Frederick H Gillmore Fund
Preselected recipients only
Frederick H Gillmore Fund is a private foundation in Santa Barbara, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $64,000 in 13 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $11,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$64,000
- Number of grants13
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$11,000
- Assets$1.2 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was up from $52,000 the year before.
0% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $48,000 | 13 | $960,356 |
| 2024 | $52,000 | 13 | $1.1 million |
| 2025 | $64,000 | 13 | $1.2 million |
How to apply
Frederick H Gillmore Fund says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Frederick H Gillmore Fund funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 5 | $29,000 |
| California | 2 | $16,000 |
| Connecticut | 2 | $10,000 |
| New Jersey | 2 | $4,000 |
| Idaho | 1 | $3,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| My Friends's Place-Mf Place Inc | Unrestricted | $11,000 |
| All Souls' Church | Unrestricted | $9,000 |
| Ausable Club Preservation Foundatio | Unrestricted | $7,000 |
| Greenwich Land Trust Inc | Unrestricted | $7,000 |
| Hobart and William Smith Colleges | Unrestricted | $6,000 |
| Hunter Foundation Inc | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Hirshberg Foundation for Pancreatic | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Raritan Headwaters Association | Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Id Theater (Id Theatre Inc) | Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Greenwich Historical Society | Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Onteora Historic Preservation Trust | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Barrington Stage Co Inc | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Jacobus Vanderveer House and Museum | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Frederick H Gillmore Jr
- Carol Tiffany
- Lyn G Cook
Questions people ask
Does Frederick H Gillmore Fund accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Frederick H Gillmore Fund give?
$64,000 in tax year 2025, across 13 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Frederick H Gillmore Fund?
Its 2025 filing lists Frederick H Gillmore Jr (Trustee), Carol Tiffany (Trustee) and Lyn G Cook (Trustee).
What does Frederick H Gillmore Fund fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture.