Gambrill Foundation

Mission To support a variety of charitable causes with a primary focus on organizations that uplift and positively impact the residents of the Anderson County, South Carolina area. About the Foundation The Gambrill Foundation was created on November 18, 1966 by Anne J. Gambrill of Anderson County, South Carolina in honor of her parents and to address the charitable needs of the Anderson County, South Carolina area. Anne served as Co-Trustee of the Foundation until her death on December 27, 1991. Anne J. Gambrill was an only child who was raised in a lovely home in Anderson. As a child, Anne suffered from the dreaded poliomyelitis “polio” which left her with restricted mobility. However, she did not allow her disability to keep her from thriving in life. She maintained a vibrant social life and pursued her interests. Anne was educated at Agnes Scott College, and she was involved in numerous community activities. Anne was not disheartened by the progression of her disability, but she used her challenges to help others. For example, she built an enclosed heated swimming pool to help treat the arthritis that later developed from her polio illness. She used the pool personally, but she also allowed children to use it to help treat their pain and illnesses. Anne was not only a philanthropist, but a humanitarian as well.