Family First Foundation
Family First Foundation is a private foundation, based in Bossier City, LA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $138K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 6 grants totaling $39K.
Family First Foundation at a glance
In short: Family First Foundation gave $39K across 6 grants in 2025 (avg $6K), top state Tennessee. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $38,510
- -16.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 6
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $6,418
- -16.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $4,755
- Total assets
- $138,140
- -5.8% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Tennessee (39% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Family First Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was St Judes Children's Hospital ($15K). Together the top 6 received $39K.
Grant Size Distribution
27 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 27 grants of 27 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
Cities
How Family First Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−10%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 575% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $14K (2021) to $46K (2024). In 2025 it made 6 grants totaling $39K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Judes Children's Hospital Memphis, TN | General Support | $15,000 |
| Cross Creek Church Colleyville, TX | General Support | $10,000 |
| Breakthrough T1D New York, NY | General Support | $5,010 |
| Shriners Hospitals for Children Atlanta, GA | General Support | $4,500 |
| Food Bank of Northwest Louisiana Shreveport, LA | General Support | $2,000 |
| Tunnel to Towers Staten Island, NY | General Support | $2,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $138,140 | $30,000 | $38,510 | $38,510 | 6 | $38,510 | $6,692 |
| 2024 | $146,650 | $160,000 | $46,000 | $46,000 | 6 | $46,000 | $3,808 |
| 2023 | $32,650 | $25,000 | $21,000 | $21,000 | 4 | $21,000 | $1,422 |
| 2022 | $28,650 | $70,000 | $43,000 | $43,000 | 6 | $43,000 | $1,532 |
| 2021 | $1,650 | — | $13,750 | $13,750 | 5 | $13,750 | $707 |
| 2020 | $15,400 | — | $18,600 | $18,600 | 2 | — | $1,325 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Family First Foundation reported a distributable amount of $7K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Family First Foundation is led by Larry Oswald, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Larry Oswald
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brenda Oswald
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Chad Oswald
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
James R. Mitchell
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ryan Oswald
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Family First Foundation
How much does Family First Foundation give each year?
Family First Foundation gave $39K across 6 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $46K across 6 grants.
What is Family First Foundation's typical grant size?
Family First Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $4,755, and its average grant was $6,418, across 6 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Family First Foundation give grants?
Family First Foundation's top state is Tennessee, with 39% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Texas (26%) and New York (18%).
Does Family First Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Family First Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (6 of 6) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Family First Foundation's largest grantees?
Family First Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include St Judes Children's Hospital ($15,000), Cross Creek Church ($10,000) and Breakthrough T1D ($5,010), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 78% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Family First Foundation?
Family First Foundation reported $138K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $39K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $7K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Family First Foundation's EIN?
Family First Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-3934773. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS March 18, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS April 22, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 5, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 30, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 28, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 5, 2026)
Live grants for the work Family First Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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