Joseph And Licia Gimma Foundation
This organization is a private foundation focused on supporting a diverse range of causes, including health, education, arts, and community welfare. Its mission appears to center on providing unrestricted funding to various charitable organizations, with particular emphasis on health-related initiatives such as cancer research, diabetes support, and programs for veterans. The foundation also supports educational institutions and arts organizations, reflecting a commitment to cultural enrichment and community development. Additionally, it funds programs addressing food insecurity and substance abuse awareness. Overall, the foundation demonstrates a broad philanthropic approach aimed at enhancing the well-being of various populations and sectors.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
Small to mid-sized nonprofits (often in health, education, churches, maritime/museum, arts, or veterans/food programs) with programs in the Northeast or other states the foundation has supported, seeking modest unrestricted or endowment/maintenance grants.
Good Fit
- • Located in New York, Connecticut, or another state previously funded by the foundation.
- • Mission aligns with health, education, religious organizations, maritime/museum education, arts, veterans, or food-insecurity programs.
- • Request size fits the foundation's typical small grants (roughly $250–$5,000).
- • Has an existing connection or introduction to the trustee or a current grantee.
- • Comfortable receiving unrestricted or endowment/maintenance support.
Geography
The foundation funded recipients in seven states in the latest year, with grants recorded across the Northeast and beyond, though nearly half of dollars were concentrated in New York.
Recipient Variety
The latest year shows 17 distinct recipients (and prior years show 14–20), covering many independent charities across health, education, churches, arts, maritime, veterans and food programs; the portfolio is broad in institutional type even if some dollars concentrate among top recipients.
New Applicants
Direct evidence of open entry is limited: the latest year added only one new recipient and the foundation's application language in filings states grants are by invitation of the trustee; combined with high repeat funding, this suggests new entrants have low probability without a referral or relationship.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
