The Edward S Gordon Foundation
Invitation OnlyNew York, New York · EIN 13-7107378 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$3.3M
Organizations funded15
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$141K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,500 and $20,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 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
40% of grants went outside New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jewish Communal Fund | New York, NY | Unrestricted | $3,194,381 |
| Guiding Eyes | Yorktown Heights, NE | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Friends of the Israel Defense Forces | New York, NY | Unrestricted | $20,300 |
| Young Israel of Harrison | Harrison, NY | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| PEF Israel Endowment Fund | New York, NY | Unrestricted | $13,610 |
| Stand With Us | Pasadena, CA | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Harrison Volunteer Fire Department | Harrison, NY | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| National Jewish Outreach Program | New York, NY | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Yeshiva Beis Moshe | Scranton, PA | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Pal | New York, NY | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| GVNGorg | Beverly Hills, CA | Unrestricted | $1,800 |
| Franciscan Bread for the Poor | New York, NY | Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| Mesivta Yeshiva R Chaim Berlin | Brooklyn, NY | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| New England College | Henniker, NH | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| American Friends of Sheba Medical Center | Los Angeles, CA | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,314,591 | 15 |
| 2024 | $108,100 | 9 |
| 2023 | $92,650 | 9 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Aug 21, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202632339349100603
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 13-7107378
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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