Gabby Petito Foundation Inc
The mission of the foundation is to address the needs of organizations that support locating missing persons and to provide aid to organizations that assist victims of domestic violence situations, through education, awareness, and prevention strategies.
Gabby Petito Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Gabby Petito Foundation Inc gave $41K across 3 grants in 2025 (avg $14K), mostly in Wyoming. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $41,031
- Grants made (2025)
- 3
- Average grant
- $13,677
- Median grant
- $5,350
- Total assets
- $307,733
- +50.3% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Wyoming (74% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Gabby Petito Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Safe Project ($31K). Together the top 3 received $41K.
Grant Size Distribution
9 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 8 grants of 9 (89%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
Cities
How Gabby Petito Foundation Inc gives
- Giving fell 75% from 2022 to 2025. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $41K (2025) to $165K (2022). In 2025 it made 3 grants totaling $41K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Safe Project Laramie, WY | To protect dv survivors and advocates with a security fence | $30,500 |
| Safe Place Zion, IL | To Support Victims of Domestic Violence Organization | $5,350 |
| Safespace Stuart, FL | To Support Victims of Domestic Violence Organization | $5,181 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $307,733 | $361,067 | $279,849 | $41,031 | 3 | $25 |
| 2024 | $204,709 | $86,000 | $82,631 | — | — | — |
| 2023 | $208,020 | $104,653 | $87,236 | — | — | — |
| 2022 | $198,082 | $122,387 | $256,384 | $165,000 | 3 | $24 |
| 2021 | $323,391 | $383,703 | $68,893 | $50,000 | 3 | $1 |
About Gabby Petito Foundation Inc
Based on IRS filings
Gabby Petito Foundation Inc is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Vero Beach, FL. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $308K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 3 grants totaling $41K. Net investment income was $25.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Gabby Petito Foundation Inc is led by Nichole Schmidt, President on every filing since 2021; 4 of 11 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Nichole Schmidt
President
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$13K (2024) → $46K (2025)
James Schmidt
Secretary
Board Member → Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$2K (2024) → $29K (2025)
Joseph Petito
Vice President
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
$4K (2025)
Tara Petito
Treasurer
Secretary → Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$13K (2024) → $36K (2025)
Richard Stafford
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mary Wickman
Board Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Susan Hendricks
Board Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tanya Lee
Board Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Andrea Shaffer
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bevin Llanes
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Shayna Richards
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Gary Rider (2021–2022) — Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $46K, to Nichole Schmidt (President). 4 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Gabby Petito Foundation Inc
How much does Gabby Petito Foundation Inc give each year?
Gabby Petito Foundation Inc gave $41K across 3 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990.
What is Gabby Petito Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Gabby Petito Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $5,350, and its average grant was $13,677, across 3 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Gabby Petito Foundation Inc give grants?
Gabby Petito Foundation Inc gives mostly in Wyoming: 74% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest states were Illinois (13%) and Florida (13%).
Does Gabby Petito Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on Gabby Petito Foundation Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
How large is Gabby Petito Foundation Inc?
Gabby Petito Foundation Inc reported $308K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $361K.
What is Gabby Petito Foundation Inc?
Gabby Petito Foundation Inc is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Vero Beach, FL. It holds $308K in total assets as of 2025.
What is Gabby Petito Foundation Inc's EIN?
Gabby Petito Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-2921037. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 9, 2023)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 24, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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