Fitch Gilbert Memorial Trust
Preselected recipients only
Fitch Gilbert Memorial Trust is a private foundation in Chicago, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $140,485 in 9 grants; the typical grant was $3,000 and the largest $106,453. 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$140,485
- Number of grants9
- Typical grant$3,000
- Largest grant$106,453
- Assets$3.6 million
- New grantees22%
Giving in 2025 was up from $129,649 the year before.
22% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $132,854 | 8 | $3.1 million |
| 2024 | $129,649 | 8 | $3.3 million |
| 2025 | $140,485 | 9 | $3.6 million |
How to apply
Fitch Gilbert Memorial Trust 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 Fitch Gilbert Memorial Trust funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 9 | $140,485 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Episcopal Diocese of Albany | General | $106,453 |
| The Diocese of Albany of the Protest | General | $11,532 |
| Christ Church | General | $9,000 |
| Gilbertsville-Mount Upton CSD | General | $3,000 |
| The Village Improvement Society of Gilbertsville | General | $3,000 |
| Gilbertsville Free Library | General | $3,000 |
| Brookside Cemetry Assoc | General | $3,000 |
| The First Presbyterian Church | General | $1,000 |
| The Baptist Church | General | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- JP Morgan Chase Bank NA
Questions people ask
Does Fitch Gilbert Memorial Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Fitch Gilbert Memorial Trust give?
$140,485 in tax year 2025, across 9 grants, with a typical grant of $3,000.
Who runs Fitch Gilbert Memorial Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists JP Morgan Chase Bank NA (Trustee).
What does Fitch Gilbert Memorial Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities.