Isaac Gordon Foundation Inc
Isaac Gordon Foundation Inc is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Rochester, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $70K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $40K. Net investment income was $27K.
Isaac Gordon Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Isaac Gordon Foundation Inc gave $40K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $40K), mostly in New York. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $40,000
- +788.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- -50.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $40,000
- +1677.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $40,000
- Total assets
- $69,998
- -9.0% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- New York (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Isaac Gordon Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Chabad of Rochester ($40K).
Grant Size Distribution
7 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 7 grants of 7 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Isaac Gordon Foundation Inc gives
- Giving grew 51% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2022 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $5K (2024) to $46K (2020). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $40K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Chabad of Rochester Rochester, NY | To build a strong jewish future in rochester, israel and worldwide through philanthropy, engagement, education and advocacy. | $40,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $69,998 | $43,333 | $50,265 | $40,000 | 1 | $40,000 | $27,461 | — |
| 2024 | $76,880 | $28,205 | $12,325 | $4,500 | 2 | $4,500 | $25,671 | — |
| 2023 | $61,000 | $30,769 | $49,753 | $41,500 | 2 | $41,500 | $27,302 | — |
| 2022 | $79,984 | $33,333 | $33,255 | $26,500 | 2 | $26,500 | $31,397 | $1,654 |
| 2021 | $79,906 | $28,205 | $6,015 | — | — | — | $26,582 | $1,088 |
| 2020 | $57,716 | $30,769 | $51,549 | $45,500 | 5 | — | $29,167 | $869 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Isaac Gordon Foundation Inc is led by Robert Gordon, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Robert Gordon
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Beryl Nusbaum
Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Donald Sasso
Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Christopher Hill (2024) — Secretary
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Isaac Gordon Foundation Inc
How much does Isaac Gordon Foundation Inc give each year?
Isaac Gordon Foundation Inc gave $40K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $5K across 2 grants.
How large is Isaac Gordon Foundation Inc?
Isaac Gordon Foundation Inc reported $70K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $43K.
What is Isaac Gordon Foundation Inc?
Isaac Gordon Foundation Inc is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Rochester, NY. It holds $70K in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Isaac Gordon Foundation Inc operate?
Isaac Gordon Foundation Inc has awarded grants in District of Columbia, New York.
What is Isaac Gordon Foundation Inc's EIN?
Isaac Gordon Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7425361. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS February 16, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS January 31, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS February 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS February 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS February 17, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS February 16, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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