Gaither Charitable Foundation Inc
Gaither Charitable Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Alexandria, Indiana. Established in 1997, the foundation operates as a domestic nonprofit corporation with perpetual status. The organization functions as a family foundation focused on philanthropic grantmaking to support charitable and educational initiatives.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$6.7M
-5.8% YoY
Annual Giving
$983K
+164.8% YoY
Grant Count
56
+14.3% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$18K
+131.7% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's stated purpose is to support the foundation's charitable and educational mission. Primary funding interests include:
- Education
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
- Human Services
- Youth sports programs
- Community support initiatives
Grantmaking
The foundation is an active grantmaker with recent grant activity demonstrating substantial support for its priority areas.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds organizations in Indiana, Tennessee, and Ohio.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2024:
- Total Assets: $6,666,059
- Total Revenue: $883,597
- Total Expenses: $1,053,871
- Total Liabilities: $0
Tax-Exempt Status: October 1997
Contact Information:
- Address: 1703 S Park Ave, Alexandria, IN 46001
- Mailing Address: PO Box 737, Alexandria, IN 46001-0737
- Phone: 765-724-8278
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $6,666,059 | $7,075,880 | $6,722,204 |
| Revenue | $883,597 | $36,387 | $121,142 |
| Expenses | $1,053,871 | $434,098 | $346,099 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $983,490 | $371,420 | $275,890 |
| Net Investment Income | $819,896 | $141,431 | $123,300 |
| Distributable Amount | $348,661 | $337,508 | $349,592 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
218 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Key personnel include:
- Barry W Jennings (President)
- William J Gaither (Vice President)
- Gloria L Gaither (Director)
- Gina Brisco (Secretary/Treasurer)
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| WILLIAM J GAITHER | VICE PRESIDE | 10 | — |
| GLORIA L GAITHER | DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| BARRY W JENNINGS | PRESIDENT | 5 | — |
| GINA BRISCO | SECRETARY/TR | 20 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The foundation continues active grantmaking operations with recent distributions supporting major charitable organizations. In 2024, the foundation made significant grants to the Gospel Music Trust Fund and Anderson University, demonstrating ongoing commitment to education and cultural philanthropy. The foundation also contributed to the Empty Stocking Fund campaign in its local community.
Gaither Charitable Foundation Inc - Nonprofit Explorer - ProPublicaSubject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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