The Gordon Foundation
Accepts applications
The Gordon Foundation is a private foundation in Castle Rock, Colorado. In tax year 2024 it gave $10,850 in 10 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $3,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$10,850
- Number of grants10
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$3,000
- Assets$150,979
- New grantees70%
Giving in 2024 was up from $6,500 the year before.
70% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $6,500 | 5 | $137,808 |
| 2024 | $10,850 | 10 | $150,979 |
How to apply
| Contact | David Gordon 950 Country Club Pkwy, Castle Rock, CO 80108 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (214) 564-3035 |
| What to submit | Informal Letter |
What The Gordon Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to District of Columbia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | 4 | $6,000 |
| Colorado | 3 | $3,500 |
| Texas | 1 | $1,000 |
| New York | 1 | $250 |
| Maryland | 1 | $100 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Defenders of Wildlife | General Support | $3,000 |
| HawkQuest | General Support | $1,500 |
| The Nature Conservancy | General Purpose | $1,000 |
| Castle Rock Adventist Hospital Foundation | General Support | $1,000 |
| Family & Intercultural Resource Center | General Support | $1,000 |
| World Wildlife Fund | General Support | $1,000 |
| National Parks Foundation | General Support | $1,000 |
| National Parks Conservation Association | General Support | $1,000 |
| National Audubon Society | General Support | $250 |
| American Cancer Society | General Support | $100 |
Officers and trustees
- David Gordon
- Melissa Gordon
Questions people ask
Does The Gordon Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does The Gordon Foundation give?
$10,850 in tax year 2024, across 10 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs The Gordon Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists David Gordon (President) and Melissa Gordon (Vice President).
What does The Gordon Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation and health.