First Financial Foundation
Cincinnati, Ohio · EIN 823823145 · Private foundation
First Financial Foundation is a private foundation based in Cincinnati, Ohio. Its indexed IRS Form 990-PF summary (FY2020) reports $2.9M in grants paid and $5.1M in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 443 individual grants from this funder — $12.6M awarded across 2019–2024 — including its support for adult education. This public overview includes selected grant examples.
What First Financial Foundation funds
First Financial Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on adult education, arts & culture, civil rights & social justice, community improvement, domestic violence, and related causes.
Populations it has supported include black communities, children, families, homeless population, immigrants & refugees, low-income communities.
Selected grant examples
Up to three historical grant examples from public IRS filings are shown below, ordered by amount. This sample is not a complete funding history.
| Recipient | Location | Grant | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Way of Greater Cincinnati SUPPORT UNITED WAY CHILD POVERTY INITIATIVE & ANNUAL CAMPAIGN (INCL BANK EE MATCH) | Cincinnati, OH | $1.1M | 2019 |
| United Way of Greater Cincinnati ANNUAL CAMPAIGN (INCLUDING EE MATCH) & COVID-19 RELIEF | Cincinnati, OH | $525K | 2020 |
| United Way of Greater Cincinnati ANNUAL CAMPAIGN (INCLUDING EE MATCH) | Cincinnati, OH | $435K | 2022 |
How to apply for funding from First Financial Foundation
First Financial Foundation's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. That does not establish that applications are open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it directly for current guidelines before preparing or sending a request. You can review the foundation directly at bankatfirst.com.
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Frequently asked questions about First Financial Foundation
- Does First Financial Foundation accept grant applications?
- First Financial Foundation's public filing does not specify an application process. A filing alone cannot confirm whether applications are currently open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it for current guidelines.
- What does First Financial Foundation fund?
- First Financial Foundation's grants focus on adult education. Example recipients include United Way of Greater Cincinnati. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
- How much does First Financial Foundation give in grants?
- First Financial Foundation reported $2.9M in grants in an indexed IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $12.6M over 443 grants.
- Where is First Financial Foundation located?
- First Financial Foundation is based in Cincinnati, Ohio. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 823823145.
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