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Fiscal Year Start

Nov 1

Organization Type

Grantmaker

AI Summary

The Betsy Gordon Foundation, a 501(c)3 organization led by Elizabeth Gordon, focuses on relationship-based grantmaking and does not accept unsolicited proposals. In the filing year 2025, the foundation awarded a total of $227.4K across 98 grantees, primarily through invitation-only engagements. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Total Funding Given
$227.4K
2025
Grantees funded
98
Multi-year grantees
38%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants
25
Median 1st year grant
$5K
Median 2nd year grant
$5K
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Louis Leeburg
Board Member
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Sandra Harner
Board Member
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Elizabeth Gordon
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to BETSY GORDON FOUNDATION C/O ELIZABETH GORDON?
No. BETSY GORDON FOUNDATION C/O ELIZABETH GORDON does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does BETSY GORDON FOUNDATION C/O ELIZABETH GORDON give?
BETSY GORDON FOUNDATION C/O ELIZABETH GORDON primarily gives to organizations located in California, Indiana, and District Of Columbia. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are BETSY GORDON FOUNDATION C/O ELIZABETH GORDON’s grants?
The largest share of grants from BETSY GORDON FOUNDATION C/O ELIZABETH GORDON fall in the below $5,000 range. The median first-year grant is about $5,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does BETSY GORDON FOUNDATION C/O ELIZABETH GORDON make each year?
In 2025, BETSY GORDON FOUNDATION C/O ELIZABETH GORDON awarded about 30 grants, totaling nearly $227 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did BETSY GORDON FOUNDATION C/O ELIZABETH GORDON fund recently?
In 2025, BETSY GORDON FOUNDATION C/O ELIZABETH GORDON awarded grants to about 100 grantees. Recent grantees include Heffter Research Institute Inc, PURDUE UNIVERSITY, and CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE OF INTEGRAL STUDIES. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to BETSY GORDON FOUNDATION C/O ELIZABETH GORDON?
BETSY GORDON FOUNDATION C/O ELIZABETH GORDON does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.