The Gordon Foundation
The Gordon Foundation is a private foundation based in Tucson, Arizona. Its 2026 filing reports 22 grants totaling $75,000, primarily to organizations in Arizona, for purposes including food sustainability, health services, youth support, education, and community services.
The Gordon Foundation at a glance
In short: The Gordon Foundation gave $75K across 22 grants in 2026 (avg $3K), mostly in Arizona. 19% of 2026 grantees were new. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $75,000
- +25.0% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 22
- +15.8% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $3,409
- +8.0% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $1,533,533
- -1.7% vs 2025
- New grantees (estimate)
- 19% first-time grantees (4 of 21, 2026; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Arizona (99% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Gordon Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- Contact
Mailing address: 2161 N Split Rock Place, Tucson, AZ 85749-7902
Phone: (520) 730-9168
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Gordon Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Community Food Bank of Southern Arizona ($25K). Together the top 10 received $59K.
Grant Size Distribution
94 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 93 grants of 94 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2026, 99% of grant dollars went to recipients in Arizona and 1% to recipients in New York. The listed Arizona recipients are in Tucson.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 22 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Gordon Foundation open to new grantees?
19%
first-time grantees, 2026
In 2026, 4 of 21 grantees (19%) were first-time recipients. With only 21 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $1K; repeat grants $4K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $3K repeat.
- 81% of 2026 grantees were also funded in 2025. Method
- Giving grew 25% from 2023 to 2026. Method
- In 2026 it paid out 105% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2022–2026). 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 2022 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $60K (2022) to $151K (2024). In 2026 it made 22 grants totaling $75K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Community Food Bank of Southern Arizona Tucson, AZ | Food Sustainability | $25,000 |
| CASA De Los Ninos Tucson, AZ | Health Services for Lower Income Children and Families | $10,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Tucson, AZ | Comprehensive Reproductive and Complementary Health Care | $5,000 |
| Youth on Their Own Tucson, AZ | Homeless Teens | $3,000 |
| Primavera Foundation Tucson, AZ | Charitable Services to Provide Pathways Out of Poverty | $3,000 |
| Sarsef Tucson, AZ | STEM-Related Education for Minorities and Females | $3,000 |
| Tucson Interfaith Community Services Tucson, AZ | Housing and Food for Seniors | $3,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity Tucson, AZ | Brings People Together to Build Homes and Communities | $2,500 |
| Tucson Jewish Community Center Tucson, AZ | Afterschool Program Financial Assistance | $2,500 |
| Tucson Symphony Orchestra Tucson, AZ | School and Kids Programs | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,533,533 | $76,618 | $103,441 | $75,000 | 22 | $93,250 | $67,118 | $88,802 |
| 2025 | $1,560,356 | $74,425 | $93,855 | $60,000 | 19 | $77,750 | $60,650 | $86,199 |
| 2024 | $1,579,786 | $72,813 | $185,967 | $151,000 | 18 | $175,312 | $80,807 | $84,060 |
| 2023 | $1,725,770 | $90,116 | $102,608 | $60,000 | 17 | $68,500 | $56,867 | $83,720 |
| 2022 | $1,738,262 | $84,388 | $101,635 | $60,000 | 18 | $68,500 | $59,859 | $95,535 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Gordon Foundation reported a distributable amount of $89K for 2026 — 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 2026 grants include support for organizations whose own stated missions span several fields. For example, Casa de los Niños says its mission is to promote child well-being and family stability, while Youth On Their Own says it supports the graduation and continued success of youth experiencing homelessness in Pima County. Tucson Botanical Gardens says it connects people with plants and nature, and El Grupo Youth Cycling says its mission is to empower youth through bicycles. These are the grantees’ missions, not statements of the foundation’s mission.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2026, the foundation gave $75,000 through 22 grants. Grants ranged from $500 to $25,000, with a median of $2,000. Its largest listed awards were $25,000 to Community Food Bank of Southern Arizona for food sustainability; $10,000 to Casa de los Niños for health services for lower-income children and families; and $5,000 to Planned Parenthood in Tucson for comprehensive reproductive and complementary health care. Other listed grants included $3,000 each to Youth On Their Own, Primavera Foundation, SARSEF, and Tucson Interfaith Community Services.
The foundation states on its 2025 filing that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2026 filing lists Lisa H. Israel as president and secretary, Lauren Munger as vice president, and Steven M. Rachbach as treasurer.
The Gordon Foundation is led by Lisa H. Israel, President & Secretary since 2024 (on filings since 2022); all 3 officers listed in 2026 are compensated.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Lisa H. Israel
President & Secretary
President → President & Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
$13K (2022) → $8K (2026)
Lauren Munger
Vice President
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
$13K (2022) → $8K (2026)
Steven M. Rachbach
Treasurer
On filings since 2024
5 hrs/week
$2K (2024) → $8K (2026)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Paul J. Rachbach (2022–2024) — Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2026. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2026 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2026 filing was $8K, to Lisa H Israel (President and Secretary). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Gordon Foundation
How much does The Gordon Foundation give each year?
The Gordon Foundation gave $75K across 22 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $60K across 19 grants.
What is The Gordon Foundation's typical grant size?
The Gordon Foundation's median grant in 2026 was $2,000, and its average grant was $3,409, across 22 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Gordon Foundation that year got $1K on average.
Where does The Gordon Foundation give grants?
The Gordon Foundation gives mostly in Arizona: 99% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Tucson, AZ (21 grants).
Does The Gordon Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2026: none of the 22 grants with a stated purpose on The Gordon Foundation's 2026 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are The Gordon Foundation's largest grantees?
The Gordon Foundation's largest 2026 grantees include Community Food Bank of Southern Arizona ($25,000), CASA De Los Ninos ($10,000) and Planned Parenthood ($5,000), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 53% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is The Gordon Foundation?
The Gordon Foundation reported $1.5M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $93K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $89K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Gordon Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2026 grants include support for organizations whose own stated missions span several fields. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Gordon Foundation?
The Gordon Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals, according to Grantable's research on its published guidelines.
What is The Gordon Foundation's EIN?
The Gordon Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 86-0554595. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2026.
Does The 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
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS May 11, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2025
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). The Gordon Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 15, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-gordon-foundation-morg_2ed099d4954b46b4884349e042e1b673
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