Gordon Generation Foundation
Gordon Generation Foundation is a private foundation based in Denver, Colorado. Its 2024 filing reports 11 charitable grants totaling $42,100 to organizations in California, Oklahoma, Colorado, and New York.
Gordon Generation Foundation at a glance
In short: Gordon Generation Foundation gave $42K across 11 grants in 2024 (avg $4K), top state California. 9% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $42,100
- +40.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 11
- +10.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $3,827
- +27.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $320,238
- -4.9% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 9% first-time grantees (1 of 11, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- California (43% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Gordon Generation Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 6825 E Tennessee Ave Suite 235, Denver, CO 80224
Phone: (303) 388-3782
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Gordon Generation Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Sweet Adelines Int'l ($17K). Together the top 10 received $42K.
Grant Size Distribution
44 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 44 grants of 44 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grant dollars were reported as 43% to California recipients, 41% to Oklahoma, 17% to Colorado, and less than 1% to New York. The grants listed included recipients in California, Oklahoma, Colorado, and New York.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Gordon Generation Foundation open to new grantees?
9%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 1 of 11 grantees (9%) were first-time recipients. With only 11 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 9 points. First grants averaged $45; repeat grants $4K. How we count
Medians: $45 first-time, $2K repeat.
- 91% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 72% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 151% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $24K (2021) to $42K (2024). In 2024 it made 11 grants totaling $42K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Sweet Adelines Int'l Tulsa, OK | Charity | $17,100 |
| Jewish Federation of Orange County Irvine, CA | Charity | $5,000 |
| Natl Jewish Health Denver, CO | Charity | $5,000 |
| University Synagogue Irvine, CA | Charity | $3,382 |
| Sea & Sage Audubon Societ Irvine, CA | Charity | $2,500 |
| Harborlites Chorus Irvine, CA | Charity | $2,000 |
| Lambda Legal Los Angeles, CA | Charity | $2,000 |
| Laradon Training & Residential Ctr Denver, CO | Charity | $2,000 |
| Univ of CA USC Shoah Foundation Los Angeles, CA | Charity | $2,000 |
| PBS Socal Kcet Costa Mesa, CA | Charity | $1,073 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $320,238 | $29,675 | $46,210 | $42,100 | 11 | $42,100 | $14,000 | $27,948 |
| 2023 | $336,773 | $13,949 | $31,458 | $30,000 | 10 | $30,000 | $13,076 | $28,375 |
| 2022 | $354,282 | $13,547 | $40,779 | $34,000 | 10 | $34,000 | $6,868 | $30,672 |
| 2021 | $381,514 | $14,821 | $34,205 | $24,485 | 6 | $24,485 | $6,551 | $29,023 |
| 2020 | $400,898 | $-5,573 | $35,926 | $28,000 | 7 | — | $3,072 | $28,155 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Gordon Generation Foundation reported a distributable amount of $28K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s listed 2024 grants went to charitable organizations with varied activities; the filing lists each grant’s purpose as “charity.” One recipient, Jewish Federation of Orange County, describes its mission as convening, engaging, and leading the Orange County Jewish community and its partners; sustaining Jewish life; assisting Jews in need; mobilizing on local community issues; and strengthening ties with Israel and Jewish people globally.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave 11 grants totaling $42,100. Grant amounts ranged from $45 to $17,100, with a median grant of $2,000. The largest grants were $17,100 to Sweet Adelines Int’l in Tulsa, Oklahoma; $5,000 each to Jewish Federation of Orange County in Irvine, California, and National Jewish Health in Denver, Colorado; and $3,382 to University Synagogue in Irvine, California. Other recipients included Sea & Sage Audubon Society, Harborlites Chorus, Lambda Legal, Laradon Training & Residential Center, University of California USC Shoah Foundation, PBS SoCal KCET, and Consumer Reports Development.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Judith Gordon is listed as director on the 2024 filing.
Gordon Generation Foundation is led by Judith Gordon, Director on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Judith Gordon
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Gordon Generation Foundation
How much does Gordon Generation Foundation give each year?
Gordon Generation Foundation gave $42K across 11 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $30K across 10 grants.
What is Gordon Generation Foundation's typical grant size?
Gordon Generation Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $2,000, and its average grant was $3,827, across 11 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Gordon Generation Foundation that year got $45 on average.
Where does Gordon Generation Foundation give grants?
Gordon Generation Foundation's top state is California, with 43% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Oklahoma (41%) and Colorado (17%). The most frequent recipient cities were Irvine, CA (4 grants), Denver, CO (2 grants) and Los Angeles, CA (2 grants).
Does Gordon Generation Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 11 grants with a stated purpose on Gordon Generation Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charity" (11 grants).
Who are Gordon Generation Foundation's largest grantees?
Gordon Generation Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Sweet Adelines Int'l ($17,100), Jewish Federation of Orange County ($5,000) and Natl Jewish Health ($5,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 64% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Gordon Generation Foundation?
Gordon Generation Foundation reported $320K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $42K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $28K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Gordon Generation Foundation fund?
The foundation’s listed 2024 grants went to charitable organizations with varied activities; the filing lists each grant’s purpose as “charity.” See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Gordon Generation Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Gordon Generation Foundation's EIN?
Gordon Generation Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-1551844. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Gordon Generation Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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