The Gordon Foundation Inc
The Gordon Foundation Inc is a private foundation, based in Lambertville, NJ. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2023.
The Gordon Foundation Inc at a glance
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated September 2026.
Who The Gordon Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
33 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 33 grants of 33 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
How The Gordon Foundation Inc gives
- Giving fell 37% from 2019 to 2022. 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 2019 to 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $4K (2021) to $8K (2019). In 2022 it made 8 grants totaling $5K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Romenu New York, NY | Seeks to integrate body, mind, and soul in Jewish practice | $3,325 |
| Sepsis Alliance San Diego, CA | to help cure the disease | $251 |
| Clean Water Fund Belmar, NJ | Prevent environmental harm | $250 |
| Community Food Bank Hillside, NJ | Provides food to the needy. | $250 |
| Ironbound Community Corp Newark, NJ | Provides programs, services and activities for the people of Newark | $250 |
| Playhouse Alumni West Orange, NJ | Provide scholorships for families in need | $200 |
| The Nature Conservancy Arlington, VA | Nature and wildlife protection | $200 |
| Somerset County Park Fdn North Branch, NJ | To help preserve, support, and promote Somerset Park Commission programs, facilities, and open space through advocacy and fundraising. | $200 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | — | — | $8,781 | $4,926 | 8 | $8,781 | — | $333 |
| 2021 | $8,781 | $8 | $5,615 | $3,660 | 6 | — | $8 | $639 |
| 2020 | $14,388 | $19 | $7,133 | $5,275 | 8 | — | — | $954 |
| 2019 | $21,502 | $37 | $9,792 | $7,862 | 11 | — | — | $1,244 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Gordon Foundation Inc's 2023 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Arlene Gordon
Trustee
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Michael Gordon
Trustee
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2023. "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 The Gordon Foundation Inc
Where does The Gordon Foundation Inc operate?
The Gordon Foundation Inc has awarded grants in California, New Jersey, New York, Virginia.
What is The Gordon Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Gordon Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 22-3770544. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2023.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS August 10, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS August 11, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS July 27, 2022)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
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