The Gibbons Foundation
The Gibbons Foundation is a private foundation established in 1988 and located in Old Greenwich, Connecticut. It operates as a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization with no employees. The foundation makes grants to support organizations in their exempt functions, annual funds, and scholarships.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$923K
-6.5% YoY
Annual Giving
$102K
+5.6% YoY
Grant Count
34
-8.1% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$3K
+14.9% YoY
Grantmaking
The foundation made 30 grants in 2023, with recent recipients including:
Grant Range
of approximately $2,600. The foundation appears to be open to new applicants, with approximately 12% of new applicants funded.
Average Grant
of approximately $2,600. The foundation appears to be open to new applicants, with approximately 12% of new applicants funded.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation funds initiatives across multiple U.S. states and cities, including New York, Maine, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Connecticut, Washington D.C., Vermont, Illinois, and Texas. It supports projects in urban areas such as New York, Chicago, and Dallas, as well as rural areas.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of December 31, 2023:
- Total Assets: $987,930
- Total Revenue: $130,032
- Total Expenses: $96,810
- Total Grants Awarded: $96,810 (approximately)
- Grants, Contributions, etc.: $85,238
As of 2024:
- Total Assets: $988,000 (approximately)
- Annual Grants: $97,000
- Expense Ratio: 74.5% of total revenue
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $923,386 | $987,930 | $954,708 |
| Revenue | $41,750 | $130,032 | $66,393 |
| Expenses | $106,294 | $96,810 | $91,425 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $103,764 | $96,660 | $90,592 |
| Net Investment Income | $40,917 | $119,037 | $40,560 |
| Distributable Amount | $113,804 | $103,511 | $91,860 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
168 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Lile R Gibbons serves as President of the foundation.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| LILE R GIBBONS | PRESIDENT | 5 | — |
| JOHN A GIBBONS JR | VICE PRES/TREAS/SECTY | 5 | — |
Contact Information
Address: 27 Sunset Road, Old Greenwich, CT 06870-2109
Telephone: 212-490-3113
EIN: 06-1188483
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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