Gilbert Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Gilbert Foundation is a private foundation in Narberth, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2025 it gave $25,500 in 14 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $6,000. 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$25,500
- Number of grants14
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$6,000
- Assets$439,801
- New grantees64%
Giving in 2025 was down from $36,500 the year before.
64% of its 2025 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 | $62,500 | 26 | $458,077 |
| 2024 | $36,500 | 11 | $431,524 |
| 2025 | $25,500 | 14 | $439,801 |
How to apply
Gilbert Foundation 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.
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Pennsylvania.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 6 | $12,500 |
| Texas | 2 | $6,500 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $2,500 |
| California | 2 | $1,500 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $1,500 |
| New York | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Chop Foundation | Unrestricted | $6,000 |
| JCC Kaiserman | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Springfield Hs de Co Saef | Unrestricted | $4,500 |
| Feeding America | Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| Juvenile Diabetes Research Fund | Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| Breast Cancerorg | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| CCF | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| US Holocaust Museum | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Abramson Senior Care | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| American Widow Project | Unrestricted | $500 |
| Emilys Entorage | Unrestricted | $500 |
| Harmony Project | Unrestricted | $500 |
| Jewish Relief Org | Unrestricted | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- William A Gilbert
- Beth Reisboard
- Valerie Swarbrick
Questions people ask
Does Gilbert Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Gilbert Foundation give?
$25,500 in tax year 2025, across 14 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Gilbert Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists William A Gilbert (Trustee), Beth Reisboard (Trustee) and Valerie Swarbrick (Trustee).