Richard & Barbara Gaby Foundation
The Richard & Barbara Gaby Foundation is a private foundation located in Berkeley Lake, Georgia. Its 2024 grants supported churches, public policy organizations, and organizations working in areas including youth outreach, community support, and humanitarian aid.
Richard & Barbara Gaby Foundation at a glance
In short: Richard & Barbara Gaby Foundation gave $7.7M across 50 grants in 2024 (avg $155K), mostly in Georgia. 38% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $7,742,085
- +28.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 50
- +13.6% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $154,842
- +13.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $30,000
- Total assets
- $76,089,312
- -2.6% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 38% first-time grantees (19 of 50, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Georgia (57% 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 Richard & Barbara Gaby 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: 3870 Peachtree Indust Blvd 340-345, Berkeley Lake, GA 30096
Phone: (770) 232-9745
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Richard & Barbara Gaby Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Perimeter Church ($2.5M). Together the top 10 received $6.1M.
Grant Size Distribution
228 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 132 grants of 228 (58%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, Georgia recipients received 57% of grant dollars, followed by recipients in the District of Columbia (17%), Florida (7%), Virginia (5%), and Michigan (4%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 50 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Richard & Barbara Gaby Foundation open to new grantees?
38%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 19 of 50 grantees (38%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $34K; repeat grants $229K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $100K repeat.
- 52% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 197% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 167% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 $2.6M (2021) to $7.7M (2024). In 2024 it made 50 grants totaling $7.7M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Perimeter Church Duluth, GA | CHURCH | $2,451,385 |
| Heritage Foundation Washington, DC | Public Policy | $1,000,000 |
| Renovation Church Atlanta, GA | CHURCH | $1,000,000 |
| Young Americas Foundation Reston, VA | Youth Organization | $300,000 |
| Georgia Center for Opportunity Norcross, GA | Public Policy | $262,500 |
| Human Coalition Frisco, TX | Human Rights Organization | $250,000 |
| David's House Ministries Wyoming, MI | Community Support | $230,000 |
| Key Life Ministries Maitland, FL | Christian Charity | $200,000 |
| Ethic's Public Policy Center Washington, DC | Public Policy | $200,000 |
| Family Life Orlando, FL | Christian Charity | $200,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The foundation reported 50 grants in 2024, 44 in 2023, and 49 in 2022.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $76,089,312 | $8,442,905 | $8,302,345 | $7,742,085 | 50 | $7,742,085 | $7,992,235 | $4,627,945 |
| 2023 | $78,155,581 | $7,142,436 | $7,089,803 | $6,029,084 | 44 | $6,029,084 | $6,740,387 | $4,369,545 |
| 2022 | $82,641,703 | $9,366,118 | $3,751,998 | $3,165,268 | 49 | $3,165,268 | $8,945,517 | $4,515,110 |
| 2021 | $90,173,534 | $11,208,439 | $3,147,500 | $2,610,026 | 36 | $2,610,026 | $10,781,301 | $4,920,581 |
| 2020 | $81,114,000 | $3,584,065 | $8,059,212 | $7,590,966 | 49 | — | $3,409,787 | $4,382,816 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Richard & Barbara Gaby Foundation reported a distributable amount of $4.6M 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 for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants include recipients categorized in the filing as churches, public policy organizations, a youth organization, a human rights organization, and providers of community support, Christian charity, and Christian humanitarian aid.
Grantee descriptions illustrate the range of organizations supported. Young America’s Foundation describes its work as youth outreach promoting individual freedom, a strong national defense, free enterprise, and traditional values. Georgia Center for Opportunity describes itself as a nonpartisan think tank focused on increasing opportunity and improving quality of life for Georgians. David’s House Ministries says it provides care and supportive services for adults with developmental disabilities, traumatic brain injuries, or mental illness, in an intentionally Christian environment. HUMAN COALITION describes its work as assisting women and families with unexpected pregnancy and early childhood care, and promoting a life-affirming ethic.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 50 grants totaling $7,742,085. Grants ranged from $500 to $2,451,385, with a median grant of $30,000. Notable grants included $2,451,385 to Perimeter Church, $1,000,000 each to Heritage Foundation and Renovation Church, $300,000 to Young America’s Foundation, and $262,500 to Georgia Center for Opportunity.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Barbara Van Andel Gaby and Richard Gaby as trustees.
Richard & Barbara Gaby Foundation's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; 1 of 2 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Richard Gaby
Trustee
On filings since 2020
15 hrs/week
$40K (2020) → $40K (2024)
Barbara Van Andel Gaby
Trustee
On filings since 2020
15 hrs/week
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $40K, to Richard Gaby (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Richard & Barbara Gaby Foundation
How much does Richard & Barbara Gaby Foundation give each year?
Richard & Barbara Gaby Foundation gave $7.7M across 50 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $6.0M across 44 grants.
What is Richard & Barbara Gaby Foundation's typical grant size?
Richard & Barbara Gaby Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $30,000, and its average grant was $154,842, across 50 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Richard & Barbara Gaby Foundation that year got $34K on average.
Where does Richard & Barbara Gaby Foundation give grants?
Richard & Barbara Gaby Foundation gives mostly in Georgia: 57% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were District of Columbia (17%) and Florida (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (6 grants), Atlanta, GA (4 grants), Duluth, GA (3 grants) and Orlando, FL (2 grants).
Does Richard & Barbara Gaby Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 50 grants with a stated purpose on Richard & Barbara Gaby Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Community Support" (10 grants), "Public Policy" (8 grants) and "Christian Charity" (8 grants).
Who are Richard & Barbara Gaby Foundation's largest grantees?
Richard & Barbara Gaby Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Perimeter Church ($2,451,385), Heritage Foundation ($1,000,000) and Renovation Church ($1,000,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 57% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Richard & Barbara Gaby Foundation?
Richard & Barbara Gaby Foundation reported $76.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $7.7M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $4.6M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Richard & Barbara Gaby Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants include recipients categorized in the filing as churches, public policy organizations, a youth organization, a human rights organization, and providers of community support, Christian charity, and Christian humanitarian aid. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Richard & Barbara Gaby 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 Richard & Barbara Gaby Foundation's EIN?
Richard & Barbara Gaby Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-2110682. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Richard & Barbara Gaby 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.
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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). Richard & Barbara Gaby Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 17, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/richard-and-barbara-gaby-foundation-morg_874a4e46ac3444b292cb14c0df8440b0
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