The mission of The Rosalinde and Arthur Gilbert Foundation is to invest in programs that promote education, tolerance, social services, healthcare and the arts. The Foundation builds on the ideals and pursuits of its founders, Rosalinde and Arthur Gilbert.

History

The Gilberts were passionate philanthropists, inveterate art collectors and astute business people.

Born and raised in England, the Gilberts immigrated to Los Angeles in 1949 and became successful real estate entrepreneurs. They committed their efforts to significant charitable endeavors locally and in the state of Israel while assembling one of the world's preeminent decorative arts collections.

In 1996, a year after Rosalinde passed away, Arthur donated to England their world renowned collection of snuff and decorative boxes, decorative gold and silver, micro-mosaics, Judaica and enamel miniatures. This collection, the most lavish gift ever given by a non-citizen to England, is housed as the Gilbert Collection at Somerset House in London. Arthur Gilbert was knighted by Queen Elizabeth in 1999.

Upon Sir Arthur Gilbert's death in 2001, a substantial portion of the Gilberts' fortune was donated to The Rosalinde and Arthur Gilbert Foundation to continue their humanitarian and charitable endeavors.