Meyer and Ida Gordon Foundation 2
The Meyer and Ida Gordon Foundation 2 is a private foundation based in Houston, Texas. In filing year 2025, it gave $187,000 through 10 grants, all to organizations in Texas.
Meyer and Ida Gordon Foundation 2 at a glance
In short: Meyer and Ida Gordon Foundation 2 gave $187K across 10 grants in 2025 (avg $19K), mostly in Texas. 70% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $187,000
- +231.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 10
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $18,700
- +231.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $8,750
- Total assets
- $1,949,897
- -5.9% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 70% first-time grantees (7 of 10, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Texas (100% 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 Meyer and Ida Gordon Foundation 2
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 109 N Post Oak Lane Suite 300, Houston, TX 77024
Phone: (713) 785-1700
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Meyer and Ida Gordon Foundation 2 funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Jewish Federation of Greater Houston ($100K). Together the top 10 received $187K.
Grant Size Distribution
85 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 81 grants of 85 (95%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars in filing year 2025 went to recipients in Texas.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Meyer and Ida Gordon Foundation 2 open to new grantees?
70%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 7 of 10 grantees (70%) were first-time recipients. With only 10 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 10 points. First grants averaged $22K; repeat grants $11K. How we count
Medians: $8K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 20% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 92% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 195% 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 $56K (2024) to $187K (2025). In 2025 it made 10 grants totaling $187K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jewish Federation of Greater Houston Houston, TX | To help the organization in fulfilling the purpose for which it was created. | $100,000 |
| Evelyn Rubenstein Jewish Community Center of Houston Houston, TX | To help the organization in fulfilling the purpose for which it was created. | $20,000 |
| Jewish Community Houston, TX | To help the organization in fulfilling the purpose for which it was created. | $20,000 |
| Salesmanship Club Charitable Golf of Dallas Dallas, TX | To help the organization in fulfilling the purpose for which it was created. | $10,000 |
| The Kinkaid Fund Houston, TX | To help the organization in fulfilling the purpose for which it was created. | $10,000 |
| Bo's Place Houston, TX | To help the organization in fulfilling the purpose for which it was created. | $7,500 |
| Jane's Joyride Houston, TX | To help the organization in fulfilling the purpose for which it was created. | $7,500 |
| The Epilepsy Foundation Texas Houston, TX | To help the organization in fulfilling the purpose for which it was created. | $5,000 |
| Congregation Beth Isarael Austin, TX | To help the organization in fulfilling the purpose for which it was created. | $4,000 |
| Jewish Family Services Houston, TX | To help the organization in fulfilling the purpose for which it was created. | $3,000 |
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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 | $1,949,897 | $66,740 | $189,068 | $187,000 | 10 | $188,025 | $68,924 | $96,468 |
| 2024 | $2,072,225 | $100,015 | $64,156 | $56,438 | 10 | $57,338 | $97,167 | $103,134 |
| 2023 | $2,036,366 | $9,019 | $157,948 | $153,130 | 15 | $154,005 | $37,991 | $101,963 |
| 2022 | $2,185,295 | $50,190 | $103,485 | $97,622 | 27 | $98,522 | $56,840 | $104,468 |
| 2021 | $2,238,590 | $80,338 | $109,815 | $103,903 | 23 | $104,753 | $75,276 | $111,297 |
| 2020 | $2,268,067 | $-154,738 | $109,625 | $106,308 | 16 | — | $60,179 | $109,177 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Meyer and Ida Gordon Foundation 2 reported a distributable amount of $96K 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
The available information does not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2025 grantees include organizations whose own missions address the Houston Jewish community, charitable and educational undertakings, and grief support. The Jewish Federation of Greater Houston says it funds and cultivates programs that strengthen the Houston Jewish community, connections with Israel, and support for Jews around the world. Salesmanship Club Charitable Golf of Dallas says it supports the charitable and educational undertakings of the Salesmanship Club of Dallas. Bo’s Place says it enhances the lives of people who have experienced the death of a loved one through grief support, education, and resources.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation made 10 grants totaling $187,000. Grants ranged from $3,000 to $100,000, with a median grant of $8,750.
Notable 2025 grants included $100,000 to Jewish Federation of Greater Houston; $20,000 each to Evelyn Rubenstein Jewish Community Center of Houston and Jewish Community; $10,000 each to Salesmanship Club Charitable Golf of Dallas and The Kinkaid Fund; and $7,500 each to Bo’s Place and Jane’s Joyride.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Daniel Gordon as president, treasurer, and director; Annette Gordon as vice president and director; and James Gordon as assistant vice president and director.
Meyer and Ida Gordon Foundation 2 is led by Daniel Gordon, President, Treasurer & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Daniel Gordon
President, Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Annette Gordon
Vice President & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
James Gordon
Assistant Vice President & Director
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 Meyer and Ida Gordon Foundation 2
How much does Meyer and Ida Gordon Foundation 2 give each year?
Meyer and Ida Gordon Foundation 2 gave $187K across 10 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $56K across 10 grants.
What is Meyer and Ida Gordon Foundation 2's typical grant size?
Meyer and Ida Gordon Foundation 2's median grant in 2025 was $8,750, and its average grant was $18,700, across 10 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Meyer and Ida Gordon Foundation 2 that year got $22K on average.
Where does Meyer and Ida Gordon Foundation 2 give grants?
Meyer and Ida Gordon Foundation 2 gives mostly in Texas: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Houston, TX (8 grants).
Does Meyer and Ida Gordon Foundation 2 give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 10 grants with a stated purpose on Meyer and Ida Gordon Foundation 2's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Meyer and Ida Gordon Foundation 2's largest grantees?
Meyer and Ida Gordon Foundation 2's largest 2025 grantees include Jewish Federation of Greater Houston ($100,000), Evelyn Rubenstein Jewish Community Center of Houston ($20,000) and Jewish Community ($20,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 75% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Meyer and Ida Gordon Foundation 2?
Meyer and Ida Gordon Foundation 2 reported $1.9M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $188K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $96K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Meyer and Ida Gordon Foundation 2 fund?
The available information does not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2025 grantees include organizations whose own missions address the Houston Jewish community, charitable and educational undertakings, and grief support. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Meyer and Ida Gordon Foundation 2?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it 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 Meyer and Ida Gordon Foundation 2's EIN?
Meyer and Ida Gordon Foundation 2's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-0307538. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Meyer and Ida Gordon Foundation 2 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.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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