Harry H Gibson Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Harry H Gibson Family Foundation is a private foundation in Spartanburg, South Carolina. In tax year 2025 it gave $256,609 in 52 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $55,000. 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$256,609
- Number of grants52
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$55,000
- Assets$1.7 million
- New grantees39%
Giving in 2025 was up from $167,359 the year before.
39% 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 | $180,500 | 39 | $1.7 million |
| 2024 | $167,359 | 41 | $1.8 million |
| 2025 | $256,609 | 52 | $1.7 million |
How to apply
Harry H Gibson Family 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 Harry H Gibson Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 11 states, the most to South Carolina.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| South Carolina | 26 | $163,709 |
| Texas | 12 | $32,000 |
| Arizona | 1 | $28,000 |
| Florida | 4 | $11,400 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $8,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $4,000 |
| Missouri | 2 | $3,500 |
| Colorado | 1 | $2,500 |
| New York | 2 | $2,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mobile Meals | Charitable | $55,000 |
| Young Life International | Charitable | $28,000 |
| Clemson University Foundation | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Miracle Hill Ministries | Charitable | $12,000 |
| Westminister Presbyterian Church | Charitable | $12,000 |
| Spartanburg Philharmonic | Charitable | $11,000 |
| Samaritan's Purse | Charitable | $8,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity | Charitable | $7,000 |
| Cru | Charitable | $6,900 |
| First Presbyterian Church | Charitable | $6,500 |
| East West Ministries | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Salvation Army | Charitable | $5,000 |
| United Way of the Piedmont | Charitable | $5,000 |
| S4CA Inc | Charitable | $4,000 |
| Total Ministries | Charitable | $4,000 |
| Four Rivers Outreach | Charitable | $3,500 |
| Austin College | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Burden Share | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Grayson Grand Central Station | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Kids Across America Foundation | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Meals on Wheels of Texoma | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Salvation Army of Sherman | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Texoma Christian School | Charitable | $3,000 |
| True Options Pregnancy Center | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Paraclete Mission Group | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Chapman Cultural Center | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Charles Lea Ctr | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Eurasia Partners | Charitable | $2,000 |
| First Baptist Church | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Friends of SC Humanities | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Skylyn Drive Presbyterian Church | Charitable | $2,000 |
| St Luke's Free Medical Clinic | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Tallahassee Museum | Charitable | $1,500 |
| Women Giving for Spartanburg | Charitable | $1,200 |
| Carolina Pregnancy Center | Charitable | $1,009 |
| American Red Cross | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Boy Scouts of Amer Palmetto | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Denison Forum | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Girl Scouts of SC | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Graffiti 2 Community Ministries | Charitable | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Joan B Gibson
- Harry H Gibson Jr
- Colonial Trust Company
Questions people ask
Does Harry H Gibson Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Harry H Gibson Family Foundation give?
$256,609 in tax year 2025, across 52 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs Harry H Gibson Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Joan B Gibson (Trustee), Harry H Gibson Jr (Trustee) and Colonial Trust Company (Trustee).
What does Harry H Gibson Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly food and hunger, faith communities and education.