Gibson James R Fund
Gibson James R Fund is a private foundation, based in Orlando, FL. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $1.0M in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 1 grant totaling $51K. Net investment income was $94K.
Gibson James R Fund at a glance
In short: Gibson James R Fund gave $51K across 1 grant in 2026 (avg $51K), mostly in North Carolina. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $50,665
- +16.2% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $50,665
- +16.2% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $50,665
- Total assets
- $1,006,484
- +3.6% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- North Carolina (100% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated October 2026.
Who Gibson James R Fund funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was The Salvation Army ($51K).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 4 grants of 5 (80%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2026 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Gibson James R Fund gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2023 to 2026 (+7%). Method
- In 2026 it paid out 94% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 2021 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $40K (2024) to $51K (2026). In 2026 it made 1 grant totaling $51K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Salvation Army Durham, NC | General Operating | $50,665 |
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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 | $1,006,484 | $100,500 | $64,963 | $50,665 | 1 | $57,946 | $94,383 | $61,482 |
| 2025 | $971,128 | $51,867 | $56,790 | $43,616 | 1 | $50,825 | $45,842 | $57,874 |
| 2024 | $976,136 | $12,642 | $56,085 | $39,796 | 1 | $49,098 | $16,799 | $52,918 |
| 2023 | $1,019,431 | $38,462 | $70,732 | $47,258 | 1 | $58,844 | $28,606 | $51,382 |
| 2022 | $1,051,796 | $147,950 | $70,239 | $43,616 | 1 | $56,539 | $137,082 | $60,181 |
| 2021 | $973,924 | $127,463 | $63,770 | $40,831 | 1 | — | $117,407 | $55,888 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Gibson James R Fund reported a distributable amount of $61K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Gibson James R Fund's only listed officer is Truist Bank, Trustee on every filing since 2021 (compensated).
Officers on the 2026 filing
Truist Bank
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$20K (2021) → $12K (2026)
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2026 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2026 filing was $12K, to Truist Bank (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Gibson James R Fund
How much does Gibson James R Fund give each year?
Gibson James R Fund gave $51K across 1 grant in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $44K across 1 grant.
How large is Gibson James R Fund?
Gibson James R Fund reported $1.0M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $58K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $61K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
Where does Gibson James R Fund operate?
Gibson James R Fund has awarded grants in North Carolina.
What is Gibson James R Fund's EIN?
Gibson James R Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 56-6267494. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
Data last updated October 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 July 28, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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