The Gibney Family Foundation Incorporated
The Gibney Family Foundation (TGFF) is a private family foundation based in Meridian, ID that partners with nonprofits to develop sustainable solutions, primarily supporting people who are blind or visually impaired. The official site provides mission/impact information, annual reports, leadership/staff pages, and grant guidelines. Contact details (P.O. Box 633, Meridian, ID and telephone) and downloadable annual reports are published on the site.
Source: Website · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
A nonprofit delivering services, training, or capacity-building for people who are blind or visually impaired (or closely aligned disability services), with demonstrated program outcomes and the ability to be introduced or sponsored through a relationship or nomination.
Good Fit
- • Direct services, vocational training, camps, or accessibility projects for people who are blind or visually impaired.
- • Request amounts in the foundation's typical grant bands (many awards appear between a few thousand and tens of thousands of dollars, with some larger awards up to about $100K).
- • Clear measurable outcomes and sustainable program design.
- • Ability to secure an introduction, nomination, or family grant sponsor to facilitate consideration.
Geography
In the latest year grants were dispersed to organizations across 22 states; most dollars flowed outside Idaho and the largest state share was about 17% to one state (Massachusetts).
Recipient Variety
The foundation funded 65 distinct recipients in the latest year with low dollar concentration (top one ~8%, top five ~23%) and a large number of independent grantees, indicating a broad recipient set in the observed year.
New Applicants
Behavioral evidence shows many new grantees each year (about 37 new recipients in 2024), so new entrants do appear in the portfolio, but the public guidance says unsolicited proposals are not accepted and a family sponsor or nomination is typically required, making direct entry less straightforward.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
