David And Ruth Gorton Family | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 65-0885960
Foundation Overview
Based in Venice, CA, David And Ruth Gorton Family has awarded 197 grants totaling $755,890 to organizations in Florida, New York and 11 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $1,000 to $25,000, with a median award of $3,000.
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New Applicant Friendliness
9 of 26 recipients (35%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains loyal partnerships while remaining open to qualified new applicants with strong proposals.
Geographic Focus
Grants are geographically diversified with 26% in Florida and funding distributed across 13 total locations. This foundation values broad geographic impact and diverse community partnerships. Within Florida, funding concentrates in Sarasota (63%), Longboat Key (15%), Tampa (12%).
Funding Trajectory
Declining funding trend with 26% decrease over 8 years may indicate reduced grant opportunities or shifting foundation priorities. This trajectory suggests more competitive application environment.
Program Areas
Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on community projects (44%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.
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Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into David And Ruth Gorton Family'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 885 Fm | $6,000 | Tampa, FL, US | Communications | 2024 |
| Bnai Keshet | $3,500 | Montclair, NJ, US | Chartiable | 2024 |
| Brandeis University | $2,500 | Waltham, MA, US | Charitable | 2024 |
| Bricks And Mortals | $1,250 | New York, NY, US | Religious | 2024 |
| California Community Foundation | $5,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Social Services | 2024 |
| Colgate University | $5,000 | Hamilton, NY, US | Education | 2024 |
| Defenders Of Wildlife | $1,000 | Washington, DC, US | Charitable | 2024 |
| Drexel University | $5,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Healthcare | 2024 |
| Food On Foot | $1,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Social Services | 2024 |
| Hope For Henry Foundation | $1,000 | Washington, DC, US | Healthcare | 2024 |
| Lakes Area Food Shelf | $1,000 | Pequot Lakes, MN, US | Social Services | 2024 |
| Los Angeles Guild For Reproductive Health | $2,500 | Santa Monica, CA, US | Healthcare | 2024 |
| Make A Wish | $1,500 | Phoenix, AZ, US | Charitable | 2024 |
| Montclair Child Development | $2,750 | Montclair, NJ, US | Social Services | 2024 |
| National Network Of Abortion Funds | $3,500 | Beaverton, OR, US | Social Services | 2024 |
| Pathfinder Network Dba Pathfinders Of Oregon | $5,000 | Portland, OR, US | Social Services | 2024 |
| Pelican Lakes Association | $1,000 | Nisswa, MN, US | Conservation | 2024 |
| Reconstructing Judaism | $1,250 | Wyncote, PA, US | Social Services | 2024 |
| Sam & Devorah Foundation | $5,000 | Chatham, NJ, US | Social Services | 2024 |
| Streets For All | $1,000 | Sacramento, CA, US | Social Services | 2024 |
| The Greater Contribution | $1,040 | Thousand Oaks, CA, US | Social Services | 2024 |
| The Legal Aid Society Of Westchester County | $1,000 | White Plains, NY, US | Social Services | 2024 |
| The Library Foundation | $1,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Social Services | 2024 |
| Toni's Kitchen | $1,250 | Montclair, NJ, US | Social Services | 2024 |
| Trevor Project | $1,500 | West Hollywood, CA, US | Chartiable | 2024 |
| World Central Kitchen | $3,000 | Washington, DC, US | Charitable | 2024 |
| 885 Fm | $5,000 | Tampa, FL, US | Communications | 2023 |
| Aclu Foundation Of Florida | $1,000 | Miami, FL, US | Social Services | 2023 |
| California Community Foundation | $10,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Social Services | 2023 |
| Circus Ring Of Fame | $5,000 | Sarasota, FL, US | Performing Arts | 2023 |
| Colgate University | $5,000 | Hamilton, NY, US | Education | 2023 |
| Florida Studio Theatre | $5,000 | Sarasota, FL, US | Performing Arts | 2023 |
| Food On Foot | $5,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Social Services | 2023 |
| Los Angeles Guild For Reproductive Health | $1,000 | Santa Monica, CA, US | Healthcare | 2023 |
| Pelican Lakes Association | $1,000 | Nisswa, MN, US | Conservation | 2023 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation Of America | $10,000 | Washington, DC, US | Social Services | 2023 |
| Project Launch | $1,000 | Arlington, VA, US | Children's Health | 2023 |
| Ready To Succeed | $5,000 | Santa Monica, CA, US | Education | 2023 |
| Sam & Devorah Foundation | $5,000 | Chatham, NJ, US | Social Services | 2023 |
| Temple Beth Isreal | $1,000 | Longboat Key, FL, US | Religious | 2023 |
| The Greater Contribution | $1,000 | Thousand Oaks, CA, US | Social Services | 2023 |
| The Pathfinder Network | $5,000 | Portland, OR, US | Social Services | 2023 |
| Toni's Kitchen | $1,375 | Montclair, NJ, US | Social Services | 2023 |
| Venice Family Clinic | $5,000 | Torrance, CA, US | Healthcare | 2023 |
| National Network Of Abortion Funds | $3,000 | Beaverton, OR, US | Social Services | 2023 |
| Anti Defamation League | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | Social Services | 2023 |
| Bricks And Mortals | $2,500 | New York, NY, US | Religious | 2023 |
| Central Synagogu | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | Religious | 2023 |
| Dc Central Kitchen | $2,000 | Washington, DC, US | Social Services | 2023 |
| Defenders Of Wildlife | $1,000 | Washington, DC, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Project Shema | $5,000 | Lyndhurst, NJ, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Brandei | $1,375 | Waltham, MA, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Hillel At Drexel | $2,500 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Make A Wish | $1,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Montclair Child Development | $2,250 | Montclair, NJ, US | Social Services | 2023 |
| Naacp Legan Defense Fund | $1,500 | New York, NY, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Reach Out And Read | $1,000 | Boston, MA, US | Chartiable | 2023 |
| St Joseph Center | $5,000 | Vencie, CA, US | Chartiable | 2023 |
| Trevor Project | $1,000 | West Hollywood, CA, US | Chartiable | 2023 |
| World Central Kitchen | $1,000 | Washington, DC, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Bnai Keshet | $2,500 | Montclair, NJ, US | Chartiable | 2023 |
| 885 Fm | $5,000 | Tampa, FL, US | Communications | 2023 |
| Aclu Foundation Of Florida | $1,000 | Miami, FL, US | Social Services | 2023 |
| California Community Foundation | $10,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Social Services | 2023 |
| Circus Ring Of Fame | $5,000 | Sarasota, FL, US | Performing Arts | 2023 |
| Colgate University | $5,000 | Hamilton, NY, US | Education | 2023 |
| Florida Studio Theatre | $5,000 | Sarasota, FL, US | Performing Arts | 2023 |
| Food On Foot | $5,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Social Services | 2023 |
| Los Angeles Guild For Reproductive Health | $1,000 | Santa Monica, CA, US | Healthcare | 2023 |
| Pelican Lakes Association | $1,000 | Nisswa, MN, US | Conservation | 2023 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation Of America | $10,000 | Washington, DC, US | Social Services | 2023 |
| Project Launch | $1,000 | Arlington, VA, US | Children's Health | 2023 |
| Ready To Succeed | $5,000 | Santa Monica, CA, US | Education | 2023 |
| Sam & Devorah Foundation | $5,000 | Chatham, NJ, US | Social Services | 2023 |
| Temple Beth Isreal | $1,000 | Longboat Key, FL, US | Religious | 2023 |
| The Greater Contribution | $1,000 | Thousand Oaks, CA, US | Social Services | 2023 |
| The Pathfinder Network | $5,000 | Portland, OR, US | Social Services | 2023 |
| Toni's Kitchen | $1,375 | Montclair, NJ, US | Social Services | 2023 |
| Venice Family Clinic | $5,000 | Torrance, CA, US | Healthcare | 2023 |
| National Network Of Abortion Funds | $3,000 | Beaverton, OR, US | Social Services | 2023 |
| Anti Defamation League | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | Social Services | 2023 |
| Bricks And Mortals | $2,500 | New York, NY, US | Religious | 2023 |
| Central Synagogu | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | Religious | 2023 |
| Dc Central Kitchen | $2,000 | Washington, DC, US | Social Services | 2023 |
| Defenders Of Wildlife | $1,000 | Washington, DC, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Project Shema | $5,000 | Lyndhurst, NJ, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Brandei | $1,375 | Waltham, MA, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Hillel At Drexel | $2,500 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Make A Wish | $1,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Montclair Child Development | $2,250 | Montclair, NJ, US | Social Services | 2023 |
| Naacp Legan Defense Fund | $1,500 | New York, NY, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Reach Out And Read | $1,000 | Boston, MA, US | Chartiable | 2023 |
| St Joseph Center | $5,000 | Vencie, CA, US | Chartiable | 2023 |
| Trevor Project | $1,000 | West Hollywood, CA, US | Chartiable | 2023 |
| World Central Kitchen | $1,000 | Washington, DC, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Bnai Keshet | $2,500 | Montclair, NJ, US | Chartiable | 2023 |
| 885 Fm | $5,000 | Tampa, FL, US | Communications | 2022 |
| Colgate University | $5,000 | Hamilton, NY, US | Education | 2022 |
| Florida Studio Theatre | $15,000 | Sarasota, FL, US | Performing Arts | 2022 |
| Nature Conservancy | $5,000 | Arlington, VA, US | Conservation | 2022 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation Of America | $2,000 | Washington, DC, US | Social Services | 2022 |
| Project Launch | $1,000 | Arlington, VA, US | Children's Health | 2022 |
| Ready To Succeed | $2,740 | Santa Monica, CA, US | Education | 2022 |
| Sam & Devorah Foundation | $5,000 | Chatham, NJ, US | Social Services | 2022 |
| Temple Beth Isreal | $1,260 | Longboat Key, FL, US | Religious | 2022 |
| Venice Family Clinic | $5,000 | Torrance, CA, US | Healthcare | 2022 |
| Circus Ring Of Fame | $1,000 | Sarasota, FL, US | Performing Arts | 2022 |
| Los Angeles Guild For Reproductive Health | $1,000 | Santa Monica, CA, US | Healthcare | 2022 |
| Razom Inc | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | World Relief | 2022 |
| Nova Ukraine | $1,000 | San Jose, CA, US | World Relief | 2022 |
| Jdc | $2,000 | New York, NY, US | World Relief | 2022 |
| Planned Parenthood Los Angeles | $2,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Healthcare | 2022 |
| The Pathfinder Network | $5,000 | Portland, OR, US | Social Services | 2022 |
| Pelican Lakes Association | $1,000 | Nisswa, MN, US | Conservation | 2022 |
| Toni's Kitchen | $1,000 | Montclair, NJ, US | Social Services | 2022 |
| Seattle Clemency Project | $5,000 | Seattle, WA, US | Social Services | 2022 |
| Together We Rise | $1,000 | Brea, CA, US | Youth Social Services | 2022 |
| Food On Foot | $1,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Social Services | 2022 |
| Texas Pride Impact Fund | $1,000 | Dallas, TX, US | Social Services | 2022 |
| National Cancer Center | $1,000 | Plainview, NY, US | Healthcare | 2022 |
| The Greater Contribution | $1,000 | Thousand Oaks, CA, US | Social Services | 2022 |
| California Community Foundation | $5,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Social Services | 2022 |
| 885 Fm | $5,000 | Tampa, FL, US | Communications | 2022 |
| Colgate University | $5,000 | Hamilton, NY, US | Education | 2022 |
| Florida Studio Theatre | $15,000 | Sarasota, FL, US | Performing Arts | 2022 |
| Nature Conservancy | $5,000 | Arlington, VA, US | Conservation | 2022 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation Of America | $2,000 | Washington, DC, US | Social Services | 2022 |
| Project Launch | $1,000 | Arlington, VA, US | Children's Health | 2022 |
| Ready To Succeed | $2,740 | Santa Monica, CA, US | Education | 2022 |
| Sam & Devorah Foundation | $5,000 | Chatham, NJ, US | Social Services | 2022 |
| Temple Beth Isreal | $1,260 | Longboat Key, FL, US | Religious | 2022 |
| Venice Family Clinic | $5,000 | Torrance, CA, US | Healthcare | 2022 |
| Circus Ring Of Fame | $1,000 | Sarasota, FL, US | Performing Arts | 2022 |
| Los Angeles Guild For Reproductive Health | $1,000 | Santa Monica, CA, US | Healthcare | 2022 |
| Razom Inc | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | World Relief | 2022 |
| Nova Ukraine | $1,000 | San Jose, CA, US | World Relief | 2022 |
| Jdc | $2,000 | New York, NY, US | World Relief | 2022 |
| Planned Parenthood Los Angeles | $2,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Healthcare | 2022 |
| The Pathfinder Network | $5,000 | Portland, OR, US | Social Services | 2022 |
| Pelican Lakes Association | $1,000 | Nisswa, MN, US | Conservation | 2022 |
| Toni's Kitchen | $1,000 | Montclair, NJ, US | Social Services | 2022 |
| Seattle Clemency Project | $5,000 | Seattle, WA, US | Social Services | 2022 |
| Together We Rise | $1,000 | Brea, CA, US | Youth Social Services | 2022 |
| Food On Foot | $1,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Social Services | 2022 |
| Texas Pride Impact Fund | $1,000 | Dallas, TX, US | Social Services | 2022 |
| National Cancer Center | $1,000 | Plainview, NY, US | Healthcare | 2022 |
| The Greater Contribution | $1,000 | Thousand Oaks, CA, US | Social Services | 2022 |
| California Community Foundation | $5,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Social Services | 2022 |
| All Faiths Food Bank | $1,000 | Sarasota, FL, US | Social Services | 2021 |
| Florida Studio Theatre | $20,000 | Sarasota, FL, US | Performing Arts | 2021 |
| Sarasota Memorial Healthcare Foundation | $1,000 | Sarasota, FL, US | Hospital | 2021 |
| Project Launch | $1,000 | Arlington, VA, US | Children's Health | 2021 |
| Ready To Succeed | $2,825 | Santa Monica, CA, US | Education | 2021 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation Of America | $5,000 | Washington, DC, US | Social Services | 2021 |
| Venice Family Clinic | $5,000 | Torrance, CA, US | Healthcare | 2021 |
| 885 Fm | $5,000 | Tampa, FL, US | Communications | 2021 |
| Sam & Devorah Foundation | $5,000 | Chatham, NJ, US | Social Services | 2021 |
| Pops The Club | $5,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Performing Arts | 2021 |
| Nature Conservancy | $1,000 | Arlington, VA, US | Conservation | 2021 |
| Colgate University | $5,000 | Hamilton, NY, US | Education | 2021 |
| Florida Studio Theatre | $5,000 | Sarasota, FL, US | Performing Arts | 2020 |
| Temple Beth Isreal | $6,175 | Longboat Key, FL, US | Religious | 2020 |
| Sarasota Orchestra | $5,000 | Sarasota, FL, US | Preforming Arts | 2020 |
| American Technion Society | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | Education | 2018 |
| Sarasota Memorial Healthcare Founda | $5,000 | Sarasota, FL, US | Hospital | 2018 |
| All Faiths Food Bank | $5,000 | Sarasota, FL, US | Social Services | 2018 |
| Aclu Foundation Of Florida | $5,000 | Miami, FL, US | Social Services | 2018 |
| Ringling Museum Of Art | $3,000 | Sarasota, FL, US | Education | 2018 |
| Florida Studio Theater | $20,000 | Sarasota, FL, US | Performing Arts | 2018 |
| Temple Beth Israel | $6,850 | Longboat Key, FL, US | Religious | 2018 |
| Sarasota Orchestra | $5,000 | Sarasota, FL, US | Performing Arts | 2018 |
| Planned Parenthood Of California | $5,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Social Services | 2018 |
| Nature Conservancy | $3,000 | Arlington, VA, US | Conservation | 2018 |
| Real News Project | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | Media | 2018 |
| American Technion Society | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | Education | 2017 |
| Sarasota Opera | $5,000 | Sarasota, FL, US | Performing Arts | 2017 |
| Sarasota Memorial Healthcare Founda | $1,000 | Sarasota, FL, US | Hospital | 2017 |
| All Faiths Food Bank | $5,000 | Sarasota, FL, US | Social Services | 2017 |
| Aclu Foundation Of Florida | $10,000 | Miami, FL, US | Social Services | 2017 |
| Ringling Museum Of Art | $5,000 | Sarasota, FL, US | Education | 2017 |
| Florida Studio Theater | $25,000 | Sarasota, FL, US | Performing Arts | 2017 |
| Temple Beth Israel | $6,250 | Longboat Key, FL, US | Religious | 2017 |
| Sarasota Orchestra | $10,000 | Sarasota, FL, US | Performing Arts | 2017 |
| Planned Parenthood Of California | $5,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Social Services | 2017 |
| Trans Youth | $5,000 | Maplewood, NJ, US | Social Services | 2017 |
| Planned Parenthood Of Sw & Central | $5,000 | Sarasota, FL, US | Social Services | 2016 |
| American Technion Society | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | Education | 2016 |
| Sarasota Opera | $5,000 | Sarasota, FL, US | Performing Arts | 2016 |
| Sarasota Memorial Healthcare Founda | $10,000 | Sarasota, FL, US | Hospital | 2016 |
| All Faiths Food Bank | $5,000 | Sarasota, FL, US | Social Services | 2016 |
| Aclu Foundation Of Florida | $10,000 | Miami, FL, US | Social Services | 2016 |
| Ringling Museum Of Art | $5,000 | Sarasota, FL, US | Education | 2016 |
| Florida Studio Theater | $20,000 | Sarasota, FL, US | Performing Arts | 2016 |
| League Of Women Voters | $1,000 | Sarasota, FL, US | Social Services | 2016 |
| Glaser Schoenbaum Human Service | $5,000 | Sarasota, FL, US | Social Services | 2016 |
| Temple Beth Israel | $6,250 | Longboat Key, FL, US | Religious | 2016 |
| Sarasota Orchestra | $5,000 | Sarasota, FL, US | Performing Arts | 2016 |
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Contact Information
Official contact details for David And Ruth Gorton Family as registered with the IRS. These details are essential for grant applications, correspondence, and due diligence processes.
| EIN | 65-0885960 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | 1299 N TAMIAMI TRL APT 223 Sarasota, FL 34236-2465 |
Key People (3)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee David And Ruth Gorton Family's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| President | Amy S Gorton |
|---|---|
| Secretary | Ben Gorton |
| Vice President | Jessica Dekoninck |
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