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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
Peace and Justice Law Center Fullerton CA US $1,000 Media campaign to produce a narrative change video dealing with gang suppression police practices
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
Abara El Paso TX US $2,000 Therapy assistance for asylum seekers
Colorado Immigrant Justice Fund Denver CO US $1,000 Legal services for detained immigrants
Colorado Immigrant Justice Fund Denver CO US $1,000 Assistance for legal services
Forever Kids Covina CA US $2,000 Purchase of suitcases and character building materials for 300 foster children and their families.
Community Lawyers Inc Compton CA US $1,000 Funding for free immigration law clinics
Be A Friend Project Cold Spring NY US $1,500 Friend mail exhibit and kindness club activity for cold springs ny community day
Civilians Against Violence Cleveland OH US $1,000 Violence prevention programs mentorship initiatives and community engagement activities to reduce violence
The Witness Foundation Claymont DE US $1,000 Funding to assist black college students pursue internship opportunities
Amate House Chicago IL US $1,500 Support for social justice leadership development training with a focus on anti-racism.
Amate House Chicago IL US $1,500 Social justice faith formation service and leadership program for young adults
Amate House Chicago IL US $2,000 Full-time service and leadership development program for young adults to become lifelong social justice advocates
Sunshine Gospel Ministries Chicago IL US $1,500 Flourishing community initiative annual family summit.
Amate House Chicago IL US $2,000 Funding for 4-day peace circle training for 17 amate house fellows to improve their understanding of reconciliation and healing.
MeckMIN Charlotte NC US $2,200 Youth program to enhance interfaith collaboration and understanding
QC Family Tree Charlotte NC US $2,000 Artist residency program expenses.
Baptist Peace Fellowship of N A Charlotte NC US $2,600 Support of virtual "migration stories" webinars on the status of immigration in 2023.
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.
Baptist Peace Fellowship of NA Charlotte NC US $1,000 Peacemaking and reparations retreat
Tax Year

No awards available.