Gambrill Foundation Grant
Funding Amount
US $5,000 - US $15,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Grant Type
foundation
Overview
Gambrill Foundation Grant
Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Gambrill Foundation
Amount: US $5,000 - US $15,000
Last Updated: February 12, 2026
Summary
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.Overview
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
You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. 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 individualsWhat Ta Gambrill Foundation CT-Main actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, 2024
- Grants in 2024
- 25
- Total given
- $232K
- Median grant
- $10K
- Range
- $1,000–$25K
- By dollars: South Carolina 89%, Virginia 9%, District of Columbia 2%. Top recipient cities: Anderson, SC; Belton, SC; Alexandria, VA.
- 88% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
- 32% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.
Example grants
Anderson University · Anderson, SC
General operating
$25K
The Salvation Army · Alexandria, VA
General operating
$20K
South Main Chapel and Mercy Center · Anderson, SC
General operating
$20K
The Bridge Center Recovery · Anderson, SC
General operating
$15K
Lot Project Inc · Anderson, SC
General operating
$10K
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