Gambrill Foundation Grant

The Gambrill Foundation provides grants to 501(c)(3) organizations for religious, charitable, scientific, literary, or educational purposes, primarily within Anderson County, South Carolina. Eligible applicants must align with the Foundation's mission and demonstrate measurable community impact. Preference is given to libraries, churches, and educational institutions, particularly for capital projects. The Foundation does not fund annual appeals, endowments, or operating expenses. Grants are awarded at the discretion of the Co-Trustees.

The Gambrill Foundation awards grants to organizations for religious,
charitable, scientific, literary or educational purposes within the
meaning of Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
Grants to charitable organizations will be made at the sole and
unrestricted discretion of the individual Co-Trustees. Generally, grants
are designated for use within the Anderson County, South Carolina area
or to support activities within the Anderson County area.
Program areas
:

• Arts, culture, and humanities;
• Education;
• Environment, animals;
• Health;
• Human services;
• Public/society benefit;
• Religion.

Eligibility

To be eligible, organizations must qualify as exempt organizations under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.The programs and services of the applicant must be consistent with the Foundation’s mission and values.The
benefits of the grant must have a measurable impact within the Anderson
County, South Carolina area and must benefit a substantial number of
residents.All applicants must have the financial ability to sustain the funded program or project on a continuing basis.

Ineligibility

The foundation typically does not fund requests for:Annual appeals or membership drivesUnrestricted endowment fundsOperating expenses of established organizationsDebt retirementGrants to individuals