Steven Gordon Family Foundation
The Steven Gordon Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Beverly Hills, California. In 2024, it reported 16 grants totaling $2,060,227 to organizations including UCLA, The Jewish Federation, Wilshire Boulevard Temple, and organizations working in areas such as cancer research, addiction recovery, and spiritual leadership.
Steven Gordon Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Steven Gordon Family Foundation gave $2.1M across 16 grants in 2024 (avg $129K), mostly in California. 31% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $2,060,227
- -5.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 16
- -27.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $128,764
- +30.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $15,385
- +164.7% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 31% first-time grantees (5 of 16, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- California (99% 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 Steven Gordon Family Foundation
- How to Apply
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The foundation states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. The filing lists Steven C Gordon as the contact and says to see Line 2a for the form and materials. It lists no restrictions on awards.
- Contact
Application contact: Steven C Gordon
Mailing address: 9990 Santa Monica Blvd, Beverly Hills, CA 90212
Phone: (310) 712-1700
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Steven Gordon Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was University of California Los Angeles ($1.8M). Together the top 10 received $2.0M.
Grant Size Distribution
96 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 84 grants of 96 (88%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 99% of grant dollars went to recipients in California, 1% to recipients in New York, and less than 1% to recipients in New Jersey.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 16 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Steven Gordon Family Foundation open to new grantees?
31%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 5 of 16 grantees (31%) were first-time recipients. With only 16 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $6K; repeat grants $185K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 69% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 183% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above 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 $578K (2022) to $2.2M (2023). In 2024 it made 16 grants totaling $2.1M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of California Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA | General Use | $1,801,627 |
| The Jewish Federation Los Angeles, CA | General Use | $100,000 |
| Wilshire Boulevard Temple Los Angeles, CA | General Use | $60,000 |
| American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee Inc New York, NY | General Use | $25,000 |
| Karsh Center of Wilshire Blvd Los Angeles, CA | General Use | $25,000 |
| Beit T'shuvah Los Angeles, CA | General Use | $10,000 |
| Phase One Foundation Los Angeles, CA | General Use | $10,000 |
| Beverly Hills Firefighters' Association Beverly Hills, CA | General Use | $5,000 |
| College Match Los Angeles, CA | General Use | $5,000 |
| Collins and Katz YMCA Los Angeles, CA | General Use | $5,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $15,385 | $2,070,000 | $2,060,427 | $2,060,227 | 16 | $2,060,227 | $4,447 |
| 2023 | $5,812 | $2,172,000 | $2,175,877 | $2,172,833 | 22 | $2,172,833 | $3,102 |
| 2022 | $9,689 | $585,000 | $581,063 | $578,363 | 20 | $578,363 | $1,284 |
| 2021 | $5,752 | $729,000 | $733,145 | $729,000 | 18 | $729,000 | $946 |
| 2020 | $9,897 | $1,357,711 | $1,427,907 | $1,423,500 | 20 | — | $823 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Steven Gordon Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $4K 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 own mission is not stated in the available information. Its 2024 grantees include organizations with varied missions. Phase One Foundation says it supports Phase 1 clinical research and treatment programs for cancer therapy; Beit T’Shuvah says it provides psychological and spiritual healing to people and families affected by addiction and other destructive behaviors. Tower Cancer Research Foundation describes its work as advancing cancer research and supporting people affected by the disease, while Beloved Builders says it supports spiritual leaders creating spaces of sacred belonging.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 16 grants totaling $2,060,227. Awards ranged from $500 to $1,801,627, with a median grant of $5,000. The largest grant was $1,801,627 to the University of California Los Angeles for general use. Other notable grants included $100,000 to The Jewish Federation, $60,000 to Wilshire Boulevard Temple, and $25,000 each to the American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee and Karsh Center of Wilshire Blvd, all for general use.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Steven C Gordon is listed as president on the 2024 filing.
Steven Gordon Family Foundation is led by Steven C. Gordon, President on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Steven C. Gordon
President
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 Steven Gordon Family Foundation
How much does Steven Gordon Family Foundation give each year?
Steven Gordon Family Foundation gave $2.1M across 16 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $2.2M across 22 grants.
What is Steven Gordon Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Steven Gordon Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $128,764, across 16 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Steven Gordon Family Foundation that year got $6K on average.
Where does Steven Gordon Family Foundation give grants?
Steven Gordon Family Foundation gives mostly in California: 99% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Los Angeles, CA (11 grants) and Beverly Hills, CA (2 grants).
Does Steven Gordon Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Steven Gordon Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (16 of 16) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Steven Gordon Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Steven Gordon Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include University of California Los Angeles ($1,801,627), The Jewish Federation ($100,000) and Wilshire Boulevard Temple ($60,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 95% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Steven Gordon Family Foundation?
Steven Gordon Family Foundation reported $15K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $2.1M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $4K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Steven Gordon Family Foundation fund?
The foundation’s own mission is not stated in the available information. Its 2024 grantees include organizations with varied missions. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Steven Gordon Family Foundation?
The foundation states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Steven Gordon Family Foundation's EIN?
Steven Gordon Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-4656330. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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