First Bank Foundation
First Bank Foundation is a private foundation based in Creve Coeur, Missouri. In 2025, it made grants to charitable organizations, including Missouri- and California-based organizations working in education, youth programs, and community development.
First Bank Foundation at a glance
In short: First Bank Foundation gave $442K across 55 grants in 2025 (avg $8K), mostly in Missouri. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $442,220
- +18.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 55
- +37.5% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $8,040
- -14.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $755,155
- -33.4% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Missouri (58% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to First Bank Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 11901 Olive Blvd, Creve Coeur, MO 63141-6736
Phone: (314) 995-8722
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who First Bank Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Girls Incorporated of St Louis ($25K). Together the top 10 received $196K.
Grant Size Distribution
98 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 98 grants of 98 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 58% of grant dollars went to recipients in Missouri and 40% to recipients in California. The reported shares for Wisconsin and Tennessee were 1% each; Illinois was reported as 0%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 55 itemized grants.
Cities
How First Bank Foundation gives
- 53% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 1374% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 954% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $15K (2023) to $442K (2025). In 2025 it made 55 grants totaling $442K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Girls Incorporated of St Louis Saint Louis, MO | annual operating budget | $25,000 |
| Believe Schools Saint Louis, MO | General operating budget | $25,000 |
| Sherwood Forest Camp Inc Saint Louis, MO | general operating budget | $24,150 |
| KIPP St Louis Saint Louis, MO | General operating budget | $20,000 |
| Tabernacle Community Development Corporation Saint Louis, MO | youth computer center | $20,000 |
| Marion Middle School Saint Louis, MO | general operating & Girls Night Out conference | $19,205 |
| Orangewood Foundation Santa Ana, CA | Lyon Workforce Academy | $18,000 |
| Youthbridge Community Foundation Saint Louis, MO | annual operating budget | $15,500 |
| City Academy Saint Louis, MO | general operating budget | $15,000 |
| Junior achievement of Greater St Louis Chesterfield, MO | general operating support | $14,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $755,155 | $78,916 | $458,215 | $442,220 | 55 | $442,220 | $69,331 | $46,346 |
| 2024 | $1,134,454 | $110,317 | $398,085 | $374,500 | 40 | $374,500 | $97,314 | $65,213 |
| 2023 | $1,422,222 | $34,865 | $28,419 | $15,000 | 1 | $15,000 | $27,012 | $68,369 |
| 2022 | $1,415,776 | $232,212 | $43,274 | $30,000 | 1 | $30,000 | $20,569 | $59,347 |
| 2021 | $1,226,838 | $432,807 | $30,988 | $23,100 | 1 | $23,100 | $25,029 | $59,504 |
| 2020 | $825,019 | $516,552 | $413,873 | $408,610 | 10 | — | $4,349 | $29,594 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, First Bank Foundation reported a distributable amount of $46K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included general operating support for schools and youth-serving organizations, as well as support for a youth computer center, a workforce academy, and a benefit event.
The grantees describe their work in varied ways. Girls Incorporated of St. Louis says it provides educational, recreational, and cultural programs to help girls realize their potential. KIPP St. Louis describes itself as a public charter school serving students in grades K–12 and focused on their academic and character development. Sherwood Forest Camp says it provides summer learning and year-round college and career readiness programs for children from economically disadvantaged families in the St. Louis area. These are the grantees’ descriptions of their own missions, not statements of the foundation’s mission.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 55 grants totaling $442,220. Grants ranged from $750 to $25,000, with a median of $5,000. Among the largest grants were $25,000 to Girls Incorporated of St. Louis for its annual operating budget and $25,000 to Believe Schools for its general operating budget; $24,150 to Sherwood Forest Camp for its general operating budget; $20,000 to KIPP St. Louis for its general operating budget; and $20,000 to Tabernacle Community Development Corporation for a youth computer center. Other notable grants included $18,000 to Orangewood Foundation for Lyon Workforce Academy and $15,500 to Youthbridge Community Foundation for its annual operating budget.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Mikel Williamson as President, Joseph T Ambrose as Treasurer, and Stacy D Clay as Secretary.
First Bank Foundation is led by Mikel Williamson, President on every filing since 2023; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Mikel Williamson
President
On filings since 2023
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joseph T Ambrose
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Stacy D Clay
Secretary
On filings since 2020
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Shelley J Seifert (2020–2023) — President - Retired
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 First Bank Foundation
How much does First Bank Foundation give each year?
First Bank Foundation gave $442K across 55 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $375K across 40 grants.
What is First Bank Foundation's typical grant size?
First Bank Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $8,040, across 55 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does First Bank Foundation give grants?
First Bank Foundation gives mostly in Missouri: 58% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was California (40%). The most frequent recipient cities were Saint Louis, MO (24 grants), Santa Ana, CA (5 grants), Los Angeles, CA (3 grants) and Irvine, CA (3 grants).
Does First Bank Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 44% of First Bank Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (24 of 55) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are First Bank Foundation's largest grantees?
First Bank Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Girls Incorporated of St Louis ($25,000), Believe Schools ($25,000) and Sherwood Forest Camp Inc ($24,150), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 17% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is First Bank Foundation?
First Bank Foundation reported $755K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $442K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $46K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does First Bank Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included general operating support for schools and youth-serving organizations, as well as support for a youth computer center, a workforce academy, and a benefit event. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from First Bank Foundation?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is First Bank Foundation's EIN?
First Bank Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-2253071. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does First Bank Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 13, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). First Bank Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 15, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/first-bank-foundation-morg_a69fdfedc9604b6cac8544be61cf3a31
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