Lynn and Bruce Gibson Foundation
The Lynn and Bruce Gibson Foundation is a private foundation based in Bellevue, Washington. Its 2024 filing reports 37 grants totaling $568,650, with listed grant purposes generally described as charity support.
Lynn and Bruce Gibson Foundation at a glance
In short: Lynn and Bruce Gibson Foundation gave $569K across 37 grants in 2024 (avg $15K), mostly in Washington. 30% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $568,650
- +4.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 37
- -9.8% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $15,369
- +15.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $1,572,623
- -6.0% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 30% first-time grantees (11 of 37, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Washington (73% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Lynn and Bruce Gibson Foundation
- Contact
Application contact: Lynn Bruce Gibson Foundation
Mailing address: PO Box 50268, Bellevue, WA 98105
Phone: (425) 830-8139
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Lynn and Bruce Gibson Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Overlake School ($80K). Together the top 10 received $386K.
Grant Size Distribution
217 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 210 grants of 217 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 73% of grant dollars went to recipients in Washington, 12% to California, 8% to Hawaii, 5% to the District of Columbia, and 1% to New York.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 37 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Lynn and Bruce Gibson Foundation open to new grantees?
30%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 11 of 37 grantees (30%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $6K; repeat grants $19K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $15K repeat.
- 68% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 40% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 85% 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 (2020–2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $355K (2020) to $569K (2024). In 2024 it made 37 grants totaling $569K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Overlake School Redmond, WA | Charity Support | $80,000 |
| Seva Foundation Berkley, CA | charity support | $63,600 |
| The Watumull Family Children's Fund Bellevue, WA | Charity Support | $45,500 |
| Youthcare SEAttle, WA | charity support | $40,000 |
| Bridge of Promise Carnation, WA | Chairity Support | $32,100 |
| Pasado's Safe Haven Sultan, WA | Charity Support | $25,250 |
| Seattle Humane Society Bellevue, WA | Charity Support | $25,000 |
| Hopelink Redmond, WA | Charity Support | $25,000 |
| Hoola NA Pua Honolulu, HI | Charity Support | $25,000 |
| Sudan Relief Fund Washington, DC | Charity Support | $25,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,572,623 | $483,793 | $584,141 | $568,650 | 37 | $576,145 | $475,796 | $678,816 |
| 2023 | $1,672,971 | $337,764 | $555,675 | $543,625 | 41 | $549,562 | $331,651 | $559,897 |
| 2022 | $1,890,882 | $-136,541 | $572,413 | $567,300 | 48 | $570,109 | $122,823 | $545,745 |
| 2021 | $2,599,836 | $248,127 | $428,153 | $407,060 | 40 | $410,381 | $244,709 | $571,682 |
| 2020 | $2,779,763 | $1,150,291 | $375,712 | $355,212 | 51 | — | $744,865 | $415,372 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Lynn and Bruce Gibson Foundation reported a distributable amount of $679K for 2024 — 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 or specific funding focus areas are stated in the available information. The 2024 grants include organizations working in varied areas. For example, YouthCare says it works to end youth homelessness; Seva Foundation says it partners worldwide to preserve and restore sight; and Bridge of Promise says it enriches the lives of people with developmental disabilities through community-based programs and events. These are the grantees’ descriptions of their own work.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 37 grants totaling $568,650. Awards ranged from $100 to $80,000, with a median grant of $10,000. Its largest reported grants included $80,000 to Overlake School, $63,600 to Seva Foundation, $45,500 to The Watumull Family Children’s Fund, $40,000 to YouthCare, and $32,100 to Bridge of Promise.
The foundation’s filing says it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. It lists a written request as the application material, with no restrictions on awards.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Bruce F. Gibson as Vice President, Treasurer, and Director, and Lynn C. Gibson as President, Secretary, and Director.
Lynn and Bruce Gibson Foundation is led by Lynn C Gibson, President, Secretary & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Lynn C Gibson
President, Secretary & Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Bruce F Gibson
V.p., Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Lynn and Bruce Gibson Foundation
How much does Lynn and Bruce Gibson Foundation give each year?
Lynn and Bruce Gibson Foundation gave $569K across 37 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $544K across 41 grants.
What is Lynn and Bruce Gibson Foundation's typical grant size?
Lynn and Bruce Gibson Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $15,369, across 37 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Lynn and Bruce Gibson Foundation that year got $6K on average.
Where does Lynn and Bruce Gibson Foundation give grants?
Lynn and Bruce Gibson Foundation gives mostly in Washington: 73% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were California (12%) and Hawaii (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Seattle, WA (6 grants), Redmond, WA (3 grants), Bellevue, WA (3 grants) and Washington, DC (2 grants).
Does Lynn and Bruce Gibson Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 37 grants with a stated purpose on Lynn and Bruce Gibson Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charity Support" (36 grants).
Who are Lynn and Bruce Gibson Foundation's largest grantees?
Lynn and Bruce Gibson Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Overlake School ($80,000), Seva Foundation ($63,600) and The Watumull Family Children's Fund ($45,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 33% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Lynn and Bruce Gibson Foundation?
Lynn and Bruce Gibson Foundation reported $1.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $576K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $679K (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 Lynn and Bruce Gibson Foundation fund?
No mission statement or specific funding focus areas are stated in the available information. The 2024 grants include organizations working in varied areas. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Lynn and Bruce Gibson Foundation?
Lynn and Bruce Gibson Foundation has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Lynn and Bruce Gibson Foundation's EIN?
Lynn and Bruce Gibson Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-1464092. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Lynn and Bruce Gibson Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 18, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/lynn-and-bruce-gibson-foundation-morg_64f2c9a7043f4938a9a5090f4f0abd5b
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