Don Gibson American
Don Gibson American is a private foundation, based in Nashville, TN. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $87K in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 4 grants totaling $41K.
Don Gibson American at a glance
In short: Don Gibson American gave $41K across 4 grants in 2026 (avg $10K), mostly in North Carolina. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $41,000
- -49.4% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 4
- +0.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $10,250
- -49.4% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $3,500
- Total assets
- $86,818
- +120.7% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- North Carolina (85% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated September 2026.
Who Don Gibson American funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Destination Cleveland County ($33K). Together the top 4 received $41K.
Grant Size Distribution
20 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 17 grants of 20 (85%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Don Gibson American gives
- Giving fell 45% from 2023 to 2026. Method
- In 2026 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $35K (2024) to $206K (2022). In 2026 it made 4 grants totaling $41K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Destination Cleveland County Shelby, NC | General Use | $33,000 |
| Country Music Hall of Fame Nashville, TN | General Use | $5,000 |
| The Banker's House Foundation Shelby, NC | General Use | $2,000 |
| Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame Nashville, TN | General Use | $1,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $86,818 | $100,303 | $52,825 | $41,000 | 4 | $41,000 | $2,898 |
| 2025 | $39,340 | $3,206 | $88,175 | $81,000 | 4 | $81,000 | $3,254 |
| 2024 | $124,309 | $140,839 | $36,130 | $34,500 | 4 | $34,500 | $3,697 |
| 2023 | $19,600 | $218 | $86,192 | $75,000 | 4 | $75,000 | $2,051 |
| 2022 | $97,662 | $302,699 | $219,142 | $206,000 | 4 | $206,000 | $2,314 |
| 2021 | $14,105 | $50,008 | $88,565 | $86,000 | 4 | — | $1,016 |
| 2020 | $52,662 | $30,416 | $44,157 | $40,000 | 5 | — | $2,860 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Don Gibson American reported a distributable amount of $3K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Don Gibson American is led by Barbara P. Gibson, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Barbara P. Gibson
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joseph F. Gallivan
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
R. Horton Frank III
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2026. "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 Don Gibson American
How much does Don Gibson American give each year?
Don Gibson American gave $41K across 4 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $81K across 4 grants.
What is Don Gibson American's typical grant size?
Don Gibson American's median grant in 2026 was $3,500, and its average grant was $10,250, across 4 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Don Gibson American give grants?
Don Gibson American gives mostly in North Carolina: 85% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Tennessee (15%). The most frequent recipient cities were Shelby, NC (2 grants) and Nashville, TN (2 grants).
Does Don Gibson American give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Don Gibson American's 2026 grants with a stated purpose (4 of 4) were for general or operating support, per its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
How large is Don Gibson American?
Don Gibson American reported $87K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $41K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $3K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Don Gibson American's EIN?
Don Gibson American's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-3223010. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2026.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS July 6, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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