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Josh Gibson Foundation Inc

EIN 25-1753018 · Pittsburgh, PA

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceGood82 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE JOSH GIBSON FOUNDATION BELIEVES IN THE ENDLESS POSSIBILITIES FOR POTENTIAL IN TODAY'S YOUTH. BY PROVIDING ACADEMIC AND ATHLETIC PROGRAMS THAT FOSTER LEADERSHIP AND SCHOLARSHIP, THE SKILLS NECESSARY FOR TOMORROW'S SUCCESSES ARE CREATED TODAY. OUR GOAL IS TO CARRY ON THE LEGACY OF GREATNESS AND ACCOMPLISHMENT EMBODIED BY JOSH GIBSON, BY DEVELOPING PROGRAMS THAT HELP CHILDREN OF EVERY LEVEL OF ABILITY TO REACH THEIR POTENTIAL, AND TO CREATE OPPORTUNITIES THAT SET THE JOSH GIBSON FOUNDATION APART FROM OTHER ORGANIZATIONS AND PROVIDE VALUE FOR OUR COMMUNITIES.

Income
$467,905
Spending
$118,375
Spent on programs
71%
Reserves
82.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 64%
Employees
2
Highest pay
$42,000, executive di

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 90% of charities in its peer group (recreation and sports, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 82.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 75% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 165% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    71% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 4 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 82 out of 100. Higher than 84% of charities in its peer group (recreation and sports, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    9 of 9 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    0 of 10

    Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • Independent check of accounts

    12 of 15

    Its accounts were reviewed or compiled by an independent accountant, but not audited.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (5)
  1. $28,286 spent. EDUCATION PROGRAMS- THE EDUCATION PROGRAMS ARE BEING CONDUCTED WITHIN THE CITY OF PITTSBURGH THROUGH PARTNERSHIPS WITH PNC BANK, THE PITTSBURGH PIRATES, AND DUQUESNE UNIVERSITY.
  2. $11,200 spent. AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM-THIS PROGRAM IS CURRENTLY HOUSED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH OZANAM BASKETBALL PROGRAM AT THE AMMON RECREATION CENTER THROUGH THE PITTSBURGH PARKS AND RECREATION. CHILDREN ARE ASSISTED WITH HOMEWORK AND MENTORED IN LIFE-SKILLS BY TUTORS PROVIDED BY DUQUESNE UNIVERSITY. A STRONG PARTNERSHIP WITH THE PITTSBURGH PUBLIC SCHOOLS ENSURES THAT THE TUTORS HAVE THE APPROPRIATE TOOLS NECESSARY TO SUCCESSFULLY ASSIST STUDENTS WITH VARYING ABILITIES.
  3. $44,904 spent. MENTORING PROGRAM-THE JOSH GIBSON FOUNDATION PROVIDED MOTIVATIONAL/MENTORING PROGRAMMING. THE PROGRAM'S GOAL IS TO ENLIGHTEN AT RISK CHILDREN, A LARGER WORLD OUTSIDE OF THEIR COMMUNITY FULL OF OPPORTUNITY. MOTIVATIONAL GUEST SPEAKERS ARE BROUGHT IN FROM THE COMMUNITY TO SPEAK WITH STUDENTS ABOUT THEIR FUTURES, CAREER OPTIONS, AND PERSONAL GROWTH. ABOVE ALL, THE SPEAKERS ENCOURAGE EDUCATION AND RESPONSIBILITY AS THE MEANS OF IMPROVING ONESELF.
  4. CAMP CHALLENGE-CAMP CHALLENGE IS A SUMMER PROGRAM FOR 50-60 YOUTH AGES 6-13 THAT INCLUDES PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AND ALSO INTRODUCES OPPORTUNITIES FOR FIELD TRIPS, MUSIC, CRAFTS AND NUTRITION.
  5. CAMP CHALLENGE-CAMP CHALLENGE IS A SUMMER PROGRAM FOR 50-60 YOUTH AGES 6-13 THAT INCLUDES PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AND ALSO INTRODUCES OPPORTUNITIES FOR FIELD TRIPS, MUSIC, CRAFTS AND NUTRITION.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Worth knowing.

    Status was revoked on May 15, 2010 for not filing returns for three years, and reinstated on May 15, 2010.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since September 2011.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 21, 2026.

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