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Who funds First Hand Foundation?

Kansas City, Missouri · EIN 612211218

3 private foundations reported grants to First Hand Foundation in Kansas City, Missouri totaling $1.1 million across 3 grants in tax years 2024 to 2025. The largest funder was The Patterson Family Foundation, with $1.1 million.

From the funders' IRS Form 990-PF filings.

Foundations that fund First Hand Foundation

All 3 funders, by amount
FoundationPurpose givenGrantsAmount
The Patterson Family Foundation
Missouri · 2024
Legacy operational grant1$1.1 million
The Black-Cheslik Family Foundation
Missouri · 2025
General purpose grant1$10,000
Jack and Lija Romence Family Foundation
Michigan · 2025
Charitable1$2,000

Amounts are grants paid as each foundation reported them. Names are matched across filings, so a grant written under a different name for the same organization may be missing.

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Questions people ask

Who funds First Hand Foundation?

The Patterson Family Foundation, The Black-Cheslik Family Foundation and Jack and Lija Romence Family Foundation, according to their IRS Form 990-PF filings.

How much does First Hand Foundation get from foundations?

$1.1 million in 3 reported grants from 3 private foundations in tax years 2024 to 2025. Government grants and gifts from individuals are not included.

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