The Gregory L Gibson Charitable Foundation concentrates its giving in the Terre Haute / Wabash Valley area, supporting local higher-education institutions and community sports/recreation. Grants tend to be sizable, general operating contributions aimed at sustaining college programs (including athletics) and a regional family sports center. The foundation shows a preference for a small slate of local, mission-driven organizations and repeat support to long-standing community partners.
Concentrated, relatively large general‑operating grants to a few local organizations with repeat funding (one grantee received multiple payments and the majority of dollars).
A recurring grantmaker in Terre Haute, the Gregory L Gibson Charitable Foundation Inc has repeatedly directed large general-operations support to a small circle of local institutions. The Wabash Valley Family Sports Center appears multiple times at six-figure levels, including a $210,000 contribution in 2025 and another $90,000 grant the same year, showing how much of the foundation’s giving is tied to sustaining community sports and recreation. Higher education is another consistent thread: Indiana State University Athletics received $100,000 and $75,000 in 2025 for general operations, while Rose-Hulman Institute of Tech received $100,000 and $75,000 in the same year. The foundation also backs St Mary of the Woods College, Vigo County Education Foundation, and Ivy Tech Foundation, along with local health, history, and faith-based organizations. The pattern points to a locally focused funder that uses unrestricted support to help regional institutions cover ongoing operating needs rather than project-specific work.
Community sports and recreation is a clear theme. The foundation gave $210,000 to Wabash Valley Family Sports Center for general operations in 2025, and also made additional grants there in 2025, 2024, and 2023. Local higher education is another major area. Indiana State University received $50,000 in 2024 and $50,000 in 2023 for general operations, while Rose-Hulman Institute of Tech received the same kind of support in 2024 and 2023. Student-facing support also appears through St Mary of the Woods College, which received $75,000 in 2023 and multiple $50,000 grants in later years. Beyond education, the foundation supported Hospice of the Wabash Valley and VNA Hospice of the Wabash Valley for general support.
The typical grant size is modest relative to the foundation’s total annual giving: the 25th percentile is $1,000, the median is $2,500, and the 75th percentile is $5,000. The recent grant list also shows a much smaller set of larger operating grants, including six-figure awards. The same recipients appear across multiple years, especially in Terre Haute, which points to ongoing support rather than one-off gifts. The foundation gives as a private charitable foundation and, in the recent grants shown, uses general operating support and unrestricted-style contributions as its dominant approach.
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Most grants fall between $1K and $5K, with a median of $3K.
25th Percentile
$1K
Median
$3K
75th Percentile
$5K
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Notable grantees: Wabash Valley Family Sports Center, St. Mary-of-the-Woods College, Rose‑Hulman Institute of Technology, Indiana State University Athletics
Giving is overwhelmingly local. Ninety-five percent of grants go to recipients in Indiana, and the recent grants list is entirely U.S.-based. Terre Haute is the main recipient city, with grants also landing in St Mary of the Woods and Indianapolis. The repeated Terre Haute addresses include Wabash Valley Family Sports Center, Indiana State University, Rose-Hulman Institute of Tech, and Vigo County Education Foundation. Outside Terre Haute, recurring Indiana recipients include St Mary of the Woods College and Ivy Tech Foundation.
The foundation primarily supports local nonprofit organizations tied to community sports and recreation, higher education, college athletics, health care, and local history. Recent recipients include Wabash Valley Family Sports Center, Indiana State University Athletics, Rose-Hulman Institute of Tech, St Mary of the Woods College, and Hospice of the Wabash Valley.
Typical grant size is small to mid-sized: the 25th percentile is $1,000, the median is $2,500, and the 75th percentile is $5,000. The recent grants also include larger operating gifts, such as $210,000 and $100,000 awards.
Yes. Several recipients appear across multiple years, including Wabash Valley Family Sports Center, Rose-Hulman Institute of Tech, Indiana State University, St Mary of the Woods College, Ivy Tech Foundation, and Hospice of the Wabash Valley. That pattern suggests ongoing support for long-standing local partners.
Most grants go to Indiana recipients, and 95% of grants are awarded to organizations in the foundation’s headquarters state. Terre Haute is the most common recipient city in the recent grants list, with additional support going to St Mary of the Woods and Indianapolis.
2025
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2025.
Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wabash Valley Family Sports Center | Terre Haute, IN | $210,000 | 2026 | Contribution for general operations |
| Rose-Hulman Institute of Tech | Terre Haute, IN | $100,000 | 2026 | Contribution for general operations |
| Indiana State University Athletics | Terre Haute, IN | $100,000 | 2026 | Contribution for general operations |
| St Mary of the Woods College | St Mary of the Woods, IN | $50,000 | 2026 | Contribution for general operations |
| Ivy Tech Foundation | Indianapolis, IN | $50,000 | 2026 | Contribution for general operations |
| Vigo County Historical Society | Terre Haute, IN | $35,000 | 2026 | General Support |
| Hospice of the Wabash Valley | Terre Haute, IN | $25,500 | 2026 | General Support |
| Indiana Historical Society | Indianapolis, IN | $20,000 | 2026 | General Support |
| TH North Vigo High School | Terre Haute, IN | $17,500 | 2026 | Contribution for general operations |
| Jas Aspen | Aspen, CO | $17,500 | 2026 | Contribution for general operations |
| Next Step Foundation | Terre Haute, IN | $15,000 | 2026 | General Support |
| Vigo County YMCA | Terre Haute, IN | $10,000 | 2026 | Contribution for general operations |
| Wabash Valley Community Foundation | Terre Haute, IN | $10,000 | 2026 | Contribution for general operations |
| Vigo County Education Foundation | Terre Haute, IN | $10,000 | 2026 | Contribution for general operations |
| Happiness Bag Inc | Terre Haute, IN | $7,500 | 2026 | Contribution for general operations |
| Otter Creek Middle School | Terre Haute, IN | $7,500 | 2026 | Contribution for general operational support. |
| Wabash Valley Girls Softball League | Terre Haute, IN | $5,000 | 2026 | Contribution for general operational support. |
| United Way of the Wabash Valley | Terre Haute, IN | $5,000 | 2026 | Contribution for general operations |
| Wabash Valley Health Center | Terre Haute, IN | $5,000 | 2026 | Contribution for general operations |
| Ben Franklin Elementary School | Terre Haute, IN | $5,000 | 2026 | Contribution for general operations |
| Terre Haute Childrens Museum | Terre Haute, IN | $5,000 | 2026 | Contribution for general operations |
| Union Health Foundation | Terre Haute, IN | $5,000 | 2026 | Contributions for general operations |
| The Ark Christian Ministries | Converse, IN | $5,000 | 2026 | General Support |
| Terre Haute Symphony Orchestra | Terre Haute, IN | $5,000 | 2026 | Contribution for general operational support. |
| Life CenterEastside Christian Academy | Terre Haute, IN | $5,000 | 2026 | General Support |
| The Phoenix House | Terre Haute, IN | $5,000 | 2026 | Contribution for general operations |
| AT Fraternity - Gamma Gamma Chapter | Terre Haute, IN | $5,000 | 2026 | Contribution for general operational support. |
| IN T&FCC Coaches Hall of Fame | Terre Haute, IN | $5,000 | 2026 | General Support |
| Riverscape | Terre Haute, IN | $5,000 | 2026 | Contribution for general operations |
| American Red Cross | Terre Haute, IN | $5,000 | 2026 | Contribution for general operations |
| Junior Achievement of the Wabash Valley | Terre Haute, IN | $5,000 | 2026 | Contributions for general operations |
| Hamilton Center | Terre Haute, IN | $5,000 | 2026 | Contribution for general operations |
| 14th and Chestnut Comm Center | Terre Haute, IN | $3,000 | 2026 | Contribution for general operations |
| Catholic Charities of Terre Haute | Terre Haute, IN | $2,500 | 2026 | Contribution for general operations |
| Sisters of Providence | St Mary of the Woods, IN | $2,500 | 2026 | Contribution for general operations |
| Art Spaces Inc | Terre Haute, IN | $2,500 | 2026 | Contribution for general operations |
| Gibault Inc | Terre Haute, IN | $2,500 | 2026 | Contribution for general operations |
| North Terre Haute Christian Church | Terre Haute, IN | $2,500 | 2026 | Contributions for general operations |
| Sports World | Indianapolis, IN | $2,500 | 2026 | General Support |
| Miracle on Seventh Street | Terre Haute, IN | $2,500 | 2026 | Contribution for general operations |
| Team of Mercy Inc | Terre Haute, IN | $2,500 | 2026 | Contributions for general operations |
| Wabash Valley Goodwill Industries Inc | Terre Haute, IN | $2,000 | 2026 | General Support |
| Griffin Bike Park | Terre Haute, IN | $2,000 | 2026 | Contribution for general operational support. |
| NAACP of Terre Haute | Terre Haute, IN | $2,000 | 2026 | General Support |
| Rio Grande Elementary School | Terre Haute, IN | $2,000 | 2026 | Contribution for general operational support. |
| Terre Haute Women's Club | Terre Haute, IN | $1,500 | 2026 | General Support |
| St Jude's Children's Research Hospital | Memphis, TN | $1,000 | 2026 | General Support |
| The Salvation Army of Vigo County | Terre Haute, IN | $1,000 | 2026 | General Support |
| Kiwanis Club of Terre Haute | Terre Haute, IN | $1,000 | 2026 | Contribution for general operations |
| The Helping Hand | West Terre Haute, IN | $1,000 | 2026 | Contribution for general operations |
Wabash Valley Family Sports Center
$210,000Contribution for general operations
Rose-Hulman Institute of Tech
$100,000Contribution for general operations
Indiana State University Athletics
$100,000Contribution for general operations
General Support
Hospice of the Wabash Valley
$25,500General Support
TH North Vigo High School
$17,500Contribution for general operations
Jas Aspen
$17,500Contribution for general operations
Vigo County YMCA
$10,000Contribution for general operations
Vigo County Education Foundation
$10,000Contribution for general operations
Happiness Bag Inc
$7,500Contribution for general operations
Otter Creek Middle School
$7,500Contribution for general operational support.
Wabash Valley Girls Softball League
$5,000Contribution for general operational support.
Wabash Valley Health Center
$5,000Contribution for general operations
Ben Franklin Elementary School
$5,000Contribution for general operations
Terre Haute Childrens Museum
$5,000Contribution for general operations
Union Health Foundation
$5,000Contributions for general operations
The Ark Christian Ministries
$5,000General Support
Terre Haute Symphony Orchestra
$5,000Contribution for general operational support.
Life CenterEastside Christian Academy
$5,000General Support
The Phoenix House
$5,000Contribution for general operations
AT Fraternity - Gamma Gamma Chapter
$5,000Contribution for general operational support.
IN T&FCC Coaches Hall of Fame
$5,000General Support
Riverscape
$5,000Contribution for general operations
American Red Cross
$5,000Contribution for general operations
Junior Achievement of the Wabash Valley
$5,000Contributions for general operations
Hamilton Center
$5,000Contribution for general operations
14th and Chestnut Comm Center
$3,000Contribution for general operations
Catholic Charities of Terre Haute
$2,500Contribution for general operations
Sisters of Providence
$2,500Contribution for general operations
Art Spaces Inc
$2,500Contribution for general operations
North Terre Haute Christian Church
$2,500Contributions for general operations
Sports World
$2,500General Support
Miracle on Seventh Street
$2,500Contribution for general operations
Team of Mercy Inc
$2,500Contributions for general operations
Wabash Valley Goodwill Industries Inc
$2,000General Support
Griffin Bike Park
$2,000Contribution for general operational support.
NAACP of Terre Haute
$2,000General Support
Rio Grande Elementary School
$2,000Contribution for general operational support.
Terre Haute Women's Club
$1,500General Support
St Jude's Children's Research Hospital
$1,000General Support
The Salvation Army of Vigo County
$1,000General Support
Kiwanis Club of Terre Haute
$1,000Contribution for general operations
The Helping Hand
$1,000Contribution for general operations