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Meyer And Ida Gordon Foundation is a private corporation based in HOUSTON, TX. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1953. It holds total assets of $2.2M. Annual income is reported at $1.1M. Total assets have decreased from $3.5M in 2011 to $2.3M in 2023. The foundation is governed by 6 officers and trustees. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2019 to 2023. Grantmaking is concentrated in Texas. According to available records, Meyer And Ida Gordon Foundation has made 26 grants totaling $390K, with a median grant of $3K. Annual giving has grown from $95K in 2021 to $132K in 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $163K distributed across 9 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $75K, with an average award of $15K. The foundation has supported 17 unique organizations. Grants have been distributed to organizations in Texas and Virginia. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$400
Median Grant
$2K
Average Grant
$15K
Largest Grant
$75K
Based on 8 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.
Meyer And Ida Gordon Foundation is a private foundation that provides grants to eligible organizations. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 26 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in TX, VA.
Meyer And Ida Gordon Foundation has distributed a total of $390K across 26 grants. The median grant size is $3K, with an average of $15K. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $75K.
Meyer And Ida Gordon Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Meyer And Ida Gordon Foundation is headquartered in HOUSTON, TX. While based in TX, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 2 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James C Gordon | PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Nancy Gordon | SECRETARY | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Matthew Gordon | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Ryan Gordon | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Daniel P Gordon | VICE PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Scott Gordon | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$142K
Total Assets
$2.3M
Fair Market Value
$2.3M
Net Worth
$2.3M
Grants Paid
$132K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$155K
Distribution Amount
$114K
Total Grants
26
Total Giving
$390K
Average Grant
$15K
Median Grant
$3K
Unique Recipients
17
Most Common Grant
$1K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Houston Jewish Community FoundationGENERAL PURPOSE | Houston, TX | $55K | 2023 |
| Jewish Federation Of Greater HoustonAPRIL 2023 PLEDGE | Houston, TX | $50K | 2023 |
| Tirr FoundationGENERAL PURPOSE | Houston, TX | $8K | 2023 |
| Rotary Foundation Of HoustonGENERAL PURPOSE | Houston, TX | $5K | 2023 |
| Seven AcresGENERAL PURPOSE | Houston, TX | $5K | 2023 |
| Holocaust Museum HoustonGENERAL PURPOSE | Houston, TX | $3K | 2023 |
| Ut FoundationGENERAL PURPOSE | Austin, TX | $2K | 2023 |
| Navy Seal FoundationGENERAL PURPOSE | Virginia Beach, VA | $2K | 2023 |
| Greater Houston Community FoundationNEERNA INTERNATIONAL | Houston, TX | $1K | 2023 |
| MfahGENERAL PURPOSE | Houston, TX | $500 | 2023 |
| Als AssociationGENERAL PURPOSE | Houston, TX | $5K | 2022 |
| Methodist Hospital FounadtionGENERAL PURPOSE | Houston, TX | $3K | 2022 |
| Memorial Herman FoundationGENERAL PURPOSE | Houston, TX | $1K | 2022 |
| Texas Childeren'S HopsitalGENERAL PURPOSE | Houston, TX | $1K | 2022 |
| Institute Of SpiritualityGENERAL PURPOSE | Houston, TX | $500 | 2022 |
| The Brookwood CommunityGENERAL PURPOSE | Brookshire, TX | $2K | 2021 |
| Baylor College Of MedicineGENERAL PURPOSE | Houston, TX | $500 | 2021 |