The J. Roland Gilbert, Mary R. Gilbert and Elizabeth A. Gilbert Memorial Fund is a charitable foundation that provides grants to organizations conducting research in various areas of medicine. The fund is aimed at supporting medical research initiatives that contribute to advancing the field of health. The foundation operates under the trust of Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. and is governed by a group of trustees.
The primary purpose of the grant is to provide financial assistance to qualified organizations engaged in medical research. The Fund has a broad scope and supports a variety of medical research areas, though specific limitations on the types of research are not detailed. As the focus is on medical research, the funding is directed to organizations whose work is likely to contribute to the development of medical knowledge, treatment, and therapies.
Eligible applicants must be nonprofit organizations that are recognized as exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. This requirement ensures that grants are directed to organizations that meet federal tax-exempt criteria, ensuring transparency and accountability in the use of funds.
Applications for grants are accepted on an annual basis, with a hard deadline of March 1st each year. Any applications submitted by this date are reviewed at the annual grant meeting. While the Fund accepts applications throughout the year, only those received by the March 1 deadline will be considered in the current year’s grant cycle. After submission, applicants will receive an automated confirmation email acknowledging receipt of their application.
Grants typically range in size from $10,000 to $40,000, with an average of three grants awarded per year. These grants are meant to support organizations’ research activities, and successful applicants are required to submit a progress report within six months of receiving funding, unless otherwise specified.
The Fund does not specify geographic restrictions, meaning the grants are available to qualifying organizations across the United States. The only limitation is that the applicants must be exempt under the relevant tax code. The application process is straightforward and can be done online, ensuring that organizations have easy access to the funding opportunities available through this grant.
