Irving & Arline Gordon Memorial
This organization is a private foundation dedicated to supporting various charitable causes. Its mission reflects a commitment to arts and culture, environmental conservation, and the Jewish community, as evidenced by its funding of theater education, museums, and land trusts. The foundation serves a diverse range of organizations, including those focused on education, cultural preservation, and environmental protection. It primarily supports charities located in New York and Arizona, demonstrating a particular interest in cultural and educational institutions, as well as conservation efforts.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
Small or mid-sized arts, culture, conservation, or Jewish community organizations with existing ties or introductions into the foundation’s network, especially those with a New York or Arizona connection.
Good Fit
- • Has an introduction from a trustee, past grantee, or intermediary.
- • Program focus in arts/theatre education, museums, land conservation, or Jewish community services.
- • Asks that match prior gift sizes (mostly small grants, with occasional one-time larger gifts).
- • Local or programmatic connection to New York or Arizona where recent giving is concentrated.
Geography
In the latest year grants were limited to two states with New York dominating (about 84% of dollars), but the prior year showed grants across many states; overall the observed footprint is mixed between local concentration and occasional multi-state giving.
Recipient Variety
The foundation funded seven distinct recipients in the latest year and funded 18 distinct recipients the year before, and five grantees recur across both years; the recipient set is not a tiny closed circle, though 2023 dollars were highly concentrated in one large award.
New Applicants
The foundation explicitly declares support only for preselected recipients and has no public application route; although a small number of new grantees have appeared, there is no clear evidence that unfamiliar applicants can reliably enter the portfolio without an introduction.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
