1st and 10 Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
1st and 10 Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Independence, Ohio. In tax year 2025 it gave $75,000 in 1 grant; the typical grant was $75,000 and the largest $75,000. 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$75,000
- Number of grants1
- Typical grant$75,000
- Largest grant$75,000
- Assets$1.6 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was up from $70,000 the year before.
0% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $50,000 | 1 | $1.4 million |
| 2024 | $70,000 | 1 | $1.5 million |
| 2025 | $75,000 | 1 | $1.6 million |
How to apply
1st and 10 Foundation 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
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Ohio.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio | 1 | $75,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | General support | $75,000 |
Officers and trustees
- James C Pennington
- Mary Robin Pennington
- Andrea Pennington
- Stephanie Lafauci
Questions people ask
Does 1st and 10 Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does 1st and 10 Foundation Inc give?
$75,000 in tax year 2025, across 1 grant, with a typical grant of $75,000.
Who runs 1st and 10 Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists James C Pennington (President/Trustee), Mary Robin Pennington (Vp/Treas/Trustee), Andrea Pennington (Secretary) and Stephanie Lafauci (Asst. Secretary).