Gambrill Foundation Grant

The Gambrill Foundation, administered through Wells Fargo Trust Philanthropic Services Private Foundations, was established in 1966 by Anne J. Gambrill in Anderson County, South Carolina. Anne created the foundation in honor of her parents and in response to the charitable needs of her local community. Despite facing personal physical limitations from polio, Anne Gambrill was active in her community and dedicated to service and philanthropy, making significant contributions to health and wellness causes. Today, the foundation continues her legacy through structured grantmaking overseen by Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. and five individual co-trustees. The mission of the Gambrill Foundation is to support a variety of charitable causes that uplift and positively impact residents of Anderson County, South Carolina. The foundation provides grants for religious, charitable, scientific, literary, or educational purposes as defined under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Preference is given to grants that support libraries, churches, universities, and colleges. Additionally, the foundation places a higher priority on capital or special project funding rather than general operating expenses, and particularly values applications that include matching funds from other sources. Applications are accepted year-round, with two deadlines annually: April 1 and September 15. Submissions received by these dates are reviewed during the spring and fall grant meetings, typically held in May and October, respectively. Grant decisions are communicated by June for spring applications and by November for fall applications. Applications must be submitted through Wells Fargo’s online portal, and an automated confirmation email is sent upon receipt. The foundation does not permit public disclosure of grant details without explicit permission, though inclusion in general donor listings is allowed. Eligible applicants must be 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations whose services directly benefit a substantial number of residents in Anderson County, South Carolina. The foundation does not typically fund annual appeals, membership drives, unrestricted endowment funds, general operating costs for established organizations, debt retirement, or grants to individuals. Applicants must also demonstrate the financial sustainability of their programs beyond the grant period and are required to submit an audited financial statement for the most recently completed fiscal year if available. Funded projects must show measurable impact in the local community. Grantees are required to submit progress reports either upon project completion or by the subsequent reporting deadlines of April 1 or September 15, whichever comes first. For multi-year or ongoing projects, annual progress reports must continue until the project concludes. For further information or technical assistance regarding the application process, applicants can contact Wells Fargo’s Grant Program Support via phone at 1-888-235-4351 or email at grantadministration@wellsfargo.com. More information on Wells Fargo’s broader philanthropic efforts is also available on their Philanthropy and Community Impact page.