First Federal Foundation
Preselected recipients only
First Federal Foundation is a private foundation in Newark, Ohio. In tax year 2025 it gave $87,870 in 48 grants; the typical grant was $775 and the largest $11,000. 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$87,870
- Number of grants48
- Typical grant$775
- Largest grant$11,000
- Assets$1.8 million
- New grantees29%
Giving in 2025 was up from $55,340 the year before.
29% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $63,050 | 31 | $1.4 million |
| 2024 | $55,340 | 55 | $1.7 million |
| 2025 | $87,870 | 48 | $1.8 million |
How to apply
First Federal 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 Federal Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Ohio.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio | 48 | $87,870 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Boys & Girls Club of Newark and Central Ohio | Support | $11,000 |
| Licking Memorial Health Foundation | Support | $10,000 |
| American Red Cross of Licking County | Support | $10,000 |
| Fostering Further | Support | $7,500 |
| Newark Campus Development Fund | Support | $6,500 |
| Buckeye Valley Family YMCA | Support | $3,500 |
| Food Pantry Network of Licking County | Support | $3,460 |
| Ohio Bankers Foundation for Financial Literacy | Support | $3,000 |
| Licking County Chamber of Commerce | Support | $2,750 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of Licking & Perry Counties | Support | $1,700 |
| Licking County Courthouse Lighting | Christmas lighting | $1,500 |
| Licking County Foundation | Flying colors preschool playground fund | $1,500 |
| Licking County Human Society | Support | $1,500 |
| Ohio's Hospice Foundation | Support | $1,500 |
| Rotary Club of Granville | Support | $1,500 |
| The Works | Support | $1,250 |
| A Call to College | Support | $1,000 |
| Canal Market District | Support | $1,000 |
| Lou & Gib Reese Ice Arena | Support | $1,000 |
| Twentieth Centruy Club | Support | $1,000 |
| United Way of Licking County | Support | $1,000 |
| Licking County Transit | Support | $1,000 |
| North Newark Little League | Support | $900 |
| Kiwanis Club of Newark Oh | Support | $800 |
| Ctec | Outstanding student award | $750 |
| Heisey Wind Emsemble | Support | $750 |
| Simon Kenton Council Boy Scouts of America | Support | $750 |
| Together We Grow Inc | Support | $750 |
| Mental Health America of Licking County | Support | $710 |
| Lakewood Band Boosters | Support | $700 |
| Newark Granville Symphony Orchestra | Support | $650 |
| Kari's Cause | Support | $500 |
| Licking County Coalition for Housing | Support | $500 |
| Licking Land Trust | Support | $500 |
| Newark Lions | Support | $500 |
| Newark Ohio Pride Coalition | Support | $500 |
| The Granville Turkey Trot | Support | $500 |
| Licking County TNR Inc | Support | $500 |
| Whole Living Recovery | Support | $500 |
| St Francis de Sales Church | Support | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Sarah Wallace
- Sally Heckman
- Michael O'Brien
- Paul Thompson
Questions people ask
Does First Federal Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does First Federal Foundation give?
$87,870 in tax year 2025, across 48 grants, with a typical grant of $775.
Who runs First Federal Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Sarah Wallace (President), Sally Heckman (Sec), Michael O'Brien (Treasurer) and Paul Thompson (VP).
What does First Federal Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, health and human services.