Gabooney Foundation
Gabooney Foundation is a private foundation, based in Detroit, MI. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $194K in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 1 grant totaling $39K. Net investment income was $17K.
Gabooney Foundation at a glance
In short: Gabooney Foundation gave $39K across 1 grant in 2026 (avg $39K), mostly in Michigan. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $38,500
- Grants made (2026)
- 1
- Average grant
- $38,500
- Median grant
- $38,500
- Total assets
- $194,166
- +39.3% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- Michigan (100% 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 Gabooney Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Harbor Springs Chamber of Commerce ($39K).
Grant Size Distribution
7 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 7 grants of 7 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2026 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
Cities
How Gabooney Foundation gives
- In 2026 it paid out 475% of 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 2022 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $20K (2022) to $39K (2026). In 2026 it made 1 grant totaling $39K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Harbor Springs Chamber of Commerce Harbor Springs, MI | Donation | $38,500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $194,166 | $106,151 | $51,385 | $38,500 | 1 | $40,428 | $17,332 | $8,510 |
| 2025 | $139,399 | $8,610 | $12,307 | — | — | $1,842 | — | $8,863 |
| 2024 | $143,096 | $28,282 | $37,774 | $20,000 | 3 | $22,663 | $13,171 | $8,690 |
| 2023 | $152,588 | $18,870 | $13,573 | — | — | $2,035 | $7,332 | $8,894 |
| 2022 | $148,018 | $26,128 | $30,837 | $20,000 | 3 | $21,622 | $16,913 | $10,971 |
| 2021 | $154,406 | $9,170 | $12,043 | — | — | — | — | $9,323 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Gabooney Foundation reported a distributable amount of $9K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Gabooney Foundation is led by Kimberly N Gamble, President & Director on the 2026 filing; none of the 3 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Kimberly N Gamble
President & Director
New on the 2026 filing
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David B Gamble
Secretary & Director
Chairman → Secretary, 2025
Secretary → Secretary & Director, 2026
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dustyn W Fleming
Treasurer & Director
Treasurer → Treasurer & Director, 2026
On filings since 2025
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Kimberly N Fleming (2021–2025) — President
- Former: Christopher L Gamble (2021–2024) — Vice President
- Former: Regitze Gamble (2021–2024) — President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "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 Gabooney Foundation
How much does Gabooney Foundation give each year?
Gabooney Foundation gave $39K across 1 grant in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
How large is Gabooney Foundation?
Gabooney Foundation reported $194K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $40K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $9K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
Where does Gabooney Foundation operate?
Gabooney Foundation has awarded grants in California, Indiana, Kansas, Massachusetts, Michigan, Missouri.
What is Gabooney Foundation's EIN?
Gabooney Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 38-2382126. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS August 13, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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