The Kibble Foundation concentrates its giving on postsecondary scholarships, directing significant, repeat grants to Ohio-based higher education institutions. Nearly all grants support student aid at a small number of regional universities, suggesting a focused commitment to expanding access to college in Ohio communities.
Highly concentrated: a very small number of relatively large awards, often repeated to the same institutional grantees, focused on scholarship funding rather than broad program diversification.
Kibble Foundation’s recent giving is anchored by large scholarship support to Ohio University, including a $188,600 grant in 2024 and a $98,500 grant in 2023. That pattern fits a broader portfolio built around postsecondary aid, especially for Ohio public universities and regional colleges in southeastern Ohio. The foundation also returned to University of Rio Grande with scholarship grants of $54,500 in 2023 and $53,625 in 2024, alongside awards to Washington State Community College, Marietta College, Ohio State University, and The Ohio State University. Beyond higher education, Kibble Foundation’s grant list includes general operating support for community organizations and churches, plus facility support for cemeteries. These smaller grants sit alongside the larger scholarship awards and show that the foundation gives across a limited set of local and regional institutions rather than across many unrelated causes. The recurring use of scholarship language, repeated grantees, and Ohio-based recipients point to a focused grantmaking pattern centered on student financial assistance and nearby community institutions.
Kibble Foundation’s clearest cause area is student aid. It gave $12,621 in 2023 and $5,325 in 2024 to Washington State Community College for scholarships, and $4,400 in 2024 plus $3,000 and $1,250 in 2023 to Marietta College for scholarships. Its support also reaches student aid at Ohio State University, with grants of $6,300 in 2024 and $3,750 in 2023, both designated for scholarships. Outside education, the foundation made general operating grants to the Greater Marietta Community Food Pantry and the Humane Society of the Ohio Valley, showing some support for local service organizations. It also funded cemetery upkeep through Sand Hill Cemetery, which reflects a smaller but distinct strand of facility support. The data also includes general operating support for Long Bottom Methodist, reinforcing that the foundation’s non-scholarship giving is tied to specific local institutions rather than broad thematic programs.
Kibble Foundation’s grants are typically small to mid-sized, with a p25 of $3,875, a median of $5,500, and a p75 of $13,810. The distribution is heavily skewed by a few larger scholarship awards, while many other grants cluster in the low thousands. The grant list shows repeat recipients across years, especially Ohio University, University of Rio Grande, Washington State Community College, Marietta College, and Ohio State University. That recurrence suggests ongoing support rather than one-time awards. The foundation is an independent private foundation, not a donor-advised fund, and it funds individuals. No application process is stated in the data.
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Most grants fall between $4K and $14K, with a median of $6K.
25th Percentile
$4K
Median
$6K
75th Percentile
$14K
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Notable grantees: Ohio University, University of Rio Grande, Regional Ohio scholarship/endowment programs
Kibble Foundation’s giving is concentrated in Ohio, which accounts for 78% of grants and is also the top state by grant count. Recipient cities in Ohio include Athens, Rio Grande, Marietta, Nelsonville, Lebanon, and Long Bottom. Outside Ohio, the grants list includes Harrisburg, Pennsylvania; Lansing and Grand Rapids, Michigan; Frisco, Texas; and Brooklyn, New York. All listed grants are in the United States. The pattern is regional, with most awards going to nearby Ohio institutions and communities.
It funds postsecondary scholarships most often. The recent grants list includes repeated scholarship awards to Ohio University, University of Rio Grande, Washington State Community College, Marietta College, Ohio State University, and The Ohio State University.
Yes. Ohio University appears in 2023 and 2024, University of Rio Grande appears in 2023 and 2024, Washington State Community College appears in 2023 and 2024, and Marietta College appears in 2023 and 2024.
Typical grants are in the low thousands. The foundation’s p25 is $3,875, the median is $5,500, and the p75 is $13,810.
Ohio is both the top state by grant count and the recipient state for 78% of grants. Ohio recipient cities in the recent list include Athens, Rio Grande, Marietta, Nelsonville, Lebanon, and Long Bottom.
The foundation also gives general operating or facility support to community organizations and local institutions such as Greater Marietta Community Food Pantry, Humane Society of the Ohio Valley, Long Bottom Methodist, Sand Hill Cemetery, and Pa-hart.
2026
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2026.
Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OHIO UNIVERSITY | ATHENS, OH | $164,250 | 2026 | SCHOLARSHIPS |
| UNIVERSITY OF RIO GRANDE | RIO GRANDE, OH | $31,500 | 2026 | SCHOLARSHIPS |
| WASHINGTON STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE | MARIETTA, OH | $15,750 | 2026 | SCHOLARSHIPS |
| HIAWATHA PTO | HIAWATHA, IA | $8,500 | 2026 | GENERAL OPERATING |
| SAND HILL CEMETERY | LONG BOTTOM, OH | $5,000 | 2026 | GENERAL OPERATING |
| LONG BOTTOM UNITED METHODIST CHURCH | LONGBOTTOM, OH | $4,500 | 2026 | GENERAL OPERATING |
| GREATER MARIETTA COMMUNITY FOOD PANTRY | MARIETTA, OH | $3,750 | 2026 | GENERAL OPERATING |
| DARTMOUTH COLLEGE | HANOVER, NH | $3,500 | 2026 | SCHOLARSHIPS |
| WEST VIRGINIA UNIVERSITY - PARKERSBURG | PARKERSBURG, WV | $3,500 | 2026 | SCHOLARSHIPS |
| OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY | COLUMBUS, OH | $3,500 | 2026 | SCHOLARSHIPS |
| MIAMI UNIVERSITY | OXFORD, OH | $3,500 | 2026 | SCHOLARSHIPS |
| GOLDEN HARVEST FOOD PANTRY | BROOKLYN, NY | $2,500 | 2026 | GENERAL OPERATING |
| OKEMOS COMMUNITY CHURCH | OKEMOS, MI | $2,000 | 2026 | GENERAL OPERATING |
| HUMANE SOCIETY OF THE OHIO VALLEY | MARIETTA, OH | $2,000 | 2026 | GENERAL OPERATING |
| ST VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY | MARYLAND HEIGHTS, MO | $1,000 | 2026 | GENERAL OPERATING |
| OHIO UNIVERSITY | ATHENS, OH | $127,500 | 2025 | SCHOLARSHIPS |
| UNIVERSITY OF RIO GRANDE | RIO GRANDE, OH | $27,000 | 2025 | SCHOLARSHIPS |
| OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY | RAYLAND, OH | $13,500 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING |
| WASHINGTON STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE | MARIETTA, OH | $9,000 | 2025 | SCHOLARSHIPS |
| HOCKING COLLEGE | NELSONVILLE, OH | $7,500 | 2025 | SCHOLARSHIPS |
| PA-HART | HARRISBURG, PA | $7,500 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING |
| HIAWATHA PTO | HIAWATHA, IA | $6,750 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING |
| LONG BOTTOM SAND HILL CEMETERY | LONG BOTTOM, OH | $5,250 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING |
| LONG BOTTOM METHODIST | LONG BOTTOM, OH | $5,250 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING |
| MARIETTA COLLEGE | MARIETTA, OH | $3,000 | 2025 | SCHOLARSHIPS |
| WEST VIRGINIA UNIVERSITY AT PARKERSBURG | PARKERSBURG, WV | $3,000 | 2025 | SCHOLARSHIPS |
| OHIO UNIVERSITY MAIN CAMPUS | ATHENS, OH | $1,500 | 2025 | SCHOLARSHIPS |
| BRAVA | MARIETTA, OH | $1,500 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING |
| HUMANE SOCIETY OF THE OHIO VALLEY | MARIETTA, OH | $1,000 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING |
| ST VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY | MARYLAND HEIGHTS, MO | $1,000 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING |
| OKEMOS COMMUNITY CHURCH | OKEMOS, MI | $1,000 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING |
| GREATER MARIETTA COMMUNITY FOOD PANTRY | MARIETTA, OH | $750 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING |
| OHIO UNIVERSITY | ATHENS, OH | $188,600 | 2024 | SCHOLARSHIPS |
| UNIVERSITY OF RIO GRANDE | RIO GRANDE, OH | $53,625 | 2024 | SCHOLARSHIPS |
| PA-HART | HARRISBURG, PA | $15,000 | 2024 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY | NELSONVILLE, OH | $6,300 | 2024 | SCHOLARSHIPS |
| WASHINGTON STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE | MARIETTA, OH | $5,325 | 2024 | SCHOLARSHIPS |
| LONG BOTTOM METHODIST | LONG BOTTOM, OH | $5,000 | 2024 | GENERAL OPERATING |
| SAND HILL CEMETERY | LONG BOTTOM, OH | $5,000 | 2024 | SUPPORT OF CEMETERY |
| MARIETTA COLLEGE | MARIETTA, OH | $4,400 | 2024 | SCHOLARSHIPS |
| THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY | LEBANON, OH | $3,150 | 2024 | SCHOLARSHIPS |
| OHIO UNIVERSITY | ATHENS, OH | $98,500 | 2023 | SCHOLARSHIPS |
| UNIVERSITY OF RIO GRANDE | RIO GRANDE, OH | $54,500 | 2023 | SCHOLARSHIPS |
| WOMENS CENTER OF GREATER LANSING | LANSING, MI | $15,000 | 2023 | GENERAL OPERATING |
| WASHINGTON STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE | MARIETTA, OH | $12,621 | 2023 | SCHOLARSHIPS |
| EVES ANGELS | GRAND RAPIDS, MI | $8,000 | 2023 | GENERAL OPERATING |
| LONG BOTTOM METHODIST | LONG BOTTOM, OH | $7,000 | 2023 | GENERAL OPERATING |
| NATIONAL BREAST CANCER FOUNDATION INC | FRISCO, TX | $6,000 | 2023 | GENERAL OPERATING |
| SAND HILL CEMETERY | LONG BOTTOM, OH | $5,500 | 2023 | SUPPORT OF CEMETERY |
| GREATER MARIETTA COMMUNITY FOOD PANTRY | MARIETTA, OH | $4,000 | 2023 | GENERAL OPERATING |
WASHINGTON STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE
$15,750SCHOLARSHIPS
HIAWATHA PTO
$8,500GENERAL OPERATING
SAND HILL CEMETERY
$5,000GENERAL OPERATING
LONG BOTTOM UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
$4,500GENERAL OPERATING
GREATER MARIETTA COMMUNITY FOOD PANTRY
$3,750GENERAL OPERATING
DARTMOUTH COLLEGE
$3,500SCHOLARSHIPS
WEST VIRGINIA UNIVERSITY - PARKERSBURG
$3,500SCHOLARSHIPS
OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY
$3,500SCHOLARSHIPS
MIAMI UNIVERSITY
$3,500SCHOLARSHIPS
GOLDEN HARVEST FOOD PANTRY
$2,500GENERAL OPERATING
OKEMOS COMMUNITY CHURCH
$2,000GENERAL OPERATING
ST VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY
$1,000GENERAL OPERATING
OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY
$13,500GENERAL OPERATING
WASHINGTON STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE
$9,000SCHOLARSHIPS
HOCKING COLLEGE
$7,500SCHOLARSHIPS
PA-HART
$7,500GENERAL OPERATING
HIAWATHA PTO
$6,750GENERAL OPERATING
LONG BOTTOM SAND HILL CEMETERY
$5,250GENERAL OPERATING
LONG BOTTOM METHODIST
$5,250GENERAL OPERATING
MARIETTA COLLEGE
$3,000SCHOLARSHIPS
WEST VIRGINIA UNIVERSITY AT PARKERSBURG
$3,000SCHOLARSHIPS
OHIO UNIVERSITY MAIN CAMPUS
$1,500SCHOLARSHIPS
BRAVA
$1,500GENERAL OPERATING
ST VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY
$1,000GENERAL OPERATING
OKEMOS COMMUNITY CHURCH
$1,000GENERAL OPERATING
GREATER MARIETTA COMMUNITY FOOD PANTRY
$750GENERAL OPERATING
PA-HART
$15,000GENERAL SUPPORT
OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY
$6,300SCHOLARSHIPS
WASHINGTON STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE
$5,325SCHOLARSHIPS
LONG BOTTOM METHODIST
$5,000GENERAL OPERATING
SAND HILL CEMETERY
$5,000SUPPORT OF CEMETERY
MARIETTA COLLEGE
$4,400SCHOLARSHIPS
THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY
$3,150SCHOLARSHIPS
WOMENS CENTER OF GREATER LANSING
$15,000GENERAL OPERATING
WASHINGTON STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE
$12,621SCHOLARSHIPS
EVES ANGELS
$8,000GENERAL OPERATING
LONG BOTTOM METHODIST
$7,000GENERAL OPERATING
SAND HILL CEMETERY
$5,500SUPPORT OF CEMETERY
GREATER MARIETTA COMMUNITY FOOD PANTRY
$4,000GENERAL OPERATING