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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
Jubilee Economics Ministries San Diego CA US $3,000 Program to help create jobs and offer training in entrepreneurship in san mateo region.
On Earth Peace Lindenhurst IL US $3,000 Community engagement grants for youth-initiated peace and justice projects.
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.
Center for Bible and Social Justice Stony Point NY US $3,000 Funding to develop bible studies for people working in front lines of social justice struggles.
Congo Leadership Initiative Orchard Park NY US $3,000 Funding to support the launch of two new leadership institute sites in drc to help train youth in leadership and entrepreneurship skills.
Global Ministries Indianapolis IN US $3,000 Funding for women's empowerment project of international christian committee for palestinian refugees.
Parish Resource Center Lancaster PA US $3,000 Funding to train three non-lawyers to become accredited representatives to represent immigrants in immigration court.
Pendle Hill Wallingford PA US $3,000 Funding for 2022 continuing revolution conference for young adults.
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.
Faith in Indiana Indianapolis IN US $3,000 Support for black youth collective and youth fellows to learn organizing skills and to advocate for criminal justice reform.
Interfaith Philadelphia Philadelphia PA US $3,000 Training to equip individuals with skills for interfaith engagement.
Mabel Center for Immigrant Justice Arlington MA US $3,000 Provide legal representation in asylum and other immigration cases in the boston immigration court.
Irondale Productions Inc Brooklyn NY US $3,000 "to protect serve and understand" program to bring community and police together bridge differences and build understanding.
Parish Resource Center Lancaster PA US $3,000 Funding for first year of legal clinic program helping immigrants seek legal employment and attain self sufficiency.
Sisters Unchained Jamaica Plain MA US $3,000 Rides for families program for children and young people to visit their incarcerated parents.
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.
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.
Southern CA Immigration Project San Diego CA US $2,750 Provide free legal assistance for asylum seekers in imperial valley of california.
Baptist Peace Fellowship of N A Charlotte NC US $2,600 Support of virtual "migration stories" webinars on the status of immigration in 2023.
Faith in Indiana Indianapolis IN US $2,500 Training for immigrant assistance
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