The Lewis D & John J Gilbert
The Lewis D & John J Gilbert is a private foundation, based in Denver, CO. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $18K in total assets. In 2024, it made $3K in qualifying distributions.
The Lewis D & John J Gilbert at a glance
- Total assets
- $17,511
- -1.0% vs 2023
- Revenue (2024)
- $4,001
- -28.5% vs 2023
- Qualifying distributions (2024)
- $3,429
- -26.3% vs 2023
- Expenses (2024)
- $4,184
- -24.0% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Lewis D & John J Gilbert funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 3 grants of 3 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
How The Lewis D & John J Gilbert gives
- In 2024 it paid out 475% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2021, annual grant giving ranged from $700 (2021) to $750 (2020). In 2021 it made 1 grant totaling $700.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Nathan Yip Foundation Greenwood Village, CO | Computer and tutoring services to the underserved in the alamosa area | $700 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $17,511 | $4,001 | $4,184 | — | — | $3,429 | $722 |
| 2023 | $17,694 | $5,594 | $5,506 | — | — | $4,651 | $715 |
| 2022 | $17,606 | $3,501 | $4,758 | — | — | $3,999 | $746 |
| 2021 | $18,863 | $3,002 | $4,628 | $700 | 1 | $3,900 | $816 |
| 2020 | $20,489 | $10,003 | $12,378 | $750 | 2 | — | $945 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Lewis D & John J Gilbert reported a distributable amount of $722 for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Lewis D & John J Gilbert's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Lisa Tharpe
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Margot R. Gilbert
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Valerie Roberts
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
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.
Frequently asked questions about The Lewis D & John J Gilbert
How large is The Lewis D & John J Gilbert?
The Lewis D & John J Gilbert reported $18K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $3K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $722 (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
Where does The Lewis D & John J Gilbert operate?
The Lewis D & John J Gilbert has awarded grants in Colorado, New Mexico.
What is The Lewis D & John J Gilbert's EIN?
The Lewis D & John J Gilbert's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-3648972. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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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