Does First Community Foundation accept grant applications?

First Community Foundation'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 Community Foundation fund?

First Community Foundation's grants focus on faith-based (christian). Recent recipients include First Community Church, Columbus Foundation, First Community Church. Its full grant history is listed above.

How much does First Community Foundation give in grants?

First Community Foundation reported $602K in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $5.7M over 23 grants.

Where is First Community Foundation located?

First Community Foundation is based in Columbus, Ohio. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 316027662.

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First Community Foundation

Columbus, Ohio · EIN 316027662 · Private foundation

First Community Foundation is a private foundation based in Columbus, Ohio. Its most recent IRS Form 990-PF reports $602K in grants paid and $9.3M in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 23 individual grants from this funder — $5.7M awarded across 2017–2024 — including its support for faith-based (christian). Below is its full funding profile.

$602K

Annual giving (FY2020)

$9.3M

Total assets

Grants tracked

2024

Most recent grant

What First Community Foundation funds

First Community Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on faith-based (christian).

Faith-Based (Christian)

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for First Community Foundation, by amount:

Recipient	Location	Grant	Year
First Community Church SUPPORT OF CHURCH PROGRAMS.	Columbus, OH	$1.5M	2017
Columbus Foundation GENERAL SUPPORT	Columbus, OH	$838K	2019
First Community Church GENERAL SUPPORT	Columbus, OH	$812K	2024
First Community Church GENERAL SUPPORT	Columbus, OH	$687K	2022
First Community Church SUPPORT OF CHURCH PROGRAMS.	Columbus, OH	$683K	2018
First Community Church SUPPORT OF CHURCH PROGRAMS.	Columbus, OH	$344K	2019
First Community Church GENERAL SUPPORT	Columbus, OH	$263K	2020
First Community Church GENERAL SUPPORT	Columbus, OH	$244K	2023
First Community Village GENERAL SUPPORT	Columbus, OH	$56K	2022
First Community Village GENERAL SUPPORT	Columbus, OH	$35K	2024
First Community Village VILLAGE SUSTAINING FUND, GENERAL SUPPORT	Columbus, OH	$31K	2020
First Community Village VILLAGE SUSTAINING FUND, GENERAL SUPPORT	Columbus, OH	$30K	2019
First Community Village VILLAGE SUSTAINING FUND, GENERAL SUPPORT	Columbus, OH	$28K	2017
Interfaith for Peace GENERAL SUPPORT	Dublin, OH	$19K	2018
First Community Village VILLAGE SUSTAINING FUND, GENERAL SUPPORT	Columbus, OH	$16K	2018

First Community Foundation giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2017$1.6M

2018$736K

2019$1.2M

2020$311K

2022$759K

2023$244K

2024$847K

How to apply for funding from First Community Foundation

First Community Foundation'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 fcchurch.foundation.

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Frequently asked questions about First Community Foundation

Does First Community Foundation accept grant applications?: First Community Foundation'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 Community Foundation fund?: First Community Foundation's grants focus on faith-based (christian). Recent recipients include First Community Church, Columbus Foundation, First Community Church. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does First Community Foundation give in grants?: First Community Foundation reported $602K in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $5.7M over 23 grants.
Where is First Community Foundation located?: First Community Foundation is based in Columbus, Ohio. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 316027662.
How can I find foundations similar to First Community Foundation?: Bespoke Grants matches your nonprofit against 225,000+ foundations like First Community Foundation, ranking each by how well it fits your mission, location, and budget — with the reasoning shown. It is free to search.

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About this profile. This page is built from First Community Foundation'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 Community Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.