Nelson and Priscilla Gibbs Charitable Tr
Nelson and Priscilla Gibbs Charitable Tr is a private foundation based in Pasadena, California. Its 2025 filing reports grants to organizations including a symphony orchestra, a senior center, a museum, public radio stations, and organizations supporting families and students.
Nelson and Priscilla Gibbs Charitable Tr at a glance
In short: Nelson and Priscilla Gibbs Charitable Tr gave $13K across 13 grants in 2025 (avg $963.846), mostly in California. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $12,530
- +224.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 13
- Average grant
- $964
- Median grant
- $500
- Total assets
- $2,730
- +28.6% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- California (73% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Nelson and Priscilla Gibbs Charitable Tr
- Contact
Mailing address: 1330 Lida Ln, Pasadena, CA 91103-1914
Phone: (213) 819-0113
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Nelson and Priscilla Gibbs Charitable Tr funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Pasadena Symphony Orchestra ($3K). Together the top 10 received $12K.
Grant Size Distribution
35 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 35 grants of 35 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 73% of grant dollars went to recipients in California, 16% to Massachusetts, 8% to Maryland, and 3% to New York. These figures describe the locations of reported recipients.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
Cities
How Nelson and Priscilla Gibbs Charitable Tr gives
- In 2025 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $3K (2023) to $17K (2020). In 2025 it made 13 grants totaling $13K.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pasadena Symphony Orchestra Pasadena, CA | Public good | $2,500 |
| Ronald McDonald House Pasadena, CA | Support for families of children under going health care | $2,200 |
| Jasa Lexington, MA | Advance general understand of Japanese Art | $2,000 |
| Pasadena Senior Center Pasadena, CA | Supporting the health and well being of Senior citizens | $1,400 |
| Mingei Museum San Diego, CA | Education | $1,250 |
| NPR Baltimore, MD | Education | $1,000 |
| Pasadena Beautiful Foundation Pasadena, CA | Horticultural support of the City of Pasadena | $500 |
| The Group for Otis Los Angeles, CA | Provide scholarships to needy students | $500 |
| Rose Bowl Acquatic Center Pasadena, CA | Health | $350 |
| LAist Pasadena, CA | Education Public radio station 89.5 | $250 |
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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 | $2,730 | $13,139 | $12,530 | $12,530 | 13 | $12,530 | $1,706 | $257 |
| 2024 | $2,123 | $2,455 | $4,210 | $3,860 | Total only | $4,210 | $554 | $155 |
| 2023 | $3,817 | $3,116 | $3,884 | $3,467 | 8 | $3,467 | — | — |
| 2021 | $6,722 | $2,983 | $10,588 | $7,810 | 11 | $7,810 | $2,983 | $450 |
| 2020 | $14,329 | $23,400 | $16,500 | $16,500 | 3 | — | $7,977 | $729 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Nelson and Priscilla Gibbs Charitable Tr reported a distributable amount of $257 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 reported grants show support for arts and cultural organizations, education and public radio, health and senior services, family support, scholarships, and horticultural activities.
Among its grantees, Pasadena Senior Center says its mission is to help prevent declines in older adults’ physical and mental health, reduce social isolation, and support independent living and successful aging. Consumer Reports describes itself as an independent nonprofit member organization working with consumers for truth, transparency, and fairness in the marketplace.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 13 grants totaling $12,530. Grant amounts ranged from $150 to $2,500, with a median of $500. Notable grants included $2,500 to Pasadena Symphony Orchestra, $2,200 to Ronald McDonald House, $2,000 to JASA, $1,400 to Pasadena Senior Center, and $1,250 to Mingei Museum. Other reported recipients included NPR ($1,000), Pasadena Beautiful Foundation ($500), The Group for Otis ($500), Rose Bowl Aquatic Center ($350), LAist ($250), Consumer Reports ($220), and The Metropolitan Art Museum ($210).
The 2023 filing states that the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Nelson Gibbs and Priscilla Gibbs as trustees.
Nelson and Priscilla Gibbs Charitable Tr's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Nelson Gibbs
Trustee
Manager → Trustee, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Priscilla Gibbs
Trustee
Manager → Trustee, 2021
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
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 Nelson and Priscilla Gibbs Charitable Tr
How much does Nelson and Priscilla Gibbs Charitable Tr give each year?
Nelson and Priscilla Gibbs Charitable Tr gave $13K across 13 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it reported $4K in grants paid.
What is Nelson and Priscilla Gibbs Charitable Tr's typical grant size?
Nelson and Priscilla Gibbs Charitable Tr's median grant in 2025 was $500, and its average grant was $964, across 13 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Nelson and Priscilla Gibbs Charitable Tr give grants?
Nelson and Priscilla Gibbs Charitable Tr gives mostly in California: 73% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Massachusetts (16%) and Maryland (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Pasadena, CA (6 grants).
Does Nelson and Priscilla Gibbs Charitable Tr give general operating support?
Occasionally: 8% of Nelson and Priscilla Gibbs Charitable Tr's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 13) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Education" (5 grants).
Who are Nelson and Priscilla Gibbs Charitable Tr's largest grantees?
Nelson and Priscilla Gibbs Charitable Tr's largest 2025 grantees include Pasadena Symphony Orchestra ($2,500), Ronald McDonald House ($2,200) and Jasa ($2,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 53% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Nelson and Priscilla Gibbs Charitable Tr?
Nelson and Priscilla Gibbs Charitable Tr reported $3K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $13K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $257 (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Nelson and Priscilla Gibbs Charitable Tr fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its reported grants show support for arts and cultural organizations, education and public radio, health and senior services, family support, scholarships, and horticultural activities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Nelson and Priscilla Gibbs Charitable Tr?
Nelson and Priscilla Gibbs Charitable Tr has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Nelson and Priscilla Gibbs Charitable Tr's EIN?
Nelson and Priscilla Gibbs Charitable Tr's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-7040132. 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
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS April 2, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS December 20, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS February 3, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS January 31, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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