Eddy Gibbs Foundation
Eddy Gibbs Foundation is a private foundation based in Owasso, Oklahoma. Its 2025 filing reports $710,000 in grants to 12 recipients, all in Oklahoma.
Eddy Gibbs Foundation at a glance
In short: Eddy Gibbs Foundation gave $710K across 12 grants in 2025 (avg $59K), mostly in Oklahoma. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $710,000
- +411.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 12
- +71.4% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $59,167
- +198.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Total assets
- $1,393,097
- +1735.3% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Oklahoma (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Eddy Gibbs 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: 12324 E 86Th St N Ste 334, Owasso, OK 74055
Phone: (918) 376-7240
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Eddy Gibbs Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Tulsa County Library ($500K). Together the top 10 received $703K.
Grant Size Distribution
19 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 16 grants of 19 (84%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2025 went to recipients in Oklahoma.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Eddy Gibbs Foundation gives
- 33% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- In 2025 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (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 2024 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $139K (2024) to $710K (2025). In 2025 it made 12 grants totaling $710K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tulsa County Library Tulsa, OK | Public Library Pledge | $500,000 |
| Hope Is Alive Oklahoma City, OK | Prevention Program | $67,500 |
| Cleora Public Schools Afton, OK | Nutrition Program | $25,000 |
| Oaks Mission School Oaks, OK | Green House on Campus | $25,000 |
| Toby Keith Foundation Oklahoma City, OK | GRANT | $25,000 |
| Pathways Tulsa, OK | Operating Grant | $20,000 |
| Grove Public Schools Grove, OK | Wild Life Class and Pre Act | $10,000 |
| Home of Hope Vinita, OK | Imagination Library | $10,000 |
| Rogers State Univ Foundation Claremore, OK | Rejoice Grad Senior Project | $10,000 |
| Grove Rotary Foundation Grove, OK | Imagination Library | $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 | $1,393,097 | $2,034,297 | $717,104 | $710,000 | 12 | $717,104 | $22,008 | $21,761 |
| 2024 | $75,904 | $215,060 | $139,156 | $138,740 | 7 | $139,156 | $5,981 | $3,655 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Eddy Gibbs Foundation reported a distributable amount of $22K 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
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for a public library pledge, a prevention program, school nutrition and campus projects, operating support, and community programs.
Among its recipients, Home of Hope describes its mission as supporting people with developmental and other disabilities by promoting choices. Grove Rotary Foundation says it provides educational scholarships and charitable community grants. A New Leaf says it provides people with developmental disabilities life skills and job training through horticultural therapy, vocational placement, and residential services.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation gave $710,000 through 12 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $2,500 to $500,000, with a median grant of $15,000. The largest awards included $500,000 to Tulsa County Library for a public library pledge and $67,500 to Hope Is Alive for a prevention program. Other grants included $25,000 each to Cleora Public Schools, Oaks Mission School, and Toby Keith Foundation; and $20,000 to Pathways.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Jason Sheffield as president.
Eddy Gibbs Foundation is led by Jason Sheffield, President on every filing since 2024 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Jason Sheffield
President
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2024–2025. "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 Eddy Gibbs Foundation
How much does Eddy Gibbs Foundation give each year?
Eddy Gibbs Foundation gave $710K across 12 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $139K across 7 grants.
What is Eddy Gibbs Foundation's typical grant size?
Eddy Gibbs Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $15,000, and its average grant was $59,167, across 12 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Eddy Gibbs Foundation give grants?
Eddy Gibbs Foundation gives mostly in Oklahoma: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Tulsa, OK (2 grants), Oklahoma City, OK (2 grants) and Grove, OK (2 grants).
Does Eddy Gibbs Foundation give general operating support?
Occasionally: 8% of Eddy Gibbs Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 12) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Eddy Gibbs Foundation's largest grantees?
Eddy Gibbs Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Tulsa County Library ($500,000), Hope Is Alive ($67,500) and Cleora Public Schools ($25,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 83% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Eddy Gibbs Foundation?
Eddy Gibbs Foundation reported $1.4M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $717K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $22K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Eddy Gibbs Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for a public library pledge, a prevention program, school nutrition and campus projects, operating support, and community programs. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Eddy Gibbs 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 Eddy Gibbs Foundation's EIN?
Eddy Gibbs Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 99-2213859. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2024–2025.
Does Eddy Gibbs 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
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS March 4, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS March 12, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2024–2025
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