Ira and Robert Gordon Family Foundation
Though the check sizes are smaller, the Ira and Robert Gordon Foundation has made strategic and timely gifts to further soil science as it relates to climate and sustainable agriculture. By betting on new solutions and nascent research, their small grants have led to federal funding, partnerships, and collaborations that would not have been possible otherwise.
MISSION: To support sustainable agriculture projects, while continuing to support women's reproductive rights and other important causes.
PROGRAM AREAS:
Agriculture & Climate Change
Environmental Protection
Women's Health
Arts & Identity
Natural Disaster Relief
Social Justice
LOCATED IN: United States
FOR GRANTSEEKERS
HOW TO APPLY:
Send a Letter of Interest
WHO CAN APPLY:
501(c)(3) US non profits
CONTACT INFORMATION:
Website: https://www.irgordonfoundation.org/
Address: 475 Riverside Drive, Suite 1368, New York, NY 10115.
Neesha’s Notes
See my interview with Roberta Gordon, president of the foundation to understand how she likes to find diamonds in the rough. This is a foundation that supports new projects that are promising but relatively unknown.
NOTE TO GRANTMAKERS:
Other than a few philanthropists such as Roberta Gordon, there is hardly any capital for innovators in the regenerative space. This is a real gap that needs to be filled and can easily be done without adding the administrative load that typically comes with small grants. Send me a note if you are interested in knowing more.