Ambers Antibodies Inc. is a private foundation based in Naples, Florida. The organization operates as a 100% volunteer-based nonprofit dedicated to supporting cancer patients and research in Southwest Florida.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$375K
+0.4% YoY
Grant Count
259
-11.3% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$1K
+13.2% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Mission: Improving the lives of Southwest Florida families battling cancer by providing direct financial support, as well as making monthly contributions toward scientific research.
Vision: A community where cancer no longer impacts families.
The organization's work is rooted in the personal cancer journey of Amber Grider, who was diagnosed with brain cancer in July 2004. Following her successful battle, the organization began as a Relay For Life team benefiting the American Cancer Society in 2005, holding its first dinner party with 30 close friends and family members that raised nearly $5,000. The organization was formally established as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit foundation in 2013 with a volunteer board of directors.
Grantmaking
The organization does not accept unsolicited applications and operates on an invite-only basis.
Grant Range
$1,000–$20,250
Average Grant
amount varies by year
How to Apply
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Primary funding focus in Florida, with some activity in New York and Georgia.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
- Total assets: $118,545 (as of 2024)
- Total giving: $374,980 (2024)
- Tax-exempt status: Since February 2015
- EIN: 45-4170094
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Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
250 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CRAIG GRIDER | President | 5 | — |
| AMBER C GRIDER | Treasurer | 5 | — |
| KAROL M SMITH | Secretary | 2 | — |
| RANDY SMITH | Director | 2 | — |
| MATTHEW LANGLOIS | Director | 5 | — |
| TEDDI LANGLOIS | Director | 2 | — |
| DANIELLE BLACK | Director | 2 | — |
| BRADLEY BLACK | Director | 2 | — |
| BRYAN KIEFFER | Director | 2 | — |
| MELISSA KIEFFER | Director | 2 | — |
| RONNIE EVANS | Director | 2 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The organization's flagship fundraising event, "Sporting For A Cure," has grown significantly since its inception. In 2005, the inaugural dinner party raised nearly $5,000 with 30 attendees. By 2024, the event attracted more than 250 people and raised more than $475,000.
The organization launched a monthly giving campaign at $19 per month to expand community support for families facing cancer diagnoses in Southwest Florida. The campaign emphasizes that patients should focus on treatment rather than financial burden.
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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