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Form 990-PFTax year 2025EIN 35-2020501

Gaither Charitable Foundation Inc

A private foundation in Alexandria, IN. Its return for tax year 2025 lists 74 grants and $2.3 million paid in grants.

Tax year 2025 (period ending Dec 31, 2025), read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

How to apply

Accepts applications

The return gives an application contact and rules, as below.

Contact
Gina Brisco
PO Box 737
Alexandria, IN 46001
(765) 724-8278
Form and materials
No predetermined form
Deadlines
N/A
Restrictions
N/A

Assets and giving by year

8 returns on file
Grants paid by tax year. The latest year is in blue.
  • Tax year 2025

    $2,294,049

    Grants listed
    74
    Assets, end of year
    $5,257,597
  • Tax year 2024

    $983,490

    Grants listed
    56
    Assets, end of year
    $6,666,059
  • Tax year 2023

    $371,420

    Grants listed
    49
    Assets, end of year
    $7,075,880
  • Tax year 2022

    $275,890

    Grants listed
    39
    Assets, end of year
    $6,722,204
  • Tax year 2021

    $377,600

    Grants listed
    46
    Assets, end of year
    $8,024,570
  • Tax year 2020

    $260,900

    Grants listed
    34
    Assets, end of year
    $7,478,015
  • Tax year 2019

    $352,765

    Grants listed
    63
    Assets, end of year
    $6,950,842
  • Tax year 2018

    $324,850

    Grants listed
    62
    Assets, end of year
    $6,060,859

Grants paid in 2025

74 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. Anderson UniversityAnderson, IN

    Donation

    $500,000
  2. Gospel Music Trust FundBrentwood, TN

    Donation

    $500,000
  3. Taylor UniversityUpland, IN

    Donation

    $500,000
  4. Liberty Christian SchoolAnderson, IN

    Donation

    $150,000
  5. Heart for LebanonBlack Mountain, NC

    Donation

    $100,000
  6. Anderson First United MethodistAnderson, IN

    Donation

    $75,000
  7. Alexandria Kiwanis ClubAlexandria, IN

    Donation

    $50,000
  8. Wheeler MissionIndianapolis, IN

    Donation

    $50,000
  9. Leadership Academy Madison CntyAnderson, IN

    Dance marathon / scholarships

    $33,750
  10. Anderson Preparatory AcademyAnderson, IN

    Donation

    $30,000
  11. Madison Cnty Community FNDNAnderson, IN

    Anderson symphony orchestra

    $30,000
  12. Church St CommonsAlexandria, IN

    New roof

    $25,000
  13. Madison Cnty Community FNDNAnderson, IN

    Anderson museum of art

    $25,000
  14. Second Harvest Food BankMuncie, IN

    Donation

    $25,000
  15. Madison Cnty Community FNDNAnderson, IN

    Donation

    $17,500
  16. Man 4 Man MinistriesAnderson, IN

    Donation

    $15,000
  17. Madison County Alliance FNDNAnderson, IN

    Donation

    $10,000
  18. The Salvation ArmyAnderson, IN

    Empty stocking fund

    $6,329
  19. Comm Hosp Anderson FNDNAnderson, IN

    Comm chefs apron sponsorship

    $6,000
  20. Anderson Christian CenterAnderson, IN

    Donation

    $5,500
  21. Alexandria Church of NazareneAlexandria, IN

    Donation

    $5,000
  22. Alexandria First Baptist ChurchAlexandria, IN

    Donation

    $5,000
  23. Alexandria Historical SocietyAlexandria, IN

    Donation

    $5,000
  24. Alexandrial Police DepartmentAlexandria, IN

    Donation

    $5,000
  25. Axexandria-Monroe High SchoolAlexandria, IN

    Donation

    $5,000
  26. Anderson Community SchoolsAnderson, IN

    Donation

    $5,000
  27. Anderson High SchoolAnderson, IN

    Support for students

    $5,000
  28. Bridgeway Christian CenterMuncie, IN

    Donation

    $5,000
  29. Christian Congregation ChurchAlexandria, IN

    Donation

    $5,000
  30. Indiana Historical SocietyIndianapolis, IN

    Indiana living legends

    $5,000
  31. Kevin's KidsFranklin, TN

    Donation

    $5,000
  32. Levisway IncAlexandria, IN

    Donation

    $5,000
  33. Madison Cnty Community FNDNAnderson, IN

    Scholarship fund

    $5,000
  34. Madison Cnty Community FNDNAnderson, IN

    Matching donation

    $5,000
  35. Madison Cnty Special OlympicsAnderson, IN

    Donation

    $5,000
  36. Park Place Church of GodAnderson, IN

    Donation

    $5,000
  37. St Vincent Anderson Regional FNDNAnderson, IN

    Kids classic

    $5,000
  38. Women of PhilanthropyAnderson, IN

    Donation

    $5,000
  39. Indiana Historical SocietyIndianapolis, IN

    Donation

    $4,000
  40. Alexandria Community CenterAlexandria, IN

    Donation

    $3,000
  41. Church St CommonsAlexandria, IN

    Donation

    $3,000
  42. Higher Level Sports CampPendleton, IN

    Donation

    $3,000
  43. Alexandria Toy DriveAlexandria, IN

    Donations

    $2,650
  44. Anderson Education FoundationAnderson, IN

    Top 20 event

    $2,500
  45. Alexandria Community School CorpAlexandria, IN

    Garth cone reading program

    $2,000
  46. Madison Cnty Econ DevelopmentAnderson, IN

    Donation

    $2,000
  47. Secret Families of Madison CntyAnderson, IN

    Donation

    $2,000
  48. The Christian CenterAnderson, IN

    Thanksgiving dinner

    $2,000
  49. United Way of Madison CntyAnderson, IN

    Donation

    $2,000
  50. Orangehaus Music Anderson UniversityAnderson, IN

    Somnium / scholarship

    $1,950
  51. Alexandria Community CenterAlexandria, IN

    Fireworks

    $1,600
  52. Alexandria Community CenterAlexandria, IN

    Sweet biddings

    $1,500
  53. First Choice for WomenMuncie, IN

    Donation

    $1,500
  54. Paramount TheatreAnderson, IN

    Lip sync battle

    $1,500
  55. Meals on Wheels IncIndianapolis, IN

    Bingo bash

    $1,300
  56. Annointed Crusade for ChristAnderson, IN

    Donation

    $1,250
  57. Alternatives IncAnderson, IN

    Golf tournament sponsor

    $1,000
  58. Church St CommonsAlexandria, IN

    Programs & activities

    $1,000
  59. Habitat for HumanityAnderson, IN

    Fundraising luncheon

    $1,000
  60. Operation LoveAnderson, IN

    Celebration & dessert event

    $1,000
  61. Outfitters IncPendleton, IN

    Donation

    $1,000
  62. Taylor UniversityUpland, IN

    Women's soccer

    $1,000
  63. Youth Leadership of Madison CntyAnderson, IN

    Donation

    $1,000
  64. Fellowship of Christian AthletesKansas City, MO

    Grant / scholarship

    $670
  65. Alexandria Weekday Relig EducAlexandria, IN

    Donation

    $500
  66. Delta Theta Tau SororityAlexandria, IN

    Golf outing - tiffany key mem

    $500
  67. Southern Gospel Music AssnSevierville, TN

    Golf benefit

    $500
  68. St Mary ChurchAlexandria, IN

    Community thanksgiving

    $500
  69. The Beck FoundationAtlanta, IN

    Silver sponsorship

    $500
  70. Homers HelpersAlexandria, IN

    Donation

    $250
  71. Medical Mutts Service DogsIndianapolis, IN

    Donation

    $250
  72. Pete's PantryAlexandria, IN

    Donation

    $250
  73. Samantha & Kyle Bush Bundle of JoyMooresville, NC

    Donation

    $250
  74. Alexandria Main StreetAlexandria, IN

    Gold sponsor golf tournament

    $50

Where the money goes

By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.

  1. Education7 grants $1,184,00098% of the total
  2. Arts and culture2 grants $9,000<1% of the total
  3. Sports and recreation3 grants $6,100<1% of the total
  4. Religion1 grant $2,000<1% of the total
  5. Food and agriculture2 grants $1,550<1% of the total
  6. Health1 grant $1,500<1% of the total
  7. 4 other causes5 grants $2,220<1% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. Indiana69 grants $1,688,299
  2. Tennessee3 grants $505,500
  3. North Carolina2 grants $100,250

Officers, directors and trustees

4 people as filed

As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.

  • William J GaitherVICE PRESIDE Hours 10Pay $0
  • Gloria L GaitherDIRECTOR Hours 5Pay $0
  • Barry W JenningsPRESIDENT Hours 5Pay $0
  • Gina BriscoSECRETARY/TR Hours 20Pay $0

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