The Gibson Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Gibson Family Foundation is a private foundation in Bellevue, Washington. In tax year 2025 it gave $258,250 in 42 grants; the typical grant was $5,500 and the largest $22,000. 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$258,250
- Number of grants42
- Typical grant$5,500
- Largest grant$22,000
- Assets$6.5 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was up from $230,000 the year before.
0% 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 | $220,000 | 44 | $4.9 million |
| 2024 | $230,000 | 42 | $5.9 million |
| 2025 | $258,250 | 42 | $6.5 million |
How to apply
The 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 The Gibson Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 13 states, the most to Washington.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | 24 | $139,750 |
| Virginia | 3 | $17,500 |
| Texas | 2 | $16,000 |
| New York | 3 | $14,500 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $11,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $11,000 |
| Utah | 1 | $10,750 |
| California | 1 | $8,500 |
| Georgia | 1 | $8,500 |
| Illinois | 1 | $8,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Camp Korey | General operating | $22,000 |
| St Judes Childrens Research Hospital | General operating | $11,000 |
| Amara Parenting and Adoption Service | General operating | $10,750 |
| Operation Smile | General operating | $10,750 |
| Westminster College | General operating | $10,750 |
| Alzheimers Disease Association | General operating | $8,500 |
| American Cancer Society | General operating | $8,500 |
| American Heart Association | General operating | $8,500 |
| Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center | General operating | $8,500 |
| Prostate Cancer Foundation | General operating | $8,500 |
| Susan G Komen Breast Cancer Foundation | General operating | $7,500 |
| Evergreen Freedom Foundation Inc | General operating | $6,500 |
| Hopelink | General operating | $6,500 |
| Northwest Harvest | General operating | $6,500 |
| Youth Eastside Services | General operating | $6,500 |
| American Lung Association | General operating | $5,500 |
| American National Red Cross | General operating | $5,500 |
| Humane Society for Seattle - King Co | General operating | $5,500 |
| Judicial Watch Inc | General operating | $5,500 |
| Overlake School | General operating | $5,500 |
| Pasados Safe Haven | General operating | $5,500 |
| Roots | General operating | $5,500 |
| Seattle Children's Hospital | General operating | $5,500 |
| Treehouse | General operating | $5,500 |
| Wounded Warrior Project | General operating | $5,500 |
| Youthcare | General operating | $5,500 |
| Holt International | General operating | $4,500 |
| Mary's Place Seattle | General operating | $4,500 |
| Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center | General operating | $4,500 |
| National Multiple Sclerosis Society | General operating | $4,500 |
| Ryther Child Center Inc | General operating | $4,500 |
| Salvation Army | General operating | $4,500 |
| Fisher House JBLM | General operating | $4,250 |
| Choices Education Group | General operating | $3,250 |
| Hearing Speech and Deafness Center | General operating | $3,250 |
| Northwest Education Access | General operating | $3,250 |
| Seattle Union Gospel Mission | General operating | $3,250 |
| Seattle Goodwill Industries | General operating | $2,750 |
| St Monica's School | General operating | $2,750 |
| Kindering Center | General operating | $2,250 |
Officers and trustees
- Bruce F Gibson
- Scott S Gibson
- Burke F Gibson II
- Cody Gibson
Questions people ask
Does The Gibson Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Gibson Family Foundation give?
$258,250 in tax year 2025, across 42 grants, with a typical grant of $5,500.
Who runs The Gibson Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Bruce F Gibson (President), Scott S Gibson (Vice President), Burke F Gibson II (Secretary) and Cody Gibson (Treasurer).
What does The Gibson Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, youth programs and education.