Bernard F & Alva B Gimbel Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Bernard F & Alva B Gimbel Foundation Inc is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $6.0 million in 79 grants; the typical grant was $50,000 and the largest $400,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$6.0 million
- Number of grants79
- Typical grant$50,000
- Largest grant$400,000
- Assets$40.4 million
- New grantees18%
Giving in 2024 was up from $5.4 million the year before.
18% of its 2024 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 | $5.4 million | 86 | $41.8 million |
| 2024 | $6.0 million | 79 | $40.4 million |
How to apply
Bernard F & Alva B Gimbel Foundation Inc 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Bernard F & Alva B Gimbel Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 14 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 38 | $2.2 million |
| District of Columbia | 17 | $2.1 million |
| California | 4 | $775,000 |
| Massachusetts | 7 | $485,000 |
| New Jersey | 2 | $205,000 |
| Louisiana | 2 | $151,250 |
| Minnesota | 2 | $90,000 |
| Alabama | 1 | $10,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $10,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $3,750 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Neo Philanthropy Inc | State infrastructure fund | $400,000 |
| Common Cause Education Fund | General support | $350,000 |
| New Venture Fund | Trusted elections fund | $300,000 |
| Standearth | General support | $300,000 |
| Rainforest Action Network | General support | $250,000 |
| The New York Immigration Coalition Inc | General support | $225,000 |
| Climate & Clean Energy Equity Fund | General support | $200,000 |
| Proteus Fund | Piper fund | $200,000 |
| Trustees of Princeton University | Bridging divides initiative | $200,000 |
| 350ORG | General support | $150,000 |
| Ceres Inc | General support | $150,000 |
| Earthjustice | Climate and energy program | $150,000 |
| League of Conservation Voters Education Fund | General support | $150,000 |
| Louisiana Bucket Brigade | General support | $150,000 |
| SD Foundation DBA Voting Rights Lab | General support | $150,000 |
| Urge Unite for Reproductive and Gender Equity | Voter engagement | $150,000 |
| All Voting Is Local | General support | $100,000 |
| All Voting Is Local | General support | $100,000 |
| American Constitution Society | General support | $100,000 |
| Campaign Legal Center | General support | $100,000 |
| Center for Reproductive Rights Inc | U.s. Program | $100,000 |
| Guttmacher Institute Inc | U.s. Program | $100,000 |
| Lawyers for Children Inc | General support | $100,000 |
| Legal Aid Society | Immigrant youth representation project | $100,000 |
| New Venture Fund | Abortion on our own terms | $100,000 |
| New Venture Fund | Trusted elections fund | $100,000 |
| Physicians for Reproductive Health Inc | General support | $100,000 |
| Union of Concerned Scientists Inc | Center for science & democracy | $100,000 |
| National Institute for Reproductive Health | General support | $75,000 |
| Pacific Environment | General support | $75,000 |
| Planned Parenthood of Greater New York | General support | $75,000 |
| Reproductive Health Access Project Inc | General support | $75,000 |
| The Door - A Center of Alternatives Inc | Legal services center | $70,000 |
| Boston Children's Hospital | Duchenne muscular dystrophy research | $60,000 |
| Brooklyn Workforce Innovations | General support | $60,000 |
| Legal Action Center | New york policy advocacy | $60,000 |
| Bluegreen Alliance Foundation | General support | $50,000 |
| League of Conservation Voters Education Fund | Chispa program | $50,000 |
| Neo Philanthropy Inc | Amplify georgia collaborative | $50,000 |
| New Economy Project | General support | $50,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Stephen D Greenberg
- Lynn S Stern
- Leslie Gimbel
- Nicholas SG Stern
- Thomas St Gimbel
- Alva G Greenberg
- Jennifer Bloom Greenberg
- Hope Kittredge Gimbel
- Mark P Gimbel
Questions people ask
Does Bernard F & Alva B Gimbel Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Bernard F & Alva B Gimbel Foundation Inc give?
$6.0 million in tax year 2024, across 79 grants, with a typical grant of $50,000.
Who runs Bernard F & Alva B Gimbel Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Stephen D Greenberg (Treasurer), Lynn S Stern (Vice President), Leslie Gimbel (President & Ceo) and Nicholas SG Stern (Director) among 9 officers and trustees.
What does Bernard F & Alva B Gimbel Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, environment and conservation and health.