The Gambrell Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Gambrell Foundation is a private foundation in Charlotte, North Carolina. In tax year 2024 it gave $5.2 million in 28 grants; the typical grant was $110,000 and the largest $800,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$5.2 million
- Number of grants28
- Typical grant$110,000
- Largest grant$800,000
- Assets$175 million
- New grantees43%
Giving in 2024 was up from $4.9 million the year before.
43% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $4.9 million | 27 | $167 million |
| 2024 | $5.2 million | 28 | $175 million |
How to apply
The Gambrell Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What The Gambrell Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to North Carolina.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | 20 | $2.6 million |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $1.0 million |
| California | 4 | $980,000 |
| New York | 1 | $650,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Institute for Boys and Men | General purpose | $800,000 |
| Local Initiatives Support Corporation | General purpose | $650,000 |
| Hopelab Foundation | General purpose | $500,000 |
| Foundation for the Carolinas | General purpose | $450,000 |
| Communities in Schools of Charlotte-Mecklenburg Inc | General purpose | $399,706 |
| Board of Regents - University of California | General purpose | $350,000 |
| Lakeview Neighborhood Alliance | General purpose | $303,680 |
| Urbanpromise Charlotte | General purpose | $230,000 |
| The German Marshall Fund of the United States | General purpose | $217,366 |
| UNC Charlotte Foundation | General purpose | $166,667 |
| Charlotte Urban Institute - UNC Charlotte | General purpose | $128,000 |
| Charlotte Symphony Orchestra | General purpose | $125,000 |
| The Christian Mission | General purpose | $125,000 |
| Dilworth Center for Chemical Dependency | General purpose | $120,000 |
| Charlotte Mecklenburg Library Foundation | General purpose | $100,000 |
| United Way Central Carolinas Inc | General purpose | $100,000 |
| Vision to Learn | General purpose | $100,000 |
| International House of Metrolina Inc | General purpose | $75,000 |
| The Salvation Army | General purpose | $60,000 |
| Young Black Leadership Alliance | General purpose | $54,140 |
| The Boys & Girls Club of the Piedmont | General purpose | $50,000 |
| Social Good Fund | General purpose | $30,000 |
| Camp Blue Skies Foundation | General purpose | $25,000 |
| Planned Parenthood South Atlantic | General purpose | $25,000 |
| Havens Incorporated | General purpose | $20,000 |
| North Carolina Outward Bound School | General purpose | $10,000 |
| YWCA Central Carolinas | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Philanthropy Southeast | General purpose | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Sally Belk Gambrell
- Hannah Rankin
- Brian E Bridgford
- Brian Collier
Questions people ask
Does The Gambrell Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Gambrell Foundation give?
$5.2 million in tax year 2024, across 28 grants, with a typical grant of $110,000.
Who runs The Gambrell Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Sally Belk Gambrell (Director - Ceo), Hannah Rankin (Program Director), Brian E Bridgford (Director - VP) and Brian Collier (President).
What does The Gambrell Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, education and human services.