The Gibney Family Foundation Inc
The Gibney Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation established in 1991 and headquartered in Meridian, Idaho. The foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization that partners with nonprofit organizations to create sustainable solutions for independence, with a primary focus on serving people who are blind and visually impaired.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$31.7M
+5.9% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.3M
+66.3% YoY
Grant Count
65
-3.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$20K
+71.4% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's mission is to partner with charitable organizations in support of people who are blind and visually impaired, as well as with other nonprofits serving those facing various challenges. Through these partnerships, the foundation seeks to attain sustainable solutions for independence for both the nonprofit partners and the clients they serve.
Primary funding focus areas include:
- Organizations that benefit the blind and visually impaired
- Distance learning programs for people who are blind or visually impaired
- Education
- Human services
- Nonprofit capacity building and voluntarism
Grantmaking
The foundation typically selects grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals. The foundation encourages other nonprofits, corporations, and individuals to offer support to the organizations it funds and welcomes inquiries about contributing to The TGFF Grant Fund.
Grant Range
$100 to $103,269
Average Grant
amount: $16,000
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation's grantmaking reaches organizations across 28 states, with concentration in:
- Massachusetts
- Utah
- Texas
- Idaho
- Arizona
- Connecticut
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of Fiscal Year 2024:
- Total Assets: $31,672,587
- Total Revenue: $1,710,726
- Total Expenses: $1,843,065
- Net Income: -$132,339
- Total Liabilities: $10,300
Historical Growth:
- Total assets have grown from $20.6 million in 2011 to $31.7 million in 2024
- Annual giving has grown from $1.3 million in 2021 to $2.6 million in 2022
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $31,672,587 | $29,907,485 | $26,554,448 |
| Revenue | $1,710,726 | $1,106,052 | $1,428,614 |
| Expenses | $1,843,065 | $1,272,987 | $1,797,440 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $1,750,077 | $1,185,497 | $1,747,979 |
| Net Investment Income | $1,643,710 | $1,053,891 | $1,378,045 |
| Distributable Amount | $1,515,632 | $1,369,947 | $1,412,583 |
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
250 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
- Tracy Wasden - CEO
The foundation is governed by 9 officers and trustees.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| TRACY WASDEN | PRESIDENT/CEO | 40 | $133,705 |
| SUSAN DIFATTA | SECRETARY/COO | 30 | $87,452 |
| MALLORY BAIR | GRANT MANAGER | 15 | $34,546 |
| KEN WASDEN | CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD | 2 | $3,000 |
| BRIAN DIFATTA | TREASURER | 2 | $6,000 |
| CELESTE BEAZER | DIRECTOR | 2 | $3,000 |
| JENNIFER BOYD | DIRECTOR | 2 | $3,000 |
| NATALIE HANSEN | DIRECTOR | 2 | $5,000 |
| ROBERT SAMSEL | DIRECTOR | 2 | $3,000 |
| MOLLY WHITTAKER | DIRECTOR | 2 | $5,500 |
Contact Information
- Website: tgff.org
- Phone: 802-846-7567
- Mailing Address: PO Box 633, Meridian, ID 83680
- EIN: 65-0286170
- Tax-Exempt Status: Since January 1992
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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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