Leotta Gordon Foundation
Historical FunderPortland, Oregon · EIN 94-3064791 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,000 and $4,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | PAUL R DUDEN |
|---|---|
| Address | 1740 S CAREY LANE, PORTLAND OR 972197973 |
| Phone | 5039369176 |
| PDUDEN@GMAIL.COM | |
| Form and materials | APPLICATIONS MAY BE MADE BY LETTER AND SHALL CONTAIN SUFFICIENT INFORMATION TO SATISFY THE STANDARDS SET FORTH IN PART XV, LINE 2(D) BELOW. |
| Deadlines | APPLICATIONS ARE ACCEPTED AT ANY TIME. |
| Restrictions | AWARDS SHALL BE MADE TO CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS (OTHER THAN NON-OPERATING PRIVATE FOUNDATIONS) OR GOVERNMENT AGENCIES PROVIDING CHARITABLE, EDUCATIONAL, OR SCIENTIFIC SERVICES FOR THE BENEFIT OF CHILDREN OR ANIMALS. |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
8% of grants went outside Oregon.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kairospdx | Portland, OR | Education of children | $20,000 |
| Many Nations Academy | Portland, OR | Education of children | $7,000 |
| The Library Foundation | Portland, OR | Every child a reader | $5,000 |
| Cascadia Wildlands | Eugene, OR | Preservation of habitat | $4,000 |
| Casa | Portland, OR | Foster children advocacy | $4,000 |
| Portland Youth Builders | Portland, OR | Education of children | $3,000 |
| Civics Learning Project | Portland, OR | Education of children | $3,000 |
| Children's Center | Oregon City, OR | Services for abused children | $3,000 |
| Friendly House | Portland, OR | Programs for children | $3,000 |
| Smus Society | Victoria, CA | Scholarships for children | $2,000 |
| Nw Association for Blind Athletes | Vancouver, WA | Blind childrens sports | $2,000 |
| YMCA of Marion County | Salem, OR | Camping experiences for children | $2,000 |
| Clackamas Women's Services | Oregon City, OR | Children living in the village | $2,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $60,000 | 13 |
| 2024 | $60,000 | 14 |
| 2023 | $60,000 | 14 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 13, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621339349102772
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 94-3064791
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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