Peter R Gimbel and Elga Andersen-Gimbel Memorial Trust
Preselected recipients only
Peter R Gimbel and Elga Andersen-Gimbel Memorial Trust is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $185,000 in 8 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $30,000. 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$185,000
- Number of grants8
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$30,000
- Assets$3.8 million
- New grantees13%
Giving in 2025 was up from $150,000 the year before.
13% 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 | $165,000 | 8 | $3.2 million |
| 2024 | $150,000 | 9 | $3.6 million |
| 2025 | $185,000 | 8 | $3.8 million |
How to apply
Peter R Gimbel and Elga Andersen-Gimbel 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 Peter R Gimbel and Elga Andersen-Gimbel Memorial Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 4 | $105,000 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $40,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $25,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $15,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| City Meal on Wheels | To help activities of var public char inst which are exempt under 501 (c)(3) | $30,000 |
| Food Bank of NYC | To help activities of var public char inst which are exempt under 501 (c)(3) | $30,000 |
| Ceres | To help activities of var public char inst which are exempt under 501 (c)(3) | $25,000 |
| Costal Conservation Association - MD | To help activities of var public char inst which are exempt under 501 (c)(3) | $25,000 |
| Second Stage Theater | To help activities of var public char inst which are exempt under 501 (c)(3) | $25,000 |
| Lighthouse Guild | To help activities of var puplic chart inst which are exempt under 501 (c)3 | $20,000 |
| Children's Hospital of Boston | To help activities of var public char inst which are exempt under 501 (c)(3) | $15,000 |
| Oceana | To help activities of var public char inst which are exempt under 501 (c)(3) | $15,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Thomas St Gimbel
- Leslie Gimbel
- Bailey Gimbel
Questions people ask
Does Peter R Gimbel and Elga Andersen-Gimbel Memorial Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Peter R Gimbel and Elga Andersen-Gimbel Memorial Trust give?
$185,000 in tax year 2025, across 8 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs Peter R Gimbel and Elga Andersen-Gimbel Memorial Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists Thomas St Gimbel (Trustee), Leslie Gimbel (Trustee) and Bailey Gimbel (Trustee).
What does Peter R Gimbel and Elga Andersen-Gimbel Memorial Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly food and hunger.