The Gibson Family Foundation
The Gibson Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Bellevue, Washington. It supports charitable organizations through grants; its 2025 filing reports 42 grants totaling $258,250.
The Gibson Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Gibson Family Foundation gave $258K across 42 grants in 2025 (avg $6K), mostly in Washington. 0% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $258,250
- +12.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 42
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $6,149
- +12.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,500
- Total assets
- $6,462,216
- +100.4% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 42, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Washington (54% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Gibson 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: 89 Cascade Key, Bellevue, WA 98006
Phone: (425) 641-4455
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Gibson Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Camp Korey ($22K). Together the top 10 received $108K.
Grant Size Distribution
216 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 216 grants of 216 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, Washington organizations received 54% of grant dollars. Other leading recipient-state shares were Virginia (7%), Texas (6%), New York (6%), and the District of Columbia (4%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 42 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Gibson Family Foundation open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 0 of 42 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. How we count
- 100% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+12%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 118% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $220K (2023) to $258K (2025). In 2025 it made 42 grants totaling $258K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Camp Korey Lynnwood, WA | General Operating | $22,000 |
| St Judes Childrens Research Hospital Memphis, TN | General Operating | $11,000 |
| Amara Parenting and Adoption Service Seattle, WA | General Operating | $10,750 |
| Operation Smile Virginia Beach, VA | General Operating | $10,750 |
| Westminster College Salt Lake City, UT | General Operating | $10,750 |
| Alzheimers Disease Association Chicago, IL | General Operating | $8,500 |
| American Cancer Society Atlanta, GA | General Operating | $8,500 |
| American Heart Association Dallas, TX | General Operating | $8,500 |
| Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center Seattle, WA | General Operating | $8,500 |
| Prostate Cancer Foundation Santa Monica, CA | General Operating | $8,500 |
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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 | $6,462,216 | $3,601,000 | $363,827 | $258,250 | 42 | $280,802 | $3,528,822 | $238,922 |
| 2024 | $3,225,043 | $504,292 | $293,056 | $230,000 | 42 | $237,094 | $450,100 | $272,198 |
| 2023 | $3,013,807 | $207,809 | $277,892 | $220,000 | 44 | $233,023 | $162,940 | $227,348 |
| 2022 | $3,083,890 | $145,875 | $285,333 | $231,000 | 44 | $235,116 | $102,529 | $224,029 |
| 2021 | $3,223,348 | $349,194 | $278,568 | $229,000 | 44 | $230,634 | $301,960 | $250,557 |
| 2020 | $3,152,722 | $145,304 | $300,997 | $254,500 | 43 | — | $104,573 | $214,210 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Gibson Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $239K for 2025 — 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 foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations working in areas including children’s health and family services, cancer research and support, heart health, youth services, and poverty reduction. These are examples from its grants, not stated foundation priorities.
Camp Korey describes its mission as providing free camp experiences with specialized medical support for children and families living with life-altering medical conditions. The American Cancer Society says it works to improve the lives of people with cancer and their families through advocacy, research, and patient support. Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center describes its mission as creating a world free of cancer. Hopelink says it equips people to exit poverty through services, partnerships, and advocacy.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 42 grants totaling $258,250. Awards ranged from $2,250 to $22,000, with a median of $5,500. Among the largest were $22,000 to Camp Korey; $11,000 to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital; $10,750 each to Amara Parenting and Adoption Service and Operation Smile; and $10,750 to Westminster College. The filing lists the purposes of these grants as general operating.
Other 2025 awards included $8,500 each to the American Cancer Society, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, the Prostate Cancer Foundation, and the American Heart Association. Youth Eastside Services and Hopelink each received $6,500.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Bruce F. Gibson as president, Scott S. Gibson as vice president, Burke F. Gibson II as secretary, and Cody Gibson as treasurer.
The Gibson Family Foundation is led by Bruce F. Gibson, President since 2023 (on filings since 2020); none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Bruce F. Gibson
President
Secretary → President, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Burke F. Gibson II
Secretary
President → Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Scott S. Gibson
Vice President
Treasurer → Vice President, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Cody Gibson
Treasurer
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Dolores M. Gibson (2020–2022) — Vice President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Gibson Family Foundation
How much does The Gibson Family Foundation give each year?
The Gibson Family Foundation gave $258K across 42 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $230K across 42 grants.
What is The Gibson Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Gibson Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $5,500, and its average grant was $6,149, across 42 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Gibson Family Foundation give grants?
The Gibson Family Foundation gives mostly in Washington: 54% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Virginia (7%) and Texas (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Seattle, WA (13 grants), New York, NY (3 grants), Bellevue, WA (3 grants) and Dallas, TX (2 grants).
Does The Gibson Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Gibson Family Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (42 of 42) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Gibson Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Gibson Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Camp Korey ($22,000), St Judes Childrens Research Hospital ($11,000) and Amara Parenting and Adoption Service ($10,750), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 17% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Gibson Family Foundation?
The Gibson Family Foundation reported $6.5M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $281K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $239K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Gibson Family Foundation fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations working in areas including children’s health and family services, cancer research and support, heart health, youth services, and poverty reduction. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Gibson 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 Gibson Family Foundation's EIN?
The Gibson Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 61-1584784. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The Gibson 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
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 9, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). The Gibson Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 27, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-gibson-family-foundation-morg_b862cce5303e492084a6bb17cb256083
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