The Joel C and Bernice W Gordon Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyNashville, Tennessee · EIN 62-1306906 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$193K
Organizations funded19
Typical grant$2,500
Total assets$4M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $12,500.
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
0% of grants went outside Tennessee.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jewish Federation of Nashville | Nashville, TN | To further one or more of the exempt purposes of the charity | $48,890 |
| The Temple | Nashville, TN | To further one or more of the exempt purposes of the charity | $44,200 |
| Vanderbilt Athletics | Nashville, TN | To further one or more of the exempt purposes of the charity | $24,000 |
| Frist Art Museum | Nashville, TN | To further one or more of the exempt purposes of the charity | $18,000 |
| The University School of Nashville | Nashville, TN | To further one or more of the exempt purposes of the charity | $12,500 |
| United Way of Greater Nashville | Nashville, TN | To further one or more of the exempt purposes of the charity | $10,000 |
| Tennessee Performing Arts Center | Nashville, TN | To further one or more of the exempt purposes of the charity | $9,000 |
| Ensworth School | Nashville, TN | To further one or more of the exempt purposes of the charity | $7,500 |
| Gordon Jewish Community Center | Nashville, TN | To further one or more of the exempt purposes of the charity | $6,046 |
| Friends of Warner Parks | Nashville, TN | To further one or more of the exempt purposes of the charity | $2,500 |
| Nashville Zoo | Nashville, TN | To further one or more of the exempt purposes of the charity | $2,500 |
| Congregation Sherith Israel | Nashville, TN | To further one or more of the exempt purposes of the charity | $2,000 |
| Water Walkers | Nashville, TN | To further one or more of the exempt purposes of the charity | $2,000 |
| Jewish Family Service | Nashville, TN | To further one or more of the exempt purposes of the charity | $1,100 |
| Alive Hospice | Nashville, TN | To further one or more of the exempt purposes of the charity | $1,000 |
| Goodwill Industries of Middle Tennessee Inc | Nashville, TN | To further one or more of the exempt purposes of the charity | $1,000 |
| Humanities Tennessee | Nashville, TN | To further one or more of the exempt purposes of the charity | $1,000 |
| Gilda's Club | Nashville, TN | To further one or more of the exempt purposes of the charity | $100 |
| Vanderbilt Hillel | Nashville, TN | To further one or more of the exempt purposes of the charity | $100 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $193,436 | 19 |
| 2024 | $330,395 | 27 |
| 2023 | $470,225 | 15 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Aug 21, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202612339349100351
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 62-1306906
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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