The First Bank Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The First Bank Foundation is a private foundation in Cheraw, South Carolina. In tax year 2024 it gave $29,000 in 34 grants; the typical grant was $500 and the largest $5,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$29,000
- Number of grants34
- Typical grant$500
- Largest grant$5,000
- Assets$837,057
- New grantees18%
Giving in 2024 was up from $27,000 the year before.
18% of its 2024 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 | $27,000 | 35 | $600,086 |
| 2024 | $29,000 | 34 | $837,057 |
How to apply
The 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 The First Bank Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to South Carolina.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| South Carolina | 33 | $24,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| E4E Relief | Employee relief fund | $5,000 |
| Northeastern Technical College | Operating Fund | $2,500 |
| McArn Community Ministry | Operating Fund | $2,000 |
| Town of Cheraw Jazz Fest | Operating Fund | $1,500 |
| Pee Dee Area Coalition Against Domestic & Sexual-C | Operating Fund | $1,000 |
| St David's Cemetery Assoc Inc | Operating Fund | $1,000 |
| Pathfinders United | Operating Fund | $1,000 |
| Pee Dee Land Trust | Operating Fund | $1,000 |
| Chesterfield Co Animal Shelter | Operating Fund | $1,000 |
| Greater Florence Habitat | Operating Fund | $1,000 |
| House of Hope | Operating Fund | $1,000 |
| Purple Crusaders | Operating Fund | $1,000 |
| McLeod Health Foundation | Operating Fund | $750 |
| Cheraw Rescue Squad | Operating Fund | $500 |
| Chesterfield Fire Department | Operating Fund | $500 |
| United Way of Chesterfield County | Operating Fund | $500 |
| Brocks Mill Fire Department | Operating Fund | $500 |
| Patrick Fire Department | Operating Fund | $500 |
| Cash Fire Department | Operating Fund | $500 |
| United Way of Florence County | Operating Fund | $500 |
| All 4 Autism | Operating Fund | $500 |
| FDTC Foundation | Operating Fund | $500 |
| Miracle League | Operating Fund | $500 |
| YMCA | Operating Fund | $500 |
| Hospice of Chesterfield County | Operating Fund | $500 |
| Faith Christian Academy | Operating Fund | $500 |
| My Brother's Keeper | Operating Fund | $500 |
| Big Brothers and Big Sisters | Operating Fund | $500 |
| The School Foundation | Operating Fund | $500 |
| Girl Scout Council of Pee Dee Area | Operating Fund | $250 |
| Wallace Rescue Squad | Operating Fund | $250 |
| Care House of the Pee Dee | Operating Fund | $250 |
| Tenacious Grace | Operating Fund | $250 |
| Potter House Recovery | Operating Fund | $250 |
Officers and trustees
- John Long
- James Crawford
- William Rhett Butler
Questions people ask
Does The First Bank Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The First Bank Foundation give?
$29,000 in tax year 2024, across 34 grants, with a typical grant of $500.
Who runs The First Bank Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists John Long (Director), James Crawford (Director) and William Rhett Butler (Director).
What does The First Bank Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly human services, education and community development.