Christ First Foundation
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Christ First Foundation at a glance
In short: Christ First Foundation gave $639K across 6 grants in 2023 (avg $107K), mostly in Colorado. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $639,299
- +1425.0% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 6
- +200.0% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $106,550
- +408.3% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $13,500
- Primary geography
- Colorado (98% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2023; updated September 2026.
Who Christ First Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was Serve 68 ($542K). Together the top 6 received $639K.
Grant Size Distribution
9 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 6 grants of 9 (67%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2023 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
Cities
How Christ First Foundation gives
- Giving grew 1179% from 2020 to 2023. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $42K (2022) to $639K (2023). In 2023 it made 6 grants totaling $639K.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Serve 68 Fort Collins, CO | Purchase of truck & building to increase capacity for assistance to northern Colorado individuals and families needing economic assistance | $542,199 |
| Clearwater Church Fort Collins, CO | Worship Leader Grant | $50,100 |
| Heritage Christian Academy Fort Collins, CO | Christian Ministry/Missions | $17,000 |
| More of His Fullness Warsaw, IN | Christian Missions/Ministry | $10,000 |
| One Hope of Northern Colorado Fort Collins, CO | Christian Ministry | $10,000 |
| Encore Encore Fort Collins, CO | Christian Ministry | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | — | $40,674 | $645,817 | $639,299 | 6 | $40,674 |
| 2022 | $626,124 | $7,580 | $49,171 | $41,920 | 2 | $7,554 |
| 2021 | $787,555 | $82,639 | $87,319 | $79,845 | Total only | $82,639 |
| 2020 | $802,185 | $44,674 | $57,336 | $50,000 | 1 | $44,663 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About Christ First Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Christ First Foundation is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Fort Collins, CO. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2023. In 2023, it awarded 6 grants totaling $639K. Net investment income was $41K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Christ First Foundation is led by Michael Siminov, President on every filing since 2020; 1 of 6 officers listed in 2023 is compensated.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Michael Siminov
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tammera L. Wilgers
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
$1K (2020) → $3K (2023)
Don Daniels
Board Member
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nana Tonkin
Board Member
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tim Hasler
Board Member
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Truman Harsha
Board Member
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2023. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2023 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2023 filing was $3K, to Tammera L Wilgers (Treasurer).
Frequently asked questions about Christ First Foundation
How much does Christ First Foundation give each year?
Christ First Foundation gave $639K across 6 grants in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990. In 2022 it gave $42K across 2 grants.
What is Christ First Foundation's typical grant size?
Christ First Foundation's median grant in 2023 was $13,500, and its average grant was $106,550, across 6 grants on its 2023 IRS Form 990.
Where does Christ First Foundation give grants?
Christ First Foundation gives mostly in Colorado: 98% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2023 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Fort Collins, CO (5 grants).
Does Christ First Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2023: none of the 6 grants with a stated purpose on Christ First Foundation's 2023 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
Who are Christ First Foundation's largest grantees?
Christ First Foundation's largest 2023 grantees include Serve 68 ($542,199), Clearwater Church ($50,100) and Heritage Christian Academy ($17,000), according to its 2023 IRS Form 990. Together they received 95% of its itemized 2023 grant dollars.
What is Christ First Foundation?
Christ First Foundation is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Fort Collins, CO.
What is Christ First Foundation's EIN?
Christ First Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 74-2235585. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 13, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 9, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 3, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 11, 2024)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
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