Gibbs Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Gibbs Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Spartanburg, South Carolina. In tax year 2025 it gave $785,467 in 26 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $312,000. 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$785,467
- Number of grants26
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$312,000
- Assets$42,853
- New grantees50%
Giving in 2025 was down from $1.2 million the year before.
50% 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 | $1.5 million | 30 | $55,959 |
| 2024 | $1.2 million | 26 | $30,754 |
| 2025 | $785,467 | 26 | $42,853 |
How to apply
Gibbs Charitable 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 Gibbs Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to South Carolina.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| South Carolina | 24 | $732,717 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $27,750 |
| Florida | 1 | $25,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| First Baptist Church of Spartanburg | Charitable | $312,000 |
| Svji Sports Foundation | Charitable | $166,667 |
| Spartanburg County Foundation | Charitable | $60,500 |
| Spartanburg Regional Foundation | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Wofford College | Charitable | $35,000 |
| Blood Cancer Unitedleukemia Lymphoma Society | Charitable | $27,750 |
| Payne Stewart Family Foundation - Endeavor Athletics | Charitable | $25,000 |
| His Radio Network-Wlfj& WGFJ | Charitable | $12,000 |
| Impact Sports | Charitable | $12,000 |
| Roebuck Baptist Church | Charitable | $12,000 |
| Cancer Association of Spartanburg and Cherokee | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Christ Central Ministries | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Elysian Impact | Charitable | $10,000 |
| May I Pray for You | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Converse University | Charitable | $7,500 |
| Middle Tyger Community Center | Charitable | $6,000 |
| School Ministries of Spartanburg County | Charitable | $6,000 |
| American Red Cross | Charitable | $5,000 |
| SPTBG Cty Sheriffs Office Chaplain Benev Fund | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Care Baptist Church | Charitable | $1,500 |
| American Foundation for Suicide Prevention | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Beaverdam Baptist | Charitable | $1,000 |
| SC Troopers Association | Charitable | $1,000 |
| USC Upstate Foundation | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Downtown Sertoma Club | Charitable | $300 |
| New Day Clubhouse | Charitable | $250 |
Officers and trustees
- Jimmy I Gibbs
- Marsha H Gibbs
- Sidney H Walker
- Allen O Clark
- J Brian Honeycutt
Questions people ask
Does Gibbs Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Gibbs Charitable Foundation give?
$785,467 in tax year 2025, across 26 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Gibbs Charitable Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Jimmy I Gibbs (Trustee), Marsha H Gibbs (Trustee), Sidney H Walker (Trustee) and Allen O Clark (Trustee) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Gibbs Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, education and health.