Gibson Gives
Grantmaking foundation in Nashville, Tennessee · EIN 20-0832563
- Tennessee
- Nashville
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Grantmaking Foundations
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Grantmaking Foundations in Tennessee
- Grants itemized on the 990
- $2.5MTax year 2025
- Grants made
- 306Tax year 2025
- Total assets
- $930KLatest reported
- Latest IRS filing
- 2025Form 990 / 990-PF
Mission
THE GIBSON GIVES | GIBSON FOUNDATION IS A 501(C)(3) COMMITTED TO INTRODUCE, INSPIRE, AND AMPLIFY THE POWER OF MUSIC THROUGH GUITARS ACROSS ALL GENERATIONS, GENRES, AND GENDERS.
Giving by year
Totals by tax year, rounded to two significant figures. Years without a reported total show the sum of grants itemized on the filing.
Top recipients
| Recipient | Amount | Tax year |
|---|---|---|
| Guitar Center Music Foundation | $210K | 2025 |
| Musicares | $140K | 2025 |
| Save the Music Foundation | $90K | 2025 |
| Free Guitars 4 Kids | $60K | 2025 |
| Williamson County Board of Education | $49K | 2025 |
Amounts are rounded. The full grantee list (306 grants in 2025) is available with a free account.
Website: www.gibsongives.org
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Source: IRS Form 990 and 990-PF filings, tax year 2025. Also see this organization on ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer.