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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
MeckMIN Charlotte NC US $2,200 Youth program to enhance interfaith collaboration and understanding
Pleasant Grove Miss Baptist Church Montgomery AL US $500 Youth enrichment program
Alpha Omega Chi Society Indianapolis IN US $2,000 Youth empowerment initiative program
Jubilee Economic Ministries San Diego CA US $1,500 Workshops for san cristobal jubilee circle focusing on agroecology and solidarity economy.
Global Ministries Indianapolis IN US $1,000 Workshop on "unlearning toxic masculinity: toward holistic growth" for student christian movement of india college students
Civilians Against Violence Cleveland OH US $1,000 Violence prevention programs mentorship initiatives and community engagement activities to reduce violence
Peace Economy Project Saint Louis MO US $2,000 Valentines day campaign against gun violence to educate the public
Peace and Justice Center Burlington VT US $2,750 Update peace and anti-war programs and develop new course in environmental justice intersectionality and restorative justice.
Alliance for Global Justice Tucson AZ US $3,000 Unite program to help haitian women overcome barriers and empower them to become socially and politically active.
Death Row Support Project Liberty Mills IN US $1,500 Transition costs for new leadership for death row support project
Texas Defender Service Austin TX US $2,000 Transformational new program to advocate for qualified candidates seeking parole and support their reentry
Mediation Center of Coastal Empire Savannah GA US $2,000 Training youth for peer mediation and restorative conferencing to settle disputes
Interfaith Philadelphia Philadelphia PA US $3,000 Training to equip individuals with skills for interfaith engagement.
Faith in Indiana Indianapolis IN US $2,500 Training for immigrant assistance
Abara El Paso TX US $2,000 Therapy assistance for asylum seekers
Enfleshed Iowa City IA US $2,000 Support to create a book of justice-minded liturgies
Baptist Peace Fellowship of N A Charlotte NC US $2,600 Support of virtual "migration stories" webinars on the status of immigration in 2023.
Neighbor to Neighbor South Bend IN US $2,000 Support of refugees in south bend to promote self sufficiency
Kirkridge Retreat and Study Center Bangor PA US $1,000 Support of 4-day spiritual roots of protest retreat
Amate House Chicago IL US $1,500 Support for social justice leadership development training with a focus on anti-racism.
Tax Year

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

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