FirstBank Charitable Foundation Inc
Accepts applications
FirstBank Charitable Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2024 it gave $299,781 in 126 grants; the typical grant was $1,500 and the largest $10,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$299,781
- Number of grants126
- Typical grant$1,500
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$993,879
- New grantees78%
Giving in 2024 was up from $158,200 the year before.
78% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $60,500 | 16 | $1.1 million |
| 2023 | $158,200 | 44 | $1.2 million |
| 2024 | $299,781 | 126 | $993,879 |
How to apply
| Contact | Foundation Source 55 WALLS DR Suite 302, Fairfield, CT 06824 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (203) 292-4264, mbrunone@foundationsource.com |
| What to submit, restrictions | https://online.foundationsource.com/ws/index.jsp?site=firstbank |
| Deadlines | Grant request decisions are made at quarterly board meetings. To be considered, requests must be sub |
What FirstBank Charitable Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 10 states, the most to New Jersey.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | 59 | $144,200 |
| Pennsylvania | 53 | $121,331 |
| Florida | 5 | $11,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $10,000 |
| Maryland | 2 | $5,250 |
| Colorado | 1 | $2,500 |
| Delaware | 1 | $2,500 |
| Kentucky | 1 | $1,500 |
| New York | 2 | $1,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Curing Kids Cancer Inc | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Hamilton Young Mens Christian Association | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Rescue Mission of Trenton | Charitable Event | $10,000 |
| Maternal and Child Health Consortium of Chester Co | The Family Center Program supports pregnant individuals and families with children under five in Chester and Montgomery Counties, PA through home visiting, health education, developmental screenings, and school readiness services | $8,000 |
| Abington Friends School | General & Unrestricted | $7,500 |
| The American Graffiti Museum Inc | General & Unrestricted | $7,500 |
| Pennsylvania Home of the Sparrow | General & Unrestricted | $6,500 |
| Chester County Historical Society | General & Unrestricted | $5,531 |
| Archdiocese of Newark | Mercy House- General support | $5,000 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Mercer County Inc | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Breakthrough T1D | Charitable Event | $5,000 |
| Catholic Charities Diocese of Trenton | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Child Rescue Coalition Inc | Charitable Event | $5,000 |
| Foundation for Learning in Tredyffrin-Easttown | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Histiocytosis Association Inc | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Housing Partnership of Chester County Inc | Fuel Assistance Program | $5,000 |
| Isles Inc | Charitable Event | $5,000 |
| James R Halsey Foundation of the Arts | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| La Salle University | DeVincent Field- Baseball Blue Wall | $5,000 |
| National Junior Tennis & Learning of Trenton Inc | Charitable Event | $5,000 |
| Pillar Care Continuum Inc | Charitable Event | $5,000 |
| Royer Greaves School for Blind | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Uih Family Partners Inc | Charitable Event | $5,000 |
| West Chester University Foundation | Resource Pantry & Twardowski CDC Fund | $5,000 |
| Womanspace Inc | Annual Event fund for general operating support | $5,000 |
| Young Mens Christian Association of Trenton | Charitable Event | $5,000 |
| Snipes Farm and Education Center | Project goal: To deliver packed shares of fresh produce to 150 at-risk households in need bi-weekly over 12 weeks in partnership with local grantors and donors to the most vulnerable families, seniors and others living in the Trenton/Hamilton area | $4,000 |
| Greenwood House Home for the Jewish Aged Inc | Charitable Event | $3,600 |
| Historic Yellow Springs Inc | Charitable Event | $3,500 |
| North Star of Chester County | General & Unrestricted | $3,500 |
| Ryerss Farm for Aged Equines | Charitable Event | $3,500 |
| Trenton Youth Wrestling Trenton Youth Wrestling an | General & Unrestricted | $3,500 |
| Prevention Resources Inc | General & Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| The Kindersmile Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Beyond Literacy | Charitable Event | $2,500 |
| Capital Harmony Works Inc | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Casa Youth Advocates Inc | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Chester County Futures Inc | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Family Support Line of Delaware County Inc | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Friends Association for Care & Protection of Child | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Joseph Calabro
- Chris Ewing
- Michael Giacobello
- Darleen Gillespie
- Andrew L Hibshman
- John Lyons
- Sarah Pearson
- Patrick L Ryan
- John Shepardson
- Michael Smith
- Karen Walter
Questions people ask
Does FirstBank Charitable Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Grant request decisions are made at quarterly board meetings. To be considered, requests must be sub.
How much does FirstBank Charitable Foundation Inc give?
$299,781 in tax year 2024, across 126 grants, with a typical grant of $1,500.
Who runs FirstBank Charitable Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Joseph Calabro (Dir), Chris Ewing (Dir, VP), Michael Giacobello (Dir) and Darleen Gillespie (Dir) among 11 officers and trustees.
What does FirstBank Charitable Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, youth programs and faith communities.