Gibbs Charitable Foundation | Foundation Profile

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EIN: 57-1111450

Foundation Overview

Based in Spartanburg, SC, Gibbs Charitable Foundation has awarded 238 grants totaling $12,501,053 to organizations in South Carolina, North Carolina and 3 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $25 to $756,000, with a median award of $6,000.

Latest Tax Year
2023
Total Giving (all years)
$12,501,053
Total Assets
$55,959
Median Grant (all grants)
$6,000

Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot

Total Grants
30
Median Grant
$3,750
% Median Grant Decline
-62% (vs previous year)
Data extracted from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Last filing year: February 2026

Foundation Intelligence

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New Applicant Friendliness
Balanced Approach: 43%

13 of 30 recipients (43%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains loyal partnerships while remaining open to qualified new applicants with strong proposals.

Geographic Focus
South Carolina

94% of all grants are concentrated in South Carolina, demonstrating highly focused geographic giving. This foundation prioritizes deep community impact in its primary service area. Within South Carolina, funding concentrates in Spartanburg (68%), Greenville (9%), Boiling Springs (5%).

Funding Trajectory
-13%

Declining funding trend with 13% decrease over 7 years may indicate reduced grant opportunities or shifting foundation priorities. This trajectory suggests more competitive application environment.

Program Areas
General Purposes

Highly focused on general purposes with 100% of funding dedicated to this sector. This specialization indicates deep expertise and committed investment in the field.

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Grants & Funding

Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Gibbs Charitable Foundation's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.

Name Amount Location Purpose Year
Adult Learning Center $1,000 Spartanburg, SC, US Charitable 2023
American Heart Association $100 Charlotte, NC, US Charitable 2023
American Red Cross $10,000 Greenville, SC, US Charitable 2023
Cancer Association $7,500 Spartanburg, SC, US Charitable 2023
Charles Lea Center Foundation $1,500 Spartanburg, SC, US Charitable 2023
Childrens Advocacy Center $500 Spartanburg, SC, US Charitable 2023
Church Of The Advent $500 Spartanburg, SC, US Charitable 2023
First Baptist Church Of Spartanburg $12,000 Spartanburg, SC, US Charitable 2023
His Radio Network-wlfj& Wgfj $12,000 Greenville, SC, US Charitable 2023
Hope Center For Children $1,000 Spartanburg, SC, US Charitable 2023
Impact Sports $12,000 Spartanburg, SC, US Charitable 2023
Middle Tyger Community Center $6,000 Lyman, SC, US Charitable 2023
Roebuck Baptist Church $12,000 Roebuck, SC, US Charitable 2023
Salvation Army $500 Spartanburg, SC, US Charitable 2023
Sammy's Mission $500 Simpsonville, SC, US Charitable 2023
Sc School For The Deaf And The Blind $1,000 Spartanburg, SC, US Charitable 2023
School Ministries Of Spartanburg County $6,000 Boiling Springs, SC, US Charitable 2023
Spartanburg County Foundation $65,500 Spartanburg, SC, US Charitable 2023
Spartanburg Methodist College $50,000 Spartanburg, SC, US Charitable 2023
Spartanburg Philharmonic $500 Spartanburg, SC, US Charitable 2023
Spartanburg Regional Foundation $350,000 Spartanburg, SC, US Charitable 2023
Spartanburg Regional Healthcare Hospice $250 Spartanburg, SC, US Charitable 2023
Sptbg Cty Sheriffs Office Chaplain Benev Fund $1,000 Spartanburg, SC, US Charitable 2023
Svji Sports Foundation $100,000 Greenville, SC, US Charitable 2023
The Community Foundation Of North Carolina $1,000 Greenville, SC, US Charitable 2023
The Encouraging Word $52,000 Spartanburg, SC, US Charitable 2023
United Way Of The Piedmont $10,000 Spartanburg, SC, US Charitable 2023
Wofford College $756,000 Spartanburg, SC, US Charitable 2023
Ymca Of Greater Spartanburg $1,000 Spartanburg, SC, US Charitable 2023
Zion Hill Baptist Church $500 Spartanburg, SC, US Charitable 2023
Cancer Association $20,000 Spartanburg, SC, US Charitable 2022
Charles Lea Center Foundation $50 Spartanburg, SC, US Charitable 2022
First Baptist Church Of Spartanburg $12,000 Spartanburg, SC, US Charitable 2022
First Baptist Church Of Swannanoa $200 Swannanoa, NC, US Charitable 2022
His Radio Network-wlfj& Wgfj $12,000 Greenville, SC, US Charitable 2022
Hub Grant Ministries $1,300 Boiling Springs, SC, US Charitable 2022
Impact Sports $12,000 Spartanburg, SC, US Charitable 2022
Middle Tyger Community Center $6,000 Lyman, SC, US Charitable 2022
Palmetto Council Boy Scouts $1,000 Spartanburg, SC, US Charitable 2022
Roebuck Baptist Church $12,000 Roebuck, SC, US Charitable 2022
Salvation Army $150 Spartanburg, SC, US Charitable 2022
Sc Best $3,000 Spartanburg, SC, US Charitable 2022
Sc Fraternal Order Of Police $25 Florence, SC, US Charitable 2022
School Ministries Of Spartanburg County $3,000 Boiling Springs, SC, US Charitable 2022
Spartanburg County Foundation $40,000 Spartanburg, SC, US Charitable 2022
Spartanburg Humane Society $750 Spartanburg, SC, US Charitable 2022
Spartanburg Regional Foundation $350,000 Spartanburg, SC, US Charitable 2022
Svji Sports Foundation $100,000 Greenville, SC, US Charitable 2022
The Encouraging Word $100,000 Spartanburg, SC, US Charitable 2022
United Way Of The Piedmont $10,000 Spartanburg, SC, US Charitable 2022
Wofford College $656,000 Spartanburg, SC, US Charitable 2022
Cancer Association $20,000 Spartanburg, SC, US Charitable 2022
Charles Lea Center Foundation $50 Spartanburg, SC, US Charitable 2022
First Baptist Church Of Spartanburg $12,000 Spartanburg, SC, US Charitable 2022
First Baptist Church Of Swannanoa $200 Swannanoa, NC, US Charitable 2022
His Radio Network-wlfj& Wgfj $12,000 Greenville, SC, US Charitable 2022
Hub Grant Ministries $1,300 Boiling Springs, SC, US Charitable 2022
Impact Sports $12,000 Spartanburg, SC, US Charitable 2022
Middle Tyger Community Center $6,000 Lyman, SC, US Charitable 2022
Palmetto Council Boy Scouts $1,000 Spartanburg, SC, US Charitable 2022
Roebuck Baptist Church $12,000 Roebuck, SC, US Charitable 2022
Salvation Army $150 Spartanburg, SC, US Charitable 2022
Sc Best $3,000 Spartanburg, SC, US Charitable 2022
Sc Fraternal Order Of Police $25 Florence, SC, US Charitable 2022
School Ministries Of Spartanburg County $3,000 Boiling Springs, SC, US Charitable 2022
Spartanburg County Foundation $40,000 Spartanburg, SC, US Charitable 2022
Spartanburg Humane Society $750 Spartanburg, SC, US Charitable 2022
Spartanburg Regional Foundation $350,000 Spartanburg, SC, US Charitable 2022
Svji Sports Foundation $100,000 Greenville, SC, US Charitable 2022
The Encouraging Word $100,000 Spartanburg, SC, US Charitable 2022
United Way Of The Piedmont $10,000 Spartanburg, SC, US Charitable 2022
Wofford College $656,000 Spartanburg, SC, US Charitable 2022
Cancer Association $20,000 Spartanburg, SC, US Charitable 2022
Charles Lea Center Foundation $50 Spartanburg, SC, US Charitable 2022
First Baptist Church Of Spartanburg $12,000 Spartanburg, SC, US Charitable 2022
First Baptist Church Of Swannanoa $200 Swannanoa, NC, US Charitable 2022
His Radio Network-wlfj& Wgfj $12,000 Greenville, SC, US Charitable 2022
Hub Grant Ministries $1,300 Boiling Springs, SC, US Charitable 2022
Impact Sports $12,000 Spartanburg, SC, US Charitable 2022
Middle Tyger Community Center $6,000 Lyman, SC, US Charitable 2022
Palmetto Council Boy Scouts $1,000 Spartanburg, SC, US Charitable 2022
Roebuck Baptist Church $12,000 Roebuck, SC, US Charitable 2022
Salvation Army $150 Spartanburg, SC, US Charitable 2022
Sc Best $3,000 Spartanburg, SC, US Charitable 2022
Sc Fraternal Order Of Police $25 Florence, SC, US Charitable 2022
School Ministries Of Spartanburg County $3,000 Boiling Springs, SC, US Charitable 2022
Spartanburg County Foundation $40,000 Spartanburg, SC, US Charitable 2022
Spartanburg Humane Society $750 Spartanburg, SC, US Charitable 2022
Spartanburg Regional Foundation $350,000 Spartanburg, SC, US Charitable 2022
Svji Sports Foundation $100,000 Greenville, SC, US Charitable 2022
The Encouraging Word $100,000 Spartanburg, SC, US Charitable 2022
United Way Of The Piedmont $10,000 Spartanburg, SC, US Charitable 2022
Wofford College $656,000 Spartanburg, SC, US Charitable 2022
Ball4good $50 Spartanburg, SC, US Charitable 2021
Cancer Association $100 Spartanburg, SC, US Charitable 2021
Chapman Cultural Centerunited Arts Foundation $10,000 Spartanburg, SC, US Charitable 2021
Charles Lea Center Foundation $250 Spartanburg, SC, US Charitable 2021
Childrens Advocacy Of Spartanburg Cherokee Union Counties $250 Spartanburg, SC, US Charitable 2021
Converse College $1,000 Spartanburg, SC, US Charitable 2021
First Baptist Church Of Spartanburg $12,000 Spartanburg, SC, US Charitable 2021
Glendale Fire Department $1,000 Glendale, SC, US Charitable 2021
Hatcher Garden $250 Spartanburg, SC, US Charitable 2021
Healthy Smiles $250 Spartanburg, SC, US Charitable 2021
His Radio Network-wlfj& Wgfj $12,000 Greenville, SC, US Charitable 2021
Hub Grant Ministries $1,100 Boiling Springs, SC, US Charitable 2021
Impact Sports $12,000 Spartanburg, SC, US Charitable 2021
Middle Tyger Community Center $6,000 Lyman, SC, US Charitable 2021
Miracle Hill Ministries $108 Greenville, SC, US Charitable 2021
Miss Sc Volunteer Pageant $5,000 Duncan, SC, US Charitable 2021
Naim Spartanburg $250 Spartanburg, SC, US Charitable 2021
One Spartanburg Inc $42,000 Spartanburg, SC, US Charitable 2021
Roebuck Baptist Church $12,000 Roebuck, SC, US Charitable 2021
Sc Best $6,000 Spartanburg, SC, US Charitable 2021
Sc School For The Deaf And Blind $250 Spartanburg, SC, US Charitable 2021
Spartanburg County Foundation $45,000 Spartanburg, SC, US Charitable 2021
Spartanburg Methodist College $50,000 Spartanburg, SC, US Charitable 2021
Spartanburg Regional Foundation $261,750 Spartanburg, SC, US Charitable 2021
Svji Sports Foundation $25,000 Greenville, SC, US Charitable 2021
The First Tee Of The Upstate $5,000 Greenville, SC, US Charitable 2021
The Palmetto Project $10,000 North Charleston, SC, US Charitable 2021
Usc Upstate Foundation $15,000 Spartanburg, SC, US Charitable 2021
Wofford College $505,000 Spartanburg, SC, US Charitable 2021
Bethel Umc Endowment Fund $1,000 Charleston, SC, US Charitable 2020
Chapman Cultural Centerunited Arts Foundation $10,000 Spartanburg, SC, US Charitable 2020
Christmas In Action $5,000 Spartanburg, SC, US Charitable 2020
Converse College $10,000 Spartanburg, SC, US Charitable 2020
Encouraging Word Ministries $44,630 Spartanburg, SC, US Charitable 2020
First Baptist Church Of Spartanburg $12,000 Spartanburg, SC, US Charitable 2020
His Radio Network-wlfj& Wgfj $12,000 Greenville, SC, US Charitable 2020
Hub Grant Ministries $1,200 Boiling Springs, SC, US Charitable 2020
Humane Society Of Charlotte $500 Charlotte, NC, US Charitable 2020
Impact Sports $12,000 Spartanburg, SC, US Charitable 2020
Middle Tyger Community Center $56,000 Lyman, SC, US Charitable 2020
Morningside Baptist Church $500 Spartanburg, SC, US Charitable 2020
Palmetto Council Boy Scouts Of America $2,000 Spartanburg, SC, US Charitable 2020
Roebuck Baptist Church $12,000 Roebuck, SC, US Charitable 2020
Sage Valley Golf Foundation $100,000 Graniteville, SC, US Charitable 2020
Samaritans Purse $500 Boone, NC, US Charitable 2020
Sc Best $6,000 Spartanburg, SC, US Charitable 2020
Spartanburg County Foundation $45,000 Spartanburg, SC, US Charitable 2020
Spartanburg County Historical Association $500 Spartanburg, SC, US Charitable 2020
Spartanburg Regional Foundation $253,000 Spartanburg, SC, US Charitable 2020
The First Tee Of The Upstate $25,000 Greenville, SC, US Charitable 2020
Thomas E Hannah Family Ymca $1,000 Spartanburg, SC, US Charitable 2020
Tyger River Chapel Foundation $50,000 Spartanburg, SC, US Charitable 2020
United Way Of The Piedmont $10,000 Spartanburg, SC, US Charitable 2020
Wofford College $354,000 Spartanburg, SC, US Charitable 2020
Cancer Association Of Spartanburg And Cherokee County $20,000 Spartanburg, SC, US Charitable 2018
Chapman Cultural Centerunited Arts Foundation $10,000 Spartanburg, SC, US Charitable 2018
Charles Lea Center Foundation $250 Spartanburg, SC, US Charitable 2018
Cherokee Ave Baptist Church $500 Gaffney, SC, US Charitable 2018
Clemson University $2,000 Clemson, SC, US Charitable 2018
Converse College $260,000 Spartanburg, SC, US Charitable 2018
Emmaus Road Partners $6,000 Lexington, SC, US Charitable 2018
Encouraging Word Ministries $17,677 Spartanburg, SC, US Charitable 2018
Faith Baptist Church $500 Taylors, SC, US Charitable 2018
First Baptist Church Of Spartanburg $12,000 Spartanburg, SC, US Charitable 2018
Healthy Smiles Of Spartanburg $2,500 Spartanburg, SC, US Charitable 2018
His Radio Network-wlfj& Wgfj $12,000 Greenville, SC, US Charitable 2018
Hub Grant Ministries $1,200 Boiling Springs, SC, US Charitable 2018
Impact Sports $12,000 Spartanburg, SC, US Charitable 2018
Middle Tyger Community Center $56,000 Lyman, SC, US Charitable 2018
Mobile Meals $250 Spartanburg, SC, US Charitable 2018
Potomac River Saving For The Environment $1,000 Washington, DC, US Charitable 2018
Roebuck Baptist Church $12,000 Roebuck, SC, US Charitable 2018
Sage Valley Golf Foundation $100,000 Graniteville, SC, US Charitable 2018
Sc Best $6,000 Spartanburg, SC, US Charitable 2018
Shelter Health $1,000 Charlotte, NC, US Charitable 2018
Spartanburg County Foundation $1,000 Spartanburg, SC, US Charitable 2018
Spartanburg Regional Foundation $440,000 Spartanburg, SC, US Charitable 2018
Tyger River Chapel Foundation $20,000 Spartanburg, SC, US Charitable 2018
United Way Of The Piedmont $10,000 Spartanburg, SC, US Charitable 2018
University Of Tn Medical Center $500 Knoxville, TN, US Charitable 2018
Urban League $250 Spartanburg, SC, US Charitable 2018
Walker Foundation $1,000 Spartanburg, SC, US Charitable 2018
Wofford College $632,600 Spartanburg, SC, US Charitable 2018
Ymca Spartanburg $10,000 Spartanburg, SC, US Charitable 2018
Chapman Cultural Centerunited Arts Foundation $10,000 Spartanburg, SC, US Charitable 2017
Charles Lea Center Foundation $250 Spartanburg, SC, US Charitable 2017
Clemson University $2,000 Clemson, SC, US Charitable 2017
Converse College $501,000 Spartanburg, SC, US Charitable 2017
Encouraging Word Ministries $73,177 Spartanburg, SC, US Charitable 2017
Fellowship Of Christian Athletes - Fca Of Sc $2,000 Gaffney, SC, US Charitable 2017
First Baptist Church Of Spartanburg $12,000 Spartanburg, SC, US Charitable 2017
Fums Multiple Sclerosis Society $200 Raleigh, NC, US Charitable 2017
Halter $250 Spartanburg, SC, US Charitable 2017
His Radio Network-wlfj& Wgfj $12,000 Greenville, SC, US Charitable 2017
Hope Center For Children $250 Spartanburg, SC, US Charitable 2017
Hub Grant Ministries $1,200 Boiling Springs, SC, US Charitable 2017
Impact Sports $12,000 Spartanburg, SC, US Charitable 2017
Jeremy Ellis Scholarship Fund $1,000 Jefferson, NC, US Charitable 2017
Middle Tyger Community Center $56,500 Lyman, SC, US Charitable 2017
Nature Conservancy Of Sc $500 Mt Pleasant, SC, US Charitable 2017
Oakbrook Preparatory School $250 Spartanburg, SC, US Charitable 2017
Palmetto Council Boy Scouts Of America $1,000 Spartanburg, SC, US Charitable 2017
Roebuck Baptist Church $12,000 Roebuck, SC, US Charitable 2017
Sage Valley Golf Foundation $100,000 Graniteville, SC, US Charitable 2017
Sc Best $6,000 Spartanburg, SC, US Charitable 2017
Spartanburg Methodist College $75,000 Spartanburg, SC, US Charitable 2017
Spartanburg Regional Foundation $20,000 Spartanburg, SC, US Charitable 2017
Trees Coalition - United Way $5,000 Spartanburg, SC, US Charitable 2017
Tyger River Chapel Foundation $1,000 Spartanburg, SC, US Charitable 2017
United Way Of The Piedmont $10,000 Spartanburg, SC, US Charitable 2017
Walker Foundation $250 Spartanburg, SC, US Charitable 2017
Wofford College $683,965 Spartanburg, SC, US Charitable 2017
American Diabetes Association $1,000 Charlotte, NC, US Charitable 2016
Cancer Assoc Of Spartanburg And Cherokee Counties $25,000 Spartanburg, SC, US Charitable 2016
Care Baptist $500 Spartanburg, SC, US Charitable 2016
Chapman Cultural Centerunited Arts Foundation $10,000 Spartanburg, SC, US Charitable 2016
Charles Lea Center Foundation $250 Spartanburg, SC, US Charitable 2016
Children's Advocacy Center $500 Spartanburg, SC, US Charitable 2016
Clemson University $2,000 Clemson, SC, US Charitable 2016
Converse College $500,000 Spartanburg, SC, US Charitable 2016
Encouraging Word Ministries $12,036 Spartanburg, SC, US Charitable 2016
Fca Spartanburg $1,750 Spartanburg, SC, US Charitable 2016
Fellowship Of Christian Athletes - Fca Of Sc $2,000 Gaffney, SC, US Charitable 2016
First Baptist Church Of Spartanburg $312,000 Spartanburg, SC, US Charitable 2016
His Radio Network-wlfj& Wgfj $11,000 Greenville, SC, US Charitable 2016
Hospice And Pallative Care Of The Charlotte Regions $500 Charlotte, NC, US Charitable 2016
Hub Grant Ministries $1,200 Boiling Springs, SC, US Charitable 2016
Impact Sports $11,000 Spartanburg, SC, US Charitable 2016
Junior Invitational Golf Tournament - Augusta Ga $100,000 Augusta, GA, US Charitable 2016
March Of Dimes $1,500 Greenville, SC, US Charitable 2016
Mcbane Street Church Of Christ $500 Burlington, NC, US Charitable 2016
Middle Tyger Community Center $5,500 Lyman, SC, US Charitable 2016
Mobile Meals $250 Spartanburg, SC, US Charitable 2016
Oakbrook Preparatory School $1,000 Spartanburg, SC, US Charitable 2016
Palmetto Lifeline $500 Columbia, SC, US Charitable 2016
Roebuck Baptist Church $12,000 Roebuck, SC, US Charitable 2016
Sc Best $6,000 Spartanburg, SC, US Charitable 2016
Spartanburg Art Musuem $2,500 Spartanburg, SC, US Charitable 2016
Spartanburg Methodist College $100,000 Spartanburg, SC, US Charitable 2016
Spartanburg Regional Basketball $500 Spartanburg, SC, US Charitable 2016
Spartanburg Regional Foundation $25,000 Spartanburg, SC, US Charitable 2016
Tiger River Ymca $10,000 Spartanburg, SC, US Charitable 2016
United Way Of The Piedmont $10,000 Spartanburg, SC, US Charitable 2016
Walker Foundation $250 Spartanburg, SC, US Charitable 2016
Wofford College $535,085 Spartanburg, SC, US Charitable 2016

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Contact Information

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EIN 57-1111450
Website N/A
Address PO BOX 1727 Spartanburg, SC 29304-1727

Key People (5)

Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Gibbs Charitable Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.

Trustee Jimmy I Gibbs
Trustee Marsha H Gibbs
Trustee Sidney H Walker
Trustee Allen O Clark
Trustee J Brian Honeycutt

Forms 990-PF

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Data Currency: Last updated February 2026 based on IRS Form 990-PF filings. Foundation information reflects most recent available tax year data.