The Gama Foundation
The Gama Foundation (EIN 52-6918314) is an independent foundation founded in 1998 and based in Annapolis, MD. It supports research and programs related to leadership and professional development and is frequently referenced in sector materials and filings.
Source: Website · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
A small to mid-sized nonprofit working in hospice/palliative care, child welfare, education, or leadership/professional development with a clear local or regional presence (especially in Maryland) seeking modest project support.
Good Fit
- • Programs in hospice care, child services, or educational/leadership development.
- • Demonstrable impact or operations in Maryland (or nearby states).
- • Funding requests in the small-grant range (roughly $1k–$10k typical here).
- • An existing relationship, introduction, or referral from local networks or trustees.
- • Clear evidence of program delivery and basic financial stewardship.
Geography
Grants in the latest year reached three states (MD, CT, NJ) but 70% of dollars were concentrated in Maryland, indicating a primarily local/regional footprint with occasional out-of-state awards.
Recipient Variety
Five distinct recipients were funded in 2023 across human services and education-related purposes, and three of those were new that year, showing modest diversity for a micro foundation though the absolute scale is small.
New Applicants
Direct evidence of new recipients exists (3 new grantees in 2023), but the foundation also documents that it funds only preselected organizations and appears relationship-driven, so unsolicited applicants have an uncertain prospect of entry.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
