitation Only |
Contact Details
Based in Concord, MA No public contact information available - foundation does not accept unsolicited requests
Geographic Focus
- Massachusetts
- Ohio (Cleveland area connections)
- United States (national scope for vision research and blindness-related causes)
Funding Priorities
- Vision and Blindness Research: Primary focus on retinal degenerative diseases through Foundation Fighting Blindness
- Blindness Services: Support for American Foundation for the Blind and workforce development programs for people who are blind
- Medical Research: Particularly retinal disease research, gene therapy, and stem cell research
- Education: Support for educational institutions and programs
- Arts and Culture: Support for arts organizations
- Community Causes: Mix of environmental, community, and human services organizations
What They Don't Fund
Foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Does not accept unsolicited grant applications or funding proposals from the public.
Application Method
Invitation Only - The foundation operates on an invitation-only basis, making grants to organizations preselected by the trustees. No public application process is available. Organizations cannot submit unsolicited proposals.
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