The Gilbert Foundation Inc
The Gilbert Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Prospect, Kentucky. Its 2024 filing is marked as its final return, indicating that it appears to have wound down or is winding down; its application instructions should not be treated as current.
The Gilbert Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Gilbert Foundation Inc gave $1.0M across 12 grants in 2024 (avg $86K), mostly in Kentucky. 50% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,026,619
- +2458.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 12
- -7.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $85,552
- +2672.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $3,500
- New grantees (estimate)
- 50% first-time grantees (6 of 12, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Kentucky (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Gilbert Foundation Inc
- How to Apply
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The filing says forms and materials are prescribed by the board of directors.
- Review Cycle
- None stated.
- Deadline
- None stated.
- Contact
Application contact: Candace G Medina
Mailing address: 11805 Lake Stone Way, Louisville, KY 40059
Phone: (502) 593-9135
Website: https://gilbertfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Gilbert Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Dick Gilbert Charitable Fund ($987K). Together the top 10 received $1.0M.
Grant Size Distribution
60 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 59 grants of 60 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2024 went to recipients in Kentucky.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Gilbert Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
50%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 6 of 12 grantees (50%) were first-time recipients. With only 12 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $167K; repeat grants $4K. How we count
Medians: $4K first-time, $4K repeat.
- 50% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 1995% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $30K (2022) to $1.0M (2024). In 2024 it made 12 grants totaling $1.0M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Dick Gilbert Charitable Fund Prospect, KY | Dick Gilbert Charitable Fund Donor Advised Fund | $987,319 |
| Boy's & Girl's Haven Louisville, KY | Educational - BGH Equine Program | $5,000 |
| Lypc Co the Community Foundation of Louisville Louisville, KY | Educational - Lypc Operations | $5,000 |
| Lighthouse Promise Inc Louisville, KY | Educational - STEM Supplies | $4,500 |
| Kentucky Humane Society Louisville, KY | Animal - Operational Funding | $4,000 |
| Parklands of Floyds Fork Louisville, KY | Environmental - S.E.E.D Educational Program | $4,000 |
| Best Buddies in Kentucky Louisville, KY | Educational - Leadership Dev & School Friendship | $3,000 |
| Heuser Hearing & Language Acad Louisville, KY | Educational - Siummer Literacy Program | $3,000 |
| Louisville Free Public Library Foundation Louisville, KY | Educational-Summer Reading Program | $3,000 |
| Vips Louisville, KY | Educational-Early Childhood Intervention | $3,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | — | $14,012 | $1,034,735 | $1,026,619 | 12 | $1,029,164 | $18,446 | $35,835 |
| 2023 | $911,067 | $22,186 | $46,910 | $40,120 | 13 | $42,881 | $22,206 | $41,294 |
| 2022 | $823,485 | $82,863 | $35,422 | $29,970 | 10 | $32,515 | $82,863 | $43,299 |
| 2021 | $1,030,975 | $106,918 | $54,946 | $49,000 | 14 | $51,125 | $106,890 | $46,431 |
| 2020 | $983,552 | $42,440 | $41,017 | $37,200 | 11 | — | $42,440 | $40,820 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Gilbert Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $36K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No separate mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its filing lists a broad restriction covering philanthropic support for charitable, educational, cultural, religious, or scientific activities that serve the public interest. The 2024 grants included educational programs, animal-welfare operations, and environmental education.
Among the recipients, Operation Parent describes its mission as “empowering parents and caregivers to have casual, courageous conversations with their children.” That organization received $2,000 from the foundation in 2024.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 12 grants totaling $1,026,619. Grant amounts ranged from $2,000 to $987,319, with a median of $3,500. The largest grant, $987,319, went to Dick Gilbert Charitable Fund for a donor-advised fund. Other grants included $5,000 to Boy’s & Girl’s Haven for its equine program, $5,000 to LYPC Co. The Community Foundation of Louisville for operations, and $4,500 to Lighthouse Promise Inc. for STEM supplies. The remaining grants ranged from $2,000 to $4,000 and supported programs including animal-welfare operations, environmental education, literacy, early-childhood intervention, and summer programming.
The filing states that the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. It lists Candace G Medina as the application contact, says forms and materials are prescribed by the board of directors, and limits awards to philanthropic support for charitable, educational, cultural, religious, or scientific activities serving the public interest. Because the filing is marked final, these instructions may not be current.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Candace G Medina as executive director; Roger J Medina as secretary/treasurer; and Elizabeth Ewen, Janice M Jewell, Denis Jewell, and Brian Jewell as directors.
The Gilbert Foundation Inc is led by Candace G. Medina, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; 1 of 6 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Candace G. Medina
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
$1K (2020) → $3K (2024)
Brian Jewell
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Denis Jewell
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Janice M. Jewell
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Elizabeth Ewen
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Roger J. Medina
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: William R. Wilson (2020–2022) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $3K, to Candace G Medina (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about The Gilbert Foundation Inc
How much does The Gilbert Foundation Inc give each year?
The Gilbert Foundation Inc gave $1.0M across 12 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $40K across 13 grants.
What is The Gilbert Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Gilbert Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $3,500, and its average grant was $85,552, across 12 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Gilbert Foundation Inc that year got $167K on average.
Where does The Gilbert Foundation Inc give grants?
The Gilbert Foundation Inc gives mostly in Kentucky: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Louisville, KY (10 grants).
Does The Gilbert Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Occasionally: 8% of The Gilbert Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 12) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Gilbert Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Gilbert Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Dick Gilbert Charitable Fund ($987,319), Boy's & Girl's Haven ($5,000) and Lypc Co the Community Foundation of Louisville ($5,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 97% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
What does The Gilbert Foundation Inc fund?
No separate mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its filing lists a broad restriction covering philanthropic support for charitable, educational, cultural, religious, or scientific activities that serve the public interest. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Gilbert Foundation Inc?
The filing says forms and materials are prescribed by the board of directors. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
How much is The Gilbert Foundation Inc required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, The Gilbert Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $36K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is The Gilbert Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Gilbert Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 61-1374986. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). The Gilbert Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 20, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-gilbert-foundation-inc-morg_49a99f7e96ff440098dbf4b87c68b950
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