The Gordon Foundation
The Gordon Foundation is a private foundation based in Las Vegas, Nevada. Its recent grants have supported charitable organizations in Nevada and California, including health, education, community service, and Jewish organizations.
The Gordon Foundation at a glance
In short: The Gordon Foundation gave $129K across 29 grants in 2025 (avg $4K), top state Nevada. 41% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $128,949
- +14.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 29
- -3.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $4,447
- +18.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,750
- Total assets
- $2,694,034
- +0.8% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 41% first-time grantees (12 of 29, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Nevada (49% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The 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: 10655 Park Run Ste 160, Las Vegas, NV 89144
Phone: (702) 220-4500
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 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was University of Southern California ($31K). Together the top 10 received $109K.
Grant Size Distribution
178 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 178 grants of 178 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 49% of grant dollars went to recipients in Nevada and 47% to recipients in California. The remaining shares went to recipients in Washington, D.C. (2%), Ohio (1%), and New York (1%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 29 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Gordon Foundation open to new grantees?
41%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 12 of 29 grantees (41%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $5K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $3K repeat.
- 34% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving fell 21% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 90% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2025). 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $113K (2024) to $164K (2022). In 2025 it made 29 grants totaling $129K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Southern California Los Angeles, CA | Contribution | $31,250 |
| Ole Health Napa, CA | Contribution | $18,000 |
| Temple Beth Sholom Las Vegas, NV | Contribution | $18,000 |
| The Nature Conservancy in Nevada Reno, NV | Contribution | $8,500 |
| Girl Scouts of Southern Nevada Las Vegas, NV | Contribution | $8,000 |
| Jewish Nevada Las Vegas, NV | Contribution | $5,250 |
| Tyler Robinson Foundation Las Vegas, NV | Contribution | $5,000 |
| Friendship Circle of Las Vegas Las Vegas, NV | Contribution | $5,000 |
| Israeli American Council Woodland Hills, CA | Contribution | $5,000 |
| Nellis Support Team Las Vegas, NV | Contribution | $4,500 |
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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 | $2,694,034 | $176,660 | $158,494 | $128,949 | 29 | $128,949 | $146,594 | $143,612 |
| 2024 | $2,672,675 | $110,748 | $141,046 | $112,975 | 30 | $112,975 | $84,812 | $137,852 |
| 2023 | $2,702,163 | $73,793 | $183,034 | $151,000 | 31 | $151,000 | $78,438 | $138,148 |
| 2022 | $2,811,404 | $165,031 | $201,447 | $163,818 | 45 | $163,818 | $127,402 | $148,744 |
| 2021 | $2,847,820 | $261,686 | $187,744 | $162,750 | 43 | — | $236,692 | $151,771 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Gordon Foundation reported a distributable amount of $144K 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
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants went to a range of organizations. For example, OLE Health says it provides compassionate care to support healthier lives in its communities; Girl Scouts of Southern Nevada says it builds girls’ courage, confidence, and character; and the Tyler Robinson Foundation says it assists families facing the costs of a child’s cancer care. Other 2025 recipients include a nature conservancy, religious and Jewish organizations, and groups serving people with special needs and the military community.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 29 grants totaling $128,949. Grant amounts ranged from $100 to $31,250, with a median of $1,750. The largest grants included $31,250 to the University of Southern California, $18,000 each to OLE Health and Temple Beth Sholom, $8,500 to The Nature Conservancy in Nevada, and $8,000 to Girl Scouts of Southern Nevada.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Richard Gordon is listed as an officer and director.
The Gordon Foundation is led by Richard Gordon, Officer & Director on every filing since 2021 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Richard Gordon
Officer & Director
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 The Gordon Foundation
How much does The Gordon Foundation give each year?
The Gordon Foundation gave $129K across 29 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $113K across 30 grants.
What is The Gordon Foundation's typical grant size?
The Gordon Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $1,750, and its average grant was $4,447, across 29 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Gordon Foundation that year got $3K on average.
Where does The Gordon Foundation give grants?
The Gordon Foundation's top state is Nevada, with 49% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest state was California (47%). The most frequent recipient cities were Las Vegas, NV (14 grants) and Los Angeles, CA (4 grants).
Does The Gordon Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 29 grants with a stated purpose on The Gordon Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Contribution" (29 grants).
Who are The Gordon Foundation's largest grantees?
The Gordon Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include University of Southern California ($31,250), Ole Health ($18,000) and Temple Beth Sholom ($18,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 52% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Gordon Foundation?
The Gordon Foundation reported $2.7M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $129K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $144K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does The Gordon Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants went to a range of organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The 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 Gordon Foundation's EIN?
The Gordon Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-2588480. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
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 September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 16, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS February 16, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 15, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS February 18, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). The Gordon Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 12, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-gordon-foundation-morg_93fa8e2dcad543b583c33d87ded40c61
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