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Gibson Gives Foundation Dba Gibson Gives Grants
Private foundation · EIN 20-0832563 · IRS 990-PF filings through tax year 2025
- Total grants paid
- $5.7M
- Grants reported
- 639
- Median grant
- $4K
- Future commitments
- None reported
Giving by tax year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 316 | $2.5M |
| 2024 | 323 | $3.2M |
Where Gibson Gives Foundation Dba Gibson Gives gives
States of grant recipients reported on the foundation's 990-PF filings, by dollars received.
Largest reported grants
The biggest individual grants on file, as reported by the foundation to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Tax year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GIBSON GIVES - PLAY IT FORWARD PROGRAM | NASHVILLE, TN | FOR PROGRAM USE/FUNDRAISING EFFORTS FOR PROGRAM USE. | 2024 | $343.1K |
| GUITARS FOR VETS | KENOSHA, WI | FOR PROGRAM USE/FUNDRAISING EFFORTS FOR PROGRAM USE. | 2024 | $252.4K |
| GUITAR CENTER MUSIC FOUNDATION | WESTLAKE VILLAGE, CA | PROGRAM USE & FUNDRAISING EFFORTS | 2025 | $214.1K |
| MUSICARES | SANTA MONICA, CA | PROGRAM USE & FUNDRAISING EFFORTS | 2025 | $143.1K |
| NASHVILLE SYMPHONY ASSOCIATION | NASHVILLE, TN | FOUNDATION GIVING TO ANOTHER FOUNDATION OR FOR SCHOLARSHIPS | 2024 | $94.1K |
| JOHN LENNON EDUCATIONAL TOUR BUS | NEW YORK, NY | FOR PROGRAM USE/FUNDRAISING EFFORTS FOR PROGRAM USE. | 2024 | $90.9K |
| NAPA VALLEY YOUTH SYMPHONY | NAPA, CA | FOUNDATION GIVING TO ANOTHER FOUNDATION OR FOR SCHOLARSHIPS | 2024 | $79.1K |
| FREE GUITARS 4 KIDS | ST LOUIS PARK, MN | FOR PROGRAM USE/FUNDRAISING EFFORTS FOR PROGRAM USE. | 2024 | $72.4K |
| MUSICARES FOUNDATION | SANTA MONICA, CA | MEDICAL SUPPLIES FOR OVERDOSE PREVENTION | 2024 | $60K |
| SAVE THE MUSIC FOUNDATION | NEW YORK, NY | FOR PROGRAM USE/FUNDRAISING EFFORTS FOR PROGRAM USE. | 2024 | $59.9K |
| FREE GUITARS 4 KIDS | ST LOUIS PARK, MN | PROGRAM USE & FUNDRAISING EFFORTS | 2025 | $59.6K |
| MUSIC FORWARD FOUNDATION | BEVERLY HILLS, CA | FOUNDATION GIVING TO ANOTHER FOUNDATION OR FOR SCHOLARSHIPS | 2024 | $58K |
| SAVE THE MUSIC FOUNDATION | NEW YORK, NY | PROGRAM USE & FUNDRAISING EFFORTS | 2025 | $50.1K |
| GOLDTOP FOUNDATION | NASHVILLE, TN | FOUNDATION GIVING TO ANOTHER FOUNDATION OR FOR SCHOLARSHIPS | 2024 | $50K |
| WILLIAMSON COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION | FRANKLIN, TN | PROGRAM USE & FUNDRAISING EFFORTS | 2025 | $49.4K |
| WILLIAMSON COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION | FRANKLIN, TN | FOUNDATION GIVING TO ANOTHER FOUNDATION OR FOR SCHOLARSHIPS | 2024 | $48.8K |
| WOMEN WHO ROCK MAGEE-WOMENS RESEARCH INSTITUTE FOUNDATION | PITTSBURGH, PA | FOUNDATION GIVING TO ANOTHER FOUNDATION OR FOR SCHOLARSHIPS | 2024 | $45.3K |
| SONGBIRDS FOUNDATION | CHATTANOOGA, TN | PROGRAM USE & FUNDRAISING EFFORTS | 2025 | $42.3K |
| NIGHT STALKER FOUNDATION | NASHVILLE, TN | FOR PROGRAM USE/FUNDRAISING EFFORTS FOR PROGRAM USE. | 2024 | $41.1K |
| SECOND LINE ARTS COLLECTIVE | KENNER, LA | FOUNDATION GIVING TO ANOTHER FOUNDATION OR FOR SCHOLARSHIPS | 2024 | $41K |
| ACM LIFTING LIVES | NASHVILLE, TN | PROGRAM USE & FUNDRAISING EFFORTS | 2025 | $40.2K |
| WOMEN WHO ROCK | PITTSBURGH, PA | PROGRAM USE & FUNDRAISING EFFORTS | 2025 | $40K |
| SAVE THE MUSIC FOUNDATION | NEW YORK, NY | FOUNDATION GIVING TO ANOTHER FOUNDATION OR FOR SCHOLARSHIPS | 2024 | $40K |
| SAVE THE MUSIC FOUNDATION | NEW YORK, NY | PROGRAM USE & FUNDRAISING EFFORTS | 2025 | $40K |
| GRAMMY MUSEUM FOUNDATION | LOS ANGELES, CA | FOR PROGRAM USE/FUNDRAISING EFFORTS FOR PROGRAM USE. | 2024 | $36K |
How to apply
This foundation publishes application instructions on its latest 990-PF and does not report restricting giving to preselected organizations. See more foundations that accept applications.
- Contact
- ERICA KRUSEN
- Address
- 209 10TH AVENUE SOUTH SUITE 460 NASHVILLE, TN, 37203
- Phone
- 6158714500
- GIBSONFOUNDATION@GIBSON.COM
- Deadlines
- DONATION REQUESTS ARE REVIEWED ON A MONTHLY BASIS AFTER THE END OF EACH MONTH.
- Application materials
- APPLICATIONS CAN BE SUBMITTED VIA GIBSON.SUBMITTABLE.COM/SUBMIT
- Restrictions
- AWARDS BENEFIT THOSE WHO BRING EDUCATION OR HEALING THROUGH MUSIC SPECIFIC PROGRAMS WHERE GUITAR IS USED.
About this data
Figures are aggregated from Gibson Gives Foundation Dba Gibson Gives's IRS Form 990-PF electronic filings (2 filings on file, most recent tax year 2025). Totals reflect grants the foundation reported as paid, and can lag the current year because foundations file annually and often on extension. Source: IRS 990-PF e-file archive.