The Gilbert Foundation Inc
Accepts applications
The Gilbert Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Prospect, Kentucky. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.0 million in 12 grants; the typical grant was $3,500 and the largest $987,319. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$1.0 million
- Number of grants12
- Typical grant$3,500
- Largest grant$987,319
- Assets$0
- New grantees50%
Giving in 2024 was up from $40,120 the year before.
50% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $40,120 | 13 | $911,067 |
| 2024 | $1.0 million | 12 | $0 |
How to apply
| Contact | Candace G Medina 11805 Lake Stone Way, Louisville, KY 40059 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (502) 593-9135 |
| What to submit | Prescribed by board of directors |
| Restrictions | Philanthropic support to charitable, educational, cultural, religious or scientific activities that serve the public interest. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What The Gilbert Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Kentucky.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kentucky | 12 | $1.0 million |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Dick Gilbert Charitable Fund | Dick gilbert charitable fund donor advised fund | $987,319 |
| Boy's & Girl's Haven | Educational - bgh equine program | $5,000 |
| Lypc Co the Community Foundation of Louisville | Educational - lypc operations | $5,000 |
| Lighthouse Promise Inc | Educational - STEM supplies | $4,500 |
| Kentucky Humane Society | Animal - operational funding | $4,000 |
| Parklands of Floyds Fork | Environmental - s.e.e.d educational program | $4,000 |
| Best Buddies in Kentucky | Educational - leadership dev & school friendship | $3,000 |
| Heuser Hearing & Language Acad | Educational - siummer literacy program | $3,000 |
| Louisville Free Public Library Foundation | Educational-summer reading program | $3,000 |
| Vips | Educational-early childhood intervention | $3,000 |
| Summerbridge Louisville | Educational - summer program | $2,800 |
| Operation Parent | Educational - 21st century prevention program | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Candace G Medina
- Roger J Medina
- Elizabeth Ewen
- Janice M Jewell
- Denis Jewell
- Brian Jewell
Questions people ask
Does The Gilbert Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does The Gilbert Foundation Inc give?
$1.0 million in tax year 2024, across 12 grants, with a typical grant of $3,500.
Who runs The Gilbert Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Candace G Medina (Executive Director), Roger J Medina (Secretary/Treasurer), Elizabeth Ewen (Director) and Janice M Jewell (Director) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does The Gilbert Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and animals.