Peter and Katy Gibbons Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Peter and Katy Gibbons Foundation is a private foundation in Avon Lake, Ohio. In tax year 2025 it gave $495,291 in 8 grants; the typical grant was $13,000 and the largest $415,000. 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$495,291
- Number of grants8
- Typical grant$13,000
- Largest grant$415,000
- Assets$1.2 million
- New grantees29%
Giving in 2025 was up from $80,700 the year before.
29% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $75,250 | 6 | $708,528 |
| 2024 | $80,700 | 7 | $1.1 million |
| 2025 | $495,291 | 8 | $1.2 million |
How to apply
Peter and Katy 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 Peter and Katy Gibbons Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Ohio.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio | 4 | $442,291 |
| California | 1 | $20,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $20,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $10,000 |
| Montana | 1 | $3,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Catholic Community Foundation Heart of A Shepherd | Donation | $415,000 |
| Emergency Assistance Foundation | Donation | $20,000 |
| Jesuit School of Theology of Santa Clara University | Donation | $20,000 |
| Malachi Center | Donation | $15,000 |
| West Side Catholic Center | Donation | $11,000 |
| Celtic FC Foundation Inc | Donation | $10,000 |
| Youth Dynamics | Donation | $3,000 |
| West Side Catholic Center | Donation | $1,291 |
Officers and trustees
- Peter Gibbons
- Kathleen Gibbons
Questions people ask
Does Peter and Katy Gibbons Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Peter and Katy Gibbons Foundation give?
$495,291 in tax year 2025, across 8 grants, with a typical grant of $13,000.
Who runs Peter and Katy Gibbons Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Peter Gibbons (Trustee) and Kathleen Gibbons (Trustee).
What does Peter and Katy Gibbons Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities.