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 individuals

What 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

IRS Form 990-PF, 2024. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

nonprofitsartseducationenvironmenthealthcarehuman-servicesreligious

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