Leotta Gordon Foundation
The Leotta Gordon Foundation is a private foundation based in Portland, Oregon. Its 2025 filing says it makes awards to eligible charitable organizations or government agencies providing charitable, educational, or scientific services for the benefit of children or animals.
Leotta Gordon Foundation at a glance
In short: Leotta Gordon Foundation gave $60K across 13 grants in 2025 (avg $5K), mostly in Oregon. 15% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $60,000
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 13
- -7.1% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $4,615
- +7.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $3,000
- Total assets
- $306,636
- -12.6% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 15% first-time grantees (2 of 13, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Oregon (93% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Leotta Gordon Foundation
- How to Apply
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Applications may be made by letter and should contain sufficient information to satisfy the standards referenced in Part XV, line 2(d) of the filing. Awards are restricted to charitable organizations other than non-operating private foundations, or government agencies, providing charitable, educational, or scientific services for the benefit of children or animals.
- Review Cycle
- Applications are accepted at any time.
- Deadline
- Applications are accepted at any time.
- Contact
Application contact: Paul R Duden
Mailing address: 1740 S Carey Lane, Portland, OR 97219-7973
Phone: (503) 936-9176
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Leotta Gordon Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Kairospdx ($20K). Together the top 10 received $54K.
Grant Size Distribution
70 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 70 grants of 70 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 grant dollars were reported as 93% to recipients in Oregon, 3% to recipients in Washington, and 3% to recipients in an unidentified state. The listed grants include recipients in Portland, Eugene, Oregon City, Salem, and Vancouver, Washington.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Leotta Gordon Foundation open to new grantees?
15%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 2 of 13 grantees (15%) were first-time recipients. With only 13 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $5K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $3K repeat.
- 85% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+0%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 293% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $29K (2020) to $60K (2025). In 2025 it made 13 grants totaling $60K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kairospdx Portland, OR | Education of Children | $20,000 |
| Many Nations Academy Portland, OR | Education of Children | $7,000 |
| The Library Foundation Portland, OR | Every Child a Reader | $5,000 |
| Cascadia Wildlands Eugene, OR | Preservation of Habitat | $4,000 |
| CASA Portland, OR | Foster Children Advocacy | $4,000 |
| Portland Youth Builders Portland, OR | Education of Children | $3,000 |
| Civics Learning Project Portland, OR | Education of Children | $3,000 |
| Children's Center Oregon City, OR | Services for Abused Children | $3,000 |
| Friendly House Portland, OR | Programs for Children | $3,000 |
| Smus Society | Scholarships for Children | $2,000 |
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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 | $306,636 | $22,612 | $66,941 | $60,000 | 13 | $60,000 | $6,478 | $20,444 |
| 2024 | $350,965 | $36,303 | $66,394 | $60,000 | 14 | $60,000 | $29,909 | $20,951 |
| 2023 | $381,056 | $26,116 | $66,465 | $60,000 | 14 | $60,000 | $19,651 | $22,068 |
| 2022 | $421,405 | $-123 | $67,238 | $60,000 | 14 | $60,000 | $4,454 | $26,261 |
| 2021 | $488,766 | $26,016 | $67,384 | $60,000 | 15 | $60,000 | $18,973 | $30,036 |
| 2020 | $530,134 | $32,140 | $35,739 | $29,000 | 12 | — | $24,535 | $29,509 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Leotta Gordon Foundation reported a distributable amount of $20K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 filing identifies children and animals as beneficiaries of eligible services. Grant purposes listed in 2025 include children’s education, reading, advocacy and services, scholarships, sports, camping experiences, and habitat preservation.
Grantee descriptions illustrate the range of organizations supported. KAIROSPDX says its mission is to close racial achievement and opportunity gaps by supporting children’s development and learning from ages 0–10. The Library Foundation says it supports, expands, and advocates for Multnomah County Library’s work for children. Cascadia Wildlands says it defends and restores the Cascadia region’s wild ecosystems. Children’s Center says it supports and medically assesses children suspected of abuse or neglect. Civics Learning Project describes its work as promoting civics education and equipping students to participate in their communities and democratic society. Friendly House says it connects people across ages and backgrounds through educational, recreational, and other services.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 13 grants totaling $60,000. Grant amounts ranged from $2,000 to $20,000, with a median of $3,000. Larger listed awards included $20,000 to KAIROSPDX, $7,000 to Many Nations Academy, $5,000 to The Library Foundation, and $4,000 each to Cascadia Wildlands and CASA.
Other listed 2025 grants included $3,000 each to Portland Youth Builders, Civics Learning Project, Children’s Center, and Friendly House; $2,000 to SMUS Society; $2,000 to NW Association for Blind Athletes; and $2,000 to YMCA of Marion County.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Paul Duden and James Crumpacker as trustees.
Leotta Gordon Foundation's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
James Crumpacker
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Paul R. Duden
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
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 Leotta Gordon Foundation
How much does Leotta Gordon Foundation give each year?
Leotta Gordon Foundation gave $60K across 13 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $60K across 14 grants.
What is Leotta Gordon Foundation's typical grant size?
Leotta Gordon Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $3,000, and its average grant was $4,615, across 13 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Leotta Gordon Foundation that year got $3K on average.
Where does Leotta Gordon Foundation give grants?
Leotta Gordon Foundation gives mostly in Oregon: 93% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Portland, OR (7 grants) and Oregon City, OR (2 grants).
Does Leotta Gordon Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 13 grants with a stated purpose on Leotta Gordon Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Education of Children" (4 grants).
Who are Leotta Gordon Foundation's largest grantees?
Leotta Gordon Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Kairospdx ($20,000), Many Nations Academy ($7,000) and The Library Foundation ($5,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 53% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Leotta Gordon Foundation?
Leotta Gordon Foundation reported $307K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $60K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $20K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Leotta Gordon Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 filing identifies children and animals as beneficiaries of eligible services. Grant purposes listed in 2025 include children’s education, reading, advocacy and services, scholarships, sports, camping experiences, and habitat preservation. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Leotta Gordon Foundation?
Applications may be made by letter and should contain sufficient information to satisfy the standards referenced in Part XV, line 2(d) of the filing. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Leotta Gordon Foundation's EIN?
Leotta Gordon Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 94-3064791. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 13, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Leotta Gordon Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 12, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/leotta-gordon-foundation-morg_e52018882b4445dea2b439bbfebfb160
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