First Bank Foundation
Preselected recipients only
First Bank Foundation is a private foundation in Creve Coeur, Missouri. In tax year 2025 it gave $442,220 in 55 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $25,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$442,220
- Number of grants55
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$25,000
- Assets$867,042
- New grantees47%
Giving in 2025 was up from $374,500 the year before.
47% 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 | $15,000 | 1 | $1.5 million |
| 2024 | $374,500 | 40 | $1.2 million |
| 2025 | $442,220 | 55 | $867,042 |
How to apply
First Bank Foundation 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.
What First Bank Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Missouri.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Missouri | 26 | $257,470 |
| California | 26 | $178,500 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $2,500 |
| Wisconsin | 1 | $2,500 |
| Illinois | 1 | $1,250 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Girls Incorporated of St Louis | annual operating budget | $25,000 |
| Believe Schools | General operating budget | $25,000 |
| Sherwood Forest Camp Inc | general operating budget | $24,150 |
| KIPP St Louis | General operating budget | $20,000 |
| Tabernacle Community Development Corporation | youth computer center | $20,000 |
| Marion Middle School | general operating & Girls Night Out conference | $19,205 |
| Orangewood Foundation | Lyon Workforce Academy | $18,000 |
| Youthbridge Community Foundation | annual operating budget | $15,500 |
| City Academy | general operating budget | $15,000 |
| Junior achievement of Greater St Louis | general operating support | $14,000 |
| Girls Inc of Greater Los Angeles | 4th annual benefit | $11,500 |
| St Louis Shakespeare Festival | general operating budget | $10,000 |
| Samueli Academy | general operating budget - LMI education programming | $10,000 |
| Exceptional Children's Foundation | Kayne Eras School grant | $10,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Los Angeles In | LABJ sponsorship & program donations | $10,000 |
| Waymakers | fund a need match | $10,000 |
| Project Hope Alliance | General and homeless youth career development | $10,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of Ventura County | Mentoring programs support | $10,000 |
| The Opportunity Trust | Spring Celebration and awards programs | $8,000 |
| Ready Readers | support literacy programs for youth | $7,500 |
| STL Youth Jobs | general operating budget | $7,500 |
| Olive Crest | general operating budget | $7,500 |
| Camino Nuevo Charter Academy | general operating budget | $7,500 |
| Parentis Foundation | tutoring services for youth | $5,000 |
| St Louis Public Schools Foundation | general operating foundation | $5,000 |
| A Million Stars Inc dba College Bound St Louis | general operating budget | $5,000 |
| Junior Achievement of Southern California | financial literacy programs | $5,000 |
| Breanna Nicole Rodriquez Memorial Scholarship Fund | scholarship award program | $5,000 |
| Uplift Yoga Foundation aka Uplift Youth Foundation | school program series | $5,000 |
| Team Kids Inc | support for primary program for Team Kids Challenge | $5,000 |
| Community Youth Center of San Francisco | enrichment and advancement programs | $5,000 |
| Cardinal Glennon Childrens Foundation | Shining Star School | $5,000 |
| Child Development Institute | general operating budget | $5,000 |
| Court Appointed Special Advocates of Orange Count | mentor advocate program | $5,000 |
| Eye Thrive STL | general operating budget | $5,000 |
| Innovative Housing Opportunities Inc ASPIRE | Financial literacy coaching | $5,000 |
| McKinley Childrens Center Inc | Workforce development programs | $5,000 |
| San Francisco CASA | VITA Program | $5,000 |
| St Louis Kaplan Holocaust | general operating budget | $5,000 |
| The Guidance Center | general operating support | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Mikel Williamson
- Joseph T Ambrose
- Stacy D Clay
Questions people ask
Does First Bank Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does First Bank Foundation give?
$442,220 in tax year 2025, across 55 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs First Bank Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Mikel Williamson (President), Joseph T Ambrose (Treasurer) and Stacy D Clay (Secretary).
What does First Bank Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, education and community development.