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The Gambrell Foundation is a private corporation based in CHARLOTTE, NC. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1999. The principal officer is Sarah Belk Gambrell. It holds total assets of $172.6M. Annual income is reported at $37.1M. Total assets have grown from $568K in 2011 to $172.6M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 4 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2020 to 2024. Grantmaking is concentrated in North Carolina. According to available records, The Gambrell Foundation has made 137 grants totaling $34.7M, with a median grant of $100K. Annual giving has grown from $6.4M in 2020 to $18M in 2022. Individual grants have ranged from N/A to $4.1M, with an average award of $253K. The foundation has supported 59 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in North Carolina, District of Columbia, California, which account for 94% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 8 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
N/A
Median Grant
$99K
Average Grant
$370K
Largest Grant
$4.1M
Based on 28 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
The Gambrell Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 137 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in NC, DC, CA.
The Gambrell Foundation has distributed a total of $34.7M across 137 grants. The median grant size is $100K, with an average of $253K. Individual grants have ranged from N/A to $4.1M.
The Gambrell Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
The Gambrell Foundation is headquartered in CHARLOTTE, NC. While based in NC, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 8 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hannah Rankin | PROGRAM DIRECTOR | $119K | $4K | $124K |
| Sally Belk Gambrell | DIRECTOR - CEO | $114K | $0 | $114K |
| Brian E Bridgford | DIRECTOR - VP | $114K | $0 | $114K |
| Brian Collier | PRESIDENT | $45K | $0 | $45K |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$172.6M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$172.5M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
137
Total Giving
$34.7M
Average Grant
$253K
Median Grant
$100K
Unique Recipients
59
Most Common Grant
$100K
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cms FoundationGENERAL PURPOSE | Charlotte, NC | $233K | 2022 |
| Big Brothers Big SistersGENERAL PURPOSE | Charlotte, NC | $75K | 2022 |
| Queens UniversityGENERAL PURPOSE | Charlotte, NC | $2M | 2022 |
| Young Women'S Christian Association Of The Central Carolinas IncGENERAL PURPOSE | Charlotte, NC | $1M | 2022 |
| Charlotte Mecklenburg Library FoundationGENERAL PURPOSE | Charlotte, NC | $1M | 2022 |
| Foundation For The CarolinasGENERAL PURPOSE | Charlotte, NC | $605K | 2022 |
| Communities In Schools Of Charlotte-Mecklenburg IncGENERAL PURPOSE | Charlotte, NC | $517K | 2022 |
| Charmeck Family Justice CenterGENERAL PURPOSE | Charlotte, NC | $500K | 2022 |
| Central Piedmont Community College Foundation IncGENERAL PURPOSE | Charlotte, NC | $425K | 2022 |
| Lakeview Neighborhood AllianceGENERAL PURPOSE | Charlotte, NC | $304K | 2022 |
| The Charlotte Museum Of HistoryGENERAL PURPOSE | Charlotte, NC | $250K | 2022 |
| Ymca Of Greater CharlotteGENERAL PURPOSE | Charlotte, NC | $250K | 2022 |
| Urbanpromise CharlotteGENERAL PURPOSE | Charlotte, NC | $230K | 2022 |
| Rally CharlotteGENERAL PURPOSE | Charlotte, NC | $200K | 2022 |
| Camp Blue Skies FoundationGENERAL PURPOSE | Charlotte, NC | $200K | 2022 |
| Habitat For HumanityGENERAL PURPOSE | Charlotte, NC | $150K | 2022 |
| Dilworth Center For Chemical DependencyGENERAL PURPOSE | Charlotte, NC | $111K | 2022 |
| Atrium Health FoundationGENERAL PURPOSE | Charlotte, NC | $102K | 2022 |
| Vision To LearnGENERAL PURPOSE | Los Angeles, CA | $100K | 2022 |
| Planned Parenthood South AtlanticGENERAL PURPOSE | Charlotte, NC | $100K | 2022 |
| United Way Central Carolinas IncGENERAL PURPOSE | Charlotte, NC | $100K | 2022 |
| Florence Crittenton ServicesGENERAL PURPOSE | Charlotte, NC | $100K | 2022 |
| Center For Community TransitionsGENERAL PURPOSE | Charlotte, NC | $75K | 2022 |
| International House Of Metrolina IncGENERAL PURPOSE | Charlotte, NC | $75K | 2022 |
| The Salvation ArmyGENERAL PURPOSE | Charlotte, NC | $60K | 2022 |