Michael and Deborah Gordon Charitable Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyRochester, New York · EIN 82-3687152 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$84K
Organizations funded21
Typical grant$2,500
Total assets$1.7M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,500 and $5,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
23% of grants went outside New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friends of the Israel Defense Forces | New York, NY | Ptsd program for service members | $10,000 |
| Jewish Federation of Greater Rochester | Sarasota, NY | 2024-2025 annual campaign | $10,000 |
| Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee | Sarasota, NY | 2025 annual campaign | $10,000 |
| Jewish Family Services of Rochester | Rochester, NY | Brighton food cupboard $2,000; st. adult/holocaust program $6,000 | $8,000 |
| Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee | Sarasota, FL | 2024 annual campaign | $7,000 |
| Wxxi Public Broadcasting Council of Rochester | Rochester, NY | General support | $5,000 |
| Jewish Federation of Greater Rochester | Rochester, NY | Roc strong campaign | $5,000 |
| Embracing Our Differences | Sarasota, FL | Annual luncheon | $3,500 |
| Jewish Federation of Greater Rochester | Rochester, NY | Ignite grants spring 2025 campaign | $3,000 |
| Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee | Sarasota, FL | Classroom without borders | $2,500 |
| Northeast Bulldogs Youth Sports Association Inc | Rochester, NY | Uniforms | $2,500 |
| Temple Brith Kodesh | Rochester, NY | Children/Family high holidays singer | $2,500 |
| All Faiths Food Bank | Sarasota, FL | General support | $2,500 |
| Chabad of Pittsford | Pittsford, NY | General support | $2,500 |
| Temple Beth El | New York, NY | Keshet preschool; director discretionary fund | $2,000 |
| Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee | Sarasota, FL | Women's giving circle | $1,500 |
| Jewish Community Center of Greater Rochester | Sarasota, NY | Annual campaign | $1,500 |
| Jewish Senior Life Foundation | Rochester, NY | 2024 annual campaign | $1,500 |
| Tempro Development Co | Rochester, NY | General support | $1,500 |
| Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra | Rochester, NY | Bristol mountain concert | $1,000 |
| Jewish Federation of Greater Rochester | Rochester, NY | Magen david adam ambulance fund | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $84,000 | 21 |
| 2023 | $94,100 | 23 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 13, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202503179349103635
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 82-3687152
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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