The Edward S Gordon Foundation
The Edward S Gordon Foundation is a private foundation based in New York, New York. Its 2025 filing states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
The Edward S Gordon Foundation at a glance
In short: The Edward S Gordon Foundation gave $3.3M across 15 grants in 2025 (avg $221K), mostly in New York. 67% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $3,314,591
- +2966.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 15
- +66.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $220,973
- +1739.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $140,800
- -78.1% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 67% first-time grantees (10 of 15, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New York (99% 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 The Edward S Gordon Foundation
- 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: C/O Wsb 1411 Broadway 9Th Fl, New York, NY 10018
Phone: (212) 984-8111
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Edward S Gordon Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Jewish Communal Fund ($3.2M). Together the top 10 received $3.3M.
Grant Size Distribution
51 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 50 grants of 51 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s 2025 grant dollars went primarily to New York recipients: 99% were reported in New York and 1% in Nebraska. California, Pennsylvania, and New Hampshire each accounted for 0% as reported.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 15 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Edward S Gordon Foundation open to new grantees?
67%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 10 of 15 grantees (67%) were first-time recipients. With only 15 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $325K; repeat grants $13K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $20K repeat.
- 27% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 3591% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 $70K (2021) to $3.3M (2025). In 2025 it made 15 grants totaling $3.3M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jewish Communal Fund New York, NY | Unrestricted | $3,194,381 |
| Guiding Eyes Yorktown Heights, NE | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Friends of the Israel Defense Forces New York, NY | Unrestricted | $20,300 |
| Young Israel of Harrison Harrison, NY | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| PEF Israel Endowment Fund New York, NY | Unrestricted | $13,610 |
| Stand With Us Pasadena, CA | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Harrison Volunteer Fire Department Harrison, NY | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| National Jewish Outreach Program New York, NY | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Yeshiva Beis Moshe Scranton, PA | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Pal New York, NY | Unrestricted | $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 | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $140,800 | $226,772 | $3,339,622 | $3,314,591 | 15 | $3,333,536 | $222,019 | $113,049 |
| 2024 | $643,082 | $91,647 | $114,253 | $108,100 | 9 | $111,262 | $90,855 | $171,916 |
| 2023 | $665,688 | $158,645 | $123,866 | $92,650 | 9 | $120,235 | $155,125 | $129,984 |
| 2022 | $630,909 | $54,862 | $94,093 | $89,800 | 11 | $93,254 | $54,023 | $117,369 |
| 2021 | $670,140 | $44,125 | $77,177 | $70,300 | 7 | $73,462 | $43,422 | $127,437 |
| 2020 | $703,192 | $108,828 | $147,557 | $144,300 | 12 | — | $108,125 | $81,468 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Edward S Gordon Foundation reported a distributable amount of $113K 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 foundation’s filing does not state a mission. Its 2025 grantees describe their own work in varied terms: Friends of the Israel Defense Forces says it provides critical support for the health, well-being, and education of Israel’s protectors. New England College describes its emphasis on experiential learning and a liberal arts foundation. GVNG.org describes its mission as democratizing philanthropy by cultivating new philanthropists and supporting charitable projects.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 15 grants totaling $3,314,591. The median grant was $5,000; grants ranged from $1,000 to $3,194,381. The total was dominated by a $3,194,381 unrestricted grant to Jewish Communal Fund. Other notable 2025 grants included $25,000 to Guiding Eyes, $20,300 to Friends of the Israel Defense Forces, $20,000 to Young Israel of Harrison, and $13,610 to PEF Israel Endowment Fund. The filing lists each of these grants as unrestricted.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Robin Gordon and Anthony M Saytanides as trustees.
The Edward S Gordon Foundation's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Anthony M. Saytanides
Trustee
On filings since 2020
$14K (2023) → $0 (2025)
Robin Gordon
Trustee
On filings since 2020
$14K (2023) → $0 (2025)
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2023 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2023 filing was $14K, to Robin Gordon (Trustee). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Edward S Gordon Foundation
How much does The Edward S Gordon Foundation give each year?
The Edward S Gordon Foundation gave $3.3M across 15 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $108K across 9 grants.
What is The Edward S Gordon Foundation's typical grant size?
The Edward S Gordon Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $220,973, across 15 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Edward S Gordon Foundation that year got $325K on average.
Where does The Edward S Gordon Foundation give grants?
The Edward S Gordon Foundation gives mostly in New York: 99% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (6 grants) and Harrison, NY (2 grants).
Does The Edward S Gordon Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Edward S Gordon Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (15 of 15) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Edward S Gordon Foundation's largest grantees?
The Edward S Gordon Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Jewish Communal Fund ($3,194,381), Guiding Eyes ($25,000) and Friends of the Israel Defense Forces ($20,300), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 98% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Edward S Gordon Foundation?
The Edward S Gordon Foundation reported $141K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $3.3M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $113K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Edward S Gordon Foundation fund?
The foundation’s filing does not state a mission. Its 2025 grantees describe their own work in varied terms: Friends of the Israel Defense Forces says it provides critical support for the health, well-being, and education of Israel’s protectors. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Edward S Gordon Foundation?
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 The Edward S Gordon Foundation's EIN?
The Edward S Gordon Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-7107378. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The Edward S Gordon 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.
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 August 21, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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