H C Gemmer Family Christian Foundation Inc
H C Gemmer Family Christian Foundation Inc is an Indianapolis, Indiana-based foundation that makes grants to 501(c)(3) organizations for work related to peace, justice, and human rights. Its filing type is Form 990-PF (a private foundation).
H C Gemmer Family Christian Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: H C Gemmer Family Christian Foundation Inc gave $46K across 24 grants in 2025 (avg $2K), top state California. 67% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $46,250
- +3.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 24
- -14.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $1,927
- +21.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $554,607
- +6.6% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 67% first-time grantees (16 of 24, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- California (18% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to H C Gemmer Family Christian Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for full grant proposals. Its guidelines require organizations to email a Letter of Inquiry (LOI) for screening. Organizations invited to proceed must submit an online proposal. The filing states that applicants must be 501(c)(3) organizations or have a 501(c)(3) fiscal sponsor, and that the foundation has no geographic limitations.
- Review Cycle
- LOIs are due by April 1 for the spring cycle and September 1 for the fall cycle. Both 2026 dates have passed.
- Deadline
- LOIs are due by April 1 for the spring cycle and September 1 for the fall cycle.
- Contact
Application contact: Hc Gemmer Family Christian Found
Mailing address: 4803 Blackstone Dr, Indianapolis, IN 46237
Phone: (317) 473-9314
Website: https://www.gemmerfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from H C Gemmer Family Christian Foundation Inc
Who H C Gemmer Family Christian Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was FOR Peace Presence ($3K). Together the top 10 received $26K.
Grant Size Distribution
120 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 120 grants of 120 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s 2023 filing states that it has no geographic limitations. Its 2025 grants went to organizations in multiple states; the largest shares of grant dollars by recipient state were California (18%), Massachusetts (10%), Illinois (9%), Wisconsin (9%), and Pennsylvania (6%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 24 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is H C Gemmer Family Christian Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
67%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 16 of 24 grantees (67%) were first-time recipients. With only 24 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 4 points. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $2K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $2K repeat.
- 33% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+3%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 104% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2025). 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $42K (2023) to $46K (2025). In 2025 it made 24 grants totaling $46K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| FOR Peace Presence Oakland, CA | Grassroots Peacebuilding for Sustainable Futures in Columbia | $3,000 |
| Interfaith Peace Working Group Madison, WI | Support for April 23 2026 Conference The Promise and Power of Nonviolent Action | $3,000 |
| Kolbe House Chicago, IL | One Parish-One Prisoner OPOP Project to Equip Churches to Build Supportive Relationships with Individuals in Custody and Pre-and Post-Release | $3,000 |
| MeckMIN Charlotte, NC | Belonging & Trauma: Cultivating Healing Across Faith Traditions Workshops | $3,000 |
| Heart to Heart Comienzos East Hull, MA | Funding to Increase Capacity to Develop Peace Leadership Skills Among Incarcerated Individuals. Specifically by Enabling the Peace Leadership Academy to Train Additional Trainers Who Can Expand Reentry Program Reach | $3,000 |
| Disciples Overseas Ministry Indianapolis, IN | Bethlehem Institute for Peace & Justice Program Expenses to Purchase Rent Video Equipment to Record and Produce a 10-Part Videeo Series on Christian Zionism | $2,500 |
| Stories of Immigrants Gaithersburg, MD | Allies Network Initiative Project | $2,250 |
| Nuevos Vecinos San Antonio, TX | Funding to Provide Support for Newly Arriving Immigrant Families in San Antonio | $2,000 |
| Movimiento Cosecha Support Network Elizabeth, NJ | Rapid Response to ICE Program | $2,000 |
| Abrahamic Reunion Sarasota, FL | Young Peacebuilders Training Program for Israeli and Palestinian Youth | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $554,607 | $110,150 | $55,846 | $46,250 | 24 | $47,018 | $34,122 | $45,426 |
| 2024 | $520,095 | $74,138 | $54,978 | $44,600 | 28 | $46,106 | $16,156 | $43,115 |
| 2023 | $518,331 | $23,481 | $50,072 | $42,000 | 29 | $43,154 | — | $42,036 |
| 2022 | $554,783 | $808 | $57,617 | $45,100 | 19 | $48,844 | — | $43,383 |
| 2021 | $611,763 | $95,352 | $55,360 | $45,300 | 20 | — | $69,134 | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, H C Gemmer Family Christian Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $45K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated primary emphases are peace, justice, and human rights. Its history and guidelines also describe interests in sobriety, racial harmony, and ecumenical and interfaith work.
Its 2025 grants illustrate support for varied projects and organizations. For example, Abrahamic Reunion describes its work as building sustainable peace among diverse faith communities in the Holy Land. Casa De Paz says it provides temporary safe space for people released from an immigration detention center. Community Lawyers, Inc. describes providing legal representation, clinics, and community advocacy to underserved community members. St Croix Valley Restorative says it uses restorative justice practices to respond to crime and conflict.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 24 grants totaling $46,250. The grants ranged from $1,000 to $3,000, with a median of $2,000. Its guidelines describe approximately 24 grants per year and an average grant of approximately $1,750; the stated maximum is $3,000.
Among the largest 2025 awards were $3,000 to FOR Peace Presence for grassroots peacebuilding for sustainable futures in Colombia; $3,000 to Interfaith Peace Working Group for a conference on nonviolent action; $3,000 to Kolbe House for its One Parish-One Prisoner project; and $3,000 to Heart to Heart Comienzos East to expand peace leadership training for incarcerated individuals. Other 2025 awards included $2,500 to Disciples Overseas Ministry for a video series on Christian Zionism and $2,250 to Stories of Immigrants for its Allies Network Initiative.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists David Gemmer as President, Andrew McCutchan as Vice-President, Yvonne Dilling as Secretary, and Elden Hartman as Executive Vice-President and Treasurer. The foundation’s board information also identifies Gemmer, McCutchan, and Hartman in those leadership roles.
H C Gemmer Family Christian Foundation Inc is led by David Gemmer, President on every filing since 2021; 1 of 4 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
David Gemmer
President
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Elden Hartman
Executive Vice President & Treasurer
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
$900 (2021) → $1K (2025)
Yvonne Dilling
Secretary
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Andrew McCutchan
Vice President
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: John Hinant (2021–2023) — Vice President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $1K, to Elden Hartman (Exec. VP and Treas.).
Frequently asked questions about H C Gemmer Family Christian Foundation Inc
How much does H C Gemmer Family Christian Foundation Inc give each year?
H C Gemmer Family Christian Foundation Inc gave $46K across 24 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $45K across 28 grants.
What is H C Gemmer Family Christian Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
H C Gemmer Family Christian Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $2,000, and its average grant was $1,927, across 24 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from H C Gemmer Family Christian Foundation Inc that year got $2K on average.
Where does H C Gemmer Family Christian Foundation Inc give grants?
H C Gemmer Family Christian Foundation Inc's top state is California, with 18% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Massachusetts (10%) and Illinois (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Chicago, IL (2 grants).
Does H C Gemmer Family Christian Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 24 grants with a stated purpose on H C Gemmer Family Christian Foundation Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are H C Gemmer Family Christian Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
H C Gemmer Family Christian Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include FOR Peace Presence ($3,000), Interfaith Peace Working Group ($3,000) and Kolbe House ($3,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 19% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is H C Gemmer Family Christian Foundation Inc?
H C Gemmer Family Christian Foundation Inc reported $555K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $47K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $45K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does H C Gemmer Family Christian Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation’s stated primary emphases are peace, justice, and human rights. Its history and guidelines also describe interests in sobriety, racial harmony, and ecumenical and interfaith work. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from H C Gemmer Family Christian Foundation Inc?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for full grant proposals. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is H C Gemmer Family Christian Foundation Inc's EIN?
H C Gemmer Family Christian Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 35-6036300. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Does H C Gemmer Family Christian Foundation 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 October 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS April 12, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS April 12, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS March 29, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 3, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS March 26, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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