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H. C. Gemmer Family Christian Foundation

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Description

The H. C. Gemmer Family Christian Foundation focuses on peace, justice, sobriety, and racial harmony, as well as ecumenical and inter-faith organizations. The Foundation supports organizations throughout the U.S.

The Foundation has two primary areas of funding:

Peace With Justice
Specific interests include:

  • alternatives to violence, militarism, and war;
  • conflict resolution;
  • reconciliation and healing;
  • peace education; and,
  • criminal justice.

Human Rights
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Opportunity Information
Application Deadlines
  • Letters of Inquiry: April 1 and September 1, annually
  • Invited applications: May 1 and October 1, annually
Grant Details

Grants range up to $3,000.

Geographic Scope
USA
Areas of Interest
Justice/Law
Peace/Security
Community Organizing
Conflict Resolution
Crime/Violence Prevention
Economic Justice
Human Rights
Race Relations/Diversity/Equity
Social Change
Social Justice/Equality
Immigrant/Refugee
Types of Support
Advocacy
Collaborations/Coalitions
Grassroots
Project/Program Support
Startup Funding
Training Programs
Funder Information
Total Annual Giving
$44,600
Grant Range
$500 - $2,400
Average Grant
$1,592
Median Grant
$2,000
Total Assets
$520,095
Type
Foundation, Fund, or Trust
EIN
35-6036300
Application Procedures

Application guidelines are available on the Foundation's website. Interested organizations must submit a letter of inquiry to the Foundation, who may invite them to apply for a grant.

The financial information is based on the most recent 990-PF tax form for 2024

Requirements
Eligibility Details

Nonprofit organizations

Restriction Details

Grants are not made to/for:

  • individuals;
  • scholarships or tuition assistance for undergraduate, graduate, or postgraduate studies;
  • political purposes or for lobbying activities;
  • organizations without a determination letter from the IRS, stating they are exempt from federal income tax under section 501(c)(3) of the internal revenue code;
  • private foundations, service clubs, or fraternal, social, civic organizations;
  • endowments, building funds, annual fund drives, or capital campaigns;
  • operating deficits, financial emergencies, or debt retirement;
  • sponsorships, including auctions, dinners, tickets, advertising, or fundraising events;
  • multi-year requests;
  • organizations that discriminate on basis of religion, gender, race, ethnicity, political beliefs, disabilities, or sexual orientation; or,
  • sectarian or religious organizations for religious purposes where the principle activity is for the benefit of their own members or adherents.
Contact Information
General Contact

4803 Blackstone Drive

Indianapolis, Indiana, 46237

gemmerfoundation@gmail.com
(317) 473-9314
Primary Contact
Elden Hartman
Executive Vice President
elhart54@sbcglobal.net
Grants History

You can review tax forms on ProPublica. Learn more about them and the 990.

990s

This is a list of grant recipients noted on the funder’s 990 forms.

This includes forms filed in 2018 and later, so it can include information for tax years earlier than that.

The information below is pulled directly from the form itself without any alterations.

If the details are not included, e.g. “Various”, they may be indicated on the PDF on the IRS site.

Tax Year Recipient City State / Province Country Amount Purpose
Women Wonder Writers Riverside CA US $3,000 Funding for restorative justice mentorship program for young survivors of incarceration and adverse childhood experiences for workshops to teach visual arts writing and poetry fundamentals and theater.
West Palm Beach Center for Art West Palm Beach FL US $2,000 Funding for programs for low-income minority students successfully complete high school and receive mentorship in arts and technology careers.
The Witness Foundation Claymont DE US $1,000 Funding to assist black college students pursue internship opportunities
Texas Defender Service Austin TX US $2,000 Transformational new program to advocate for qualified candidates seeking parole and support their reentry
Tenants and Workers United Alexandria VA US $1,000 Leadership development workshop series for youth to learn how to plan and lead an educational justice campaign
Take Heart Residential Indianapolis IN US $1,500 Funding for program supporting survivors of trafficking and sexual trauma
Sunshine Gospel Ministries Chicago IL US $1,500 Flourishing community initiative annual family summit.
St Croix Valley Restorative Services River Falls WI US $1,000 Enhance and expand programs for at-risk youth by supporting restorative justice programming and mental health counseling
St Croix Valley Restorative Service River Falls WI US $3,000 Restorative youth leadership program in schools to train students in principles and practices of restorative justice.
SPEAK Out Loud Foundation Los Angeles CA US $1,500 "the outlet" program for bipoc youth to teach leadership skills in social justice and racial equity to turn trauma into empowerment.
Southern California Immigration Project San Diego CA US $2,000 Legal assistance for indigent asylum seekers
Southern California Immig Project San Diego CA US $1,500 Legal assistance for indigent asylum seekers
Southern CA Immigration Project San Diego CA US $2,750 Provide free legal assistance for asylum seekers in imperial valley of california.
Sisters Unchained Jamaica Plain MA US $3,000 Rides for families program for children and young people to visit their incarcerated parents.
Servant Partners Pamona CA US $1,500 Partnership program with fundacion doulos in columbia to build networks of cooperation for leaders of church and faith-based ngos
Second Day Boston MA US $2,000 Scholarships for graduates of second day program to attend a retreat.
RenounceDenounce Gang Interv Progr Euclid OH US $1,000 Program for at-risk youth to reduce violence through a 10-week program teaching cognitive skills and consequences of violence
Ransburg YMCA Indianapolis IN US $1,500 Funding for man to man program for teenage boys
QC Family Tree Charlotte NC US $2,000 Artist residency program expenses.
Preemptive Love Coalition Hewitt TX US $1,000 Paz project in juarez mexico to build social cohesion and teach peacebuilding skills
Tax Year

The most recent tax form filed for 2024 lists the following key individuals.

Name Title City State / Province Country
Yvonne Dilling Secretary San Antonio TX US
Elden Hartman Exec. Vp And Treas. Indianapolis IN US
David Gemmer President St Petersburg FL US
Andrew McCutchan Vice-President Elkhart IN US