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First Fruit Inc

Newport Beach, California  ·  EIN 953081605  ·  Private foundation

Based in Newport Beach, California, First Fruit Inc has awarded $15.5M across 448 grants in our index of public IRS filings, with giving recorded as recently as 2024. Its largest grant on record went to Life in Abundance International. This profile covers its focus areas, top grant recipients, year-by-year giving, and how a nonprofit should approach it.

$7.4M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$30.0M
Total assets
448
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What First Fruit Inc funds

First Fruit Inc's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, community improvement, education, faith-based (christian), faith-based, and related causes.

Arts & CultureCommunity ImprovementEducationFaith-Based (Christian)Faith-BasedFood & AgricultureHealth CareHigher EducationHousing & HomelessnessMental Health

Populations it has supported include children, families, indigenous, women girls, youth pop.

childrenfamiliesindigenouswomen girlsyouth pop

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for First Fruit Inc, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Life in Abundance International
TOWARDS THE MINISTRY OF LIA BLUE WINGS
Dallas, TX$500K2024
Reconciled World
TOWARDS STRENGTHENING ORGANIZATIONAL CAPACITY
Wheaton, IL$330K2024
National Christian Foundation
FUND #1231557
Alpharetta, GA$314K2020
Strategic Global Assistance Inc
TO SUPPORT THE WORK OF LEADERSOURCE IN 2024
Elkhart, IN$255K2024
Cure International Inc
CRIPPLED CHILDREN'S UNITED REHABILITATION EFFORT
Grand Rapids, MI$250K2020
The Chalmers Center
IDEA GENERATION, MAJORITY WORLD DISTRIBUTION AND OTHER CAPACITY BUILDING INITIATIVES
Lookout Mountain, GA$250K2022
Life in Abundance
FINAL INSTALLMENT - CAPACITY BUILDING PRIORITIES
Dallas, TX$225K2020
Life in Abundance
CAPACITY BUILDING PRIORITIES
Dallas, TX$225K2020
National Christian Foundation
FUND #1231557
Alpharetta, GA$211K2020
The Chalmers Center
IDEA GENERATION, MAJORITY WORLD DISTRIBUTION AND OTHER CAPACITY BUILDING INITIATIVES
Lookout Mountain, GA$200K2020
Leadersource Sga
STAGE 3 - ORGANIZATIONAL EXPANSION
Elkhart, IN$200K2020
Friends of Saiacs
EDUCATION - INFRASTRUCTURE NEEDS
Campbell, CA$200K2020
Village Schools International
CONSTRUCTION OF NEW SCHOOLS IN MALAWI, ZAMBIA, UGANDA AND KENYA
Tomball, TX$200K2024
Elam Ministries
SUPPORT ELAM'S CAPACITY BUILDING INITIATIVES IN THE AREAS OF TECH, FUNDRAISING, AND ADMIN
Alpharetta, GA$200K2024
Development Associates International
FUNDING BRIGHT SPOTS
Colorado Springs, CO$200K2023

First Fruit Inc giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2020$7.0M
2022$2.0M
2023$2.7M
2024$3.9M

How to apply for funding from First Fruit Inc

First Fruit Inc'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 firstfruit.org.

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Frequently asked questions about First Fruit Inc

Does First Fruit Inc accept grant applications?
First Fruit Inc'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 Fruit Inc fund?
First Fruit Inc's grants focus on arts & culture. Recent recipients include Life in Abundance International, Reconciled World, National Christian Foundation. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does First Fruit Inc give in grants?
First Fruit Inc reported $7.4M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $15.5M over 448 grants.
Where is First Fruit Inc located?
First Fruit Inc is based in Newport Beach, California. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 953081605.
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About this profile. This page is built from First Fruit Inc'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 Fruit Inc. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.