The Giblin Family Foundation
The Giblin Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Southborough, Massachusetts. In its 2023 filing, it reported 12 grants totaling $159,475 to charitable organizations.
The Giblin Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Giblin Family Foundation gave $159K across 12 grants in 2023 (avg $13K), mostly in Massachusetts. 50% of 2023 grantees were new. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $159,475
- +314.2% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 12
- +200.0% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $13,290
- +38.1% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $11,132
- -70.1% vs 2022
- New grantees (estimate)
- 50% first-time grantees (6 of 12, 2023; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (92% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Giblin Family 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: 259 Turnpike Road Suite 110, Southborough, MA 01772
Phone: (508) 485-3999
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Giblin Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was New England Center for Children ($50K). Together the top 10 received $157K.
Grant Size Distribution
39 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 39 grants of 39 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2023, 92% of grant dollars went to recipients in Massachusetts, 7% to recipients in Maryland, and 1% to recipients in Connecticut.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2023 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Giblin Family Foundation open to new grantees?
50%
first-time grantees, 2023
In 2023, 6 of 12 grantees (50%) were first-time recipients. With only 12 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $15K; repeat grants $11K. How we count
Medians: $11K first-time, $8K repeat.
- 25% of 2023 grantees were also funded in 2022. Method
- Giving grew 44% from 2020 to 2023. Method
- In 2023 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2023). 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 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $39K (2022) to $159K (2023). In 2023 it made 12 grants totaling $159K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New England Center for Children Southborough, MA | Further Charitable Mission | $49,975 |
| Team Impact Quincy, MA | Further Charitable Mission | $30,000 |
| Fay School Southborough, MA | Further Charitable Mission | $20,000 |
| American Irish Partnership Boston, MA | Further Charitable Mission | $13,500 |
| Cystic Fibrois Bethesda, MD | Further Charitable Mission | $11,500 |
| Detect Together Westborough, MA | Further Charitable Mission | $10,000 |
| One Mission Inc Westborough, MA | Further Charitable Mission | $10,000 |
| Mayor's Special Event Fund Framingham, MA | Further Charitable Mission | $5,000 |
| The Leo Project Chilmark, MA | Further Charitable Mission | $5,000 |
| Golf Fights Cancer Norton, MA | Further Charitable Mission | $2,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $11,132 | $238,350 | $264,418 | $159,475 | 12 | $159,475 | $1,837 |
| 2022 | $37,200 | $128,100 | $104,134 | $38,500 | 4 | $38,500 | $1,242 |
| 2021 | $13,234 | $119,725 | $165,284 | $99,273 | 11 | $99,273 | $148 |
| 2020 | $58,793 | $203,300 | $150,939 | $110,500 | 12 | — | $1,190 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Giblin Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $2K for 2023 — 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 2023 grants included organizations working in areas such as support for children facing serious illness, pediatric cancer, healthcare and education programs in Kenya, and cancer-related services. These are grantees’ stated missions: TEAM IMPACT says it matches children facing serious and chronic illnesses with college athletic teams; ONE MISSION describes its work supporting children and families dealing with pediatric cancer; The Leo Project says it drives social change through healthcare and education programs in Kenya; and Golf Fights Cancer says it raises funds for cancer-related organizations and families and makes targeted donations for cancer care.
Grantmaking
In 2023, the foundation made 12 grants totaling $159,475. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $49,975, with a median of $10,000. Its largest grants included $49,975 to New England Center for Children, $30,000 to TEAM IMPACT, $20,000 to Fay School, $13,500 to American Irish Partnership, and $11,500 to Cystic Fibrois. Other grants included $10,000 each to Detect Together and One Mission, $5,000 each to Mayor’s Special Event Fund and The Leo Project, $2,500 to Golf Fights Cancer, and $1,000 each to Hoops & Homework and Pomfret. The filing lists the stated purpose for these grants as “further charitable mission.”
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2023 filing lists Brendon P. Giblin, Catherine F. Giblin, and Kenneth J. Mickiewicz as trustees.
The Giblin Family Foundation's 2023 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Brendon P. Giblin
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Catherine F. Giblin
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Kenneth J. Mickiewicz
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2023. "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 Giblin Family Foundation
How much does The Giblin Family Foundation give each year?
The Giblin Family Foundation gave $159K across 12 grants in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2022 it gave $39K across 4 grants.
What is The Giblin Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Giblin Family Foundation's median grant in 2023 was $10,000, and its average grant was $13,290, across 12 grants on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Giblin Family Foundation that year got $15K on average.
Where does The Giblin Family Foundation give grants?
The Giblin Family Foundation gives mostly in Massachusetts: 92% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Maryland (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Southborough, MA (2 grants), Westborough, MA (2 grants) and Framingham, MA (2 grants).
Does The Giblin Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2023: none of the 12 grants with a stated purpose on The Giblin Family Foundation's 2023 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Further Charitable Mission" (12 grants).
Who are The Giblin Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Giblin Family Foundation's largest 2023 grantees include New England Center for Children ($49,975), Team Impact ($30,000) and Fay School ($20,000), according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 63% of its itemized 2023 grant dollars.
How large is The Giblin Family Foundation?
The Giblin Family Foundation reported $11K in total assets on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $159K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $2K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Giblin Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2023 grants included organizations working in areas such as support for children facing serious illness, pediatric cancer, healthcare and education programs in Kenya, and cancer-related services. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Giblin Family 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 The Giblin Family Foundation's EIN?
The Giblin Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 04-3493989. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.
Does The Giblin Family 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
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
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