Gebbie Foundation Inc
Historical FunderJamestown, New York · EIN 16-6050287 · Private foundation · Website
Half of its grants to organizations were between $20,952 and $112,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | GREGORY J EDWARDS CEO |
|---|---|
| Address | 215 CHERRY STREET, JAMESTOWN NY 14701 |
| Phone | 7164871062 |
| GEDWARDS@GEBBIE.ORG | |
| Form and materials | LETTER FORM |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | NONE |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
0% of grants went outside New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jamestown Center City Development Corp | Jamestown, NY | Ice arena operations/capital improvements/sinking fund-taxable refunding bonds/arena expansion project | $2,181,036 |
| National Comedy Center Inc | Jamestown, NY | Debt service and marketing | $400,075 |
| Jamestown Renaissance Corp | Jamestown, NY | Operating support and programs | $114,250 |
| Chautaugua County Community Cultural Educational and Philanthropic Fund | Jamestown, NY | Operations | $112,000 |
| United Way of Southern Chautauqua County | Jamestown, NY | Campaign support and leadership circle | $101,000 |
| Directors and CEO Discretionary Grants | Jamestown, NY | Various organizations and economic development | $84,900 |
| Chautauqua Region Industrial Development Corp | Jamestown, NY | Chadakoin river strategic business plan | $80,000 |
| The Resource Center | Jamestown, NY | Chq plus - operational support | $60,000 |
| Roger Tory Institute | Jamestown, NY | Phase i mural | $50,000 |
| Chautauqua Region Community Foundation | Jamestown, NY | Community service grants and ney/stineman scholarship fund | $31,000 |
| Infinity Performing Arts Program Inc | Jamestown, NY | Pearl city clay house marketing grant | $20,952 |
| NY Funders Alliance | Syracuse, NY | Annual grant | $3,442 |
| Glenwood Cemetery Foundation Inc | Lockport, NY | Annual grant | $2,000 |
| Chautauqua Institution | Chautauqua, NY | Bellinger award | $1,000 |
Grants approved for future payment
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jamestown Center City Development Corp | Jamestown, NY | Operating support $410,745; debt service $1,063,304 | $1,474,049 |
| National Comedy Center Inc | Jamestown, NY | Debt service and marketing | $416,749 |
| Jamestown Renaissance Corp | Jamestown, NY | Operating support | $161,500 |
| Chautaugua County Community Cultural Educational and Philanthropic Fund | Jamestown, NY | Operations | $112,000 |
| Chautauqua Region Community Foundation | Jamestown, NY | Community service grants; ney stineman scholarship | $91,000 |
| Chautauqua Region Industrial Development Corp | Jamestown, NY | Chadakoin river strategic business plan | $80,000 |
| NY Funders Alliance | Syracuse, NY | Annual grant | $3,511 |
| Glenwood Cemetery Foundation Inc | Lockport, NY | Maintenance | $2,000 |
| Chautauqua Institution | Chautauqua, NY | Bellinger award | $1,000 |
| United Way of Southern Chautauqua County | Jamestown, NY | Campaign support and leadership circle | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,241,655 | 24 |
| 2023 | $3,229,193 | 20 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 4, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202523089349101142
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 16-6050287
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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