Gamber Foundation
Accepts applications
Gamber Foundation is a private foundation in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2024 it gave $280,550 in 22 grants; the typical grant was $11,000 and the largest $30,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$280,550
- Number of grants22
- Typical grant$11,000
- Largest grant$30,000
- Assets$5.7 million
- New grantees5%
Giving in 2024 was up from $267,800 the year before.
5% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $263,650 | 22 | $4.8 million |
| 2023 | $267,800 | 22 | $5.5 million |
| 2024 | $280,550 | 22 | $5.7 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Michael T Kane President Gamber Fou 2220 Dutch Gold Drive, Lancaster, PA 17601 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (717) 393-1716 |
| What to submit | No standard form used. Applicant should include any pertinent information applicant deems helpful. |
What Gamber Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Pennsylvania.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 19 | $267,500 |
| Maryland | 1 | $7,050 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $3,000 |
| Vermont | 1 | $3,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Schreiber Pediatric Rehab Center | Capital improvements on center and playground | $30,000 |
| United Disabilities Services | Support udsf's general operating fund | $30,000 |
| Water Street Rescue Ministries | Kuhns hall renovation | $26,000 |
| Boys and Girls Clubs of Lancaster | Homework help program | $25,000 |
| Lancaster Early Education Center | General fund | $20,000 |
| Community Action Partnership | General fund | $15,000 |
| The Lancaster Salvation Army | Support bilingual rent & utility assistance | $15,000 |
| The Gate House | Transitional living scholarships | $12,500 |
| Friendship Community Ministries | Capital campaign for housing with medical, psychological and social support for residents | $12,000 |
| Lancaster Area Habitat for Humanity | Building fund | $12,000 |
| Tabor Community Servicestenfold | General fund for transitional living center | $12,000 |
| Lancaster Cleft Palate Clinic | General operating fund | $10,000 |
| Milagro House | Milagro house education programs | $10,000 |
| Excentia | Human services program. | $9,500 |
| Aaron's Acres | Camp scholarship program | $7,500 |
| Bridges at Worthmore | Supplies and staffing for program | $7,050 |
| The Mix at Arbor Place Youth Center | Support "whats for dinner" program | $6,000 |
| Anchorage Lancaster | Breakfast program | $5,000 |
| Hope Served | Housing and vocational development with a supportive community focus | $5,000 |
| The Loft Community Partnership | Support milk & meat program | $5,000 |
| The Bancroft House | General fund | $3,000 |
| University of Vermont-Grasse Mount | Proctor maple research endowment | $3,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Michael T Kane
- Julie A Good
- Nancy J Gamber
- Christopher Markley
- Kitty L Gamber
- Laura Emily Olcott
- Marianne M Gamber
- Steven E Kane
- Timothy M Zimmerman
- WR Gamber II
Questions people ask
Does Gamber Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Gamber Foundation give?
$280,550 in tax year 2024, across 22 grants, with a typical grant of $11,000.
Who runs Gamber Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Michael T Kane (President), Julie A Good (Secretary), Nancy J Gamber (Treasurer) and Christopher Markley (Director) among 10 officers and trustees.
What does Gamber Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly housing and homelessness, education and health.