Private foundation · EIN 93-4901688 · Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania · Human services

L T & Lina 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: 4 grants paid, $261K total, median $5,000.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
4
$261K
Median grant
$5,000
Stays in PA
—
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$4.9M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
US Lbm FoundationBuffalo Grove, ILTo help those in need also achieve their dreams$250K
Puppies and GolfSacramento, CATo help connect humans and dogs with an emphasis on veterans$5,000
The Seed School of MiamiMiami Lakes, FLTo support the miami boarding school$5,000
Place of HopePalm Beach Gardens, FLTo support children and families across palm beach and south florida$500

By state: Illinois 1 · Florida 2 · California 1

About this foundation

L T & Lina Gibson Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, administered in care of Nicholas Holland, tax-exempt since 2024. 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 L T & Lina 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 L T & Lina Gibson Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $261K across 4 grants, a median of $5,000.

Where does L T & Lina Gibson Foundation give?

Illinois (1 grants), Florida (2 grants), California (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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