First Fed Foundation
Accepts applications
First Fed Foundation is a private foundation in Port Angeles, Washington. In tax year 2025 it gave $642,500 in 40 grants; the typical grant was $11,250 and the largest $50,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$642,500
- Number of grants40
- Typical grant$11,250
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$3.6 million
- New grantees100%
Giving in 2025 was up from $550,000 the year before.
100% of its 2025 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 | $600,000 | 36 | $8.0 million |
| 2024 | $550,000 | 35 | $4.7 million |
| 2025 | $642,500 | 40 | $3.6 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Jan Simon 105 West Eighth PO Box 351, Port Angeles, WA 98362 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (360) 417-3112, jan.simon@firstfedcf.org |
| What to submit, deadlines, restrictions | See: firstfedcf.org/grants. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What First Fed Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Washington.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | 40 | $642,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Peninsula College | Economic development | $50,000 |
| Olympic Peninsula Young Men's Christian Assn | Community development | $30,000 |
| City of Port Angeles Fire Department | Community development | $25,000 |
| Clallam County Public Hospital District #1 | Community development | $25,000 |
| Dove House Advocacy Services | Housing & homelessness | $25,000 |
| Ferndale Food Bank | Community support | $25,000 |
| Forks Community Food Bank | Community support | $25,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity of East Jefferson County | Housing & homelessness | $25,000 |
| Lifewire | Housing & homelessness | $25,000 |
| Olympic Housing Trust | Housing & homelessness | $25,000 |
| Peninsula Behavioral Health | Housing & homelessness | $25,000 |
| Port Angeles Food Bank | Community development | $25,000 |
| Seiu Healthcare 1199 NW Multi-Employer Training and Education Fund | Economic development | $25,000 |
| Sequim Food Bank | Community support | $25,000 |
| The Sophia Way | Housing & homelessness | $25,000 |
| United Way of Clallam County | Economic development | $25,000 |
| YWCA of Kitsap County | Housing & homelessness | $25,000 |
| Kulshan Community Land Trust | Housing & homelessness | $15,000 |
| Lydia Place A Nonprofit Corporation | Housing & homelessness | $15,000 |
| Whatcom Family & Community Network | Community support | $12,500 |
| Central Kitsap Food Bank | Community support | $10,000 |
| Helpline House | Community support | $10,000 |
| Kitsap Home Builders Foundation | Community support | $10,000 |
| South Kitsap School District #401 | Community support | $10,000 |
| Wild Bird Charity | Community support | $10,000 |
| Bainbridge Island Special Needs Foundation | Community support | $7,500 |
| Jefferson County Farmers Markets Association | Community support | $7,500 |
| Kitsap Immigrant Assistance Center | Community support | $7,500 |
| Northwest School of Wooden Boatbuilding | Community support | $7,500 |
| Port Angeles Waterfront Center | Community support | $7,500 |
| Port Townsend Marine Science Center | Community support | $7,500 |
| Scarlet Road | Community support | $7,500 |
| Sexual Assault Center of Pierce County | Community support | $7,500 |
| Foster Hearts | Community support | $5,000 |
| Key City Players Inc | Community support | $5,000 |
| Kitsap Homes of Compassion | Community support | $5,000 |
| Kitsap Regional Library Foundation | Community support | $5,000 |
| Max Higbee Community Recreation Center | Community support | $5,000 |
| New Day Ministry | Community support | $5,000 |
| Strongertowns DBA Yea Music | Community support | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Candice Avery
- Laurie Hawkins
- Norman J Tonina Jr
- Jan Simon
- Johanna Bartee
- Cindy H Finnie
- Diane Davis
Questions people ask
Does First Fed Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: See: firstfedcf.org/grants..
How much does First Fed Foundation give?
$642,500 in tax year 2025, across 40 grants, with a typical grant of $11,250.
Who runs First Fed Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Candice Avery (Treasurer), Laurie Hawkins (Secretary), Norman J Tonina Jr (President) and Jan Simon (Executive Director) among 7 officers and trustees.
What does First Fed Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly housing and homelessness, community development and food and hunger.