The Gibney Family Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
The Gibney Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Meridian, Idaho. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.3 million in 87 grants; the typical grant was $5,500 and the largest $68,825. 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$1.3 million
- Number of grants87
- Typical grant$5,500
- Largest grant$68,825
- Assets$35.3 million
- New grantees54%
Giving in 2025 was down from $1.3 million the year before.
54% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $778,239 | 67 | $29.9 million |
| 2024 | $1.3 million | 65 | $31.7 million |
| 2025 | $1.3 million | 87 | $35.3 million |
How to apply
The Gibney Family Foundation Inc 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What The Gibney Family Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 25 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 8 | $147,318 |
| Washington | 3 | $116,825 |
| Utah | 6 | $108,206 |
| New Hampshire | 4 | $107,250 |
| California | 3 | $90,000 |
| Connecticut | 5 | $84,000 |
| Vermont | 9 | $83,500 |
| Idaho | 9 | $71,808 |
| Colorado | 6 | $70,500 |
| New York | 6 | $69,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Northwest Association for Blind Athletes | Funds to support the expansion of their sports adaptation program. | $68,825 |
| Future in Sight | Enable fis to strategically market and grow their volunteer program across new hampshire. | $53,000 |
| Southern Arizona Association for the Visually Impaired | Funding for staff to visit 25 states to attend conferences and meet with students to facilitate connections between states. | $52,500 |
| Mab Community Services Inc | Support for innovative adjustment to vision loss services. | $50,818 |
| Lighthouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired - San Francisco | Funding for their orientation and mobility (o&m) programs to train people who are blind or have low vision to safely. | $50,000 |
| The Carroll Center for the Blind | Year two of funding for an employment specialist. | $48,000 |
| Conklin Davis Center for the Visually Impaired | Funds to purchase state-of-the-art equipment and staff support for a new digital content creation class. | $40,000 |
| Outdoors for All | Funding to enhance and expand adaptive recreation programs for individuals with visual impairments. | $35,500 |
| Alzheimer's Disease & Related Disorders Association Inc - CT Chapter | Funding for social engagement activities and support to those individuals living in the early stage of alzheimers disease or related dementia. | $35,000 |
| Blind Children's Center Inc | Support for the salary and training of the dedicated blind children's center tvi. | $35,000 |
| Minding Your Mind | Support to provide 65 mental health education and suicide prevention programs in maine and rhode island. | $35,000 |
| Idaho Youth Ranch Inc | Support to provide services by hays house and idaho youth ranch to bring opportunities for increased stability in the lives of these marginalized youth. | $33,432 |
| Vermont Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired | Funding to offset the cost of a new website designed for accessibility and a new apricot database. | $31,000 |
| Utah School for the Deaf and Blind Education Foundation | Funding to provide new technology and assistive devices to blind students to aid in independent living skills. | $30,500 |
| National Ability Center | Funding to enable two groups from the daring sisters. | $30,000 |
| The Research Foundation for Suny the College at Brockport | Provide funding for blind tennis programming to eight camp abilities. Tennis association (usta) website & usbta website. | $30,000 |
| American Printing House for the Blind Inc | Enable members of the aph familyconnect advisory board to assess and improve upon new and ongoing aph programs. | $29,884 |
| University of New Hampshire - Wildcat Blind Sports Camp | Support to create a summer sports camp for visually impaired children and youth at the university of new hampshire. | $29,250 |
| Healing Meals Foundation Corporation | Enable healing meals to engage a development manager to build corporate relationships that are intended to lead to increased donations and grants. | $28,000 |
| Committee on Temporary Shelter | Enable cots to provide daily nutritious meals to an estimated 1,800 unique guests who visit. | $26,000 |
| American Council of the Blind | Support to enhance the existing adp website. | $25,000 |
| Blind Institute of Technology | Support to hire a full-time digital accessibility project lead. | $25,000 |
| Computers for the Blind | Funding to provide 100 laptops to low-income families with a member with visual impairments. | $25,000 |
| Envision Dallas Lighthouse Foundation Inc | Grant funding to support the cost of services, training, rehabilitation, and equipment needed for those with low vision. | $25,000 |
| Rutgers the State University | Funding to develop an online training curriculum designed to prepare peer support specialists. | $25,000 |
| Homeshare Vermont Inc | Funding to execute a multi-platform marketing strategy to reach and inform more participants about homeshare's services. | $21,000 |
| East Coast Assistance Dogs Inc | Funds to support the compensation of ecad service dog instructors. | $20,000 |
| Partners for Youth With Disabilities | Funding to recruit youth and mentors to expand the number of mentor matches for youth who are blind/have low vision. | $20,000 |
| Shredders MTB Inc | Support to build a tiered coaching system that ensures consistent, high-quality coaching for all youth participants. | $18,000 |
| Wasatch Adaptive Sports Inc | Funding to support participants through scholarships. | $17,500 |
| Dogs Inc | Funding to support children and teens with vision loss with the placement of expertly trained guide and skilled companion dogs. | $15,000 |
| Friends in Action | Support to hire a program director full-time. | $15,000 |
| Friendshipworks Inc | Funding to enhance volunteer education and preparation, to confidently fulfill their role and support the well-being of older adults. | $15,000 |
| Kids on the Move Inc | Support for kotms respite care program to provide safe, engaging, and supportive care for children with disabilities. | $15,000 |
| Special Kids Special Families Inc | Funds to support low-income children at zachs place program for children with developmental disabilities and high needs. | $15,000 |
| Veterans Community Project | Funding to better support veterans in transition to stable housing, including case management, life skills development, and mental health resources. | $15,000 |
| The Refuge Utah | Enable the refuge to offer weekly group counseling for adults who have experienced domestic violence or sexual assault. | $12,706 |
| Children's Center | Enable staff at children's center to attend monthly staff wellness programs. | $12,500 |
| Game Changers Idaho Inc | Support for a program specialist to expand inclusive sports opportunities for children with disabilities. | $12,000 |
| Ralston House | Funding for forensic interviewing staff who provide specialized interviews of children who have been abused or witnessed a crime. | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Tracy Wasden
- Susan Difatta
- Mallory Bair
- Ken Wasden
- Brian Difatta
- Celeste Beazer
- Jennifer Boyd
- Natalie Hansen
- Robert Samsel
- Molly Whittaker
Questions people ask
Does The Gibney Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Gibney Family Foundation Inc give?
$1.3 million in tax year 2025, across 87 grants, with a typical grant of $5,500.
Who runs The Gibney Family Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Tracy Wasden (President/Ceo), Susan Difatta (Secretary/Coo), Mallory Bair (Grant Manager) and Ken Wasden (Chairman of the Board) among 10 officers and trustees.
What does The Gibney Family Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly disability, youth programs and education.