Gambee Family Foundation
Gambee Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Medford, Oregon. It reported 10 grants totaling $1,522,500 in 2024, including grants to organizations in Oregon and a $1,400,000 grant to DAFGIVING 360 in Colorado.
Gambee Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Gambee Family Foundation gave $1.5M across 10 grants in 2024 (avg $152K), mostly in Colorado. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,522,500
- +1130.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 10
- +66.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $152,250
- +638.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $17,500,373
- -0.7% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Colorado (92% 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 Gambee Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 19 N Barneburg Rd, Medford, OR 97504
Phone: (503) 802-2047
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Gambee Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Dafgiving 360 ($1.4M). Together the top 10 received $1.5M.
Grant Size Distribution
16 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 13 grants of 16 (81%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grant dollars were distributed among recipients in Colorado (92%), Oregon (8%), and Texas (0%). The listed grants included recipients in Medford, Jacksonville, and Portland, Oregon; Lone Tree, Colorado; and The Woodlands, Texas.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
Cities
How Gambee Family Foundation gives
- 50% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 145% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $124K (2023) to $1.5M (2024). In 2024 it made 10 grants totaling $1.5M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Dafgiving 360 Lone Tree, CO | General Support | $1,400,000 |
| Community Works Medford, OR | General Support | $70,000 |
| St Marys School Medford, OR | General Support | $20,000 |
| Craterian Performance Company Medford, OR | General Support | $12,500 |
| Hearts with a Mission Medford, OR | General Support | $5,000 |
| Hillcrest Committee Medford, OR | General Support | $5,000 |
| Jacksonville Community Center Jacksonville, OR | General Support | $5,000 |
| Smart Reading Donation Portland, OR | General Support | $2,500 |
| WNC Cares The Woodlands, TX | General Support | $1,500 |
| Sparrow Clubs Medford, OR | General Support | $1,000 |
Ready to take the next step with Gambee Family Foundation?
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 | $17,500,373 | $481,509 | $1,607,129 | $1,522,500 | 10 | $1,550,509 | $517,301 | $1,072,451 |
| 2023 | $17,625,585 | $700,453 | $199,182 | $123,746 | 6 | $144,376 | $645,896 | $852,179 |
| 2022 | $17,118,628 | $17,118,628 | — | — | — | — | $18,628 | $34,870 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Gambee Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1.1M 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 available grant records do not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations whose own missions include providing safety, education, and support to families and individuals (Community Works); raising funds for a community center and supporting senior and community activities (Jacksonville Community Center); and serving homeless and at-risk youth through shelter, education, mentoring, and transition planning (Hearts with a Mission).
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 10 grants totaling $1,522,500. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $1,400,000, with a median grant of $5,000. The largest grants listed were $1,400,000 to DAFGIVING 360, $70,000 to Community Works, $20,000 to St Marys School, and $12,500 to Craterian Performance Company. The listed grants were designated for general support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Stephen Gambee as president, Charles Fromm as secretary, and Judith Gambee as treasurer.
Gambee Family Foundation is led by Stephen Gambee, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Stephen Gambee
President
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Charles Fromm
Secretary
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Judith Gambee
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "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 Gambee Family Foundation
How much does Gambee Family Foundation give each year?
Gambee Family Foundation gave $1.5M across 10 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $124K across 6 grants.
What is Gambee Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Gambee Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $152,250, across 10 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Gambee Family Foundation give grants?
Gambee Family Foundation gives mostly in Colorado: 92% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Oregon (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Medford, OR (6 grants).
Does Gambee Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Gambee Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (10 of 10) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Gambee Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Gambee Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Dafgiving 360 ($1,400,000), Community Works ($70,000) and St Marys School ($20,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 98% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Gambee Family Foundation?
Gambee Family Foundation reported $17.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.6M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.1M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Gambee Family Foundation fund?
The available grant records do not state a mission for the foundation. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Gambee Family Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Gambee Family Foundation's EIN?
Gambee Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-3632566. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Does Gambee Family Foundation 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
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
Live grants for the work Gambee Family Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
Explore Open Grants
Browse active grant opportunities in Gambee Family Foundation's focus areas in our free grants database
Similar Funders
Funders that support many of the same organizations
West Family Foundation
Jacksonville, OR
The West Family Foundation funds youth enrichment, human services, and other charitable projects that benefit children and families in Jackson and Josephine counties, Oregon. Typical grants are around $5,000–$6,000, though recent awards ranged from $1,000 to $50,000. It accepts applications through its online system.
Assets
$7.6M
Grants
55
Total Given
$377K
Robert and Frances Chaney Family
Jacksonville, OR
The Robert and Frances Chaney Family funds human services, public safety, and faith-based programs supporting children and families in Jackson and Josephine Counties, Oregon; Barry County, Missouri; and Cabell County, West Virginia, with priority for programs serving Milton residents in Cabell County. Its 2026 grants ranged from $90 to $26,717, with a median of $5,000. It accepts applications through an online portal during spring and fall cycles.
Assets
$7.7M
Grants
62
Total Given
$341K
Carrico Family Foundation
Medford, OR
The Carrico Family Foundation funds children, education, health care, youth programs, human services, community improvement, and some capital projects, with projects expected to directly benefit residents of Jackson and Josephine counties, Oregon. Its website says awards average $2,000–$10,000, though recent grants ranged from $1,500 to $350,000. It accepts applications during its annual application period; the website says they must be postmarked by June 20.
Assets
$31.3M
Grants
71
Total Given
$3.0M
Anna May Family Foundation
Medford, OR
The Anna May Family Foundation supports southern Oregon tax-exempt organizations serving people in need, especially children, women, elders, minorities, and other vulnerable groups; it prioritizes Jackson, Josephine, and Klamath counties, with secondary consideration for several nearby Oregon counties. Grants are typically $1,500–$10,000, with a 2025 median of $3,000. It accepts written requests from organizations not limited to a preselected list; no deadline is stated.
Assets
$2.9M
Grants
32
Total Given
$120K
Gardner Grout Foundation
Reno, NV
The Gardner Grout Foundation’s 2023 grants supported three California foundations with general support. Its three grants were about $18.6 million each; it gives only to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
Assets
—
Grants
3
Total Given
$55.8M
The Dewey Wilson Family
Medford, OR
Assets
$9K
Grants
4
Total Given
$12K
More similar funders
More Funders in Oregon
Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). Gambee Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 16, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/gambee-family-foundation-morg_39dd5a1e8afe4096b68ca15ad442adc5
BibTeX
@misc{grantable_873632566_2026,
author = {{Grantable}},
title = {{Gambee Family Foundation funder profile}},
howpublished = {GrantGraph},
year = {2026},
url = {https://grantable.co/funders/gambee-family-foundation-morg_39dd5a1e8afe4096b68ca15ad442adc5},
note = {Accessed 2026-10-16. Data licensed CC BY 4.0}
}The figures on this page are open data under CC BY 4.0: reuse them with credit to Grantable and a link. Download the data.
Figures come from Gambee Family Foundation's IRS filings (methodology). AI-written summaries, news items and logos are not covered by the open licence. Spot an error? Email hello@grantable.co.
Gambee Family Foundation down — hundreds of funders to go?