Private foundation · Tucson, AZ

The Gordon Foundation

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Typical grant size
$1K $2K $4K
25th · median · 75th percentile
Unique recipients
13
Repeat grantees
8
funded 2+ years

Application procedures · from 2024 990-PF

Leadership · from 2024 990-PF

Steven M Rachbach
TREASURER
$12K
Lisa H Israel
PRESIDENT AND SECRETARY
$7K
Lauren Munger
VICE PRESIDENT
$7K
Paul Rachbach
TREASURER
$8K
Paul J Rachbach
SECRETARY AND TREASURER
$15K
Lisa Israel
PRESIDENT
$13K

Source: IRS Form 990-PF, Part VII. Officers, directors, and trustees as reported by the foundation.

Payout rate · TY 2024
3.9%
grants paid ÷ assets · ~5% IRS minimum
'21
'22
'23
'24
72
Total grants awarded
$331K
Total amount
$5K
Average grant
$50K
Largest grant

Giving by year

2024
$60K
19 grants
2023
$151K
18 grants
2022
$60K
17 grants
2021
$60K
18 grants

Top recipients

Community Food Bank of Southern Arizona
4 grants · AZ
$110K
4 grants · AZ · ≈ likely match
$78K
Planned Parenthood
4 grants · AZ
$22K
4 grants · AZ · ✓ Exact match
$14K
Sarsef
4 grants · AZ
$14K
Tucson Interfaith Community Services
3 grants · AZ
$12K
4 grants · AZ · ✓ Exact match
$11K
4 grants · AZ · ≈ likely match
$10K
Tucson Symphony Orchestra
4 grants · AZ
$8K
4 grants · AZ · ✓ Exact match
$7K

Recipient names are as reported on the 990-PF. ✓ Exact match = EIN matched to IRS records by exact name + state; ≈ likely match = EIN inferred from a closely similar name. The recipient EIN is never stated on the form — it is DoubleNine’s match.

Recent grants · most recent filings first

Community Food Bank of Southern Arizona
FOOD SUSTAINABILITY
AZ · TY 2024
$20K
Casa de Los Ninos
HEALTH SERVICES FOR LOWER INCOME CHILDREN AND FAMILIES
AZ · TY 2024
$10K
Planned Parenthood
COMPREHENSIVE REPRODUCTIVE AND COMPLEMENTARY HEALTH CARE
AZ · TY 2024
$4K
Tucson Interfaith Community Services
HOUSING AND FOOD FOR SENIORS
AZ · TY 2024
$3K
Youth on Their Own
HOMELESS TEENS
AZ · TY 2024
$3K
Sarsef
STEM-RELATED EDUCATION FOR MINORITIES AND FEMALES
AZ · TY 2024
$3K
Tucson Symphony Orchestra
SCHOOL AND KIDS PROGRAMS
AZ · TY 2024
$2K
Botanical Gardens
YOUTH FIELD JOURNAL
AZ · TY 2024
$2K
Tucson Jewish Community Center
AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAM FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
AZ · TY 2024
$2K
Primavera Foundation
CHARITABLE SERVICES TO PROVIDE PATHWAYS OUT OF POVERTY
AZ · TY 2024
$2K
Tucson Museum & Holocaust Center
JEWISH HERITAGE SUPPORT
AZ · TY 2024
$2K
El Grupo Youth Cycling
EMPOWERING YOUTH THROUGH BICYCLING
AZ · TY 2024
$2K
Make Way for Books
LITERACY PROGRAM
AZ · TY 2024
$1K
Literacy Connects
LITERACY PROGRAM
AZ · TY 2024
$1K
Kol Ami Synagogue
ADULT AND SENIOR PROGRAM SCHOLARSHIPS
AZ · TY 2024
$1K
Humane Society of Southern Arizona
GROOMING FOR HOMELESS PETS TO PROMOTE ADOPTION
AZ · TY 2024
$1K
Arizona Theater Company
CULTURAL SUPPORT
AZ · TY 2024
$1K
Habitat for Humanity
BRINGS PEOPLE TOGETHER TO BUILD HOMES AND COMMUNITIES
AZ · TY 2024
$1K
Hermitage No Kill Cat Shelter and Sanctuary
ANIMAL CARE
AZ · TY 2024
$250
Community Food Bank of Southern Arizona
FOOD BANK
AZ · TY 2023
$50K
Casa de Los Ninos
CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
AZ · TY 2023
$38K
Planned Parenthood
PROVIDES COMPREHENSIVE REPRODUCTIVE AND COMPLEMENTARY HEALTH CARE
AZ · TY 2023
$10K
Tucson Interfaith Community Services
HOUSING AND FOOD FOR SENIORS
AZ · TY 2023
$7K
Sarsef
STEM-RELATED FOR MINORITIES AND FEMALES
AZ · TY 2023
$6K
Youth on Their Own
HOMELESS TEENS
AZ · TY 2023
$6K
Habitat for Humanity
BRINGS PEOPLE TOGETHER TO BUILD HOMES AND COMMUNITIES
AZ · TY 2023
$5K
Primavera Foundation
PATHWAYS OUT OF POVERTY
AZ · TY 2023
$5K
Jewish Family & Children Services
CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
AZ · TY 2023
$4K
Tucson Symphony Orchestra
SCHOOL AND KIDS PROGRAMS
AZ · TY 2023
$4K
Make Way for Books
LITERACY PROGRAM
AZ · TY 2023
$3K
Literacy Connects
LITERACY PROGRAM
AZ · TY 2023
$3K
Humane Society of Southern Arizona
GROOMING FOR HOMELESS PETS TO PROMOTE ADOPTION
AZ · TY 2023
$3K
Tucson Museum & Holocaust Center
JEWISH HERITAGE SUPPORT
AZ · TY 2023
$3K
Patron of the Arts Jewish Community Center
SCULPTURE GARDEN
AZ · TY 2023
$3K
Arizona Theater Company
CULTURAL SUPPORT
AZ · TY 2023
$1K
Candlelighters for Childhood Cancer
CHILDRENS CANCER
AZ · TY 2023
$1K
Hermitage No Kill Cat Shelterand Sanctuary
ANIMAL CARE
AZ · TY 2023
$625
Community Food Bank of Southern Arizona
FOOD BANK HONOR GARDEN
AZ · TY 2022
$20K
Casa de Los Ninos
GENERAL PUBLIC SUPPORT
AZ · TY 2022
$15K
Planned Parenthood
COMPREHENSIVE HEALTHCARE
AZ · TY 2022
$4K
Tucson Interfaith Community Services
HOUSING AND FOOD FOR SENIORS
AZ · TY 2022
$3K
Sarsef
STEM RELATED EDUCATION FOR MINORITIES AND FEMALES
AZ · TY 2022
$3K
Youth on Their Own
HOMELESS TEENS
AZ · TY 2022
$3K
Habitat for Humanity
BRINGS PEOPLE TOGETHER TO BUILD HOMES AND COMMUNITIES
AZ · TY 2022
$2K
Primavera Foundation
GENERAL PUBLIC SUPPORT
AZ · TY 2022
$2K
Jewish Family & Children Services
SCHOLARSHIPS
AZ · TY 2022
$2K
Tucson Symphony Orchestra
SCHOOL AND KIDS PROGRAMS
AZ · TY 2022
$2K
Make Way for Books
LITERACY PROGRAM
AZ · TY 2022
$1K
Literacy Connects
LITERACY PROGRAM
AZ · TY 2022
$1K
Leaf Jewish Federation of Southern Arizona
JEWS IN CRISIS LOCAL EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE
AZ · TY 2022
$1K

Source: IRS Form 990-PF, Part XV. Up to 50 most recent grants shown.