Gregory L Gibson Charitable Foundation
The Gregory L Gibson Charitable Foundation is a private foundation based in Terre Haute, Indiana. Its 2025 filing reports 65 grants totaling $814,000, with nearly all grant dollars going to recipients in Indiana.
Gregory L Gibson Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: Gregory L Gibson Charitable Foundation gave $814K across 65 grants in 2025 (avg $13K), mostly in Indiana. 8% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $814,000
- +33.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 65
- -5.8% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $12,523
- +41.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $3,000
- Total assets
- $10,386,985
- +8.2% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 8% first-time grantees (5 of 65, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Indiana (97% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Gregory L Gibson Charitable Foundation
- How to Apply
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The filing says to submit a written request describing the organization, with a copy of its tax exemption letter and the reason for the request. It lists First Financial Bank, Carol Myers, as the contact. The filing states that there are no deadlines and no restrictions on awards.
- Contact
Application contact: First Financial Bank Carol Myers
Mailing address: PO Box 540, Terre Haute, IN 47808
Phone: (812) 238-6000
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Gregory L Gibson Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Wabash Valley Family Sports Center ($210K). Together the top 10 received $626K.
Grant Size Distribution
309 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 288 grants of 309 (93%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 97% of grant dollars went to recipients in Indiana and 2% to recipients in Colorado. Tennessee, Louisiana, and Idaho each accounted for 0% as reported.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 65 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Gregory L Gibson Charitable Foundation open to new grantees?
8%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 5 of 65 grantees (8%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $7K; repeat grants $13K. How we count
Medians: $500 first-time, $4K repeat.
- 89% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 61% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 89% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $359K (2020) to $814K (2025). In 2025 it made 65 grants totaling $814K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wabash Valley Family Sports Center Terre Haute, IN | Contribution for general operations | $210,000 |
| Indiana State University Athletics Terre Haute, IN | Contribution for general operations | $100,000 |
| Rose-Hulman Institute of Tech Terre Haute, IN | Contribution for general operations | $100,000 |
| Ivy Tech Foundation Indianapolis, IN | Contribution for general operations | $50,000 |
| St Mary of the Woods College St Mary of the Woods, IN | Contribution for general operations | $50,000 |
| Vigo County Historical Society Terre Haute, IN | General Support | $35,000 |
| Hospice of the Wabash Valley Terre Haute, IN | General Support | $25,500 |
| Indiana Historical Society Indianapolis, IN | General Support | $20,000 |
| Jas Aspen Aspen, CO | Contribution for general operations | $17,500 |
| TH North Vigo High School Terre Haute, IN | Contribution for general operations | $17,500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $10,386,985 | $1,726,861 | $840,589 | $814,000 | 65 | $814,000 | $563,019 | $910,030 |
| 2024 | $9,600,454 | $2,009,977 | $625,262 | $611,000 | 69 | $611,000 | $488,252 | $806,597 |
| 2023 | $8,215,739 | $1,471,794 | $612,219 | $588,000 | 64 | $588,000 | $300,712 | $630,909 |
| 2022 | $7,356,164 | $1,609,779 | $521,709 | $506,263 | 62 | $506,263 | $482,012 | $566,714 |
| 2021 | $6,268,094 | $1,243,445 | $404,322 | $390,911 | 49 | — | $169,886 | $511,263 |
| 2020 | $5,428,971 | $661,786 | $371,272 | $359,420 | 42 | — | $163,473 | $385,911 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Gregory L Gibson Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $910K 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 went to organizations whose work, as described by the grantees, includes community recreation, education, historical preservation, addiction recovery, and healthcare. For example, Wabash Valley Family Sports Center says it provides recreational facilities and activities for people of different ages, while Next Step Foundation describes itself as a rehabilitation home for people recovering from addiction. Vigo County Education Foundation says it supports programs and projects that enhance public education.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 65 grants totaling $814,000. Grants ranged from $500 to $210,000, with a median grant of $3,000. The largest awards included $210,000 to Wabash Valley Family Sports Center, $100,000 each to Indiana State University Athletics and Rose-Hulman Institute of Tech, and $50,000 each to Ivy Tech Foundation and St Mary of the Woods College. The stated purposes included general operations and general support.
Other 2025 recipients included Vigo County Historical Society ($35,000), Hospice of the Wabash Valley ($25,500), Indiana Historical Society ($20,000), Jas Aspen ($17,500), TH North Vigo High School ($17,500), Next Step Foundation ($15,000), and Vigo County Education Foundation ($10,000). The Wabash Valley Community Foundation also received $10,000; it describes its mission as engaging people, building resources, and enriching lives.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Gregory L Gibson as president, Amy Gibson as director, and John Perry as treasurer.
Gregory L Gibson Charitable Foundation is led by Gregory L Gibson, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Gregory L Gibson
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Amy Gibson
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Perry
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Max L Gibson (2020–2023) — Secretary
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Gregory L Gibson Charitable Foundation
How much does Gregory L Gibson Charitable Foundation give each year?
Gregory L Gibson Charitable Foundation gave $814K across 65 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $611K across 69 grants.
What is Gregory L Gibson Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
Gregory L Gibson Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $3,000, and its average grant was $12,523, across 65 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Gregory L Gibson Charitable Foundation that year got $7K on average.
Where does Gregory L Gibson Charitable Foundation give grants?
Gregory L Gibson Charitable Foundation gives mostly in Indiana: 97% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Terre Haute, IN (50 grants), Indianapolis, IN (4 grants), St Mary of the Woods, IN (2 grants) and Aspen, CO (2 grants).
Does Gregory L Gibson Charitable Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Gregory L Gibson Charitable Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (65 of 65) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Gregory L Gibson Charitable Foundation's largest grantees?
Gregory L Gibson Charitable Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Wabash Valley Family Sports Center ($210,000), Indiana State University Athletics ($100,000) and Rose-Hulman Institute of Tech ($100,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 50% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Gregory L Gibson Charitable Foundation?
Gregory L Gibson Charitable Foundation reported $10.4M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $814K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $910K (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.
What does Gregory L Gibson Charitable Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants went to organizations whose work, as described by the grantees, includes community recreation, education, historical preservation, addiction recovery, and healthcare. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Gregory L Gibson Charitable Foundation?
The filing says to submit a written request describing the organization, with a copy of its tax exemption letter and the reason for the request. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Gregory L Gibson Charitable Foundation's EIN?
Gregory L Gibson Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 01-0852643. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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