The Gambill Family Foundation
The Gambill Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Murrayville, Georgia. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations in Georgia, including churches, a food ministry, a mission, a camp, and a clinic.
The Gambill Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Gambill Family Foundation gave $280K across 16 grants in 2025 (avg $17K), mostly in Georgia. 94% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $279,812
- +501.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 16
- +100.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $17,488
- +200.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- New grantees (estimate)
- 94% first-time grantees (15 of 16, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Georgia (100% 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 The Gambill 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: 7345 Cherokee Lane, Murrayville, GA 30564
Phone: (678) 989-0338
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Gambill Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Lakewood Baptist Church (Check No 131 Paid 122425) ($62K). Together the top 10 received $257K.
Grant Size Distribution
39 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 37 grants of 39 (95%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2025 went to recipients in Georgia.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 16 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Gambill Family Foundation open to new grantees?
94%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 15 of 16 grantees (94%) were first-time recipients. With only 16 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $18K; repeat grants $5K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 6% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- In 2025 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2023–2025). 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 2023 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $42K (2023) to $280K (2025). In 2025 it made 16 grants totaling $280K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Lakewood Baptist Church (Check No 131 Paid 122425) Gainesville, GA | To Support Their Charitable Purposes. | $62,112 |
| Lakewood Baptist Church (Check No 121 Paid 91025) Gainesville, GA | To Support Their Charitable Purposes. | $50,000 |
| St Paul's United Methodist Church (Check No 126 Paid 110425) Dahlonega, GA | To Support Their Charitable Purposes. | $30,000 |
| Good Samaritan Food Ministry (Check No 120 Paid 9525) Gainesville, GA | To Support Their Charitable Purposes. | $25,000 |
| Thumbs up Mission (Check No 124 Paid 102025) Gainesville, GA | To Support Their Charitable Purposes. | $20,000 |
| Thumbs up Mission (Check No 127 Paid 111325) Gainesville, GA | To Support Their Charitable Purposes. | $20,000 |
| Good Samaritan Food Ministry (Check No 129 Paid 111925) Gainesville, GA | To Support Thier Charitable Purposes. | $20,000 |
| The Keaton Franklin Coker Foundation (Check No 114 Paid 22425) Gainesville, GA | To Support Their Charitable Purposes. | $10,000 |
| Camp Lighthouse (Check No 123 Paid 91225) Talking Rock, GA | To Support Their Charitable Purposes. | $10,000 |
| Camp Lighthouse (Check No 125 Paid 111025) Talking Rock, GA | To Support Their Charitable Purposes. | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
2025 grant count: 16. 2024 grant count: 8. 2023 grant count: 15.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | $178,658 | $293,382 | $279,812 | 16 | $279,812 | $170,033 | $7,190 |
| 2024 | $114,724 | $22,982 | $58,221 | $46,500 | 8 | $46,500 | $1,919 | $11,463 |
| 2023 | $149,963 | $19,146 | $43,671 | $41,700 | 15 | $41,700 | $33,828 | $9,498 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Gambill Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $7K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation gave 16 grants totaling $279,812. Grants ranged from $500 to $62,112, with a median of $10,000. Its largest listed grants included $62,112 and $50,000 to Lakewood Baptist Church; $30,000 to St Paul's United Methodist Church; $25,000 and $20,000 to Good Samaritan Food Ministry; and two grants of $20,000 each to Thumbs Up Mission. The filing lists additional grants to the Keaton Franklin Coker Foundation, Camp Lighthouse, Chattahoochee Baptist Association, and Good News Clinic.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Harry C Gambill and Barbara C Gambill as trustees.
The Gambill Family Foundation's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Barbara C. Gambill
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Harry C. Gambill
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2025. "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 The Gambill Family Foundation
How much does The Gambill Family Foundation give each year?
The Gambill Family Foundation gave $280K across 16 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $47K across 8 grants.
What is The Gambill Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Gambill Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $17,488, across 16 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Gambill Family Foundation that year got $18K on average.
Where does The Gambill Family Foundation give grants?
The Gambill Family Foundation gives mostly in Georgia: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Gainesville, GA (9 grants) and Talking Rock, GA (3 grants).
Who are The Gambill Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Gambill Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Lakewood Baptist Church (Check No 131 Paid 122425) ($62,112), Lakewood Baptist Church (Check No 121 Paid 91025) ($50,000) and St Paul's United Methodist Church (Check No 126 Paid 110425) ($30,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 51% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How do I apply for a grant from The Gambill 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 ↑
How much is The Gambill Family Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2025, The Gambill Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $7K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is The Gambill Family Foundation's EIN?
The Gambill Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 94-6794796. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2025.
Does The Gambill 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
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 17, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 29, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 7, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2023–2025
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