First Financial Foundation
Accepts applications
First Financial Foundation is a private foundation in Cincinnati, Ohio. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.6 million in 92 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $391,368. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$1.6 million
- Number of grants92
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$391,368
- Assets$1.9 million
- New grantees53%
Giving in 2024 was down from $2.0 million the year before.
53% of its 2024 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 | $2.0 million | 86 | $171,585 |
| 2024 | $1.6 million | 92 | $1.9 million |
How to apply
| Contact | First Financial Foundation 255 East Fifth Street Suite 800, Cincinnati, OH 45202 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | communitydevelopment@bankatfirst.com |
| What to submit | via website: bankatfirst.com/home/communitydevelopment |
| Restrictions | Recipient to be within bank's market footprint and delivering services in target areas |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What First Financial Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Ohio.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio | 53 | $2.2 million |
| Indiana | 28 | $308,333 |
| Kentucky | 8 | $126,667 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $37,500 |
| Illinois | 2 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| United Way of Greater Cincinnati | Annual campaign (including ee match) | $391,368 |
| Hamilton Community Foundation | For the development of a Port Authority to address unproductive real estate and create jobs in Hamilton, OH | $240,000 |
| Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber Minority Business | Support development of minority and small business in the cincinnati region | $200,000 |
| Accelerate Great Schools | Funding for school programming in underserved neighborhoods | $200,000 |
| FC Cincinnati Foundation | Community support for west end development | $200,000 |
| Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park | Capital campaign to support a new building for performances and school programming for disadvantaged children | $125,000 |
| Working in Neighborhoods | Redevelopment of 5 lmi cincinnati neighborhoods | $75,000 |
| Fundnoire | Fund 24 black owned businesses over two years throughout the City of Cincinnati in $50,000 (max) increments. | $75,000 |
| Freestore Foodbank Inc | Campaign support to assist in suppling meals to those of the community in need | $50,000 |
| Exodus Refugee Immigration Inc | Humanitarian services and self sufficiency training to immigrants and asylum seekers | $50,000 |
| Artswave | 2024 annual community campaign donation | $50,000 |
| Homesteading and Urban Redevelopment Corp | To assist with building affordable housing within the village of lincoln heights | $50,000 |
| Housing Partnership Inc | 3 yr commitment - support homeownership in low and moderate income communities in louisville, ky | $41,667 |
| Hamilton Community Foundation | Support for hamilton based 501c3 organzations consistent with the foundation's funding priorities | $40,000 |
| Red Cross | ARC Reinvesting in Communities through Disaster Preparedness, Response, and Recovery | $37,500 |
| Collective Empowerment Group | Funding for workforce development and education programs | $35,000 |
| United Way of Bartholomew Co | Funds avenues to opportunity program which focuses on moving families from poverty to self sufficiency | $33,333 |
| Santa Maria Community Services | Consolidating operations to be more effective with program delivery to lmi families | $33,333 |
| College Hill Community Urban Redevelopment Corp | College hill revitalization | $30,000 |
| Business Development Corp of van Wert | Fund to promote small business development in the city of van wert | $30,000 |
| Arc of Bartholomew County | Facility renovation | $30,000 |
| Goodwill Industries of Kentucky Inc | Expungement clinic program | $25,000 |
| New Directions Housing Corp | Funding for i rise program | $25,000 |
| Upspring | Funding for summer 360 program for children affected by homelessness | $25,000 |
| Atrium Medical Center Foundation | To assist with home repairs for free housing provided to homeless families | $25,000 |
| Northwest Indiana Comm Action Corp | To help fund IDA accounts used for home purchase, home rehab, education, small business, or to purchase a vehicle for work or school. | $25,000 |
| Business Development Corp of van Wert | Spearhead local yourth to career opportunities through career exposure, mentorship initiatives, and educational alignment programs. | $25,000 |
| Black Achievers Inc | Workforce development and education program to help the underserved | $20,000 |
| Women Helping Women | Support services and workforce development for women affected by domestic violence | $20,000 |
| Miami University | Funding to support their early college program for high potential students from disadvantaged backgrounds | $16,000 |
| Community Economic Advancement Initiative | Funding for a 4 year forgivable loan to address a food desert in the bond hill & roselawn communities | $10,000 |
| University of Cincinnati Foundation | To support the business fellows and gen-1 programs at the university of cincinnati | $10,000 |
| Support to Encourage Low Income Families | Individual development account | $10,000 |
| Brighton Center | Financial wellness and coaching at center for employment training | $10,000 |
| Community Building Institute Middletown | Community workforce solutions | $10,000 |
| Economic and Community Development | Womens business center of greater cincinnati | $10,000 |
| Gary Community Partnership Corp | Youth empowerment program | $10,000 |
| Goodwill Easterseals Miami Valley | A.l.l. Club youth collaborative | $10,000 |
| Over the Rhine Community Housing | Building capacity to sustain affordable housing | $10,000 |
| Lafayette Transitional Housing Center Inc | Capacity funding to help provide supportive services to families affected by homelessness | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Roddell McCullough
- Karen B Woods
- Archie Brown
- Jamie Anderson
- Mandy Neeley
- Matt Reckman
Questions people ask
Does First Financial Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does First Financial Foundation give?
$1.6 million in tax year 2024, across 92 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs First Financial Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Roddell McCullough (Secretary/Director), Karen B Woods (Treasurer/Director), Archie Brown (President/Chair) and Jamie Anderson (Director) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does First Financial Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly community development, human services and education.