Ambers Antibodies Inc
Ambers Antibodies Inc is a private foundation based in Naples, Florida, that supports Southwest Florida families facing cancer with direct financial assistance and contributes to cancer research. The organization says it is volunteer-based and that its board is 100 percent volunteer.
Ambers Antibodies Inc at a glance
In short: Ambers Antibodies Inc gave $375K across 259 grants in 2024 (avg $1K), mostly in Florida. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $374,980
- +0.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 259
- -11.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,448
- +13.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,500
- Total assets
- $118,545
- +138.0% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Florida (93% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Ambers Antibodies Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Its filing says applications are submitted by mail or email, and recipients may need to provide additional information about their financial situations. Awards are restricted to Southwest Florida families diagnosed with cancer who need financial assistance.
- Review Cycle
- There are no submission deadlines; review takes 90–120 days.
- Deadline
- There are no submission deadlines; review takes 90–120 days.
- Contact
Application contact: Amber'S Antibodies Inc
Mailing address: 2338 Immokalee Road Suite 342, Naples, FL 34110
Phone: (239) 269-7066
Email: info@ambersantibodies.com
Website: https://ambersantibodies.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Ambers Antibodies Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was American Cancer Society ($20K). Together the top 7 received $27K.
Organizations only. It also paid 252 grants to individuals ($347,700), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
932 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 932 grants of 932 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation says FSI recipients live in Southwest Florida, in Collier, Charlotte, Glades, Hendry, or Lee counties. In 2024, 93% of grant dollars went to Florida recipients, 6% to Georgia, and 1% to New York; Connecticut and Ohio each accounted for 0% as reported.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 259 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Ambers Antibodies Inc gives
- Giving grew 84% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $182K (2020) to $375K (2024). In 2024 it made 259 grants totaling $375K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Cancer Society Atlanta, GA | Research Grant | $20,250 |
| 48 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $109,700 |
| Mayla Cancer Foundation Plantation, FL | Research Grant | $2,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $118,545 | $504,907 | $436,161 | $374,980 | 259 | $436,161 | — | $4,139 |
| 2023 | $49,799 | $364,025 | $390,964 | $373,500 | 292 | $389,389 | — | $3,116 |
| 2022 | $76,738 | $313,938 | $349,864 | $313,805 | 179 | $349,864 | $29 | $10,627 |
| 2021 | $112,664 | $273,453 | $234,841 | $203,500 | 94 | $234,841 | $15 | $7,123 |
| 2020 | $73,290 | $228,798 | $213,514 | $181,950 | 108 | — | — | $6,742 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Ambers Antibodies Inc reported a distributable amount of $4K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization’s mission is to improve the lives of Southwest Florida families battling cancer through direct financial support and monthly contributions toward scientific research. Its vision is a community where cancer no longer impacts families.
Most of its resources go through its Financial Support Initiative (FSI), which provides direct assistance to local families for medical, travel, or other expenses. The organization also gives a smaller portion of its resources to cancer research organizations. One recipient, the American Cancer Society, describes its mission as improving the lives of people with cancer and their families through advocacy, research, and patient support.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 259 grants totaling $374,980. Grant amounts ranged from $250 to $20,250, with a median of $1,500. Its largest listed grant was $20,250 to the American Cancer Society for a research grant. Other large awards included $5,000 to an individual recipient and $3,500 to an individual recipient; the other listed individual awards ranged from $2,500 to $3,000.
The FSI provides direct financial support to families, while the foundation’s filing states that its contributions are made only to preselected charitable organizations.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Craig Grider as president, Amber C Grider as treasurer, and Karol M Smith as secretary. Directors listed are Randy Smith, Matthew Langlois, Teddi Langlois, Danielle Black, Bradley Black, Bryan Kieffer, and Melissa Kieffer.
Ambers Antibodies Inc is led by Craig D. Grider, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 11 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Craig D. Grider
President
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bryan Kieffer
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Danielle Black
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Matthew Langlois
Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Melissa Kieffer
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Randy Smith
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ronnie Evans
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Teddi Langlois
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bradley Black
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Amber C. Grider
Treasurer
Vice President & Treasurer → Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Karol M. Smith
Secretary
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Brad Black (2020–2022) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Ambers Antibodies Inc
How much does Ambers Antibodies Inc give each year?
Ambers Antibodies Inc gave $375K across 259 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $374K across 292 grants.
What is Ambers Antibodies Inc's typical grant size?
Ambers Antibodies Inc's median grant in 2024 was $1,500, and its average grant was $1,448, across 259 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Ambers Antibodies Inc give grants?
Ambers Antibodies Inc gives mostly in Florida: 93% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Georgia (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Atlanta, GA (2 grants) and New York, NY (2 grants).
Does Ambers Antibodies Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 259 grants with a stated purpose on Ambers Antibodies Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "2024 Grant Recipient" (250 grants) and "Research Grant" (7 grants).
Who are Ambers Antibodies Inc's largest grantees?
Ambers Antibodies Inc's largest 2024 grantees include American Cancer Society ($20,250), Mayla Cancer Foundation ($2,000) and Cure Childhood Cancer ($1,030), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 252 grants to individuals ($347,700), which are not listed by name. Together they received 6% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Ambers Antibodies Inc?
Ambers Antibodies Inc reported $119K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $436K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $4K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Ambers Antibodies Inc fund?
The organization’s mission is to improve the lives of Southwest Florida families battling cancer through direct financial support and monthly contributions toward scientific research. Its vision is a community where cancer no longer impacts families. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Ambers Antibodies Inc?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Ambers Antibodies Inc's EIN?
Ambers Antibodies Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 45-4170094. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Ambers Antibodies Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 18, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS March 28, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS July 22, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Ambers Antibodies Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 21, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/ambers-antibodies-inc-morg_511024e2a7f543b7b1507b5b5c2772fc
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