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BETSY GORDON FOUNDATION

Phoenix, AZ Tax ID: 11-3634807

The Betsy Gordon Foundation in Phoenix, AZ, focuses on education and human services, supporting various U.S. cities with a team of volunteer leaders, despite having modest assets and higher expenses than assets.

About BETSY GORDON FOUNDATION

Comprehensive foundation profile based on the most recent IRS Form 990 filing

The Betsy Gordon Foundation, based in Phoenix, Arizona, is a philanthropic organization with a focus on education, philanthropy, foundations, and human services. Despite having assets of $58,879, the foundation reported expenses of $165,383 and revenue of $198,479. It supports a wide range of cities across the United States, including major areas like New York, Los Angeles, and San Francisco, as well as smaller communities. The foundation is managed by a team of six individuals, including Elizabeth Gordon as President, Jean Merlin as Secretary, and Louis Leeburg as Treasurer, all of whom work on a voluntary basis without compensation. The foundation's activities span several states, including Arizona, California, and New York, among others.

Focus Areas

EducationPhilanthropyFoundationsHuman services

Geographic Focus

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Key Statistics
Total Assets $59K
Total Awarded This Year $158K
Average Grant Size $42
Total Grants (Previous Year) 5,973
Open to New Applicants
% New Applicants Funded
Contact Information
Phoenix, AZ
Geographic Funding Distribution

Financials

Total Assets
$59K

+2.6% from previous year

Annual Grants
$158K

16 grants awarded in 2024

Expense Ratio
83.3%

Of total revenue spent on programs

Annual Grant Distribution
Revenue vs Expenses
Assets Over Time

Grants

Grant Awards
PurposeLocation
$119,680CIISGENERAL OPERATIONSSan francisco, CA, US2023
$100,000PURDUE PROJECTGENERAL OPERATIONSWest lafayette, IN, US2022
$100,000PURDUE PROJECTGENERAL OPERATIONSWest lafayette, IN, US2023
$60,000TIBETAN ASSOCIATION OF NO CALIFORNIAGENERAL OPERATIONSRichmond, CA, US2022
$60,000TIBETAN ASSOCIATION OF NO CALIFORNIAGENERAL OPERATIONSRichmond, CA, US2023
$60,000TIBETAN ASSOCIATION OF NO CALIFORNIAGENERAL OPERATIONSRichmond, CA, US2024
$50,000GRIP-TRAINING INSTITUTEGENERAL OPERATIONSFremont, CA, US2022
$50,000CINNAMONGIRL INCGENERAL OPERATIONSOakland, CA, US2022
$50,000UCLA PSYCHODELIC STUDIES INITIATIVEGENERAL OPERATIONSLos angeles, CA, US2023
$50,000GRIP-TRAINING INSTITUTEGENERAL OPERATIONSFremont, CA, US2023

People

Leadership & Staff

Compensation data from most recent available 990 forms

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ELIZABETH GORDON

PRESIDENT

$0 2024
JM

JEAN MERLIN

SECRETARY

$0 2024
LL

LOUIS LEEBURG

TREASURER

$0 2024
SH

SANDRA HARNER

TRUSTEE

$0 2024
RC

RICCI CODDINGTON

TRUSTEE

$0 2024
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Last updated on August 25, 2025

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