Leotta Gordon Foundation
Accepts applications
Leotta Gordon Foundation is a private foundation in Portland, Oregon. In tax year 2025 it gave $60,000 in 13 grants; the typical grant was $3,000 and the largest $20,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$60,000
- Number of grants13
- Typical grant$3,000
- Largest grant$20,000
- Assets$424,918
- New grantees15%
Giving in 2025 was the same as $60,000 the year before.
15% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $60,000 | 14 | $455,740 |
| 2024 | $60,000 | 14 | $427,960 |
| 2025 | $60,000 | 13 | $424,918 |
How to apply
| Contact | Paul R Duden 1740 S Carey Lane, Portland, OR 97219-7973 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (503) 936-9176, pduden@gmail.com |
| What to submit | Applications may be made by letter and shall contain sufficient information to satisfy the standards set forth in part xv, line 2(d) below. |
| Deadlines | Applications are accepted at any time. |
| Restrictions | Awards shall be made to charitable organizations (other than non-operating private foundations) or government agencies providing charitable, educational, or scientific services for the benefit of children or animals. |
What Leotta Gordon Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Oregon. It also paid $2,000 in 1 grant to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Oregon | 11 | $56,000 |
| Washington | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kairospdx | Education of children | $20,000 |
| Many Nations Academy | Education of children | $7,000 |
| The Library Foundation | Every child a reader | $5,000 |
| Cascadia Wildlands | Preservation of habitat | $4,000 |
| Casa | Foster children advocacy | $4,000 |
| Portland Youth Builders | Education of children | $3,000 |
| Civics Learning Project | Education of children | $3,000 |
| Children's Center | Services for abused children | $3,000 |
| Friendly House | Programs for children | $3,000 |
| Smus Society | Scholarships for children | $2,000 |
| NW Association for Blind Athletes | Blind childrens sports | $2,000 |
| YMCA of Marion County | Camping experiences for children | $2,000 |
| Clackamas Women's Services | Children living in the village | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Paul Duden
- James Crumpacker
Questions people ask
Does Leotta Gordon Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Applications are accepted at any time.
How much does Leotta Gordon Foundation give?
$60,000 in tax year 2025, across 13 grants, with a typical grant of $3,000.
Who runs Leotta Gordon Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Paul Duden (Trustee) and James Crumpacker (Trustee).
What does Leotta Gordon Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs and education.