"We are not in the business of building buildings... that is for others to do, design, vision, and use. We are about finding, nurturing, creating, and helping to build foundations for the communities in Southern Oregon." - Burke Raymond, 2013
The Gordon Elwood Foundation is committed to fulfilling Gordon's legacy by offering a hand up to those in need.
John Harmon, John Duke, Daniel Kosmatka, Jan Murphy, Stephanie Johnson, Burke Raymond, and Mike Heverly meet with Gordon and talk about his legacy.
Articles of Incorporation filed to serve Jackson, Josephine, Klamath, and Curry Counties.
Assets listed as $1,030,000 in application for 501(c)(3) status.
Gordon Elwood, a lifelong native of the Rogue Valley, lived a remarkably Spartan existence.
Board member John Duke is appointed as the President.
The Board makes the decision to solicit grant applications from the Red Cross, Salvation Army, YMCA, & Humane Society.
The Gordon Elwood Foundation is announced to the public through press releases.
Jim Maddux is appointed to the Grants Committee.
The Board of Trustees extends a request for proposal to Red Cross, Salvation Army, YMCA and Humane Society in four counties.