The Gibbons Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Gibbons Foundation is a private foundation in Old Greenwich, Connecticut. In tax year 2025 it gave $79,685 in 27 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $30,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$79,685
- Number of grants27
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$30,000
- Assets$2.2 million
- New grantees15%
Giving in 2025 was down from $102,097 the year before.
15% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $96,660 | 37 | $2.3 million |
| 2024 | $102,097 | 34 | $2.1 million |
| 2025 | $79,685 | 27 | $2.2 million |
How to apply
The Gibbons Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What The Gibbons Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Maine.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Maine | 4 | $32,500 |
| Connecticut | 12 | $29,685 |
| Vermont | 4 | $7,000 |
| California | 3 | $5,000 |
| New York | 2 | $3,500 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $1,000 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bowdoin College | Annual -to help org in its exempt function | $30,000 |
| Greenwich Alliance for Education | To help org. In its exempt function | $15,185 |
| The Hospital for Special Surgery Func Inc | To help org. In its exempt function | $3,000 |
| Greenwich Department of Human Services Fund Inc | To help organization in its exempt function | $3,000 |
| Maple Street School | To help org. In its exempt function | $2,500 |
| Sycamores | To help org. In its exempt function | $2,500 |
| Gems | To help org. In its exempt function | $2,000 |
| Ppnne Support Department | To help org. In its exempt function | $2,000 |
| Filling in the Blanks | To help org. In its exempt function | $1,500 |
| Neighbor to Neighbor | To help org. In its exempt function | $1,500 |
| UCLA Foundation | To help org. In its exempt function | $1,500 |
| Manchester Community Library | To help org. In its exempt function | $1,500 |
| Colby Sawyer College | Annual fund | $1,000 |
| Deerfield Academy | To fund scholarships | $1,000 |
| Family Centers | To help organization in its exempt function | $1,000 |
| Community Sharing Project | TO HELP ORG. IN ITS EXEMPT FUNCTION- Holiday Drive | $1,000 |
| Harpswell Aging at Home | To help org. In its exempt function | $1,000 |
| Kids in Crisis | To help org. In its expempt function | $1,000 |
| Ahead With Horses | To help org. In its exempt function | $1,000 |
| Horizon's at Brunswick | To help organization in its exempt function. | $1,000 |
| Reach Prep | To help org. In its exempt function | $1,000 |
| Waterside School | To help org.in its exempt function | $1,000 |
| Impact Fairfield County | To help org. In its exempt function | $1,000 |
| The Carpenter's Boat Shop | To help org. In its exempt funcion | $1,000 |
| Harlem Children's Zone | To help org. In its exempt function | $500 |
| Harpswell Heritage Land Trust | To help org. In its exempt function | $500 |
| Greenwich Green and Clean | Annual fund | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Lile R Gibbons
- John A Gibbons Jr
Questions people ask
Does The Gibbons Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Gibbons Foundation give?
$79,685 in tax year 2025, across 27 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs The Gibbons Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Lile R Gibbons (President) and John A Gibbons Jr (Vice Pres/Treas/Secty).
What does The Gibbons Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, human services and youth programs.