Gamber Foundation

EIN 232331958

Lancaster, PA 17601 |(717) 393-1716

Total Given 2016–2024
$2.0M
207 grants · $225K avg/year
based on 9 yrs of IRS 990-PF records on file
$100K+/yr
local funder
capacity
$7K
typical small grants · $4K–$15K
grant size
63%
deep partner · 38/60 multi-year
repeat
$5.5M
Assets (2024)
60
Distinct Recipients

Focus Areas

Education Youth Development Science & Research

Application Information

Accepts Unsolicited Proposals Unknown
Contact Person MICHAEL T KANE PRESIDENT GAMBER FOU
Phone (717) 393-1716
Deadlines NONE
How to Apply NO STANDARD FORM USED. APPLICANT SHOULD INCLUDE ANY PERTINENT INFORMATION APPLICANT DEEMS HELPFUL.
Restrictions NONE

Financial Trends

Giving Over Time

Total Assets Over Time

View financial data as table
YearTotal GivingTotal AssetsRevenueGrants
2016 $227K $4.6M $298K 32
2017 $242K $4.7M $288K 31
2018 $247K $4.6M $300K 31
2020 $248K $5.0M $290K 24
2021 $267K $5.3M $310K 23
2022 $267K $4.6M $291K 22
2023 $264K $4.8M $325K 22
2024 $268K $5.5M $339K 22

Grant Size Distribution

Based on 207 grants on record

Minimum
$2K
25th Pctl
$4K
Median
$7K
Average
$10K
75th Pctl
$15K
Maximum
$30K

Geographic Distribution

US Grant Distribution Map

Officers & Directors

MK
Michael T Kane 8+ yrs
President Leadership
NG
Nancy J Gamber 8+ yrs
Treasurer Leadership
JG
Julie a Good 8+ yrs
Secretary Leadership
WG
Wr Gamber II 8+ yrs
Director
TZ
Timothy M Zimmerman 8+ yrs
Director
SK
Steven E Kane 8+ yrs
Director
MG
Marianne M Gamber 8+ yrs
Director
LO
Laura Emily Olcott 8+ yrs
Director
KG
Kitty L Gamber 8+ yrs
Director
CM
Christopher Markley 8+ yrs
Director

Grants Awarded (207 total)

Purpose
United Disabilities Services Lancaster, PA $30,000 SUPPORT UDSF'S GENERAL OPERATING FUND 2024
Schreiber Pediatric Rehab Center Lancaster, PA $29,600 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS ON CENTER AND PLAYGROUND 2024
Schreiber Pediatric Rehab Center Lancaster, PA $27,500 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS ON CENTER AND PLAYGROUND 2021
Schreiber Pediatric Rehab Center Lancaster, PA $26,650 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS ON CENTER AND PLAYGROUND 2023
Water Street Rescue Ministries Lancaster, PA $26,000 REDESIGN NURSES STATION 2021
Water Street Rescue Ministries Lancaster, PA $26,000 KUHNS HALL RENOVATION 2023
Water Street Rescue Ministries Lancaster, PA $26,000 KUHNS HALL RENOVATION 2024
Water Street Rescue Ministries Lancaster, PA $26,000 KUHNS HALL RENOVATION 2022
Schreiber Pediatric Rehab Center Lancaster, PA $25,000 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS FOR BUILDING ENTRANCE 2020
United Disability Services Lancaster, PA $25,000 SUPPORTS UDS PROGRAMS AND SERVICES ONLY 2020
United Disabilities Services Lancaster, PA $25,000 SUPPORT UDSF'S GENERAL OPERATING FUND 2021
Boys and Girls Clubs of Lancaster Lancaster, PA $25,000 HOMEWORK HELP PROGRAM 2023
United Disabilities Services Lancaster, PA $25,000 SUPPORT UDSF'S GENERAL OPERATING FUND 2023
Boys and Girls Clubs of Lancaster Lancaster, PA $25,000 HOMEWORK HELP PROGRAM 2024
United Disability Services Lancaster, PA $25,000 MATCH GRANT 2016
United Disability Services Lancaster, PA $25,000 supports UDS programs and services only 2017
Boys and Girls Clubs of Lancaster Lancaster, PA $25,000 HOMEWORK HELP PROGRAM 2022
Schreiber Pediatric Rehab Center Lancaster, PA $25,000 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS ON CENTER AND PLAYGROUND 2022
United Disabilities Services Lancaster, PA $25,000 SUPPORT UDSF'S GENERAL OPERATING FUND 2022
United Disability Services Lancaster, PA $25,000 SUPPORTS UDS PROGRAMS AND SERVICES ONLY 2018
Water Street Rescue Mission Lancaster, PA $23,000 WATER STREET HEALTH SERVICES 2020
Boys and Girls Clubs of Lancaster Lancaster, PA $20,000 HOMEWORK HELP PROGRAM 2020
Boys and Girls Clubs of Lancaster Lancaster, PA $20,000 HOMEWORK HELP PROGRAM 2021
Lancaster Cleft Palate Clinic Lancaster, PA $20,000 GENERAL OPERATING FUND 2021
The Lancaster Salvation Army Lancaster, PA $20,000 SUPPORT BILINGUAL RENT & UTILITY ASSISTANCE 2023