Therese and Tim Fitzgibbons
Therese and Tim Fitzgibbons is a private foundation based in Omaha, Nebraska. It supports charitable organizations through grants; its 2025 filing lists 34 grants totaling $93,850.
Therese and Tim Fitzgibbons at a glance
In short: Therese and Tim Fitzgibbons gave $94K across 34 grants in 2025 (avg $3K), mostly in Nebraska. 26% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $93,850
- +9.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 34
- -12.8% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $2,760
- +26.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,500
- Total assets
- $748,872
- +4.7% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 26% first-time grantees (9 of 34, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Nebraska (62% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Therese and Tim Fitzgibbons
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 9824 Nottingham Drive, Omaha, NE 68114
Phone: (402) 390-9995
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Therese and Tim Fitzgibbons funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was University of Notre Dame ($13K). Together the top 10 received $69K.
Grant Size Distribution
164 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 164 grants of 164 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation is based in Omaha, Nebraska. In 2025, recipients in Nebraska received 62% of grant dollars, followed by recipients in Indiana (14%), Minnesota (7%), Oklahoma (4%), and Illinois (3%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 34 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Therese and Tim Fitzgibbons open to new grantees?
26%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 9 of 34 grantees (26%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $3K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $1K repeat.
- 74% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 51% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 121% 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 $60K (2020) to $94K (2025). In 2025 it made 34 grants totaling $94K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Notre Dame Notre Dame, IN | Charitable | $13,000 |
| St Robert Bellarmine Omaha, NE | Charitable | $12,000 |
| Creighton University Omaha, NE | Charitable | $10,700 |
| Mayo Clinic Rochester, MN | Charitable | $7,000 |
| Madonna Ability Alliance Omaha, NE | Charitable | $5,500 |
| Chi Foundation Omaha, NE | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Sheltering Tree Papillion, NE | Charitable | $5,000 |
| St Margaret Mary Parish Omaha, NE | Charitable | $4,400 |
| Old St Marys Catholic School Chicago, IL | Charitable | $3,000 |
| American Heart Association Omaha, NE | Charitable | $3,000 |
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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 | $748,872 | $132,145 | $98,252 | $93,850 | 34 | $93,850 | $129,880 | $77,725 |
| 2024 | $714,979 | $100,333 | $88,323 | $85,450 | 39 | $85,450 | $99,314 | $71,609 |
| 2023 | $696,292 | $46,546 | $69,210 | $67,000 | 31 | $67,000 | $46,546 | $61,407 |
| 2022 | $718,956 | $48,304 | $65,787 | $62,300 | 27 | $62,300 | $44,817 | $61,634 |
| 2021 | $736,439 | $131,845 | $63,815 | $62,100 | 33 | $62,100 | $80,067 | $64,153 |
| 2020 | $712,326 | $36,946 | $62,171 | $60,050 | 27 | — | $34,825 | $52,623 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Therese and Tim Fitzgibbons reported a distributable amount of $78K 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 mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants went to organizations including universities, health organizations, churches and schools, and organizations serving people with disabilities, children, veterans, and families. These examples describe the recipients, not stated focus areas of the foundation.
For example, Creighton University describes itself as a Catholic and Jesuit university committed to excellence in its academic programs. Sheltering Tree says it builds affordable housing for individuals with disabilities, and Project Harmony says it works to protect and support children and help end child abuse and neglect. Mayo Clinic describes its mission as providing patient care, education, and research to promote health and well-being.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 34 grants totaling $93,850. Grants ranged from $100 to $13,000, with a median grant of $1,500. The largest listed awards were $13,000 to the University of Notre Dame, $12,000 to St. Robert Bellarmine, and $10,700 to Creighton University. Other notable grants included $7,000 to Mayo Clinic and $5,500 to Madonna Ability Alliance.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Therese Fitzgibbons as president; Timothy C. Fitzgibbons as secretary treasurer; and Brian P. Fitzgibbons, Timothy T. Fitzgibbons, Ann C. Allie, and Paul F. Fitzgibbons as directors.
Therese and Tim Fitzgibbons is led by Therese Fitzgibbons, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Therese Fitzgibbons
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Ann C. Allie
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Brian P. Fitzgibbons
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Paul F. Fitzgibbons
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Timothy T. Fitzgibbons
Secretary Treasurer & Director
Director → Secretary Treasurer & Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
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 Therese and Tim Fitzgibbons
How much does Therese and Tim Fitzgibbons give each year?
Therese and Tim Fitzgibbons gave $94K across 34 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $85K across 39 grants.
What is Therese and Tim Fitzgibbons's typical grant size?
Therese and Tim Fitzgibbons's median grant in 2025 was $1,500, and its average grant was $2,760, across 34 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Therese and Tim Fitzgibbons that year got $2K on average.
Where does Therese and Tim Fitzgibbons give grants?
Therese and Tim Fitzgibbons gives mostly in Nebraska: 62% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Indiana (14%) and Minnesota (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Omaha, NE (18 grants), Chicago, IL (2 grants) and Washington, DC (2 grants).
Does Therese and Tim Fitzgibbons give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 34 grants with a stated purpose on Therese and Tim Fitzgibbons's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (34 grants).
Who are Therese and Tim Fitzgibbons's largest grantees?
Therese and Tim Fitzgibbons's largest 2025 grantees include University of Notre Dame ($13,000), St Robert Bellarmine ($12,000) and Creighton University ($10,700), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 38% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Therese and Tim Fitzgibbons?
Therese and Tim Fitzgibbons reported $749K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $94K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $78K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Therese and Tim Fitzgibbons fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants went to organizations including universities, health organizations, churches and schools, and organizations serving people with disabilities, children, veterans, and families. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Therese and Tim Fitzgibbons?
The foundation 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 Therese and Tim Fitzgibbons's EIN?
Therese and Tim Fitzgibbons's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-8075493. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Therese and Tim Fitzgibbons accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 13, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 9, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 30, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS August 19, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 13, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 11, 2026)
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Grantable. (2026). Therese and Tim Fitzgibbons funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 22, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/therese-and-tim-fitzgibbons-morg_680a9dda90604191a09cfc6669d99ec9
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