Harry H Gibson Family Foundation
The Harry H Gibson Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation established in South Carolina and designated as a 501(c)(3) organization. Based in Spartanburg, SC, the foundation has been tax-exempt since June 2007. It operates as a family foundation focused on distributing charitable grants to nonprofit organizations.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$994K
-11.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$167K
-7.3% YoY
Grant Count
41
+5.1% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$4K
-11.8% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's primary purpose is to distribute federal income tax refunds to its grantees. The foundation supports charitable organizations across multiple sectors, with demonstrated giving to human services, education, and community development initiatives.
Grantmaking
The foundation has no active grants currently listed on public databases.
Grant Range
$2,000
Average Grant
$3,800
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds organizations in Spartanburg County and the surrounding South Carolina region, though it has supported organizations in other states.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of Fiscal Year 2024:
- Total Assets: $994,124
- Total Revenue: $57,483
- Total Expenses: $179,816
- Investment Income and Dividends: $34,288
- Total Liabilities: $0
- Number of Employees: 0
Contact Information:
- Address: PO Box 1724, Spartanburg, SC 29304
- Telephone: 864-582-1611
- EIN: 20-5338528
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $994,124 | $1,116,457 | $976,292 |
| Revenue | $57,483 | $335,988 | $166,883 |
| Expenses | $179,816 | $195,823 | $261,239 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $167,359 | $180,500 | $236,933 |
| Net Investment Income | $45,023 | $320,658 | $150,383 |
| Distributable Amount | $86,128 | $76,049 | $87,407 |
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
230 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
- Joan B Gibson - Trustee
- Harry H Gibson Jr - Trustee
- Colonial Trust Company - Trustee
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JOAN B GIBSON | TRUSTEE | — | — |
| HARRY H GIBSON JR | TRUSTEE | — | — |
| COLONIAL TRUST COMPANY | TRUSTEE | 3 | — |
Subject 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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