First Fruit Inc
Preselected recipients only
First Fruit Inc is a private foundation in Newport Beach, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $3.9 million in 108 grants; the typical grant was $11,293 and the largest $500,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$3.9 million
- Number of grants108
- Typical grant$11,293
- Largest grant$500,000
- Assets$19.5 million
- New grantees73%
Giving in 2024 was up from $2.7 million the year before.
73% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $2.7 million | 66 | $22.7 million |
| 2024 | $3.9 million | 108 | $19.5 million |
How to apply
First Fruit Inc says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What First Fruit Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 22 states, the most to Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 14 | $883,267 |
| California | 16 | $579,800 |
| Illinois | 12 | $559,650 |
| Georgia | 12 | $522,250 |
| Florida | 8 | $311,776 |
| Indiana | 4 | $290,500 |
| Michigan | 5 | $144,000 |
| Colorado | 7 | $142,486 |
| Virginia | 2 | $112,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $77,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Life in Abundance International | Towards the ministry of lia blue wings | $500,000 |
| Reconciled World | Towards strengthening organizational capacity | $330,000 |
| Strategic Global Assistance Inc | To support the work of leadersource in 2024 | $255,000 |
| Elam Ministries | Support elam's capacity building initiatives in the areas of tech, fundraising, and admin | $200,000 |
| Village Schools International | Construction of new schools in malawi, zambia, uganda and kenya | $200,000 |
| International Generosity Foundation | To support the director of church engagement position | $160,776 |
| Every Generation Ministries | Egm mena's collaborate projects and expansion into syria | $125,000 |
| Thornston Educational Fund | Valley of vision leadership academy: teachers' salaries, materials, travel/housing, tech | $118,000 |
| National Christian Foundation | Ic2024, fund #1231557 | $116,250 |
| Development Associates International | To empower 50 african female leaders to complete their maol program | $100,000 |
| Far East Broadcasting Company | Year 3: towards strengthening operational capacities and leadership pipeline for vietnam | $100,000 |
| Redeem International | To equip the uganda national team to support ministry growth | $100,000 |
| Institute of Chinese Studies | Year 1 payment: staffing & tech upgrades | $90,000 |
| Alpha USA | Matching grant towards work to strengthen the next generation of leaders for the church | $80,000 |
| Lifenet International | Towards equipping church based health clinics in dr congo and burundi | $77,500 |
| Teach Every Nation USA Inc | Year 1 payment for integrating a new tech strategy | $77,000 |
| Scholarleaders International | Year 1 payment for no more initiative | $75,000 |
| Lausanne Movement | Development director salary contribution | $50,000 |
| Lausanne Movement | Development director salary contribution | $50,000 |
| Life in Abundance | Towards sponsorship & fiscal capacity-building of grassroots organizations | $50,000 |
| Oasis International LTD NFP | Towards establishing a french publishing division to benefit the church | $50,000 |
| Veritas Forum | Year 3 - 1:1 match grant for indigenous faculty network | $35,000 |
| Life in Abundance International | For three african, female-led organizations to receive capacity-building training | $30,000 |
| National Christian Foundation | Ic 2024 implementaion fees fund #1231557 | $30,000 |
| Scholarleaders International | Year 2: towards staffing needs for the stregngthening of theological institutions | $30,000 |
| Alliance for Children Everywhere | For the 25th anniversary celebrations | $25,000 |
| Casa Viva | Towards development of casa viva solutions and phil travel | $25,000 |
| Grace Open Doors | Towards a solar system installation at ape kedella | $25,000 |
| Growers First | For the ministry of growers first | $25,000 |
| Heart for Lebanon Foundation | To meet the needs of the people of lebanon | $25,000 |
| Luis Palau Association | Cmct where it is needed most | $25,000 |
| Luis Palau Association | Wherever needed most | $25,000 |
| Rose Womens Foundation | Grant: spiritual intergration strategy | $25,000 |
| React Services | For seed funding to keep working at min. One day per week | $21,000 |
| Heart for Lebanon Foundation | For whenever needed most in lebanon | $20,000 |
| Livada Orphan Care | Wherever needed most | $20,000 |
| Starfish Project | To cover counseling department launch costs | $20,000 |
| Livada Orphan Care | Support grant - staff wages | $18,000 |
| Alpha USA | Additional gift for leadership and staff - where needed most | $15,000 |
| Asian Leadership Development Network | Gospel-centered leadership and mentorship cohorts | $15,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Abigail Frederick
- Richard M Haugen
- David W Bennett
- Sarah Lake
- Victoria Cloud
- Henry Cloud
- Randy Lake
- Brian Fikkert
Questions people ask
Does First Fruit Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does First Fruit Inc give?
$3.9 million in tax year 2024, across 108 grants, with a typical grant of $11,293.
Who runs First Fruit Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Abigail Frederick (President & Director), Richard M Haugen (Treasurer), David W Bennett (Secretary & Director) and Sarah Lake (Assistant Treasurer) among 8 officers and trustees.
What does First Fruit Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly international, faith communities and education.