Bruce a Gimbel Foundation Inc
Bruce a Gimbel Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in New York, New York. Its filings report grantmaking in 2021, but later filings report no grants; the 2022 return is marked final and says the foundation distributed all its assets. It appears to have wound down or stopped grantmaking.
Bruce a Gimbel Foundation Inc at a glance
- Qualifying distributions (2023)
- $4,070
- Expenses (2023)
- $6,005
- +211.9% vs 2022
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Bruce a Gimbel Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. This is not presented as a current application process, as the foundation’s 2022 return is marked final and says it distributed all its assets.
- Contact
Mailing address: 66 East 79Th Street, New York, NY 10075
Phone: (203) 325-4155
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Bruce a Gimbel Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
14 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 14 grants of 14 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation is based in New York, New York. The listed 2021 grants went to organizations in Andover, Massachusetts, and New York, New York.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2021 it made 14 grants totaling $41K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Andover Village Improvement Society Andover, MA | Charitable Purpose | $30,000 |
| City Harvest New York, NY | Chritable Purpose | $5,000 |
| Metropolitan Museum of Art New York, NY | Charitable Purpose | $1,500 |
| Common Causes New York, NY | Charitable Purpose | $1,500 |
| Planned Parenthood New York, NY | Charitable Purpose | $1,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders New York, NY | Charitable Purpose | $500 |
| NY Public Radio New York, NY | Charitable Purposes | $500 |
| Central Park Conservancy New York, NY | Charitable Purpose | $250 |
| NY Public Library New York, NY | Charitable Purpose | $250 |
| Thirteen New York, NY | Charitable Purpose | $250 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The 2022 return is marked as the final return and states that the foundation distributed all its assets. The 2023 filing reports no assets and no grants.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | — | — | $6,005 | — | — | $4,070 |
| 2022 | $6,005 | — | $1,925 | — | — | — |
| 2021 | $7,930 | $4 | $43,520 | $41,100 | 14 | — |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The available information does not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2021 grants included support for a land trust, an art museum, and an organization addressing homelessness and related challenges. The Andover Village Improvement Society describes its mission as preserving land in its natural state and encouraging public use and quiet enjoyment of its reservations. The Metropolitan Museum of Art says it collects, studies, conserves, and presents significant works of art across times and cultures. The Doe Fund says it provides holistic solutions addressing homelessness, substance use, and criminal justice involvement.
Grantmaking
In 2021, the foundation gave $41,100 through 14 grants. It reported no grants in 2022 or 2023. Listed 2021 grants included $30,000 to the Andover Village Improvement Society, $1,500 to the Metropolitan Museum of Art, and $100 to The Doe Fund Inc.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2023 filing lists Barbara P Gimbel as president, John B Gimbel as vice president, and Judith Mendelsund as vice president (the listed title is incomplete).
Bruce a Gimbel Foundation Inc is led by Barbara P. Gimbel, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 3 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Barbara P. Gimbel
President
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
John B. Gimbel
Vice President
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Judith Mendelsund
Vice President
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2023. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Bruce a Gimbel Foundation Inc
What does Bruce a Gimbel Foundation Inc fund?
The available information does not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2021 grants included support for a land trust, an art museum, and an organization addressing homelessness and related challenges. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Bruce a Gimbel Foundation Inc?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
Where does Bruce a Gimbel Foundation Inc make grants?
The foundation is based in New York, New York. The listed 2021 grants went to organizations in Andover, Massachusetts, and New York, New York.
What is Bruce a Gimbel Foundation Inc's EIN?
Bruce a Gimbel Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-6198296. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2023.
Does Bruce a Gimbel Foundation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2023
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