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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.

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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
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.
New Day Employment Network Joliet IL US $1,000 Speak up & vote non-partisan program to encourage voting and education of voters.
Amate House Chicago IL US $1,500 Social justice faith formation service and leadership program for young adults
Mediation and Restorative Services Blaine MN US $2,000 Second annual summit empowering community to provide training and tools for alternative conflict resolution
Second Day Boston MA US $2,000 Scholarships for graduates of second day program to attend a retreat.
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.
Center for Interfaith Cooperation Indianapolis IN US $2,000 Religious diversity workshops for non-profit organizations and businesses
Exodus Refugee Immigration Inc Indianapolis IN US $2,000 Refugee women's program to build capacity for self-sufficiency and reduce barriers
Inspiration Ministries Auburn IN US $1,000 Recovery residence for men in noble county indiana.
Forever Kids Covina CA US $2,000 Purchase of suitcases and character building materials for 300 foster children and their families.
Mabel Center for Immigrant Justice Arlington MA US $3,000 Provide legal representation in asylum and other immigration cases in the boston immigration court.
Southern CA Immigration Project San Diego CA US $2,750 Provide free legal assistance for asylum seekers in imperial valley of california.
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
Lyrical Revolution Los Angeles CA US $1,000 Program to teach master classes to high school students to help equip them with skills to get entertainment sector jobs.
Jubilee Economics Ministries San Diego CA US $3,000 Program to help create jobs and offer training in entrepreneurship in san mateo region.
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
June10Inc dba Roots of Recovery Hampstead NC US $2,300 Peer-supported recovery program for women with drug and alcohol addictions.
Baptist Peace Fellowship of NA Charlotte NC US $1,000 Peacemaking and reparations retreat
Euphrates Institute Pacific Grove CA US $1,500 Peace practice alliance program
Tax Year

No awards available.