The Gibb Foundation
The Gibb Foundation is a private foundation, based in Philadelphia, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $746K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 8 grants totaling $76K. Net investment income was $84K.
The Gibb Foundation at a glance
In short: The Gibb Foundation gave $76K across 8 grants in 2025 (avg $9K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $75,600
- +15.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 8
- +14.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $9,450
- +0.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $7,650
- Total assets
- $746,237
- +2.2% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (60% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The Gibb Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Gettysburg College ($20K). Together the top 8 received $76K.
Grant Size Distribution
29 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 29 grants of 29 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Gibb Foundation gives
- Giving fell 40% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 106% of 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 2022 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $66K (2024) to $126K (2022). In 2025 it made 8 grants totaling $76K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Gettysburg College Gettysburg, PA | General Fund | $20,000 |
| Lebanon Valley College Annville, PA | General Fund | $15,000 |
| Stockton University Galloway, NJ | General Fund | $10,000 |
| ECU Foundation Greenville, NC | General Fund | $10,000 |
| West Chester University Foundation West Chester, PA | General Fund | $5,300 |
| Harcum College Bryn Mawr, PA | General Fund | $5,300 |
| Pitman High School Pitman, NJ | General Fund | $5,000 |
| St Augustine Prep Richland, NJ | General Fund | $5,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $746,237 | $92,911 | $93,412 | $75,600 | 8 | $82,933 | $83,703 | $78,078 |
| 2024 | $730,464 | $96,635 | $77,062 | $65,600 | 7 | $70,781 | $91,453 | $71,072 |
| 2023 | $710,891 | $84,246 | $81,437 | $70,000 | 7 | $75,168 | $79,061 | $69,251 |
| 2022 | $708,082 | $84,154 | $155,578 | $126,000 | 7 | $132,222 | $77,835 | $77,396 |
| 2021 | $779,506 | $61,474 | $14,385 | — | — | — | $54,866 | $70,090 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Gibb Foundation reported a distributable amount of $78K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Gibb Foundation's 2025 filing lists 5 officers; 2 of 5 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
F. Richard Robb
Trustee & Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$2K (2021) → $2K (2025)
Ronald W. Robb
Trustee & Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$2K (2021) → $2K (2025)
Daniel Levine
Director
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Jeanna Robb
Director
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Matthew Robb
Director
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Matthew H. Kamens (2021–2024) — Director
- Former: Robert I. Friedman (2021–2024) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 F Richard Robb (Trustee & Director). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Gibb Foundation
How much does The Gibb Foundation give each year?
The Gibb Foundation gave $76K across 8 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $66K across 7 grants.
What is The Gibb Foundation's typical grant size?
The Gibb Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $7,650, and its average grant was $9,450, across 8 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Gibb Foundation give grants?
The Gibb Foundation gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 60% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were New Jersey (26%) and North Carolina (13%).
Does The Gibb Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Gibb Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (8 of 8) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Gibb Foundation's largest grantees?
The Gibb Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Gettysburg College ($20,000), Lebanon Valley College ($15,000) and Stockton University ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 60% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Gibb Foundation?
The Gibb Foundation reported $746K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $83K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $78K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Gibb Foundation's EIN?
The Gibb Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-6766810. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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