Kibble Foundation
Kibble Foundation is a private foundation based in Columbus, Ohio. Its 2025 grants supported scholarships and general operating needs at educational institutions, community organizations, and other charitable organizations.
Kibble Foundation at a glance
In short: Kibble Foundation gave $255K across 15 grants in 2025 (avg $17K), mostly in Ohio. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $254,750
- +14.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 15
- -11.8% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $16,983
- +30.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $3,500
- Total assets
- $4,001,987
- +10.0% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Ohio (92% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Kibble Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 1558 Dept Ea5W86, Columbus, OH 43216
Phone: (614) 480-4962
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Kibble Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Ohio University ($164K). Together the top 10 received $231K.
Organizations only. It also paid 2 individual scholarships ($19,250), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
71 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 64 grants of 71 (90%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 92% of grant dollars went to recipients in Ohio. The remaining reported shares were Iowa (3%), New Hampshire (1%), an individual recipient (1%), and New York (1%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 15 itemized grants.
Cities
How Kibble Foundation gives
- 46% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+13%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 103% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (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 $184K (2020) to $286K (2023). In 2025 it made 15 grants totaling $255K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio University Athens, OH | Scholarships | $164,250 |
| University of Rio Grande Rio Grande, OH | Scholarships | $31,500 |
| 2 individual scholarships Recipients not named | — | $19,250 |
| Hiawatha PTO Hiawatha, IA | General Operating | $8,500 |
| Sand Hill Cemetery Long Bottom, OH | General Operating | $5,000 |
| Long Bottom United Methodist Church Longbottom, OH | General Operating | $4,500 |
| Greater Marietta Community Food Pantry Marietta, OH | General Operating | $3,750 |
| Dartmouth College Hanover, NH | Scholarships | $3,500 |
| Ohio State University Columbus, OH | Scholarships | $3,500 |
| Miami University Oxford, OH | Scholarships | $3,500 |
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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 | $4,001,987 | $685,203 | $331,092 | $254,750 | 15 | $288,317 | $651,404 | $280,467 |
| 2024 | $3,639,602 | $403,644 | $288,261 | $222,000 | 17 | $255,825 | $368,942 | $257,110 |
| 2023 | $3,525,557 | $122,769 | $350,185 | $286,400 | 9 | $318,402 | $92,019 | $240,526 |
| 2022 | $3,736,896 | $334,626 | $299,139 | $224,621 | 14 | $258,105 | $303,695 | $229,048 |
| 2021 | $3,702,067 | $555,620 | $312,679 | $241,369 | 16 | $276,950 | $523,441 | $256,008 |
| 2020 | $3,472,583 | $310,487 | $239,004 | $183,595 | 6 | — | $283,037 | $209,670 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Kibble Foundation reported a distributable amount of $280K 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
The foundation’s own mission is not stated in the available information. Its 2025 grants show support for scholarships and general operating expenses. Among its grantees, the University of Rio Grande describes its mission as providing learners a high-quality, high-value education in a personalized, learner-centered environment. The Humane Society of the Ohio Valley says it provides animal protection and humane care through shelters, rescue services, and community education; St. Vincent de Paul Society says it responds to the demands of people in need.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 15 grants totaling $254,750. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $164,250, with a median of $3,500. The largest awards included $164,250 to Ohio University for scholarships, $31,500 to the University of Rio Grande for scholarships, and $15,750 to Washington State College of Ohio for scholarships. Other 2025 grants included $8,500 to Hiawatha PTO for general operating expenses, $3,750 to Greater Marietta Community Food Pantry for general operating expenses, and $2,000 to the Humane Society of the Ohio Valley.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists David Smith, Pat Drake, Diana McLeney, Anne Drake, Josh McLevey, and Meaghan Smith as advisors, and Huntington National Bank as trustee.
Kibble Foundation's 2025 filing lists 7 officers; all 7 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Huntington National Bank
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$27K (2020) → $34K (2025)
Anne Drake
Advisor
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$3K (2020) → $5K (2025)
David Smith
Advisor
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$5K (2020) → $5K (2025)
Diana McLeney
Advisor
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$5K (2020) → $5K (2025)
Josh McLevey
Advisor
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$3K (2020) → $5K (2025)
Meaghan Smith
Advisor
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$3K (2020) → $5K (2025)
Pat Drake
Advisor
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$5K (2020) → $5K (2025)
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $34K, to Huntington National Bank (Trustee). 7 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Kibble Foundation
How much does Kibble Foundation give each year?
Kibble Foundation gave $255K across 15 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $222K across 17 grants.
What is Kibble Foundation's typical grant size?
Kibble Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $3,500, and its average grant was $16,983, across 15 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Kibble Foundation give grants?
Kibble Foundation gives mostly in Ohio: 92% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Longbottom, OH (2 grants) and Marietta, OH (2 grants).
Does Kibble Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 53% of Kibble Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (8 of 15) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Scholarships" (7 grants).
Who are Kibble Foundation's largest grantees?
Kibble Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Ohio University ($164,250), University of Rio Grande ($31,500) and Hiawatha PTO ($8,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 2 individual scholarships ($19,250), which are not listed by name. Together they received 80% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Kibble Foundation?
Kibble Foundation reported $4.0M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $288K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $280K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Kibble Foundation fund?
The foundation’s own mission is not stated in the available information. Its 2025 grants show support for scholarships and general operating expenses. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Kibble Foundation?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Kibble Foundation's EIN?
Kibble Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-6175971. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Kibble Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 11, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 3, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 11, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 6, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 9, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 5, 2026)
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). Kibble Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 15, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/kibble-foundation-morg_5d945dfabc96450ca973f1030a61108f
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