Gibson Foundation
Accepts applications
Gibson Foundation is a private foundation in Culver, Indiana. In tax year 2025 it gave $112,650 in 44 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $13,200. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$112,650
- Number of grants44
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$13,200
- Assets$3.0 million
- New grantees8%
Giving in 2025 was up from $102,600 the year before.
8% 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 | $215,850 | 44 | $26,487 |
| 2024 | $102,600 | 45 | $1,520 |
| 2025 | $112,650 | 44 | $3.0 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Karen Noll PO Box 270, Culver, IN 46511 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (574) 842-2076 |
| What to submit | Applicants can request application form |
| Deadlines | April 1 |
What Gibson Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Indiana.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Indiana | 40 | $107,400 |
| Colorado | 1 | $2,500 |
| Nevada | 1 | $1,500 |
| Kentucky | 1 | $1,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $250 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Iu Foundation | Education | $13,200 |
| Marian University-Ancilla College | Education | $10,000 |
| Marshall County Community Fdn | Civic | $10,000 |
| Marshall County Community Fdn | Civic | $10,000 |
| St Thomas Episcopal Churc | Religous | $10,000 |
| St Elizabeth's Episcopal | Religious | $7,500 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Mars | Civic | $5,000 |
| Cultivate Food Rescue | Civic | $5,000 |
| The Rees | Civic | $5,000 |
| Wild Rose Moon | Civic | $3,000 |
| Potawatomi Wildlife Park | Environmental | $2,500 |
| United Way of Marshall County | Civic | $2,500 |
| University of Northern Colorado | Education | $2,500 |
| Wnit Public Television | Civic | $2,500 |
| Marshall County Economic Developmen | Civic | $2,000 |
| Marshall County Neighborh | Civic | $2,000 |
| Vassiliadis Elementary | Education | $1,500 |
| Blessings in A Backpack | Civic | $1,000 |
| Cultivate Food Rescue | Civic | $1,000 |
| Culver Educational Fdn | Education | $1,000 |
| Culver Youth Club | Civic | $1,000 |
| Indiana State University | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Iu Foundation | Education | $1,000 |
| Iu Foundation | Education | $1,000 |
| Lake Maxinkuckee Environm | Environmental | $1,000 |
| Lasalle Council Bsa | Civic | $1,000 |
| Lasalle Council Bsa | Civic | $1,000 |
| Marshall County Historical Museum | Civic | $1,000 |
| Memorial Hospital | Civic | $1,000 |
| The Foundation of SJRMC | Civic | $1,000 |
| United Way of St Joseph County | Civic | $1,000 |
| Heartland Artists Gallery | Civic | $500 |
| Indiana State University | Scholarship | $500 |
| Marshall County Humane So | Civic | $500 |
| Marshall-Starke Developme | Civic | $500 |
| Plymouth High School | Education | $500 |
| Wythougan Valley Preservation Counc | Environmental | $500 |
| Culver Lakefest | Civic | $300 |
| Alzheimers Services | Civic | $250 |
| Culver Community Christmas Fund | Civic | $250 |
Officers and trustees
- David D Gibson
- Virginia L Gibson
- Cameron S Gibson
- Gayle M Gibson
Questions people ask
Does Gibson Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: April 1.
How much does Gibson Foundation give?
$112,650 in tax year 2025, across 44 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Gibson Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists David D Gibson (Pres/Treas), Virginia L Gibson (Vp/Secretary), Cameron S Gibson (Director) and Gayle M Gibson (Director).
What does Gibson Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly community development, education and faith communities.