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Ambers Antibodies Inc

Grantmaker Naples, FL EIN: 45-4170094 Website

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.

Key facts about Ambers Antibodies Inc

In short: Ambers Antibodies Inc gave $375K across 259 grants in 2024 (avg $1K), mostly in Florida. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.

EIN
45-4170094
Latest 990 filing
Form 990 filing, 2024
Annual giving (2024)
$374,980
Grants made (2024)
259
Average grant
$1,448
Median grant
$1,500
Primary geography
Florida (93% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
Accepts unsolicited proposals
No
How to apply
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Full details ↓
Deadline
There are no submission deadlines; review takes 90–120 days.

Data from IRS Form 990 filing, 2024; updated September 2026. Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990 filing · View filing

Total Assets

—

Annual Giving

$375K

+0.4% YoY

Grant Count

259

-11.3% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$1K

+13.2% YoY

How Ambers Antibodies Inc gives

  • 2% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
  • Giving grew 84% from 2021 to 2024. Method

Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.

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 Derek Newbury and $3,500 to Lorna Jean; the other listed individual awards ranged from $2,500 to $3,000.

Review Cycle

There are no submission deadlines; review takes 90–120 days.

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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

19states

Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 259 itemized grants.

Cities

NaplesFort MyersCape CoralLehigh AcresBonita SpringsLa BelleImmokaleeN Ft MyersEsteroNorth Fort MyersPort CharlottePunta GordaAtlantaN Fort MyersAlvaClewistonAve MariaMoore HavenNew YorkAve Marie

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$100K$200K$300K$400K108 grants2020 94 grants2021 179 grants2022 292 grants2023 259 grants2024

From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $182K (2020) to $375K (2024). In 2024 it made 259 grants totaling $375K.

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

American Cancer Society: $20KAmerican Cancer Society$20KDerek Newbury: $5KDerek Newbury$5KLorna Jean: $4KLorna Jean$4KAlexis Leon-Gomez: $3KAlexis Leon-Gomez$3KKristina Winters: $3KKristina Winters$3KMateo Granados: $3KMateo Granados$3KMorgan Fincannon: $3KMorgan Fincannon$3KAlyssa Rives: $3KAlyssa Rives$3KEdinson Ramirez: $3KEdinson Ramirez$3KCorey Wood: $3KCorey Wood$3K

The largest 2024 recipient was American Cancer Society ($20K). Together the top 10 received $48K.

Grant Size Distribution

932 grants across all recorded years

932<$50K$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 932 grants of 932 (100%).

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
American Cancer Society Atlanta, GAResearch Grant$20,250
Derek Newbury Naples, FL2024 Grant Recipient$5,000
Lorna Jean Lehigh Acres, FL2024 Grant Recipient$3,500
Alexis Leon-Gomez Immokalee, FL2024 Grant Recipient$3,000
Kristina Winters Fort Myers, FL2024 Grant Recipient$3,000
Mateo Granados Clewiston, FL2024 Grant Recipient$3,000
Morgan Fincannon Fort Myers, FL2024 Grant Recipient$3,000
Alyssa Rives Naples, FL2024 Grant Recipient$2,700
Edinson Ramirez Fort Myers, FL2023 Grant Recipient$2,500
Corey Wood Cape Coral, FL2024 Grant Recipient$2,500

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Filing year Grant total Grant count
2024 $374,980 259
2023 $373,500 292
2022 $313,805 179

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

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.

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

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 filing. 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 filing.

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 filing went to recipients there. The next largest state was Georgia (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Fort Myers, FL (64 grants), Naples, FL (48 grants), Cape Coral, FL (42 grants) and Lehigh Acres, FL (31 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 filing 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), Derek Newbury ($5,000) and Lorna Jean ($3,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing. Together they received 8% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.

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 September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.

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