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GIBSON GIVES FKA THE GIBSON FOUNDATION

GIBSON GIVES FKA THE GIBSON FOUNDATION

Nashville, TN, US
501(c)3
EIN
20-0832563
Regional Funder
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GIBSON GIVES FKA THE GIBSON FOUNDATION

Nashville, TN, US
501(c)3
EIN
20-0832563
Regional Funder

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Est.

2002

Fiscal Year Start

Jan 1

Organization Type

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The Gibson Gives Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization, is dedicated to grantmaking with a focus on Tennessee, California, and New York, having disbursed a total of $3.2 million across 337 grantees in 2024. This foundation operates on a relationship-based, invitation-only model and does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in engaging with Gibson Gives can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

THE MISSION OF THE GIBSON FOUNDATION IS TO HELP MAKE THE WORLD A BETTER PLACE FOR CHILDREN BY CREATING, DEVELOPING AND SUPPORTING PROGRAMS AND OTHER NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS IN THEIR EFFORTS TO ADVANCE EDUCATION, MUSIC AND THE ARTS, ENVIRONMENT, AND HEALTH & WELFARE CAUSES.
Total Funding Given

$3.2M

2024
Grantees funded
337
Multi-year grantees
26%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants

323

Median 1st year grant
$1.3K
Median 2nd year grant
$3.1K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
E
Elizabeth Heidt
Board Member
J
Jessica Johns
Board Member
E
Erica Krusen
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to GIBSON GIVES FKA THE GIBSON FOUNDATION?
No. GIBSON GIVES FKA THE GIBSON FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does GIBSON GIVES FKA THE GIBSON FOUNDATION give?
GIBSON GIVES FKA THE GIBSON FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Tennessee, California, and New York. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are GIBSON GIVES FKA THE GIBSON FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from GIBSON GIVES FKA THE GIBSON FOUNDATION fall in the below $5,000 range. The median first-year grant is about $1,299. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does GIBSON GIVES FKA THE GIBSON FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, GIBSON GIVES FKA THE GIBSON FOUNDATION awarded about 320 grants, totaling nearly $3.2 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did GIBSON GIVES FKA THE GIBSON FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, GIBSON GIVES FKA THE GIBSON FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 210 grantees. Recent grantees include THE MR HOLLAND'S OPUS FOUNDATION, MUSICARES FOUNDATION INC, and SAVE THE MUSIC FOUNDATION. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to GIBSON GIVES FKA THE GIBSON FOUNDATION?
GIBSON GIVES FKA THE GIBSON FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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