The Bill and Pam Gibson Family
The Bill and Pam Gibson Family is a private foundation based in Lubbock, Texas. Its 2024 filing says it operates to promote the advancement of the Christian religion and describes eligible organizations and churches as having their principal place of business in Texas.
The Bill and Pam Gibson Family at a glance
In short: The Bill and Pam Gibson Family gave $62K across 16 grants in 2024 (avg $4K), mostly in Texas. 31% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $62,000
- +6.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 16
- +33.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $3,875
- -20.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $280,523
- -15.0% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 31% first-time grantees (5 of 16, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Texas (51% 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 The Bill and Pam Gibson Family
- How to Apply
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The foundation states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. An application can be requested by mail. The filing states that awards are restricted to organizations and churches whose principal place of business is in Texas.
- Review Cycle
- The foundation states that there are no submission deadlines.
- Deadline
- The foundation states that there are no submission deadlines.
- Contact
Application contact: Bill Pam Gibson Family Foundation
Mailing address: 8308 34Th St, Lubbock, TX 79407
Phone: (806) 795-2369
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Bill and Pam Gibson Family funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Agape Ministries ($15K). Together the top 10 received $59K.
Grant Size Distribution
65 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 65 grants of 65 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 51% of grant dollars went to recipients in Texas, 21% to Missouri, 13% to Louisiana, 10% to North Carolina, and 3% to Virginia. The filing’s stated award restriction specifies organizations and churches with their principal place of business in Texas.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 16 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Bill and Pam Gibson Family open to new grantees?
31%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 5 of 16 grantees (31%) were first-time recipients. With only 16 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $4K. How we count
Medians: $500 first-time, $2K repeat.
- 63% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 35% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 450% 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 $46K (2021) to $68K (2022). In 2024 it made 16 grants totaling $62K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Agape Ministries Lubbock, TX | General | $15,000 |
| Assembly of God Church Springfield, MO | General | $13,000 |
| Betania Iglesia Bautista Church Lubbock, TX | General | $12,300 |
| Jimmy Swaggart Ministries Baton Rouge, LA | General | $8,300 |
| Billy Graham Evangelistic Charlotte, NC | General | $3,000 |
| Samaritan's Purse Boone, NC | General | $3,000 |
| Christian Broadcasting N Virginia Beach, VA | General | $2,000 |
| Salvation Army Lubbock, TX | General | $1,000 |
| Southcrest Baptist Church Lubbock, TX | General | $1,000 |
| Pathway to Victory Dallas, TX | General | $700 |
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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 | $280,523 | $14,801 | $64,122 | $62,000 | 16 | $62,437 | $13,216 | $13,864 |
| 2023 | $329,844 | — | $60,248 | $58,300 | 12 | $58,738 | — | $17,401 |
| 2022 | $390,092 | — | $70,638 | $68,100 | 11 | $68,525 | — | $20,920 |
| 2021 | $460,730 | — | $46,950 | $46,000 | 14 | $46,385 | — | $23,250 |
| 2020 | $507,680 | — | $55,890 | $54,500 | 12 | — | — | $26,051 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Bill and Pam Gibson Family reported a distributable amount of $14K 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
The foundation’s 2024 filing states that its charitable purpose is promoting the advancement of the Christian religion. Its listed 2024 grants include churches and religious ministries, as well as organizations such as St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
Among the supported organizations, Samaritan’s Purse describes itself as a nondenominational evangelical Christian organization providing spiritual and physical aid to people affected by war, poverty, natural disasters, disease, and famine, with the purpose of sharing God’s love through Jesus Christ. This describes Samaritan’s Purse, not the foundation.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave 16 grants totaling $62,000. Grant amounts ranged from $200 to $15,000, with a median grant of $1,000.
Notable 2024 grants included $15,000 to Agape Ministries in Lubbock, Texas; $13,000 to Assembly of God Church in Springfield, Missouri; $12,300 to Betania Iglesia Bautista Church in Lubbock; and $8,300 to Jimmy Swaggart Ministries in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Other grants included $3,000 each to Billy Graham Evangelistic and Samaritan’s Purse, and $2,000 to Christian Broadcasting N.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Bill Gibson as president, Pam Gibson as secretary, and Pamela Denise Scott as director.
The Bill and Pam Gibson Family is led by Bill Gibson, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Bill Gibson
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Pamela Denise Scott
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Pam Gibson
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/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.
Frequently asked questions about The Bill and Pam Gibson Family
How much does The Bill and Pam Gibson Family give each year?
The Bill and Pam Gibson Family gave $62K across 16 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $58K across 12 grants.
What is The Bill and Pam Gibson Family's typical grant size?
The Bill and Pam Gibson Family's median grant in 2024 was $1,000, and its average grant was $3,875, across 16 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Bill and Pam Gibson Family that year got $3K on average.
Where does The Bill and Pam Gibson Family give grants?
The Bill and Pam Gibson Family gives mostly in Texas: 51% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Missouri (21%) and Louisiana (13%). The most frequent recipient cities were Lubbock, TX (7 grants).
Does The Bill and Pam Gibson Family give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Bill and Pam Gibson Family's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (16 of 16) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Bill and Pam Gibson Family's largest grantees?
The Bill and Pam Gibson Family's largest 2024 grantees include Agape Ministries ($15,000), Assembly of God Church ($13,000) and Betania Iglesia Bautista Church ($12,300), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 65% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Bill and Pam Gibson Family?
The Bill and Pam Gibson Family reported $281K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $62K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $14K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Bill and Pam Gibson Family fund?
The foundation’s 2024 filing states that its charitable purpose is promoting the advancement of the Christian religion. Its listed 2024 grants include churches and religious ministries, as well as organizations such as St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Bill and Pam Gibson Family?
The foundation states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Bill and Pam Gibson Family's EIN?
The Bill and Pam Gibson Family's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 75-2954478. 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.
Data update history
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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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