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The First Fruits Charitable Foundation Inc

Accepts applications Tazewell, Virginia · EIN 274672938

The First Fruits Charitable Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Tazewell, Virginia. In tax year 2025 it gave $1,759 in 3 grants; the typical grant was $612 and the largest $1,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.

Giving in 2025 was down from $3,636 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 yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$10,0227$9,276
2024$3,6364$0
2025$1,7593$2,242

How to apply

ContactFirst Fruits Charitable Foundation
266 Marion Avenue, Tazewell, VA 24651
Phone or email(276) 979-7248
What to submitApplication may be made in writing. Documentation about the specific need(s) prompting the request will help in making a determination.
DeadlinesApplication must be received by the end of the year.
RestrictionsAwards are made at the discretion of the Foundation based upon available resources and the evaluation of the needs as compared to the mission statement of the organization.

As written in the foundation's IRS filing for tax year 2025. Details may have changed since.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What The First Fruits Charitable Foundation Inc funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Virginia.

StateGrantsAmount
Virginia2$1,612
Arizona1$147

Grants paid in 2025

All 3 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Positive Alternative Radio Spirit F
Blacksburg, VA
Support of recipients organization's mission to provide Christian Educational Broadcasting.$1,000
ChildFund International
Richmond, VA
Support of recipient organization's mission to provide care to children around the world$612
Food for the Hungry
Phoenix, AZ
Support of recipient organization's mission to provide food for the hungry$147

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does The First Fruits Charitable Foundation Inc accept grant applications?

Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Application must be received by the end of the year..

How much does The First Fruits Charitable Foundation Inc give?

$1,759 in tax year 2025, across 3 grants, with a typical grant of $612.

Who runs The First Fruits Charitable Foundation Inc?

Its 2025 filing lists Chris Wearmouth (Officer).

What does The First Fruits Charitable Foundation Inc fund?

Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, education and international.

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