The Gordon Foundation
Invitation OnlyTucson, Arizona · EIN 86-0554595 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$75K
Organizations funded22
Typical grant$2,000
Total assets$1.8M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $3,000.
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
4% of grants went outside Arizona.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Community Food Bank of Southern Arizona | Tucson, AZ | Food sustainability | $25,000 |
| Casa de Los Ninos | Tucson, AZ | Health services for lower income children and families | $10,000 |
| Planned Parenthood | Tucson, AZ | Comprehensive reproductive and complementary health care | $5,000 |
| Youth on Their Own | Tucson, AZ | Homeless teens | $3,000 |
| Primavera Foundation | Tucson, AZ | Charitable services to provide pathways out of poverty | $3,000 |
| Sarsef | Tucson, AZ | Stem-Related education for minorities and females | $3,000 |
| Tucson Interfaith Community Services | Tucson, AZ | Housing and food for seniors | $3,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity | Tucson, AZ | Brings people together to build homes and communities | $2,500 |
| Tucson Jewish Community Center | Tucson, AZ | Afterschool program financial assistance | $2,500 |
| Tucson Symphony Orchestra | Tucson, AZ | School and kids programs | $2,000 |
| Tucson Botanical Gardens | Tucson, AZ | Youth field journal | $2,000 |
| El Grupo Youth Cycling | Tucson, AZ | Empowering youth through bicycling | $2,000 |
| Tucson Museum & Holocaust Center | Tucson, AZ | Jewish heritage support | $2,000 |
| Humane Society of Southern Arizona | Tucson, AZ | Grooming for homeless pets to promote adoption | $1,500 |
| Make Way for Books | Tucson, AZ | Literacy program | $1,500 |
| Literacy Connects | Tucson, AZ | Literacy program | $1,500 |
| Kol Ami Synagogue | Tucson, AZ | Adult and senior program scholarships | $1,000 |
| Arizona Theater Company | Tucson, AZ | Cultural support | $1,000 |
| Lead Guitar | Tucson, AZ | Guitar programs | $1,000 |
| Sister Jose Women's Center | Tucson, AZ | Care and nurture of unhoused women | $1,000 |
| Girl Scouts of America | New York, NY | Program support | $1,000 |
| Hermitage No Kill Cat Shelter and Sanctuary | Tucson, AZ | Animal care | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $75,000 | 22 |
| 2024 | $60,000 | 19 |
| 2023 | $151,000 | 18 |
| 2022 | $60,000 | 17 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 11, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631319349104498
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 86-0554595
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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