Meyer and Ida Gordon Foundation

EIN 74-6046795 · TX

Invitation only Typical grant ~$7.8K Funds in TX
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Giving Profile

In 2025, Meyer and Ida Gordon Foundation based in TX paid 8 grants totaling $158.5K to 6 organizations. Individual grants ranged from $1K to $65K, with a median of $7.8K. Its largest recipients included HOUSTON JEWISH COMMUNITY FOUNDATION, JEWISH FEDERATION OF GREATER HOUSTON, and SEVEN ARCES JEWISH SENIOR CARE SERVICES INC. The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — giving is by invitation only.

Foundation at a Glance

Total assets
$2,362,381
Giving (latest yr)
$158,500
Filing year
2025
Itemized grants
8
Median grant
$7.8K
Recipients
6
States reached
1
Officers/trustees
6
Unsolicited applications
No — invitation only

Where the Money Goes

Top recipients

  • Houston Jewish Community Foundation$82,000
  • Jewish Federation of Greater Houston$50,000
  • Seven Arces Jewish Senior Care Services Inc$10,500
  • Texas Children's Hospital$10,000
  • The Forge for Families$5,000

Where grants went

  • Texas$158,500 · 8 grants

Grants Paid (8)

Houston Jewish Community Foundation
Houston, TX
General Purpose
$65,000
Jewish Federation of Greater Houston
Houston, TX
General Purpose
$50,000
Houston Jewish Community Foundation
Houston, TX
General Purpose
$17,000
Texas Children's Hospital
Bellaire, TX
General Purpose
$10,000
Seven Arces Jewish Senior Care Services Inc
Houston, TX
General Purpose
$5,500
Seven Arces Jewish Senior Care Services Inc
Houston, TX
General Purpose
$5,000
The Forge for Families
Houston, TX
General Purpose
$5,000
Methodist Hospital Foundation
Houston, TX
General Purpose
$1,000

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

No. Meyer and Ida Gordon Foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — its grantmaking is by invitation only. Cultivating a relationship or securing an introduction is typically required.

In its most recent filing, Meyer and Ida Gordon Foundation reported 8 itemized grants totaling $158.5K. Individual grants ranged from $1K to $65K (median $7.8K).

Recent recipients include HOUSTON JEWISH COMMUNITY FOUNDATION, JEWISH FEDERATION OF GREATER HOUSTON, SEVEN ARCES JEWISH SENIOR CARE SERVICES INC, among 6 organizations in total. The full grant list is on this page.

Meyer and Ida Gordon Foundation is a private foundation based in Texas, per its IRS 990-PF filing.

Meyer and Ida Gordon Foundation gives by invitation only, so there is no open application. Officer and address details from its 990-PF are the best starting point for an introduction.

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