The Gordon Foundation
Invitation OnlyLaguna Beach, California · EIN 20-0480752 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2023)$128K
Organizations funded15
Typical grant$1,540
Total assets$3.7M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $6,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2023 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 California.
Grants paid in tax year 2023
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Friends Israel Philharmonic | New York, NY | General donation | $65,000 |
| American Friends Israel Philharmonic | New York, NY | General donation | $25,000 |
| Yeshiva University High School | Los Angeles, CA | General donation | $12,500 |
| Orangewood Foundation | Santa Ana, CA | General donation | $6,000 |
| Congregation Shir Ha-Ma'alot | Irvine, CA | Donation | $5,000 |
| Oceanaorg | Washington, DC | General donation | $5,000 |
| Hoag Hospital Foundation | Newport Beach, CA | General donation | $3,000 |
| American Friends of Magen David Adom | New York, NY | General donation | $1,540 |
| Live Like Noah Foundation | Winnetka, CA | General donation | $1,041 |
| Orange County United Way | Irvine, CA | General donation | $1,040 |
| Congregation Shir Ha-Ma'alot | Irvine, CA | General donation | $1,000 |
| Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation | New York, NY | General donation | $1,000 |
| Lion's Heart | Anaheim Hills, CA | General donation | $1,000 |
| Dtcare | Moon Township, PA | General donation | $250 |
| Orangewood Foundation | Santa Ana, CA | General donation | $88 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $128,459 | 15 |
| 2022 | $246,657 | 11 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2023, filed Mar 13, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202540729349100429
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-0480752
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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