Our Initiatives
We are committed to supporting educational initiatives that empower children and adults. Learn more here.
Events
Interacting with our local communities leads to lasting results. Stay tuned for events. Read more about our past events here.
Literacy Research
We believe that research is invaluable to help us make a meaningful impact and measure the efficacy of our initiatives.
Literacy Crisis
Reading Helps You Grow
Over 60% of Americans face literacy challenges, significantly affecting health and income, highlighting the need for educational reform.
The nation is in the throes of a decades-long literacy crisis. More than 60 percent of U.S. students are incapable of reading at their grade level and adults fare no better. The Barbara Bush Foundation reports that 60 percent of those between 16 and 74 are unable to read at a sixth-grade level.
What we do
A message from our Founder
In creating Gordon Philanthropies, Inc. (GP), I was guided by a sense of gratitude. Gratitude for the opportunities I have enjoyed in my life, gratitude for the gifts that I have been given and for the rewards that I have earned. It is not possible, though, to be grateful without recognizing those who have not shared the same access to opportunities that I have enjoyed. I believe strongly in the need to provide that equal access to opportunities, but not necessarily equal outcomes. Motivated, determined
Read MoreDaniel Gordon(Founder and Principal)
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Enhancing the quality of our children's lives, one book at a time.
Gordon Philanthropies, Inc. was established by Daniel Gordon in 2020 with the mission to create and support educational programs aimed at improving the lives of people living in underserved and under-resourced communities. GP advances its mission through its various programs which are strategically designed to increase students’ reading motivation and access to reading materials.
Fries Avenue STEAM Academy Enjoys Special Screening of The Wild Robot
Members of the production team for DreamWorks Animation’s new hit film The Wild Robot (in theaters now), spoke with more than 100 students from Fries Avenue STEAM Academy Elementary School after a special screening of the film at AMC Burbank 16. The film is based on the beloved, New York Times best-selling book by Peter Brown.
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We are incredibly grateful for the support of our community partners and all of those involved who have passionately helped us spread the love of books. Our reading initiative, “Communities that Read Together, Grow Together” was created to provide quality and accessible book resources to boost the reading skills and cultivate a collective love for reading. By collaborating with community partners, we aim to enhance their students’ quality of life by providing educational equity opportunities.
Recent Press
Check out the latest news and highlights from our mission
CDCR and Gordon Philanthropies Celebrate the Opening of Puerta La Cruz Fire Camp’s Children Educational Center
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Gordon Philanthropies Expands Partnership with Astronaut José M. Hernández to Empower Students to Achieve Academic Success in Northern California
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The Wild Robot Production Team from DreamWorks Animation Speaks with Students of Fries Avenue Elementary
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Over 700 Students Receive Free Backpacks and School Supplies thanks to Gordon Philanthropies and Community Partners
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The National Association of Counties Awards Gordon Philanthropies and the Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department the 2024 Achievement Award
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Incarcerated Fathers at Men’s Central Jail Record their Voices for Father’s Day with Launch of Sent with Love Project
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Gordon Philanthropies Supports Dorsey Nunn on the Launch of his Latest Memoir
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California Institution for Women and Gordon Philanthropies Present at the 2024 National Children of Incarcerated Parents Conference
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