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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
Justice Revival Washington DC US $1,500 Christian human rights education virtual events.
Discovering Broadway Inc Carmel IN US $2,000 Funding for four bipoc at-risk or low-income students to attend bipoc master class.
QC Family Tree Charlotte NC US $2,000 Artist residency program expenses.
Alliance for Global Justice Tucson AZ US $2,000 Funding to teach spanish to women in haiti
Neighborhood Hope Dealers Guthrie OK US $2,000 Domestic violence education program.
Second Day Boston MA US $2,000 Scholarships for graduates of second day program to attend a retreat.
Gods Kingdom Builders Church of Jesus Christ Jackson GA US $2,000 Funding for incarceration and recidivism prevention program
Churches for Middle East Peace Washington DC US $2,000 Expenses for and still we rise program to empower oppressed women
Center for Interfaith Cooperation Indianapolis IN US $2,000 Funding to help launch emerging interfaith leaders summer experience
MeckMIN Charlotte NC US $2,000 Interfaith experience for high school students of diverse faiths races and socio-economic backgrounds to foster understanding and respect.
Amate House Chicago IL US $2,000 Full-time service and leadership development program for young adults to become lifelong social justice advocates
Casa de Paz Aurora CO US $2,000 Assistance for immigrants released from ice detention facility in aurora co and their families.
Abara El Paso TX US $2,000 Therapy assistance for asylum seekers
Abrahamic House Arlington VA US $2,000 Interfaith cooperation and understanding programming
Center for Interfaith Cooperation Indianapolis IN US $2,000 Religious diversity workshops for non-profit organizations and businesses
Community Dispute Settlement Center Cambridge MA US $2,000 Basic mediation training for volunteers
Global Ministries Indianapolis IN US $2,000 Cattle project in jatun juigua yacubamba ecuador
Back from the Brink Los Angeles CA US $2,000 Project to educate the public and decision makers about the medical and humanitarian consequences of nuclear war
Exodus Refugee Immigration Inc Indianapolis IN US $2,000 Refugee women's program to build capacity for self-sufficiency and reduce barriers
Kirkridge Retreat Study Center Bangor PA US $2,000 Cross-racial relationship building and discernment gathering in january 2024
Tax Year

No awards available.