THE GAMBRELL FOUNDATION
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2024 · Form 990PF · revenue $18.3M · expenses $10.7M · assets $172.6M
- EIN
- 56-2120679
- Address
- 5625 FAIRVIEW RD, CHARLOTTE, NC 28209-3619
- Website
- WWW.GAMBRELLFOUNDATION.ORG
- NTEE code
- T20
- Subsection
- 501(c)(3)
- Ruling year
- 1999
- Cross-check
- ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer
Each tax year counts once: when a return was amended, only the latest return for that period is used below (superseded returns stay listed, greyed, under Finances).
People paid by the organization
10 people paid across every filing: current people first, then by total pay from this organization. Organizations counts every nonprofit each person appears on.
| Name | Latest title | Years | Latest year pay | Total pay from here | Organizations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Collier | PRESIDENT | 2022-2024 | $420,304 | $889,199 | 1 |
| Sally Belk Gambrell | DIRECTOR - CEO | 2020-2024 | $125,000 | $566,346 | 1 |
| Brian E Bridgford | DIRECTOR - VP | 2020-2024 | $125,000 | $551,057 | 1 |
| Laura A Shepard | DIRECTOR OF COMMUNIC | 2020-2024 | $122,343 | $515,855 | 1 |
| Hannah Rankin | PROGRAM DIRECTOR | 2020-2024 | $73,674 | $498,281 | 1 |
| Jack Mcwilliams | FARM OPERATIONS | 2022-2024 | $137,274 | $367,974 | 1 |
| John Licare | FARM OPERATIONS | 2021-2024 | $111,433 | $349,126 | 1 |
| Melissa Nemec | PROGRAM DIRECTOR | 2023-2024 | $98,270 | $152,542 | 1 |
| Matthew Potter | CONTROLLER | 2024 | $58,072 | $58,072 | 1 |
| Carter Bolln (former) | FARM OPERATIONS | 2020-2023 | $101,442 | $337,274 | 1 |
People by year
2024 · 9 people listed · 9 paid, $1.3M
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BRIAN COLLIER | PRESIDENT | 40 | $374,204 | - | $46,100 | $420,304 | 1 |
| JACK MCWILLIAMS | FARM OPERATIONS | 40 | $115,897 | - | $21,377 | $137,274 | 1 |
| SALLY BELK GAMBRELL | DIRECTOR - CEO | 20 | $125,000 | - | $0 | $125,000 | 1 |
| BRIAN E BRIDGFORD | DIRECTOR - VP | 20 | $125,000 | - | $0 | $125,000 | 1 |
| LAURA A SHEPARD | DIRECTOR OF COMMUNIC | 40 | $105,516 | - | $16,827 | $122,343 | 1 |
| JOHN LICARE | FARM OPERATIONS | 40 | $102,151 | - | $9,282 | $111,433 | 1 |
| MELISSA NEMEC | PROGRAM DIRECTOR | 40 | $86,987 | - | $11,283 | $98,270 | 1 |
| HANNAH RANKIN | PROGRAM DIRECTOR | 8 | $70,927 | - | $2,747 | $73,674 | 1 |
| MATTHEW POTTER | CONTROLLER | 8 | $53,932 | - | $4,140 | $58,072 | 1 |
2023 · 9 people listed · 9 paid, $1.2M
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BRIAN COLLIER | PRESIDENT | 40 | $404,400 | - | $19,176 | $423,576 | 1 |
| JACK MCWILLIAMS | FARM OPERATIONS | 40 | $126,178 | - | $5,047 | $131,225 | 1 |
| SALLY BELK GAMBRELL | DIRECTOR - CEO | 20 | $125,000 | - | $0 | $125,000 | 1 |
| BRIAN E BRIDGFORD | DIRECTOR - VP | 20 | $125,000 | - | $0 | $125,000 | 1 |
| LAURA A SHEPARD | DIRECTOR OF COMMUNIC | 40 | $111,234 | - | $4,450 | $115,684 | 1 |
| CARTER BOLLN | FARM OPERATIONS | 40 | $96,902 | - | $4,540 | $101,442 | 1 |
| JOHN LICARE | FARM OPERATIONS | 40 | $93,388 | - | $2,991 | $96,379 | 1 |
| HANNAH RANKIN | PROGRAM DIRECTOR | 20 | $72,623 | - | $2,641 | $75,264 | 1 |
| MELISSA NEMEC | PROGRAM DIRECTOR | 40 | $52,185 | - | $2,087 | $54,272 | 1 |
2022 · 8 people listed · 8 paid, $749K
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HANNAH RANKIN | PROGRAM DIRECTOR | 20 | $119,440 | - | $4,288 | $123,728 | 1 |
| SALLY BELK GAMBRELL | DIRECTOR - CEO | 20 | $114,423 | - | $0 | $114,423 | 1 |
| BRIAN E BRIDGFORD | DIRECTOR - VP | 20 | $114,423 | - | $0 | $114,423 | 1 |
| JACK MCWILLIAMS | FARM OPERATIONS | 40 | $94,728 | - | $4,747 | $99,475 | 1 |
| LAURA A SHEPARD | DIRECTOR OF COMMUNIC | 30 | $87,773 | - | $4,225 | $91,998 | 1 |
| CARTER BOLLN | FARM OPERATIONS | 40 | $80,782 | - | $4,018 | $84,800 | 1 |
| JOHN LICARE | FARM OPERATIONS | 40 | $72,781 | - | $2,479 | $75,260 | 1 |
| BRIAN COLLIER | PRESIDENT | 40 | $45,319 | - | $0 | $45,319 | 1 |
2021 · 6 people listed · 6 paid, $563K
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HANNAH RANKIN | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 20 | $110,000 | - | $3,692 | $113,692 | 1 |
| SALLY BELK GAMBRELL | DIRECTOR - PRESIDENT | 20 | $100,000 | - | $0 | $100,000 | 1 |
| BRIAN BRIDGFORD | DIRECTOR | 20 | $100,000 | - | $0 | $100,000 | 1 |
| LAURA A SHEPARD | DIRECTOR OF COMMUNIC | 30 | $91,886 | - | $3,084 | $94,970 | 1 |
| CARTER BOLLN | FARM OPERATIONS | 40 | $85,450 | - | $2,897 | $88,347 | 1 |
| JOHN LICARE | FARM OPERATIONS | 40 | $63,880 | - | $2,174 | $66,054 | 1 |
2020 · 5 people listed · 5 paid, $454K
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HANNAH RANKIN | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 20 | $111,923 | - | $0 | $111,923 | 1 |
| SALLY BELK GAMBRELL | PRESIDENT | 20 | $101,923 | - | $0 | $101,923 | 1 |
| LAURA A SHEPARD | DIRECTOR OF COMMUNIC | 30 | $90,860 | - | $0 | $90,860 | 1 |
| BRIAN BRIDGFORD | DIRECTOR | 20 | $86,634 | - | $0 | $86,634 | 1 |
| CARTER BOLLN | FARM OPERATIONS | 40 | $61,808 | - | $877 | $62,685 | 1 |
Highest-paid independent contractors
2024 · 5 contractors · $2.1M
| Name | Location | Service | Paid |
|---|---|---|---|
| BELK GAMBRELL ENTERPRISES LLC | CHARLOTTE, NC | INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT | $1,130,611 |
| WELLINGTON MANAGEMENT CO LLP | CHICAGO, IL | INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT | $409,246 |
| ANDALUSIAN PRIVATE CAPITAL AND ADVISORY | NEW YORK, NY | INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT | $203,236 |
| SPITFIRE STRATEGIES | WASHINGTON, DC | CONSULTING | $195,471 |
| MONROE CAPITAL LLC | CHICAGO, IL | INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT | $125,631 |
2023 · 2 contractors · $1.2M
| Name | Location | Service | Paid |
|---|---|---|---|
| BELK GAMBRELL ENTERPRISES LLC | CHARLOTTE, NC | INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT | $791,646 |
| WELLINGTON MANAGEMENT CO LLP | CHICAGO, IL | INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT | $384,293 |
2022 · 3 contractors · $1.4M
| Name | Location | Service | Paid |
|---|---|---|---|
| BELK GAMBRELL ENTERPRISES LLC | CHARLOTTE, NC | INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT | $1,056,556 |
| WELLINGTON MANAGEMENT CO LLP | CHICAGO, IL | INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT | $265,897 |
| FOUNDATION FOR THE CAROLINAS | CHARLOTTE, NC | BUSINESS CONSULTANT | $78,083 |
2021 · 4 contractors · $1.9M
| Name | Location | Service | Paid |
|---|---|---|---|
| BELK GAMBRELL ENTERPRISES LLC | CHARLOTTE, NC | INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT | $1,115,134 |
| WELLINGTON MANAGEMENT CO LLP | CHICAGO, IL | INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT | $517,220 |
| FOUNDATION FOR THE CAROLINAS | CHARLOTTE, NC | BUSINESS CONSULTANT | $253,917 |
| STRAIT INSIGHTS LLC | CHARLOTTE, NC | MANAGEMENT CONSULTING | $51,000 |
2020 · 4 contractors · $1.6M
| Name | Location | Service | Paid |
|---|---|---|---|
| BELK GAMBRELL ENTERPRISES LLC | CHARLOTTE, NC | INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT | $898,467 |
| FOUNDATION FOR THE CAROLINAS | CHARLOTTE, NC | BUSINESS CONSULTANT | $327,000 |
| WELLINGTON MANAGEMENT CO LLP | CHICAGO, IL | INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT | $257,769 |
| STRAIT INSIGHTS LLC | CHARLOTTE, NC | MANAGEMENT CONSULTING | $77,000 |
Who the money went to
Grants this organization reported paying: Schedule I Part II of the Form 990, or the grants-paid list on the 990-PF. Open a year for every recipient. Recipients link to their own page when the grant names an EIN we have (990-PF grants list no EIN, so those link only on an exact, unique name and state). Grants to individuals are counted; their names are not shown.
2024 · 28 grants to organizations · $5.2M
2023 · 27 grants to organizations · $4.9M
2022 · 39 grants to organizations · $9.0M
2021 · 28 grants to organizations · $10.4M
2020 · 31 grants to organizations · $6.4M
Negative amounts are returned or refunded grants; they are listed last and left out of the totals of grants paid.
Who gave
Contributors listed on Schedule B of the Form 990-PF: name, city and state as filed (street addresses are not shown), with total and noncash contributions for the year. A link to an organization's page is tagged Fuzzy with its name-similarity score (0 to 1) when it rests on name and state; Schedule B lists no EIN, so no link here is an exact identifier match.
2021 · 1 contributor · $34.9M
| # | Contributor | Type | City, state | Total | Noncash | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SARAH BELK GAMBRELL ESTATE | Organization or other | CHARLOTTE, NC | $34,911,162 | $34,911,162 | Form 990PF Sch. B, 2021 · filing |
2020 · 1 contributor · $141K
| # | Contributor | Type | City, state | Total | Noncash | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SALLY BELK GAMBRELL | Person | CHARLOTTE, NC | $141,000 | $141,000 | Form 990PF Sch. B, 2020 · filing |
Contributors listed here are as reported on the filing. Unusual is not the same as improper. Many of these patterns have ordinary explanations. Check the filing.
Finances
Newest first. Each filing: its name on one row, its figures on the row beneath. Greyed filings are superseded by a later return for the same period and are left out everywhere else on this page.
| Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Net assets | Contributions | Program revenue | Officer pay | Employees | Volunteers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 · Form 990PF | ||||||||
| $18,267,928 | $10,733,409 | $172,585,271 | $172,513,284 | $0 | - | $695,132 | - | - |
| 2023 · Form 990PF | ||||||||
| $17,756,452 | $8,949,874 | $164,985,006 | $164,978,765 | $0 | - | $727,024 | - | - |
| 2022 · Form 990PF | ||||||||
| -$23,882,443 | $13,262,607 | $156,174,566 | $156,172,187 | $0 | - | $393,605 | - | - |
| 2021 · Form 990PF | ||||||||
| $58,399,889 | $13,873,065 | $193,352,025 | $193,317,237 | $34,911,162 | - | $310,000 | - | - |
| 2020 · Form 990PF | ||||||||
| $18,901,501 | $9,401,998 | $148,805,338 | $148,790,413 | $141,000 | - | $300,481 | - | - |
Funders of this organization
Not reported: no grants to this organization appear in the filings we have (tax years 2010 to 2025).
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| NORTHWEST NORTH CAROLINA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION | NC | T20 | $11,031,787 | $3,686,480 | DIRECTOR, EX-OFFICIO | $465,111 | Same NTEE code T20, revenue within 2x, same state |
| EARL AND KATHRYN CONGDON FAMILY FOUNDATION | NC | T20 | $20,975,184 | $7,832,077 | Chief Impact Officer | $195,480 | Same NTEE code T20, revenue within 2x, same state |
| ROBB AND VEDA KAUFMAN HOLINESS ADVANCEMENT FOUNDATION | NC | T20 | $14,728,054 | $8,083,108 | DIRECTOR AND PRESIDENT | $0 | Same NTEE code T20, revenue within 2x, same state |
| CHARLES A CANNON CHARITABLE TRUST N0 ONE | NC | T20 | $18,179,325 | $20,943,911 | TRUSTEE/PRESIDENT | $252,117 | Same NTEE code T20, revenue within 2x, same state |
| FAMILIES AND COMMUNITIES RISING INC | NC | T20 | $17,569,946 | $16,034,624 | CEO | $236,183 | Same NTEE code T20, revenue within 2x, same state |
| THE GROVE FOUNDATION | CA | T20 | $25,866,315 | $20,154,559 | BOARD CHAIR | $0 | Same NTEE code T20, revenue within 2x, similar name |
| THE GREEN FOUNDATION | CA | T20 | $25,892,687 | $13,520,630 | Chairman of the Board | $240,000 | Same NTEE code T20, revenue within 2x, similar name |
| THE NORTON FOUNDATION | AZ | T20 | $15,617,329 | $1,701,622 | CO-CHAIRMAN | $0 | Same NTEE code T20, revenue within 2x, similar name |
| THE TOW FOUNDATION INC | CT | T20 | $21,380,965 | $31,686,056 | PRESIDENT | $419,372 | Same NTEE code T20, revenue within 2x, similar name |
| THE LOOPER FOUNDATION | TX | T20 | $12,282,347 | $5,005,089 | President | $0 | Same NTEE code T20, revenue within 2x, similar name |
| THE BRINSON FOUNDATION | IL | T20 | $11,774,224 | $11,263,940 | PRESIDENT | $352,587 | Same NTEE code T20, revenue within 2x, similar name |
| THE LOZIER FOUNDATION | NE | T20 | $31,322,758 | $52,978,999 | DIRECTOR OF EDUCATIO | $279,881 | Same NTEE code T20, revenue within 2x, similar name |
| THE STANLEY FOUNDATION | IA | T20 | $10,695,823 | $8,389,845 | President | $331,337 | Same NTEE code T20, revenue within 2x, similar name |
| THE PATTERSON FOUNDATION | FL | T20 | $16,554,394 | $16,884,899 | TRUSTEE | $732,402 | Same NTEE code T20, revenue within 2x, similar name |
| THE BERGHOEF FOUNDATION | IL | T20 | $15,110,366 | $19,149 | TRUSTEE - PART TIME | $0 | Same NTEE code T20, revenue within 2x, similar name |
| THE USAA FOUNDATION INC | TX | T20 | $22,557,097 | $8,309,737 | Chair | $0 | Same NTEE code T20, revenue within 2x, similar name |
| THE RISC FOUNDATION INC | CT | T20 | $24,707,166 | $14,208,552 | PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR | $160,000 | Same NTEE code T20, revenue within 2x, similar name |
| THE COTSWOLD FOUNDATION | PA | T20 | $12,510,465 | $6,933,026 | Trustee | $0 | Same NTEE code T20, revenue within 2x, similar name |
| THE SYNOPSYS FOUNDATION | DE | T20 | $11,450,286 | $5,049,477 | Dir | $0 | Same NTEE code T20, revenue within 2x, similar name |
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Where the money went
Every expense line on each return, biggest first: Form 990 Part IX (with its program, management and fundraising columns), 990-EZ Part I, or 990-PF Part I. Event marks lines the organization itself describes as events. “Events” in each summary adds those lines, conferences and meetings, and the direct costs of fundraising events. Unusual is not the same as improper. Many of these patterns have ordinary explanations. Check the filing.
2024 · Form 990PF · $10,733,409 spent · pay $1,364,174 · grants $5,229,559 · events $770,930
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contributions, gifts, grants paid | $5,229,559 | 48.7% | |
| Fees: other professional | $2,176,531 | 20.3% | |
| Other expenses | $778,949 | 7.3% | |
| Travel, conferences and meetings | $770,930 | 7.2% | |
| Pay: officers, directors, trustees | $695,132 | 6.5% | |
| Other salaries and wages | $583,391 | 5.4% | |
| Taxes | $363,639 | 3.4% | |
| Pension plans and employee benefits | $85,651 | 0.8% | |
| Depreciation and depletion | $29,423 | 0.3% | |
| Fees: legal | $10,865 | 0.1% | |
| Occupancy | $8,052 | 0.1% | |
| Printing and publications | $1,287 | 0.0% | |
| Total | $10,733,409 | 100% |
2023 · Form 990PF · $8,949,874 spent · pay $1,364,812 · grants $4,861,768 · events $484,973
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contributions, gifts, grants paid | $4,861,768 | 54.3% | |
| Other expenses | $866,858 | 9.7% | |
| Fees: other professional | $848,574 | 9.5% | |
| Pay: officers, directors, trustees | $727,024 | 8.1% | |
| Other salaries and wages | $559,920 | 6.3% | |
| Travel, conferences and meetings | $484,973 | 5.4% | |
| Taxes | $431,356 | 4.8% | |
| Pension plans and employee benefits | $77,868 | 0.9% | |
| Fees: legal | $36,890 | 0.4% | |
| Depreciation and depletion | $31,849 | 0.4% | |
| Occupancy | $22,614 | 0.3% | |
| Printing and publications | $180 | 0.0% | |
| Total | $8,949,874 | 100% |
2022 · Form 990PF · $13,262,607 spent · pay $930,168 · grants $8,991,323 · events $97,947
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contributions, gifts, grants paid | $8,991,323 | 67.8% | |
| Fees: other professional | $1,762,062 | 13.3% | |
| Other expenses | $806,856 | 6.1% | |
| Taxes | $630,886 | 4.8% | |
| Other salaries and wages | $501,092 | 3.8% | |
| Pay: officers, directors, trustees | $393,605 | 3.0% | |
| Travel, conferences and meetings | $97,947 | 0.7% | |
| Pension plans and employee benefits | $35,471 | 0.3% | |
| Depreciation and depletion | $21,775 | 0.2% | |
| Fees: legal | $17,490 | 0.1% | |
| Occupancy | $3,763 | 0.0% | |
| Printing and publications | $337 | 0.0% | |
| Total | $13,262,607 | 100% |
2021 · Form 990PF · $13,873,065 spent · pay $680,707 · grants $10,353,708 · events $19,472
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contributions, gifts, grants paid | $10,353,708 | 74.6% | |
| Fees: other professional | $1,961,221 | 14.1% | |
| Other expenses | $579,003 | 4.2% | |
| Other salaries and wages | $337,831 | 2.4% | |
| Pay: officers, directors, trustees | $310,000 | 2.2% | |
| Taxes | $240,387 | 1.7% | |
| Pension plans and employee benefits | $32,876 | 0.2% | |
| Travel, conferences and meetings | $19,472 | 0.1% | |
| Fees: legal | $16,614 | 0.1% | |
| Depreciation and depletion | $16,203 | 0.1% | |
| Occupancy | $4,595 | 0.0% | |
| Printing and publications | $1,155 | 0.0% | |
| Total | $13,873,065 | 100% |
2020 · Form 990PF · $9,401,998 spent · pay $574,917 · grants $6,350,954 · events $57,250
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contributions, gifts, grants paid | $6,350,954 | 67.5% | |
| Fees: other professional | $1,519,466 | 16.2% | |
| Taxes | $436,620 | 4.6% | |
| Other expenses | $425,629 | 4.5% | |
| Pay: officers, directors, trustees | $300,481 | 3.2% | |
| Other salaries and wages | $268,212 | 2.9% | |
| Travel, conferences and meetings | $57,250 | 0.6% | |
| Fees: legal | $21,046 | 0.2% | |
| Occupancy | $11,906 | 0.1% | |
| Pension plans and employee benefits | $6,224 | 0.1% | |
| Depreciation and depletion | $3,741 | 0.0% | |
| Printing and publications | $469 | 0.0% | |
| Total | $9,401,998 | 100% |