The Gilbert Foundation is a private family foundation established in 2002 in Louisville, Kentucky, through the estate of Dick Gilbert, a retired helicopter pilot and former 'Traffic Tracker' for WHAS radio 840AM. The foundation focuses on supporting non-profit organizations in the Louisville area that promote educational programming for reading skills improvement, arts and music as educational enablers, youth leadership development, environmental initiatives for quality of place, and animal conservation and abuse prevention.
With a mission to enhance the community, The Gilbert Foundation provides grants to non-profit public charities in Louisville, prioritizing programs that foster educational growth, environmental sustainability, and animal welfare. Established in memory of Dick Gilbert, a dedicated helicopter pilot and radio professional, the foundation aims to support organizations that promote reading skills improvement, arts and music education, youth leadership development, public parks and gardens, as well as conservation efforts and prevention of animal abuse.
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