Irving & Arline Gordon Memorial | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 30-6218949
Foundation Overview
Based in Scottsdale, AZ, Irving & Arline Gordon Memorial has awarded 148 grants totaling $237,314 to organizations in Florida, New York and 11 other states, plus international recipients. Individual grants range from $150 to $20,000, with a median award of $1,250.
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New Applicant Friendliness
0 of 14 recipients (0%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains tight relationships with established partners. New applicants rarely succeed without insider connections.
Geographic Focus
43% of grants are awarded in New York, with additional funding distributed across 13 other locations. The foundation balances regional focus with broader geographic diversity. Within New York, funding concentrates in New York (83%), Rochester (6%), White Plains (3%).
Funding Trajectory
Strong 154% growth in annual giving over 6 years indicates expanding philanthropic capacity and increasing opportunities for grant seekers. This upward trajectory suggests growing foundation resources and commitment.
Program Areas
Highly focused on general purposes with 100% of funding dedicated to this sector. This specialization indicates deep expertise and committed investment in the field.
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Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Irving & Arline Gordon Memorial's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.
| Name | Amount | Location | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cave Creek Museum | $500 | Cave Creek, AZ, US | In Accordance With The Charitable Purpose | 2023 |
| Desert Foothills Land Trust | $1,500 | Cave Creek, AZ, US | In Accordance With The Charitable Purpose | 2023 |
| Heard Musuem | $750 | Phoenix, AZ, US | In Accordance With The Charitable Purpose | 2023 |
| Jewish National Fund | $2,500 | New York, NY, US | In Accordance With The Charitable Purpose | 2023 |
| Mcdowell Sonoran Conservancy | $1,500 | Scottsdale, AZ, US | In Accordance With The Charitable Purpose | 2023 |
| Metropolitan Museum Of Art | $343 | New York, NY, US | In Accordance With The Charitable Purpose | 2023 |
| Players Foundation For Theatre Education | $20,000 | New York, NY, US | In Accordance With The Charitable Purpose | 2023 |
| Cave Creek Museum | $500 | Cave Creek, AZ, US | In Accordance With The Charitable Purpose | 2023 |
| Desert Foothills Land Trust | $1,500 | Cave Creek, AZ, US | In Accordance With The Charitable Purpose | 2023 |
| Heard Musuem | $750 | Phoenix, AZ, US | In Accordance With The Charitable Purpose | 2023 |
| Jewish National Fund | $2,500 | New York, NY, US | In Accordance With The Charitable Purpose | 2023 |
| Mcdowell Sonoran Conservancy | $1,500 | Scottsdale, AZ, US | In Accordance With The Charitable Purpose | 2023 |
| Metropolitan Museum Of Art | $343 | New York, NY, US | In Accordance With The Charitable Purpose | 2023 |
| Players Foundation For Theatre Education | $20,000 | New York, NY, US | In Accordance With The Charitable Purpose | 2023 |
| American Jewish Committee | $2,500 | Boca Raton, FL, US | In Accordance With The Charitable Purpose | 2022 |
| American Research Center In Egypt | $2,500 | Alexandria, VA, US | In Accordance With The Charitable Purpose | 2022 |
| Brown Hillel Fund | $2,500 | Providence, RI, US | In Accordance With The Charitable Purpose | 2022 |
| Dave Thomas Foundation For Adoption | $1,500 | Dublin, OH, US | In Accordance With The Charitable Purpose | 2022 |
| Desert Foothills Land Trust | $2,500 | Cave Creek, AZ, US | In Accordance With The Charitable Purpose | 2022 |
| Electronic Frontier Foundation | $1,500 | San Francisco, CA, US | In Accordance With The Charitable Purpose | 2022 |
| Foundation For Individual Rights And Expression | $1,500 | Philadelphia, PA, US | In Accordance With The Charitable Purpose | 2022 |
| Heard Musuem | $1,432 | Phoenix, AZ, US | In Accordance With The Charitable Purpose | 2022 |
| Mcdowell Sonoran Conservancy | $2,500 | Scottsdale, AZ, US | In Accordance With The Charitable Purpose | 2022 |
| Metropolitan Museum Of Art | $346 | New York, NY, US | In Accordance With The Charitable Purpose | 2022 |
| Museum Of Modern Art | $425 | New York, NY, US | In Accordance With The Charitable Purpose | 2022 |
| National Kidney Foundation | $2,500 | New York, NY, US | In Accordance With The Charitable Purpose | 2022 |
| Players Foundation For Theatre Education | $5,350 | New York, NY, US | In Accordance With The Charitable Purpose | 2022 |
| Southwest Wildlife Conservation Center | $2,000 | Scottsdale, AZ, US | In Accordance With The Charitable Purpose | 2022 |
| Whitney Museum | $204 | New York, NY, US | In Accordance With The Charitable Purpose | 2022 |
| Archaeology Southwest | $980 | Tucson, AZ, US | In Accordance With The Charitable Purpose | 2022 |
| Cteen Of The Valley | $500 | Phoenix, AZ, US | In Accordance With The Charitable Purpose | 2022 |
| National Council Of Jewish Women Arizona Section | $2,500 | Scottsdale, AZ, US | In Accordance With The Charitable Purpose | 2022 |
| American Jewish Committee | $2,500 | Boca Raton, FL, US | In Accordance With The Charitable Purpose | 2022 |
| American Research Center In Egypt | $2,500 | Alexandria, VA, US | In Accordance With The Charitable Purpose | 2022 |
| Brown Hillel Fund | $2,500 | Providence, RI, US | In Accordance With The Charitable Purpose | 2022 |
| Dave Thomas Foundation For Adoption | $1,500 | Dublin, OH, US | In Accordance With The Charitable Purpose | 2022 |
| Desert Foothills Land Trust | $2,500 | Cave Creek, AZ, US | In Accordance With The Charitable Purpose | 2022 |
| Electronic Frontier Foundation | $1,500 | San Francisco, CA, US | In Accordance With The Charitable Purpose | 2022 |
| Foundation For Individual Rights And Expression | $1,500 | Philadelphia, PA, US | In Accordance With The Charitable Purpose | 2022 |
| Heard Musuem | $1,432 | Phoenix, AZ, US | In Accordance With The Charitable Purpose | 2022 |
| Mcdowell Sonoran Conservancy | $2,500 | Scottsdale, AZ, US | In Accordance With The Charitable Purpose | 2022 |
| Metropolitan Museum Of Art | $346 | New York, NY, US | In Accordance With The Charitable Purpose | 2022 |
| Museum Of Modern Art | $425 | New York, NY, US | In Accordance With The Charitable Purpose | 2022 |
| National Kidney Foundation | $2,500 | New York, NY, US | In Accordance With The Charitable Purpose | 2022 |
| Players Foundation For Theatre Education | $5,350 | New York, NY, US | In Accordance With The Charitable Purpose | 2022 |
| Southwest Wildlife Conservation Center | $2,000 | Scottsdale, AZ, US | In Accordance With The Charitable Purpose | 2022 |
| Whitney Museum | $204 | New York, NY, US | In Accordance With The Charitable Purpose | 2022 |
| Archaeology Southwest | $980 | Tucson, AZ, US | In Accordance With The Charitable Purpose | 2022 |
| Cteen Of The Valley | $500 | Phoenix, AZ, US | In Accordance With The Charitable Purpose | 2022 |
| National Council Of Jewish Women Arizona Section | $2,500 | Scottsdale, AZ, US | In Accordance With The Charitable Purpose | 2022 |
| American Jewish Committee | $2,000 | Boca Raton, FL, US | In Accordance With The Charitable Purpose | 2021 |
| American Museum Of Natural History | $912 | New York, NY, US | In Accordance With The Charitable Purpose | 2021 |
| Archaeological Conservancy | $1,500 | Frederick, MD, US | In Accordance With The Charitable Purpose | 2021 |
| Birthright Israel Foundation | $2,150 | New York, NY, US | In Accordance With The Charitable Purpose | 2021 |
| Brown Hillel Fund | $2,500 | Providence, RI, US | In Accordance With The Charitable Purpose | 2021 |
| Center For Great Apes | $1,000 | Wauchula, FL, US | In Accordance With The Charitable Purpose | 2021 |
| Central Park Conservancy | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | In Accordance With The Charitable Purpose | 2021 |
| Desert Botanical Garden | $2,500 | Phoenix, AZ, US | In Accordance With The Charitable Purpose | 2021 |
| Desert Foothills Land Trust | $2,500 | Cave Creek, AZ, US | In Accordance With The Charitable Purpose | 2021 |
| Electronic Frontier Foundation | $1,500 | San Francisco, CA, US | In Accordance With The Charitable Purpose | 2021 |
| Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation | $570 | Scottsdale, AZ, US | In Accordance With The Charitable Purpose | 2021 |
| Foothills Caring Corps | $2,000 | Carefree, AZ, US | In Accordance With The Charitable Purpose | 2021 |
| Foundation For Individual Rights And Expression | $1,500 | Philadelphia, PA, US | In Accordance With The Charitable Purpose | 2021 |
| Jewish Museum | $1,500 | Miami Beach, FL, US | In Accordance With The Charitable Purpose | 2021 |
| The Marine Mammal Center | $2,000 | Fort Cronkhite, CA, US | In Accordance With The Charitable Purpose | 2021 |
| Mcdowell Sonoran Conservancy | $2,000 | Scottsdale, AZ, US | In Accordance With The Charitable Purpose | 2021 |
| The Morgan Library & Museum | $945 | New York, NY, US | In Accordance With The Charitable Purpose | 2021 |
| Metropolitan Museum Of Art | $470 | New York, NY, US | In Accordance With The Charitable Purpose | 2021 |
| Museum Of Jewish History | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | In Accordance With The Charitable Purpose | 2021 |
| Museum Of Modern Art | $532 | New York, NY, US | In Accordance With The Charitable Purpose | 2021 |
| Musical Instrument Musuem | $2,148 | Phoenix, AZ, US | In Accordance With The Charitable Purpose | 2021 |
| Phoenix Herpetological Sanctuary | $2,000 | Scottsdale, AZ, US | In Accordance With The Charitable Purpose | 2021 |
| Players Foundation For Theatre Education | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | In Accordance With The Charitable Purpose | 2021 |
| Save The Manatees | $2,000 | Maitland, FL, US | In Accordance With The Charitable Purpose | 2021 |
| Scottsdale Museum Of The West | $1,432 | Scottsdale, AZ, US | In Accordance With The Charitable Purpose | 2021 |
| Southwest Wildlife Conservation Center | $2,000 | Scottsdale, AZ, US | In Accordance With The Charitable Purpose | 2021 |
| University Of Rochester | $1,500 | Rochester, NY, US | In Accordance With The Charitable Purpose | 2021 |
| Wildlife Conservation Society | $1,269 | Bronx, NY, US | In Accordance With The Charitable Purpose | 2021 |
| American Jewish Committee | $1,500 | Boca Raton, FL, US | In Accordance With The Charitable Purpose | 2020 |
| American Research Center In Egypt | $1,500 | Alexandria, VA, US | In Accordance With The Charitable Purpose | 2020 |
| Archaeological Conservancy | $1,500 | Frederick, MD, US | In Accordance With The Charitable Purpose | 2020 |
| Arizona Jewish Historical Society | $1,500 | Phoenix, AZ, US | In Accordance With The Charitable Purpose | 2020 |
| Birthright Israel Foundation | $1,500 | New York, NY, US | In Accordance With The Charitable Purpose | 2020 |
| Brown Hillel Fund | $2,500 | Providence, RI, US | In Accordance With The Charitable Purpose | 2020 |
| Cave Creek Museum | $150 | Cave Creek, AZ, US | In Accordance With The Charitable Purpose | 2020 |
| Dave Thomas Foundation For Adoption | $1,000 | Dublin, OH, US | In Accordance With The Charitable Purpose | 2020 |
| Desert Botanical Garden | $1,500 | Phoenix, AZ, US | In Accordance With The Charitable Purpose | 2020 |
| Electronic Frontier Foundation | $925 | San Francisco, CA, US | In Accordance With The Charitable Purpose | 2020 |
| Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation | $570 | Scottsdale, AZ, US | In Accordance With The Charitable Purpose | 2020 |
| Friends Of Saguaro National Park | $1,500 | Tucson, AZ, US | In Accordance With The Charitable Purpose | 2020 |
| Heard Musuem | $784 | Phoenix, AZ, US | In Accordance With The Charitable Purpose | 2020 |
| Jewish National Fund | $1,500 | New York, NY, US | In Accordance With The Charitable Purpose | 2020 |
| Mcdowell Sonoran Conservancy | $1,500 | Scottsdale, AZ, US | In Accordance With The Charitable Purpose | 2020 |
| Musical Instrument Musuem | $2,100 | Phoenix, AZ, US | In Accordance With The Charitable Purpose | 2020 |
| National Kidney Foundation | $1,500 | New York, NY, US | In Accordance With The Charitable Purpose | 2020 |
| Phoenix Zoo | $1,312 | Phoenix, AZ, US | In Accordance With The Charitable Purpose | 2020 |
| Players Foundation For Theatre Education | $2,500 | New York, NY, US | In Accordance With The Charitable Purpose | 2020 |
| Save The Manatees | $1,000 | Maitland, FL, US | In Accordance With The Charitable Purpose | 2020 |
| Scottsdale Museum Of The West | $1,000 | Scottsdale, AZ, US | In Accordance With The Charitable Purpose | 2020 |
| Southwest Wildlife Conservation Center | $1,500 | Scottsdale, AZ, US | In Accordance With The Charitable Purpose | 2020 |
| Tenement Museum | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | In Accordance With The Charitable Purpose | 2020 |
| University Of Rochester | $1,500 | Rochester, NY, US | In Accordance With The Charitable Purpose | 2020 |
| American Jewish Committee | $1,250 | Boca Raton, FL, US | In Accordance With The Charitable Purpose | 2018 |
| American Research Center In Egypt | $1,000 | Alexandria, VA, US | In Accordance With The Charitable Purpose | 2018 |
| Archaeological Conservancy | $1,000 | Frederick, MD, US | In Accordance With The Charitable Purpose | 2018 |
| Asia Society | $400 | New York, NY, US | In Accordance With The Charitable Purpose | 2018 |
| Birthright Israel Foundation | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | In Accordance With The Charitable Purpose | 2018 |
| Carnegie Hall | $900 | New York, NY, US | In Accordance With The Charitable Purpose | 2018 |
| Emanuel Synagogue Carrie & Mel Simon Fund | $1,000 | West Hartford, CT, US | In Accordance With The Charitable Purpose | 2018 |
| Encore Creativity | $1,000 | Annapolis, MD, US | In Accordance With The Charitable Purpose | 2018 |
| Hebrew Congregation Of St Thomas (usvi) | $500 | Charlotte Amalie, ST. THOMAS, VQ | In Accordance With The Charitable Purpose | 2018 |
| Irish Reperatory | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | In Accordance With The Charitable Purpose | 2018 |
| Jewish Museum | $1,000 | Miami Beach, FL, US | In Accordance With The Charitable Purpose | 2018 |
| Land Conservancy Of New Jersey | $500 | Boonton, NJ, US | In Accordance With The Charitable Purpose | 2018 |
| Leukemia & Lymphoma Society | $2,000 | White Plains, NY, US | In Accordance With The Charitable Purpose | 2018 |
| Metropolitan Museum Of Art | $600 | New York, NY, US | In Accordance With The Charitable Purpose | 2018 |
| Museum Of Modern Art | $360 | New York, NY, US | In Accordance With The Charitable Purpose | 2018 |
| Museum Of The City Of New York | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | In Accordance With The Charitable Purpose | 2018 |
| Museum Of The Moving Image | $1,000 | Astoria, NY, US | In Accordance With The Charitable Purpose | 2018 |
| National Kidney Foundation | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | In Accordance With The Charitable Purpose | 2018 |
| Parkinson's Foundation | $500 | New York, NY, US | In Accordance With The Charitable Purpose | 2018 |
| Players Foundation For Theatre Education | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | In Accordance With The Charitable Purpose | 2018 |
| Riverhead Foundation For Marine Research | $1,000 | Riverhead, NY, US | In Accordance With The Charitable Purpose | 2018 |
| Roosevelt Island Historical Society | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | In Accordance With The Charitable Purpose | 2018 |
| Roosevelt Island Visual Arts Association | $500 | New York, NY, US | In Accordance With The Charitable Purpose | 2018 |
| Save The Manatees | $500 | Maitland, FL, US | In Accordance With The Charitable Purpose | 2018 |
| Tenement Museum | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | In Accordance With The Charitable Purpose | 2018 |
| University Of Rochester | $1,500 | Rochester, NY, US | In Accordance With The Charitable Purpose | 2018 |
| Vera Institute Of Justice | $1,000 | Brooklyn, NY, US | In Accordance With The Charitable Purpose | 2018 |
| Whitney Museum | $1,200 | New York, NY, US | In Accordance With The Charitable Purpose | 2018 |
| American Jewish Committee | $1,250 | Boca Raton, FL, US | In Accordance With The Charitable Purpose | 2017 |
| American Jewish Historical Society | $500 | New York, NY, US | In Accordance With The Charitable Purpose | 2017 |
| American Friends Of Israel | $500 | Piedmont, CA, US | In Accordance With The Charitable Purpose | 2017 |
| Archon Foundation | $500 | Carson City, NV, US | In Accordance With The Charitable Purpose | 2017 |
| Biblical Research Art Gallery | $500 | Halfmoon, NY, US | In Accordance With The Charitable Purpose | 2017 |
| Birthright Israel Foundation | $500 | New York, NY, US | In Accordance With The Charitable Purpose | 2017 |
| Center For Jewish History | $500 | New York, NY, US | In Accordance With The Charitable Purpose | 2017 |
| International Myeloma Foundation | $250 | North Hollywood, CA, US | In Accordance With The Charitable Purpose | 2017 |
| Four Freedoms Park Conservancy | $600 | New York, NY, US | In Accordance With The Charitable Purpose | 2017 |
| Jewish Heritage Foundation | $500 | Boca Raton, FL, US | In Accordance With The Charitable Purpose | 2017 |
| Land Conservancy The | $515 | Washington, DC, US | In Accordance With The Charitable Purpose | 2017 |
| Leukemia & Lymphoma Society | $500 | White Plains, NY, US | In Accordance With The Charitable Purpose | 2017 |
| Metropolitan Museum Of Art | $200 | New York, NY, US | In Accordance With The Charitable Purpose | 2017 |
| Museum Of Modern Art | $360 | New York, NY, US | In Accordance With The Charitable Purpose | 2017 |
| National Kidney Foundation | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | In Accordance With The Charitable Purpose | 2017 |
| New York Historical Society The | $500 | New York, NY, US | In Accordance With The Charitable Purpose | 2017 |
| Parkinson's Foundation | $500 | New York, NY, US | In Accordance With The Charitable Purpose | 2017 |
| University Of Rochester | $1,500 | Rochester, NY, US | In Accordance With The Charitable Purpose | 2017 |
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Contact Information
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| EIN | 30-6218949 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | 33631 N 78TH PL Scottsdale, AZ 85266-0000 |
Key People (2)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Irving & Arline Gordon Memorial's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| Trustee | Andrew Gordon |
|---|---|
| Trustee | Nancy Gordon |
Forms 990-PF
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