The Ann B Gipson Charitable Foundation appears to make focused, faith-driven international humanitarian gifts, exemplified by a single large grant to a Christian mission serving Haitian communities. Their giving emphasizes direct operational support to a faith-based organization working on community development in Haiti. The foundation’s activity suggests a donor intent concentrated on hands-on, mission-led relief and rebuilding efforts rather than broad domestic philanthropy.
A single $230,000 grant to Haitian Christian Mission in 2025 stands out in the Ann B Gipson Charitable Foundation’s recent record and points to the foundation’s clearest priority: faith-based work tied to building stronger Haitian communities. The grant purpose, "OPS: BUILD BETTER HAITIAN COMMUNITY," is repeated across multiple years, which suggests sustained support rather than a one-time award. The foundation’s other recent gifts reinforce that pattern. Wholehearted Orphanage received repeated operational support for "CHRIST-CENTERED HAITI," while Living Water International was funded for clean water work. Those grants place humanitarian relief, community rebuilding, and Christian mission activity at the center of the foundation’s giving. The portfolio also reaches beyond Haiti-focused work into selected U.S. charities, including hospice care, hunger relief, and local community support. Even there, the gifts remain relatively direct and program-specific, with small to mid-sized awards alongside the larger mission grants. That mix gives the foundation a profile built around hands-on support for organizations carrying out defined service or faith-based work.
Faith-based community development in Haiti is the foundation’s most visible theme. Haitian Christian Mission received $25,000 grants in 2023 and 2024, plus a $10,000 grant in 2025, all for "OPS: BUILD BETTER HAITIAN COMMUNITY," showing repeated support for the same mission. Clean water is another clear focus. Living Water International received $10,000 grants in 2023, 2024, and 2025 for "CLEAN WATER FOR THOSE IN NEED," linking the foundation to WASH-oriented humanitarian work. The foundation also supports faith-led care and social services in the U.S. City Hope Church got $25,000 in 2024 and $20,000 in 2025 for "BRING HOPE OF JESUS CHRIST," while Hospice of Southern Ky received $20,000 in 2025 for "PROVIDE QUALITY END OF LIFE CARE." These grants show a mix of Christian ministry, health-related service, and practical aid.
Typical grants cluster tightly around modest award sizes: p25 is $5,000, the median is $5,000, and p75 is $10,000. The recent record still includes a much larger outlier, but most awards sit in the $5,000-$10,000 range. Repeated grants to the same organizations across 2023, 2024, and 2025 show ongoing support rather than one-off funding. The foundation is a private charitable foundation, not an individual-giving vehicle, and it does not make program-related investments.
$400K
$3.8M
$110K
$421K
Most grants fall between $5K and $10K, with a median of $5K.
25th Percentile
$5K
Median
$5K
75th Percentile
$10K
About 27% of grants go to recipients in KY.
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Highly concentrated: a single large operational grant to one faith-based international grantee (one-time or infrequent, targeted support rather than many small or diverse grants).
Notable grantees: Haitian Christian Mission
Most grants go to U.S. recipients, and Kentucky is the top state by grant count. Louisville appears in the record through Salvation Army, while Bowling Green shows up with Hospice of Southern Ky, Kids on the Block, and Arts of Southern Ky. Florida is also prominent through Haitian Christian Mission in Boca Raton and Wholehearted Orphanage in West Palm Beach. Outside Kentucky, the foundation’s giving reaches Texas and Alabama as well. The recipient-country distribution is entirely U.S.-based in the recent grants sample.
The recent grants point to faith-based humanitarian and service organizations. Examples include Haitian Christian Mission for "BUILD BETTER HAITIAN COMMUNITY," Living Water International for clean water work, Hospice of Southern Ky for end-of-life care, and Feeding America for hunger relief.
Yes. Haitian Christian Mission appears multiple times from 2023 through 2025, Wholehearted Orphanage appears in several years, Living Water International receives grants in 2023, 2024, and 2025, and Salvation Army appears repeatedly in Louisville.
The typical award is $5,000, with p25 at $5,000, median at $5,000, and p75 at $10,000. The recent list also includes larger awards, including a $230,000 grant in 2025.
Kentucky is the top state by grant count. Recent recipient cities include Louisville and Bowling Green in Kentucky, Boca Raton and West Palm Beach in Florida, Stafford in Texas, Spanish Fort in Alabama, and Chicago in Illinois.
The clearest themes are Haitian community development, Christian mission work, clean water, end-of-life care, education support for students, and hunger relief. Named recipients tied to these areas include Haitian Christian Mission, Wholehearted Orphanage, Living Water International, Hospice of Southern Ky, Chemeketa Community College Foundation, and Feeding America.
2025
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2025.
Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HAITIAN CHRISTIAN MISSION | BOCA RATON, FL | $230,000 | 2025 | OPS: BUILD BETTER HAITIAN COMMUNITY |
| HAITIAN CHRISTIAN MISSION | BOCA RATON, FL | $25,000 | 2025 | OPS: BUILD BETTER HAITIAN COMMUNITY |
| HOSPICE OF SOUTHERN KY | BOWLING GREEN, KY | $20,000 | 2025 | PROVIDE QUALITY END OF LIFE CARE |
| CITY HOPE CHURCH | SPANISH FORT, AL | $20,000 | 2025 | BRING HOPE OF JESUS CHRIST |
| WHOLEHEARTED ORPHANAGE | WEST PALM BEACH, FL | $10,500 | 2025 | OPS: PROVIDE CHRIST-CENTERED HAITI |
| LIVING WATER INTERNATIONAL | STAFFORD, TX | $10,000 | 2025 | CLEAN WATER FOR THOSE IN NEED |
| HAITIAN CHRISTIAN MISSION | BOCA RATON, FL | $10,000 | 2025 | OPS: BUILD BETTER HAITIAN COMMUNITY |
| HAITIAN CHRISTIAN MISSION | BOCA RATON, FL | $10,000 | 2025 | OPS: BUILD BETTER HAITIAN COMMUNITY |
| WHOLEHEARTED ORPHANAGE | WEST PALM BEACH, FL | $10,000 | 2025 | OPS: PROVIDE CHRIST-CENTERED HAITI |
| ST JUDE'S CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL | MEMPHIS, TN | $5,000 | 2025 | ADVANCE PEDIATRIC CURES & PREVENTION |
| SALVATION ARMY | LOUISVILLE, KY | $5,000 | 2025 | OPS: MEET AND HELP HUMANS IN JESUS |
| BGWC HUMANE SOCIETY | BOWLING GREEN, KY | $5,000 | 2025 | SERVE ANIMALS WITH COMPASSION AND CA |
| SALVATION ARMY | LOUISVILLE, KY | $5,000 | 2025 | OPS: MEET AND HELP HUMANS IN JESUS |
| FEEDING AMERICA | CHICAGO, IL | $5,000 | 2025 | FEED AMERICA'S HUNGRY |
| FEEDING AMERICA | CHICAGO, IL | $5,000 | 2025 | FEED AMERICA'S HUNGRY |
| CURE INTERNATIONAL | GRAND RAPIDS, MI | $5,000 | 2025 | HELP KIDS HEAL |
| HOPE HOUSE MINISTRIES | BOWLING GREEN, KY | $5,000 | 2025 | ALLEVIATE PHYSICAL/SPIRITUAL POVERTY |
| ARTS OF SOUTHERN KY | BOWLING GREEN, KY | $5,000 | 2025 | CREATING TRANSFORMATIVE ARTS EXPERIE |
| BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF BG | BOWLING GREEN, KY | $3,000 | 2025 | ENABLE YOUNG PEOPLE TO REACH POTENTI |
| CHEMEKETA COMMUNITY COLLEGE FOUNDAT | SALEM, OR | $2,130 | 2025 | OPS: OPPORTUNITY TO STUDENTS IN NEED |
| CHEMEKETA COMMUNITY COLLEGE FOUNDAT | SALEM, OR | $1,976 | 2025 | OPS: OPPORTUNITY TO STUDENTS IN NEED |
| CHEMEKETA COMMUNITY COLLEGE FOUNDAT | SALEM, OR | $1,390 | 2025 | OPS: OPPORTUNITY TO STUDENTS IN NEED |
| THE HIVE | BOWLING GREEN, KY | $1,000 | 2025 | ENRICH, ENHANCE, EMPOWER DISABLED |
| HAITIAN CHRISTIAN MISSION | BOCA RATON, FL | $25,000 | 2024 | OPS: BUILD BETTER HAITIAN COMMUNITY |
| HAITIAN CHRISTIAN MISSION | BOCA RATON, FL | $25,000 | 2024 | OPS: BUILD BETTER HAITIAN COMMUNITY |
| CITY HOPE CHURCH | SPANISH FORT, AL | $25,000 | 2024 | BRING HOPE OF JESUS CHRIST |
| KIDS ON THE BLOCK | BOWLING GREEN, KY | $15,000 | 2024 | PROVIDE ONGOING ED & PREVENTION |
| LIVING WATER INTERNATIONAL | STAFFORD, TX | $10,000 | 2024 | CLEAN WATER FOR THOSE IN NEED |
| WHOLEHEARTED ORPHANAGE | WEST PALM BEACH, FL | $10,000 | 2024 | OPS: PROVIDE CHRIST-CENTERED HAITI |
| WHOLEHEARTED ORPHANAGE | WEST PALM BEACH, FL | $10,000 | 2024 | OPS: PROVIDE CHRIST-CENTERED HAITI |
| SALVATION ARMY | LOUISVILLE, KY | $10,000 | 2024 | OPS: MEET AND HELP HUMANS IN JESUS |
| CHEMEKETA COMMUNITY COLLEGE FOUNDAT | SALEM, OR | $5,385 | 2024 | OPS: OPPORTUNITY TO STUDENTS IN NEED |
| SALVATION ARMY | LOUISVILLE, KY | $5,000 | 2024 | OPS: MEET AND HELP HUMANS IN JESUS |
| ST JUDE'S CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL | MEMPHIS, TN | $5,000 | 2024 | ADVANCE PEDIATRIC CURES & PREVENTION |
| FEEDING AMERICA | CHICAGO, IL | $5,000 | 2024 | FEED AMERICA'S HUNGRY |
| FEEDING AMERICA | CHICAGO, IL | $5,000 | 2024 | FEED AMERICA'S HUNGRY |
| CHEMEKETA COMMUNITY COLLEGE FOUNDAT | SALEM, OR | $4,478 | 2024 | OPS: OPPORTUNITY TO STUDENTS IN NEED |
| CHEMEKETA COMMUNITY COLLEGE FOUNDAT | SALEM, OR | $4,451 | 2024 | OPS: OPPORTUNITY TO STUDENTS IN NEED |
| CHEMEKETA COMMUNITY COLLEGE FOUNDAT | SALEM, OR | $495 | 2024 | OPS: OPPORTUNITY TO STUDENTS IN NEED |
| HAITIAN CHRISTIAN MISSION | BOCA RATON, FL | $25,000 | 2023 | OPS: BUILD BETTER HAITIAN COMMUNITY |
| HAITIAN CHRISTIAN MISSION | BOCA RATON, FL | $25,000 | 2023 | OPS: BUILD BETTER HAITIAN COMMUNITY |
| HAITIAN CHRISTIAN MISSION | BOCA RATON, FL | $25,000 | 2023 | OPS: BUILD BETTER HAITIAN COMMUNITY |
| WHOLEHEARTED ORPHANAGE | WEST PALM BEACH, FL | $10,000 | 2023 | OPS: PROVIDE CHRIST-CENTERED HAITI |
| LIVING WATER INTERNATIONAL | STAFFORD, TX | $10,000 | 2023 | CLEAN WATER FOR THOSE IN NEED |
| WHOLEHEARTED ORPHANAGE | WEST PALM BEACH, FL | $10,000 | 2023 | OPS: PROVIDE CHRIST-CENTERED HAITI |
| SALVATION ARMY | LOUISVILLE, KY | $5,000 | 2023 | OPS: MEET AND HELP HUMANS IN JESUS |
| FEEDING AMERICA | CHICAGO, IL | $5,000 | 2023 | FEED AMERICA'S HUNGRY |
| FEEDING AMERICA | CHICAGO, IL | $5,000 | 2023 | FEED AMERICA'S HUNGRY |
| BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB | BOWLING GREEN, KY | $5,000 | 2023 | ENABLE YOUNG TO REACH FULL POTENTIAL |
| FEEDING AMERICA | CHICAGO, IL | $5,000 | 2023 | FEED AMERICA'S HUNGRY |
HAITIAN CHRISTIAN MISSION
$230,000OPS: BUILD BETTER HAITIAN COMMUNITY
HAITIAN CHRISTIAN MISSION
$25,000OPS: BUILD BETTER HAITIAN COMMUNITY
HOSPICE OF SOUTHERN KY
$20,000PROVIDE QUALITY END OF LIFE CARE
CITY HOPE CHURCH
$20,000BRING HOPE OF JESUS CHRIST
WHOLEHEARTED ORPHANAGE
$10,500OPS: PROVIDE CHRIST-CENTERED HAITI
LIVING WATER INTERNATIONAL
$10,000CLEAN WATER FOR THOSE IN NEED
HAITIAN CHRISTIAN MISSION
$10,000OPS: BUILD BETTER HAITIAN COMMUNITY
HAITIAN CHRISTIAN MISSION
$10,000OPS: BUILD BETTER HAITIAN COMMUNITY
WHOLEHEARTED ORPHANAGE
$10,000OPS: PROVIDE CHRIST-CENTERED HAITI
ST JUDE'S CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL
$5,000ADVANCE PEDIATRIC CURES & PREVENTION
SALVATION ARMY
$5,000OPS: MEET AND HELP HUMANS IN JESUS
BGWC HUMANE SOCIETY
$5,000SERVE ANIMALS WITH COMPASSION AND CA
SALVATION ARMY
$5,000OPS: MEET AND HELP HUMANS IN JESUS
FEEDING AMERICA
$5,000FEED AMERICA'S HUNGRY
FEEDING AMERICA
$5,000FEED AMERICA'S HUNGRY
CURE INTERNATIONAL
$5,000HELP KIDS HEAL
HOPE HOUSE MINISTRIES
$5,000ALLEVIATE PHYSICAL/SPIRITUAL POVERTY
ARTS OF SOUTHERN KY
$5,000CREATING TRANSFORMATIVE ARTS EXPERIE
BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF BG
$3,000ENABLE YOUNG PEOPLE TO REACH POTENTI
CHEMEKETA COMMUNITY COLLEGE FOUNDAT
$2,130OPS: OPPORTUNITY TO STUDENTS IN NEED
CHEMEKETA COMMUNITY COLLEGE FOUNDAT
$1,976OPS: OPPORTUNITY TO STUDENTS IN NEED
CHEMEKETA COMMUNITY COLLEGE FOUNDAT
$1,390OPS: OPPORTUNITY TO STUDENTS IN NEED
THE HIVE
$1,000ENRICH, ENHANCE, EMPOWER DISABLED
HAITIAN CHRISTIAN MISSION
$25,000OPS: BUILD BETTER HAITIAN COMMUNITY
HAITIAN CHRISTIAN MISSION
$25,000OPS: BUILD BETTER HAITIAN COMMUNITY
CITY HOPE CHURCH
$25,000BRING HOPE OF JESUS CHRIST
KIDS ON THE BLOCK
$15,000PROVIDE ONGOING ED & PREVENTION
LIVING WATER INTERNATIONAL
$10,000CLEAN WATER FOR THOSE IN NEED
WHOLEHEARTED ORPHANAGE
$10,000OPS: PROVIDE CHRIST-CENTERED HAITI
WHOLEHEARTED ORPHANAGE
$10,000OPS: PROVIDE CHRIST-CENTERED HAITI
SALVATION ARMY
$10,000OPS: MEET AND HELP HUMANS IN JESUS
CHEMEKETA COMMUNITY COLLEGE FOUNDAT
$5,385OPS: OPPORTUNITY TO STUDENTS IN NEED
SALVATION ARMY
$5,000OPS: MEET AND HELP HUMANS IN JESUS
ST JUDE'S CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL
$5,000ADVANCE PEDIATRIC CURES & PREVENTION
FEEDING AMERICA
$5,000FEED AMERICA'S HUNGRY
FEEDING AMERICA
$5,000FEED AMERICA'S HUNGRY
CHEMEKETA COMMUNITY COLLEGE FOUNDAT
$4,478OPS: OPPORTUNITY TO STUDENTS IN NEED
CHEMEKETA COMMUNITY COLLEGE FOUNDAT
$4,451OPS: OPPORTUNITY TO STUDENTS IN NEED
CHEMEKETA COMMUNITY COLLEGE FOUNDAT
$495OPS: OPPORTUNITY TO STUDENTS IN NEED
HAITIAN CHRISTIAN MISSION
$25,000OPS: BUILD BETTER HAITIAN COMMUNITY
HAITIAN CHRISTIAN MISSION
$25,000OPS: BUILD BETTER HAITIAN COMMUNITY
HAITIAN CHRISTIAN MISSION
$25,000OPS: BUILD BETTER HAITIAN COMMUNITY
WHOLEHEARTED ORPHANAGE
$10,000OPS: PROVIDE CHRIST-CENTERED HAITI
LIVING WATER INTERNATIONAL
$10,000CLEAN WATER FOR THOSE IN NEED
WHOLEHEARTED ORPHANAGE
$10,000OPS: PROVIDE CHRIST-CENTERED HAITI
SALVATION ARMY
$5,000OPS: MEET AND HELP HUMANS IN JESUS
FEEDING AMERICA
$5,000FEED AMERICA'S HUNGRY
FEEDING AMERICA
$5,000FEED AMERICA'S HUNGRY
BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB
$5,000ENABLE YOUNG TO REACH FULL POTENTIAL
FEEDING AMERICA
$5,000FEED AMERICA'S HUNGRY