The Rosalinde and Arthur Gilbert
The Rosalinde and Arthur Gilbert Foundation is a private independent foundation based in Los Angeles, California. Established in 2002 and funded in 2003 through a merger with another foundation of the same name, the organization operates as a custodian of the philanthropic vision of its founders, Rosalinde and Arthur Gilbert. The foundation invests in programs that promote education, tolerance, social services, healthcare, and the arts, with a particular focus on communities in Southern California and Israel.
Key facts about The Rosalinde and Arthur Gilbert
- EIN
- 56-2305694
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024
- Annual giving (2024)
- $13,185,491
- Grants made (2024)
- 318
- Average grant
- $41,464
- Median grant
- $25,000
- New grantees (estimate)
- 16% first-time grantees (34 of 212, 2024)
- Total assets
- $205,879,474
- Primary geography
- California (58% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to apply
- The foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Full details ↓
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology). Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Rosalinde and Arthur Gilbert funds
By grant dollars, the top recipient states for The Rosalinde and Arthur Gilbert's 318 itemized 2024 grants were California (58%). The most frequent recipient cities were Los Angeles, CA (130 grants), New York, NY (21 grants), Washington, DC (8 grants) and Beverly Hills, CA (8 grants). 9% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Richard Ziman Discretionary" (37 grants), "Martin Blank Discretionary" (19 grants) and "Sean Ostrovsky Discretionary" (10 grants).
Is The Rosalinde and Arthur Gilbert open to new grantees?
16%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 34 of 212 grantees (16%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $8K; repeat grants $73K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $25K repeat.
- 73% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+7%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 119% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized IRS Form 990-PF grant lists (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
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Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$205.9M
-6.3% YoY
Annual Giving
$13.2M
+12.6% YoY
Grant Count
318
+3.6% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$41K
+8.7% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Rosalinde and Arthur Gilbert reported a distributable amount of $14.9M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's mission is to invest in programs that promote education, tolerance, social services, healthcare, and the arts, building on the ideals and pursuits of its founders. The foundation is dedicated to social justice and improving communities in Southern California and Israel.
The foundation's primary funding initiatives include:
- College Access and Success — Supporting college readiness and access programs
- Arts Education — Funding arts education initiatives
- Jewish Life — Supporting Jewish causes in the United States and Israel
- Israel — International aid and development work
- Health — Community health programs
- Universities & Special Projects — Higher education and research initiatives
- General Operating Support — Unrestricted funding to organizations
Grantmaking
Grant Range
s and Activity:**
Average Grant
amount: $34,000
How to Apply
**
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation's grantmaking is concentrated in California, with a significant portion of funding directed at Los Angeles-based organizations. More than half of its grants serve organizations in California. The foundation also funds organizations in Israel and, to a lesser extent, in the District of Columbia and New York. Overall, grantmaking reaches organizations across 19 states, with California, District of Columbia, and New York accounting for 77% of all grants.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of all 318 itemized 2024 grant dollars.
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
- Total Assets: $205.9 million to $219.8 million
- Total Annual Giving: $13.2 million to $15.4 million
- Total Revenue: $16.3 million to $24.6 million (recent years)
- Total Expenses: $30 million to $32.1 million (recent years)
- Giving Rate: Approximately 7%
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $205,879,474 | $219,824,526 | $220,346,053 |
| Revenue | $24,564,043 | $16,252,515 | $3,158,342 |
| Expenses | $32,130,762 | $30,025,638 | $26,211,289 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $17,761,286 | $15,431,823 | $14,212,606 |
| Net Investment Income | $6,849,452 | $7,755,073 | $11,229,729 |
| Distributable Amount | $14,896,374 | $14,622,601 | $14,374,673 |
Data update history
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
1,562 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from The Rosalinde and Arthur Gilbert
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest recipients include The Victoria & Albert Museum (V&A) ($712,130 across 2 grants), American Friends of the Hebrew University ($650,150 across 8 grants), UCLA Foundation ($537,500 across 11 grants).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| THE VICTORIA & ALBERT MUSEUM (V&A) | GILBERT GALLERIES | $612,130 |
| ALTASEA AT THE PORT OF LOS ANGELES San Pedro, CA | OUR FUTURE IS BLUE - ALTASEA'S CAMPAIGN | $400,000 |
| CITY OF HOPE Duarte, CA | CRC COMPUTATIONAL PATHOLOGY PROJECT | $333,333 |
| HILLEL AT UCLA Los Angeles, CA | THE ROSALINDE AND ARTHUR GILBERT FOUNDATION EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR CHAIR | $250,000 |
| SONDUK EL YANABIA (YANABIYA) | YANABIA | $201,000 |
| SONDUK EL YANABIA (YANABIYA) | YANABIA | $201,000 |
| BERKELEY HILLEL Berkeley, CA | MATCHING GRANT AND ENDOWED NAMING OF THE ROSALINDE AND ARTHUR GILBERT FOUNDATION EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | $200,000 |
| HELEN DILLER INSTITUTE FOR JEWISH LAW AND ISRAEL STUDIES Berkeley, CA | THE HELEN DILLER INSTITUTE FOR JEWISH LAW AND ISRAEL STUDIES | $200,000 |
| HELEN DILLER INSTITUTE FOR JEWISH LAW AND ISRAEL STUDIES Berkeley, CA | ROSALINDE & ARTHUR GILBERT ENDOWMENT FOR THE BERKELEY INSTITUTE FOR JEWISH LAW AND ISRAEL STUDIES | $200,000 |
| UCLA FOUNDATION Los Angeles, CA | UCLA LAW - CRIMINAL JUSTICE PROGRAM | $200,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Richard S. Ziman — Chief Executive Officer
- Martin H. Blank Jr. — Chief Operating Officer and Trustee
The foundation employs 7 staff members.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 IRS filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Martin H Blank Jr | COO | 30 | $417,175 |
| Richard S Ziman | CEO | 25 | $417,175 |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The foundation has supported notable initiatives including:
Awards for innovations in Alzheimer's caregiving
Innovations in Alzheimer's Caregiving AwardsA $1 million endowed chair for Israel Studies at UCLA's International Institute
UCLA's International Institute Receives $1 Million for Israel Studies EndowedFunding for UCLA Law's Criminal Justice Program ($200,000)
Support for Hillel at UCLA through an Executive Director Chair ($250,000)
Funding for Altasea at the Port of Los Angeles' "Our Future Is Blue" campaign ($400,000)
The foundation has supported 311 unique organizations across its grantmaking history.
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What does The Rosalinde and Arthur Gilbert fund?
The foundation's mission is to invest in programs that promote education, tolerance, social services, healthcare, and the arts, building on the ideals and pursuits of its founders. The foundation is dedicated to social justice and improving communities in Southern California and Israel. The foundation's primary funding initiatives include: • **College Access and Success** — Supporting college readiness and access programs • **Arts Education** — Funding arts education initiatives • **Jewish Life…
How do I apply for a grant from The Rosalinde and Arthur Gilbert?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
Where does The Rosalinde and Arthur Gilbert make grants?
The foundation's grantmaking is concentrated in California, with a significant portion of funding directed at Los Angeles-based organizations. More than half of its grants serve organizations in California. The foundation also funds organizations in Israel and, to a lesser extent, in the District of Columbia and New York. Overall, grantmaking reaches organizations across 19 states, with California, District of Columbia, and New York accounting for 77% of all grants.
What size grants does The Rosalinde and Arthur Gilbert award?
In 2024, The Rosalinde and Arthur Gilbert awarded 318 grants totaling $13.2M — an average of about $41K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
How much is The Rosalinde and Arthur Gilbert required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, The Rosalinde and Arthur Gilbert reported a distributable amount of $14.9M on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is The Rosalinde and Arthur Gilbert's EIN?
The Rosalinde and Arthur Gilbert's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 56-2305694. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Rosalinde and Arthur Gilbert accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
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Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.