The Addison Gibson Foundation is a private foundation based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. It provides medical or educational financial assistance and, in 2024, made grants to organizations including colleges, universities, and healthcare providers.
Key facts about Addison Gibson Foundation
In short: Addison Gibson Foundation gave $3.5M across 30 grants in 2024 (avg $117K), mostly in Pennsylvania. 23% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- EIN
- 25-0965379
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024
- Annual giving (2024)
- $3,522,566
- Grants made (2024)
- 30
- Average grant
- $117,419
- Median grant
- $100,000
- New grantees (estimate)
- 23% first-time grantees (7 of 30, 2024)
- Total assets
- $48,362,999
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (99% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- How to apply
- Contact the foundation office for details about medical or educational financial assistance. Full details ↓
- Deadline
- Contact the foundation office.
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 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.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$48.4M
+5.1% YoY
Annual Giving
$3.5M
-8.7% YoY
Grant Count
30
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$117K
-8.7% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Addison Gibson Foundation reported a distributable amount of $3.3M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Is Addison Gibson Foundation open to new grantees?
23%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 7 of 30 grantees (23%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $129K; repeat grants $114K. How we count
Medians: $150K first-time, $100K repeat.
- 77% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 119% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2022–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s filing describes medical and educational financial assistance. Its 2024 grants included support for higher-education institutions and healthcare organizations.
Among the grantees, Duquesne University describes its mission as serving students through liberal and professional education, concern for moral and spiritual values, and service to the community and beyond. Allegheny College says its undergraduate residential education promotes students’ intellectual, moral, and social development. Westminster College describes its mission as helping students develop competencies, commitments, and characteristics associated with human beings at their best.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation awarded 30 grants totaling $3,522,566. Grant amounts ranged from $518 to $500,000, with a median of $100,000.
The largest reported awards included $500,000 to Allegheny Health Network for general support; $200,000 each to Westminster College and Allegheny College for general support, and to Duquesne University of the Holy Spirit as an education block grant; and $155,000 to UPMC Presbyterian Shadyside for general support. Other notable awards included $151,024 to Mercyhurst University for general support and $150,000 each to Washington & Jefferson College and Waynesburg University for general support, Seton Hill University as an education block grant, and Robert Morris University as an education block grant.
Review Cycle
Contact the foundation office.
How to Apply
Contact the foundation office for details about medical or educational financial assistance.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The filing states that educational awards are limited to Western Pennsylvania residents currently enrolled full-time at an accredited college or university. In 2024, the recipient-state distribution of grant dollars was reported as 99% Pennsylvania and 1% PW.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 30 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $3.5M (2024) to $4.6M (2022). In 2024 it made 30 grants totaling $3.5M.
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Allegheny Health Network ($500K). Together the top 10 received $2.0M.
Grant Size Distribution
87 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 48 grants of 87 (55%).
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Allegheny Health Network Greensburg, PA | General Support | $500,000 |
| Westminster College New Wilmington, PA | General Support | $200,000 |
| Allegheny College Meadville, PA | General Support | $200,000 |
| Duquesne University of the Holy Spirit Pittsburgh, PA | Education Block Grant | $200,000 |
| UPMC Presbyterian Shadyside Pittsburgh, PA | General Support | $155,000 |
| Mercyhurst University Erie, PA | General Support | $151,024 |
| Washington & Jefferson College Washington, PA | General Support | $150,000 |
| Waynesburg University Waynesburg, PA | General Support | $150,000 |
| University of Pittsburgh at Greenburg Greensburg, PA | General Support | $150,000 |
| Seton Hill University Greensburg, PA | Education Block Grant | $150,000 |
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grant sum | Grant count |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $48,362,999 | $6,849,458 | $4,505,457 | $3,522,566 | 30 |
| 2023 | $46,009,046 | $4,077,203 | $4,641,129 | $3,857,459 | 30 |
| 2022 | $46,607,630 | $4,799,392 | $5,458,921 | $4,575,050 | 27 |
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $48,362,999 | $46,009,046 | $46,607,630 |
| Revenue | $6,849,458 | $4,077,203 | $4,799,392 |
| Expenses | $4,505,457 | $4,641,129 | $5,458,921 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $3,907,505 | $4,310,760 | $4,938,749 |
| Net Investment Income | $6,322,746 | $3,761,225 | $4,437,555 |
| Distributable Amount | $3,295,551 | $3,436,220 | $2,910,979 |
Data update history
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists PNC Bank NA, Jerri A. Ryan, and Jeffrey J. Conn as co-trustees.
Addison Gibson Foundation's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; all 3 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
PNC Bank NA
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$123K (2020) → $133K (2024)
Jeffrey J. Conn
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
$9K (2022) → $33K (2024)
Jerri A. Ryan
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
$9K (2022) → $33K (2024)
Former officers (2)
- Former: Douglas Gilbert Esq. (2020–2022) — Former Co-Trustee
- Former: Timothy M. Slavish (2020–2022) — Former Co-Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $133K, to PNC Bank NA (Co-Trustee). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Contact
Application contact: Addison H Gibson Fdn Attn Rebecca
Mailing address: One Ppg Pl Ste 2230, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-5401
Phone: (412) 261-1611
Frequently asked questions about Addison Gibson Foundation
How much does Addison Gibson Foundation give each year?
Addison Gibson Foundation gave $3.5M across 30 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $3.9M across 30 grants.
What is Addison Gibson Foundation's typical grant size?
Addison Gibson Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $100,000, and its average grant was $117,419, across 30 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Addison Gibson Foundation that year got $129K on average.
Where does Addison Gibson Foundation give grants?
Addison Gibson Foundation gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 99% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Pittsburgh, PA (9 grants), Greensburg, PA (4 grants), Erie, PA (2 grants) and Washington, PA (2 grants).
Does Addison Gibson Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 87% of Addison Gibson Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (26 of 30) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Education Block Grant" (3 grants).
Who are Addison Gibson Foundation's largest grantees?
Addison Gibson Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Allegheny Health Network ($500,000), Westminster College ($200,000) and Allegheny College ($200,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 26% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Addison Gibson Foundation?
Addison Gibson Foundation reported $48.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $3.9M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $3.3M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Addison Gibson Foundation fund?
The foundation’s filing describes medical and educational financial assistance. Its 2024 grants included support for higher-education institutions and healthcare organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Addison Gibson Foundation?
Contact the foundation office for details about medical or educational financial assistance. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Addison Gibson Foundation's EIN?
Addison Gibson Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 25-0965379. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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