Betsy Gordon Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Betsy Gordon Foundation is a private foundation in Phoenix, Arizona. In tax year 2024 it gave $227,446 in 25 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $63,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$227,446
- Number of grants25
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$63,000
- Assets$15,987
- New grantees44%
Giving in 2024 was down from $297,577 the year before.
44% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $158,000 | 16 | $58,879 |
| 2023 | $297,577 | 25 | $52,108 |
| 2024 | $227,446 | 25 | $15,987 |
How to apply
Betsy Gordon Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Betsy Gordon Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 18 | $205,951 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $10,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $5,000 |
| New York | 3 | $4,495 |
| Arkansas | 1 | $1,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California Institute of Integral Studies | General operations | $63,000 |
| Tibetan Association of No California | General operations | $60,000 |
| Grip-Training Institute | General operations | $54,951 |
| Institute for Health and Healing | General operations | $10,000 |
| World Central Kitchen | General operations | $10,000 |
| International Inst for Humanistic Studies | General operations | $5,000 |
| The Sramani Institute | General operations | $5,000 |
| Threshhold Foundation | General operations | $2,495 |
| Breast Cancer Prevention Partners | General operations | $1,000 |
| Canal Alliance | General operations | $1,000 |
| Children's Hospital & Research Cntr Fndn DBA UCSF Benioff Children's Hospit | General operations | $1,000 |
| Destiny Arts Center | General operations | $1,000 |
| Heifer International | General operations | $1,000 |
| Livingdying Project | General operations | $1,000 |
| Marin Health Foundation | General operations | $1,000 |
| Marin Senior Coordinating Council - Vivalon | General operations | $1,000 |
| Medecins Sans Frontieres USA Inc - Doctors Without Borders | General operations | $1,000 |
| Moravian Academy | General operations | $1,000 |
| Planned Parenthood | General operations | $1,000 |
| Spirit Rock Insight Meditation Center | General operations | $1,000 |
| St Vincent de Paul Charities | General operations | $1,000 |
| UCSF Foundation | General operations | $1,000 |
| Glide | General operations | $1,000 |
| Mountain Play Association | General operations | $1,000 |
| Narada M Walden Foundation | General operations | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Elizabeth Gordon
- Jean Merlin
- Louis Leeburg
- Sandra Harner
- Susie Heumann
- Sandra Hobson
- Ricci Coddington
- Brandon Nothstine
Questions people ask
Does Betsy Gordon Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Betsy Gordon Foundation give?
$227,446 in tax year 2024, across 25 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Betsy Gordon Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Elizabeth Gordon (President), Jean Merlin (Secretary), Louis Leeburg (Treasurer) and Sandra Harner (Trustee) among 8 officers and trustees.
What does Betsy Gordon Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health and international.