Private foundation · EIN 93-4658469 · Dallas, Texas · Arts, culture & humanities

David H Gibson Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 3 grants paid, $251K total, median $52K. 100% of grants stayed in Texas.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
3
$251K
Median grant
$52K
Stays in TX
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.1M

Grants paid in 2025

3 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Amon Carter Museum of American ArtFort Worth, TXGeneral funding$149K
Museum of Fine ArtsHouston, TXGeneral funding$52K
The Grace MuseumAbilene, TXGeneral funding$50K

About this foundation

David H Gibson Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Dallas, Texas, tax-exempt since 2025. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does David H Gibson Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does David H Gibson Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $251K across 3 grants, a median of $52K.

Where does David H Gibson Foundation give?

Texas (3 grants), per its latest filing.

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