Does First Baptist Church Endowment Fund accept grant applications?

First Baptist Church Endowment Fund's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.

What does First Baptist Church Endowment Fund fund?

First Baptist Church Endowment Fund's grants focus on arts & culture. Recent recipients include First Baptist Church, First Baptist Church, First Baptist Church. Its full grant history is listed above.

How much does First Baptist Church Endowment Fund give in grants?

First Baptist Church Endowment Fund reported $1.3M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $7.7M over 31 grants.

Where is First Baptist Church Endowment Fund located?

First Baptist Church Endowment Fund is based in Richmond, Virginia. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 540858196.

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First Baptist Church Endowment Fund

Richmond, Virginia · EIN 540858196 · Private foundation

Based in Richmond, Virginia, First Baptist Church Endowment Fund has awarded $7.7M across 31 grants in our index of public IRS filings, with giving recorded as recently as 2023. Its largest grant on record went to First Baptist Church. This profile covers its focus areas, top grant recipients, year-by-year giving, and how a nonprofit should approach it.

$1.3M

Annual giving (FY2020)

$25.0M

Total assets

Grants tracked

2023

Most recent grant

What First Baptist Church Endowment Fund funds

First Baptist Church Endowment Fund's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture.

Arts & Culture

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for First Baptist Church Endowment Fund, by amount:

Recipient	Location	Grant	Year
First Baptist Church COMMUNITY /MUSIC /RE	Richmond, VA	$2.2M	2023
First Baptist Church COMMUNITY /MUSIC /RE	Richmond, VA	$1.6M	2022
First Baptist Church COMMUNITY /MUSIC /RECREATION /TELEVISION MINISTRY, BUILDING AND GROUNDS, STAFF ASSISTANCE, SCHOLARSHIPS, YOUTH TRIPS, MISSION TRIPS, AND MUL	Richmond, VA	$1.3M	2018
First Baptist Church COMMUNITY /MUSIC /RECREATION /TELEVISION MINISTRY, BUILDING AND GROUNDS, STAFF ASSISTANCE, SCHOLARSHIPS, YOUTH TRIPS, MISSION TRIPS, AND MUL	Richmond, VA	$1.1M	2020
First Baptist Church COMMUNITY /MUSIC /RECREATION /TELEVISION MINISTRY, BUILDING AND GROUNDS, STAFF ASSISTANCE, SCHOLARSHIPS, YOUTH TRIPS, MISSION TRIPS, AND MUL	Richmond, VA	$829K	2017
Bgav MISSIONS, NEW CHURCHES	Richmond, VA	$184K	2018
Bgav MISSIONS, NEW CHURCHES	Richmond, VA	$147K	2017
Belltower Pictures MISSION OF NONPROFIT	Richmond, VA	$55K	2018
Bgav MISSIONS, NEW CHURCHES	Richmond, VA	$45K	2020
Belltower Pictures RICHMOND COMMUNITY MINISTRY	Richmond, VA	$25K	2017
Baptist World Alliance MISSIONS	Falls Church, VA	$16K	2018
Together Hope for Arkansas MISSION OF HISTORIC CHURCHES	Helena, AR	$15K	2018
Together Hope for Arkansas EDUCATION AND SCHOLARSHIP	Helena, AR	$15K	2017
Acts COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE	Richmond, VA	$15K	2020
Baptist Theological Seminary of Richmond RICHMOND COMMUNITY MINISTRY	Richmond, VA	$13K	2017

First Baptist Church Endowment Fund giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2017$1.1M

2018$1.6M

2020$1.2M

2022$1.6M

2023$2.2M

How to apply for funding from First Baptist Church Endowment Fund

First Baptist Church Endowment Fund's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal. You can review the foundation directly at fbcrichmond.org.

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Frequently asked questions about First Baptist Church Endowment Fund

Does First Baptist Church Endowment Fund accept grant applications?: First Baptist Church Endowment Fund's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
What does First Baptist Church Endowment Fund fund?: First Baptist Church Endowment Fund's grants focus on arts & culture. Recent recipients include First Baptist Church, First Baptist Church, First Baptist Church. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does First Baptist Church Endowment Fund give in grants?: First Baptist Church Endowment Fund reported $1.3M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $7.7M over 31 grants.
Where is First Baptist Church Endowment Fund located?: First Baptist Church Endowment Fund is based in Richmond, Virginia. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 540858196.
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About this profile. This page is built from First Baptist Church Endowment Fund's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with First Baptist Church Endowment Fund. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.