First Citizens Foundation Inc Co First
Accepts applications
First Citizens Foundation Inc Co First is a private foundation in Raleigh, North Carolina. In tax year 2025 it gave $561,750 in 42 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $100,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$561,750
- Number of grants42
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$16.1 million
- New grantees64%
Giving in 2025 was down from $668,333 the year before.
64% 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 | $758,667 | 44 | $13.6 million |
| 2024 | $668,333 | 37 | $14.5 million |
| 2025 | $561,750 | 42 | $16.1 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Peter Bristow 1230 Main Street, Columbus, SC 29201 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (803) 733-2020 |
| What to submit | Request for grant form to be completed |
| Deadlines, restrictions | No restrictions |
What First Citizens Foundation Inc Co First funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to South Carolina.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| South Carolina | 38 | $531,750 |
| North Carolina | 2 | $20,000 |
| California | 1 | $5,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of SC Educational Foundation | General purpose | $100,000 |
| Richland County School | Grant | $40,000 |
| Heathwood Hall | General purpose | $33,333 |
| Greenwood Genetic Center | Grant | $30,000 |
| Columbia Musem of Art | General purpose | $25,000 |
| Charleston Symphony | Grant | $20,000 |
| Dorchester Heritage Center | Grant | $17,500 |
| United Way of Anderson County | Grant | $16,500 |
| Best NC | Grant | $15,000 |
| Piedmont Technical College Fdn | Grant | $15,000 |
| Charleston Day School Inc | General purpose | $15,000 |
| Summerville Parks Foundation | General purpose | $12,500 |
| McLeod Health Foundation | Grant | $12,500 |
| Care House of the Pee Dee Inc | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Oconee County Habitat for Huma | Grant | $10,000 |
| Morris College | Grant | $10,000 |
| The School Foundation | Grant | $10,000 |
| The Outreach Farm | Grant | $10,000 |
| The Pendleton Foundation for Black Histo | Grant | $10,000 |
| Jasmine Road | Grant | $10,000 |
| YMCA of Costal Carolina | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Brookgreen Gardens | Grant | $10,000 |
| South Carolina Governors School For Science and Mathematics Foundation Inc | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Greenwood Community Theatre | Grant | $7,500 |
| A Father's Place | Grant | $7,500 |
| Greater Florence | Grant | $7,500 |
| Building Florence Together Community Development Corp | General purpose | $7,250 |
| Horry Georgetown Tech College Fdn | Grant | $7,000 |
| Miracle Hill Ministries Inc | General purpose | $6,667 |
| The Orton-Gillingham Center | Grant | $6,000 |
| Amor Healing Kitchen | Grant | $6,000 |
| Vision to Learn | Grant | $5,000 |
| Cliff's Residents Outreach | Grant | $5,000 |
| York Technical College Foundation | Grant | $5,000 |
| Marlboro Academy Inc | Grant | $5,000 |
| Harvest Hope Food Bank | Grant | $5,000 |
| The Manna House | Grant | $5,000 |
| The Champions Center | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Eastern Carolina Homelessness Org | Grant | $5,000 |
| Pee Dee Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Assault | Grant | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Frank B Holding Jr
- Peter Bristow
Questions people ask
Does First Citizens Foundation Inc Co First accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: No restrictions.
How much does First Citizens Foundation Inc Co First give?
$561,750 in tax year 2025, across 42 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs First Citizens Foundation Inc Co First?
Its 2025 filing lists Frank B Holding Jr (Chairman) and Peter Bristow (Director).
What does First Citizens Foundation Inc Co First fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and environment and conservation.