R Leon Gibson & Mary F Gibson Foundation
The R Leon Gibson & Mary F Gibson Foundation is a private foundation based in Kilgore, Texas. Its 2025 filing reports 10 grants totaling $39,434, all to recipients in Texas; the filing describes their purpose as “financial needs.”
R Leon Gibson & Mary F Gibson Foundation at a glance
In short: R Leon Gibson & Mary F Gibson Foundation gave $39K across 10 grants in 2025 (avg $4K), mostly in Texas. 30% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $39,434
- -2.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 10
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $3,943
- -2.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $4,076
- Total assets
- $931,669
- -0.0% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 30% first-time grantees (3 of 10, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Texas (100% 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 R Leon Gibson & Mary F Gibson Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 1501, Kilgore, TX 75663
Phone: (903) 522-1810
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who R Leon Gibson & Mary F Gibson Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Helping Hands of Kilgore ($8K). Together the top 10 received $39K.
Grant Size Distribution
56 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 56 grants of 56 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2025 went to recipients in Texas. The listed recipients were in Kilgore, Longview, College Station, and Bastrop, Texas.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
Cities
Is R Leon Gibson & Mary F Gibson Foundation open to new grantees?
30%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 3 of 10 grantees (30%) were first-time recipients. With only 10 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 10 points. First grants averaged $5K; repeat grants $4K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $2K repeat.
- 70% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+9%). Method
- In 2022 it paid out 87% 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 $33K (2023) to $48K (2021). In 2025 it made 10 grants totaling $39K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Helping Hands of Kilgore Kilgore, TX | Financial Needs | $7,500 |
| Hiway 80 Rescue Mission Longview, TX | Financial Needs | $7,500 |
| Texas A&M University College Station, TX | Financial Needs | $6,683 |
| East Texas Angel Network Longview, TX | Financial Needs | $5,500 |
| Children's Advocacy Center-Bastrop Bastrop, TX | Financial Needs | $4,500 |
| Kilgore College Kilgore, TX | Financial Needs | $3,651 |
| Kilgore Isdffa Kilgore, TX | Financial Needs | $2,250 |
| Windridge Therapeutic Center Longview, TX | Financial Needs | $1,000 |
| Rahab's Retreat & Ranch Inc Kilgore, TX | Financial Needs | $500 |
| Pursuit Church Kilgore, TX | Financial Needs | $350 |
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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 | $931,669 | $47,366 | $47,712 | $39,434 | 10 | — | $39,088 | — |
| 2024 | $932,015 | $43,487 | $50,028 | $40,228 | 10 | — | $38,261 | — |
| 2023 | $938,556 | $41,907 | $39,215 | $32,999 | 11 | $32,999 | $34,498 | — |
| 2022 | $935,864 | $64,070 | $45,105 | $36,330 | 11 | $36,330 | $36,469 | $41,615 |
| 2021 | $916,899 | $20,858 | $55,534 | $48,290 | 14 | $48,290 | $36,243 | $45,726 |
| 2020 | $951,575 | $-20,231 | $45,923 | $41,473 | 14 | — | $31,696 | $40,779 |
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 charitable organizations, a university, and educational institutions. Among its grantees, Hiway 80 Rescue Mission says it provides food, shelter, clothing, and long-term discipleship and recovery programs. East Texas Angel Network says it provides financial assistance to families of children with life-threatening or terminal disease.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation gave $39,434 through 10 grants. Grants ranged from $350 to $7,500, with a median of $4,076. The largest awards were $7,500 each to Helping Hands of Kilgore and Hiway 80 Rescue Mission; $6,683 to Texas A&M University; $5,500 to East Texas Angel Network; and $4,500 to Children’s Advocacy Center-Bastrop.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Lori Beck and Jeff Beck as trustees, Julie Hope as treasurer, and Robert Hope as president.
R Leon Gibson & Mary F Gibson Foundation is led by Robert Hope, President on every filing since 2020; 3 of 4 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Robert Hope
President
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
$1K (2020) → $2K (2025)
Lori Beck
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
$1K (2020) → $1K (2025)
Jeff Beck
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Julie Hope
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
$1K (2020) → $2K (2025)
Former officers (2)
- Former: Debra Goertz (2020–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Suzanne Gibson (2020–2023) — Trustee
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 $2K, to Julie Hope (Treasurer). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about R Leon Gibson & Mary F Gibson Foundation
How much does R Leon Gibson & Mary F Gibson Foundation give each year?
R Leon Gibson & Mary F Gibson Foundation gave $39K across 10 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $40K across 10 grants.
What is R Leon Gibson & Mary F Gibson Foundation's typical grant size?
R Leon Gibson & Mary F Gibson Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $4,076, and its average grant was $3,943, across 10 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from R Leon Gibson & Mary F Gibson Foundation that year got $5K on average.
Where does R Leon Gibson & Mary F Gibson Foundation give grants?
R Leon Gibson & Mary F Gibson Foundation gives mostly in Texas: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Kilgore, TX (5 grants) and Longview, TX (3 grants).
Does R Leon Gibson & Mary F Gibson Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 10 grants with a stated purpose on R Leon Gibson & Mary F Gibson Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Financial Needs" (10 grants).
Who are R Leon Gibson & Mary F Gibson Foundation's largest grantees?
R Leon Gibson & Mary F Gibson Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Helping Hands of Kilgore ($7,500), Hiway 80 Rescue Mission ($7,500) and Texas A&M University ($6,683), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 55% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is R Leon Gibson & Mary F Gibson Foundation?
R Leon Gibson & Mary F Gibson Foundation reported $932K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $47K.
What does R Leon Gibson & Mary F Gibson Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants went to charitable organizations, a university, and educational institutions. Among its grantees, Hiway 80 Rescue Mission says it provides food, shelter, clothing, and long-term discipleship and recovery programs. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from R Leon Gibson & Mary F Gibson Foundation?
The foundation states that it 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 R Leon Gibson & Mary F Gibson Foundation's EIN?
R Leon Gibson & Mary F Gibson Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 75-2340623. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does R Leon Gibson & Mary F Gibson Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 2, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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