Quick Summary
Name: Bernard F. and Alva B. Gimbel Foundation Inc. Status: Active Grant Maker (in spend-down phase through 2028)
Key Facts
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Annual Giving | $5,422,250 (2023) |
| Grant Range | $5,000 - $500,000 |
| Average Grant | $50,000 |
| Application Method | Invitation Only / No Public Process |
Contact Details
- Website: https://gimbelfoundation.org
- Phone: 212-684-9110
- Email: Felicia@gimbelfoundation.org
- Address: 271 Madison Avenue, Suite 605, New York, NY 10016
Geographic Focus
Primarily New York City, with the majority of grants remaining in NYC. Some grants made nationally for democracy and climate priorities.
Funding Priorities
Current Focus (2019-2028 spend-down):
- Defending and Strengthening Democracy: civic engagement, voting rights, election integrity, protest rights, judicial independence, money in politics reform, reproductive rights and abortion access, fair and equitable justice system
- Climate and Environmental Justice: addressing the climate crisis, protecting the environment, promoting just transition with good jobs and clean economy
Legacy Support: Limited continued support for long-time grantees in historical funding areas (criminal justice, legal services, reproductive rights, environment, economic development)
What They Don't Fund
- The foundation is NOT accepting unsolicited proposals
- Foundation is in spend-down phase (closing by 2028)
Application Method
No public application process. The foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Grants are made by invitation only or to long-standing grantee relationships.
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