GIBSON GIVES FKA THE GIBSON FOUNDATION
Nashville, TN, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
20-0832563
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Regional Funder
Nashville, TN, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
20-0832563
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Regional Funder
AI Summary
Gibson Gives, formerly known as The Gibson Foundation, is a 501(c)(3) organization that focuses on relationship-based grantmaking, providing $3.2 million in funding to 344 grantees in 2024. The foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals and makes grants exclusively by invitation. Nonprofits interested in engaging with Gibson Gives can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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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.
Cause Areas
6
Education
Environment
Health
Music
Welfare
Philanthropy
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share

THE MR HOLLAND'S OPUS FOUNDATION
$625.5K
9%
MUSICARES FOUNDATION INC
$482.3K
7%

SAVE THE MUSIC FOUNDATION
$320.2K
4%
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Total No. of Grants
323
Median 1st year grant
$950
Median 2nd year grant
$3.4K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
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 <$1,000. 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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