How to apply
No standard form used. Applicant should include any pertinent information applicant deems helpful. Contact: Michael T Kane President Gamber Fou, 2220 Dutch Gold Drive, Lancaster, Pa, 7173931716 Deadlines: NONE Restrictions: NONE
Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2024 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.
Grants paid in 2024
22 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Schreiber Pediatric Rehab CenterLancaster, PA | Capital improvements on center and playground | $30K |
| United Disabilities ServicesLancaster, PA | Support udsf's general operating fund | $30K |
| Water Street Rescue MinistriesLancaster, PA | Kuhns hall renovation | $26K |
| Boys and Girls Clubs of LancasterLancaster, PA | Homework help program | $25K |
| Lancaster Early Education CenterLancaster, PA | General fund | $20K |
| Community Action PartnershipLancaster, PA | General fund | $15K |
| The Lancaster Salvation ArmyLancaster, PA | Support bilingual rent & utility assistance | $15K |
| The Gate HouseLancaster, PA | Transitional living scholarships | $13K |
| Friendship Community MinistriesLititz, PA | Capital campaign for housing with medical, psychological and social support for residents | $12K |
| Lancaster Area Habitat for HumanityLancaster, PA | Building fund | $12K |
| Tabor Community ServicestenfoldLancaster, PA | General fund for transitional living center | $12K |
| Lancaster Cleft Palate ClinicLancaster, PA | General operating fund | $10K |
| Milagro HouseLancaster, PA | Milagro house education programs | $10K |
| ExcentiaLancaster, PA | Human services program. | $9,500 |
| Aaron's AcresLancaster, PA | Camp scholarship program | $7,500 |
| Bridges at WorthmoreWorton, MD | Supplies and staffing for program | $7,050 |
| The Mix at Arbor Place Youth CenterLancaster, PA | Support "whats for dinner" program | $6,000 |
| Anchorage LancasterLancaster, PA | Breakfast program | $5,000 |
| Hope ServedManheim, PA | Housing and vocational development with a supportive community focus | $5,000 |
| The Loft Community PartnershipMillersville, PA | Support milk & meat program | $5,000 |
| The Bancroft HouseFranconia, NH | General fund | $3,000 |
| University of Vermont-Grasse MountBurlington, VT | Proctor maple research endowment | $3,000 |
By state: Pennsylvania 19 · Maryland 1 · New Hampshire 1 · Vermont 1
About this foundation
Gamber Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, tax-exempt since 1986. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Does Gamber Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. No standard form used. Applicant should include any pertinent information applicant deems helpful. Deadlines: NONE.
How much does Gamber Foundation give each year?
In tax year 2024 it paid $281K across 22 grants, a median of $11K.
Where does Gamber Foundation give?
Pennsylvania (19 grants), Maryland (1 grants), New Hampshire (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.
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