First Citizens Bank Charitable Foundation
Accepts applications
First Citizens Bank Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Mason City, Iowa. In tax year 2025 it gave $408,200 in 75 grants; the typical grant was $2,500 and the largest $60,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$408,200
- Number of grants75
- Typical grant$2,500
- Largest grant$60,000
- Assets$1.8 million
- New grantees63%
Giving in 2025 was down from $453,300 the year before.
63% of its 2025 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 | $376,050 | 74 | $1.9 million |
| 2024 | $453,300 | 80 | $1.7 million |
| 2025 | $408,200 | 75 | $1.8 million |
How to apply
| Contact | O Jay Tomson Patricia A Tomson 2601 Fourth Street SW, Mason City, IA 50401 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (641) 422-1600 |
| What to submit | Budget, 501(c)3 IRS determination letter, name & contact information |
| Deadlines | Applications are reviewed june 1 and november 15. |
| Restrictions | Annual criteria reviewed during the application process |
What First Citizens Bank Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Iowa.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Iowa | 73 | $406,200 |
| Florida | 1 | $1,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Clear Lake Development Foundation | Clear lake area chamber of commerce and welcome cener expansion | $60,000 |
| Cedar River Recreation and Fine Arts | General support | $25,000 |
| Mason City Family YMCA | General support | $16,750 |
| Floyd County Fair Society | General support | $15,000 |
| Mitchell County Historical Society | General support | $12,500 |
| Iowa Specialty Hospital - Clarion | Specialty clinic exam table | $11,250 |
| City of Osage | Burnham park restoration | $10,500 |
| Community Kitchen of North Iowa Inc | General support | $10,250 |
| World Food Prize Foundation | General support | $10,000 |
| North Iowa Fair Association | Naming right to the north iowa recreational arena building | $10,000 |
| One Vision | General support | $10,000 |
| Lutheran Services in Iowa | Child abuse prevention services | $10,000 |
| North Iowa Transition and Employment | General support | $10,000 |
| City of Clarion | General support | $10,000 |
| Charles Theatre | General support | $10,000 |
| Mason City Chamber of Commerce Foundation | General support | $10,000 |
| Stebens Childrens Theatre | Lighting upate project | $8,000 |
| Elderbridge Agency on Aging | General support | $7,500 |
| Kiwanis Club of Mason City River City | General support | $7,500 |
| Charlie Brown Preschool & Child Care | General support | $7,000 |
| Niacc Foundation | General support | $6,950 |
| Niacog Housing Trust Fund Inc | Niacog regional home repair program | $5,000 |
| North Iowa Food Bank | General support | $5,000 |
| Riceville Community Daycare Inc | Daycare expansion | $5,000 |
| Iowa College Foundation | General support | $5,000 |
| North Iowa Band Festival Foundation | General support | $5,000 |
| Food Bank of Iowa | General support | $5,000 |
| Iowa Legal Aid | Legal services for low income residents | $5,000 |
| West Fork CSD | General support | $5,000 |
| Floyd County Sheriff's Department | General support | $5,000 |
| Simon Says Shoes | General support | $5,000 |
| Healthy Harvest of North Iowa | General support | $5,000 |
| Project Flo Association | General support | $5,000 |
| Greater Iowa Youth for Christ | General support | $5,000 |
| Meals on Wheels of Mason City Inc | General support | $4,500 |
| Osage Community Schools | General support | $3,000 |
| Cerro Gordo County Department of Public Health | General support | $3,000 |
| Girl Scouts of Greater Iowa | General support | $2,500 |
| Gift of Giving DBA Wright Community | General support | $2,500 |
| Mercy Medical Center Foundation North | General support | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- O Jay Tomson
- Marti T Rodamaker
- Amy E Nelson
- Brad J Dummett
- Patricia A Tomson
- Joleen Fleming
- Robert Klocke
- Catherine Rottinghaus
Questions people ask
Does First Citizens Bank Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Applications are reviewed june 1 and november 15..
How much does First Citizens Bank Charitable Foundation give?
$408,200 in tax year 2025, across 75 grants, with a typical grant of $2,500.
Who runs First Citizens Bank Charitable Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists O Jay Tomson (President), Marti T Rodamaker (Vice President), Amy E Nelson (Secretary) and Brad J Dummett (Treasurer) among 8 officers and trustees.
What does First Citizens Bank Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly community development, arts and culture and environment and conservation.