Ann B Gipson Charitable Foundation
The Ann B Gipson Charitable Foundation is a private foundation based in Louisville, Kentucky. It reported 21 grants totaling $210,443 in filing year 2025, supporting charitable organizations in Kentucky and other states.
Ann B Gipson Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: Ann B Gipson Charitable Foundation gave $210K across 21 grants in 2025 (avg $10K), top state Kentucky. 27% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $210,443
- -47.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 21
- -8.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $10,021
- -42.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $3,924,058
- +2.0% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 27% first-time grantees (4 of 15, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Kentucky (41% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Ann B Gipson Charitable Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 2201 High Wickham Place, Louisville, KY 40245
Phone: (502) 753-0609
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Ann B Gipson Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Bluegrass Center for Autism ($50K). Together the top 10 received $191K.
Grant Size Distribution
98 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 95 grants of 98 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 41% of grant dollars went to recipients in Kentucky and 36% to recipients in Florida. The other listed recipient-state shares were Texas, Alabama, and New York at 5% each.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 21 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Ann B Gipson Charitable Foundation open to new grantees?
27%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 4 of 15 grantees (27%) were first-time recipients. With only 15 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $18K; repeat grants $13K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 73% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 25% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 110% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $165K (2023) to $400K (2024). In 2025 it made 21 grants totaling $210K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bluegrass Center for Autism Louisville, KY | Personalized Paths for Success | $50,000 |
| Wholehearted Orphanage West Palm Beach, FL | Ops: Provide Christ-Centered Haiti | $30,000 |
| Haitian Christian Mission Boca Raton, FL | Ops: Build Better Haitian Community | $25,000 |
| Living Water International Stafford, TX | Clean Water for Those in Need | $10,000 |
| Wholehearted Orphanage West Palm Beach, FL | Ops: Provide Christ-Centered Haiti | $10,000 |
| Wholehearted Orphanage West Palm Beach, FL | Ops: Provide Christ-Centered Haiti | $10,000 |
| City Hope Church Spanish Fort, AL | Bring Hope of Jesus Christ | $10,000 |
| Hospice of Southern KY Bowling Green, KY | Provide Quality End of Life Care | $10,000 |
| Leukemia & Lymphoma Society New York, NY | Largest Funder Blood Cancer Research | $10,000 |
| Western KY University FCA Glasgow, KY | See World Transformed by Jesus | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,924,058 | $37,509 | $226,334 | $210,443 | 21 | $210,443 | $21,618 | $191,776 |
| 2024 | $3,846,552 | $110,481 | $421,053 | $399,996 | 23 | $399,996 | $92,875 | $183,033 |
| 2023 | $3,579,835 | $148,744 | $184,812 | $164,809 | 16 | $164,809 | $128,741 | $171,116 |
| 2022 | $3,461,255 | $418,814 | $192,141 | $168,070 | 20 | $168,070 | $394,743 | $187,150 |
| 2021 | $4,021,439 | $28,761 | $308,714 | $289,692 | 18 | — | $9,739 | $178,907 |
| 2020 | $3,355,444 | $234,283 | $264,628 | $245,274 | 19 | — | $214,921 | $157,522 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Ann B Gipson Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $192K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s filings do not state a mission. Its 2025 grants went to organizations working in areas including autism services, Christian and community programs, clean water, hospice care, blood cancer research, and food access.
Among its grantees, Bluegrass Center for Autism says its mission is to prepare children with autism and related disabilities academically and personally for transition into adulthood. Haitian Christian Mission says it works to empower the Haitian church, build communities, and help Haitians achieve personal sustainability. Living Water International says it helps communities in developing countries obtain clean water and experience the gospel of Jesus Christ.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation made 21 grants totaling $210,443. Grants ranged from $889 to $50,000, with a median grant of $5,000.
The largest listed grants included $50,000 to Bluegrass Center for Autism for “Personalized Paths for Success”; $30,000 to Wholehearted Orphanage for “Provide Christ-Centered Haiti”; and $25,000 to Haitian Christian Mission for “Build Better Haitian Community.” Other listed grants included $10,000 to Living Water International for clean water, $10,000 to Hospice of Southern KY for end-of-life care, and $5,000 each to Feeding America and Hope House Ministries.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Ann B Gipson as president, Patrick J Reeves as secretary, Eric Reeves as vice-preside, and Angela Reeves as treasurer.
Ann B Gipson Charitable Foundation is led by Ann B. Gipson, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Ann B. Gipson
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Angela Reeves
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Eric Reeves
Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Patrick J. Reeves
Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Ann B Gipson Charitable Foundation
How much does Ann B Gipson Charitable Foundation give each year?
Ann B Gipson Charitable Foundation gave $210K across 21 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $400K across 23 grants.
What is Ann B Gipson Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
Ann B Gipson Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $10,021, across 21 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Ann B Gipson Charitable Foundation that year got $18K on average.
Where does Ann B Gipson Charitable Foundation give grants?
Ann B Gipson Charitable Foundation's top state is Kentucky, with 41% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest state was Florida (36%). The most frequent recipient cities were Louisville, KY (3 grants), West Palm Beach, FL (3 grants), Bowling Green, KY (2 grants) and Memphis, TN (2 grants).
Does Ann B Gipson Charitable Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 21 grants with a stated purpose on Ann B Gipson Charitable Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Ops: Provide Christ-Centered Haiti" (3 grants).
Who are Ann B Gipson Charitable Foundation's largest grantees?
Ann B Gipson Charitable Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Bluegrass Center for Autism ($50,000), Wholehearted Orphanage ($50,000 across 3 grants) and Haitian Christian Mission ($25,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 59% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Ann B Gipson Charitable Foundation?
Ann B Gipson Charitable Foundation reported $3.9M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $210K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $192K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Ann B Gipson Charitable Foundation fund?
The foundation’s filings do not state a mission. Its 2025 grants went to organizations working in areas including autism services, Christian and community programs, clean water, hospice care, blood cancer research, and food access. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Ann B Gipson Charitable Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Ann B Gipson Charitable Foundation's EIN?
Ann B Gipson Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-4340754. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Ann B Gipson Charitable Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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