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Gordon Foundation is a private corporation based in LAGUNA BEACH, CA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2004. The principal officer is Stephen H Gordon. It holds total assets of $3.7M. Annual income is reported at $160K. Total assets have grown from $747K in 2010 to $3M in 2022. The foundation is governed by 2 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2017 to 2023. The foundation primarily funds organizations in California and New York. According to available records, Gordon Foundation has made 27 grants totaling $1.2M, with a median grant of $5K. Annual giving has grown from $211K in 2020 to $879K in 2022. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $400K, with an average award of $44K. The foundation has supported 14 unique organizations. Grants have been distributed to organizations in California and New York. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$2K
Median Grant
$5K
Average Grant
$63K
Largest Grant
$400K
Based on 7 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Gordon Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 27 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in CA, NY.
Gordon Foundation has distributed a total of $1.2M across 27 grants. The median grant size is $5K, with an average of $44K. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $400K.
Gordon Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Gordon Foundation is headquartered in LAGUNA BEACH, CA. While based in CA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 2 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen H Gordon | PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Madaline R Gordon | SECRETARY | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$254K
Total Assets
$3M
Fair Market Value
$3M
Net Worth
$3M
Grants Paid
$247K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$160K
Distribution Amount
$159K
Total: $2.7M
Total Grants
27
Total Giving
$1.2M
Average Grant
$44K
Median Grant
$5K
Unique Recipients
14
Most Common Grant
$5K
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Congregation Shir Ha-Ma'AlotDONATION | Irvine, CA | $400K | 2022 |
| American Friends Israel PhilharmonicGENERAL DONATION | New York, NY | $15K | 2022 |
| Jewish Federation Of Orange CountyGENERAL FUND NEEDS | Irvine, CA | $10K | 2022 |
| Sage Hill SchoolDONATION | Newport Beach, CA | $5K | 2022 |
| Samueli AcademyGENERAL DONATION | Santa Ana, CA | $2K | 2022 |
| Orangewood FoundationGENERAL DONATION | Santa Ana, CA | $2K | 2022 |
| Harkham Hillel Hebrew AcademyGENERAL FUND | Beverly Hills, CA | $18K | 2021 |
| Temple Beth El Of South Orange CountyGENERAL DONATION | Aliso Viejo, CA | $15K | 2021 |
| Choc FoundationGENERAL DONATION | Orange, CA | $5K | 2021 |
| Hoag Hospital FoundationCANCER RESEARCH | Newport Beach, CA | $2K | 2021 |
| Tilly'S Life CenterGENERAL DONATION | Irvine, CA | $1K | 2021 |
| Jewish Federation Of Orange CoGeneral Fund- family services | Irvine, CA | $200K | 2020 |
| Congregation Shir Ma'AlotBuilding Fund & Educational Programs | Irvine, CA | $5K | 2020 |
| Orangewood Children'S FdtnTo provide programs to support, nuture, and inspire teens transitioning from the foster care system to adulthood. | Santa Ana, CA | $1K | 2020 |
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