First Citizens Bank Charitable
First Citizens Charitable Foundation, Inc. is a private grantmaking foundation established under the Iowa Non-Profit Corporation Act on December 27, 1995. Based in Mason City, Iowa, the foundation is organized for charitable, religious, educational, and scientific purposes, making distributions to organizations that qualify as exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
Key facts about First Citizens Bank Charitable
- EIN
- 42-1451615
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025
- Annual giving (2025)
- $408,200
- Grants made (2025)
- 75
- Average grant
- $5,443
- Median grant
- $2,500
- New grantees (estimate)
- 53% first-time grantees (40 of 75, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Iowa (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- How to apply
- The foundation board meets twice annually to consider requests in June and December. Full details ↓
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology). Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who First Citizens Bank Charitable funds
By grant dollars, the top recipient states for First Citizens Bank Charitable's 75 itemized 2025 grants were Iowa (100%). The most frequent recipient cities were Mason City, IA (35 grants), Charles City, IA (6 grants), Osage, IA (5 grants) and Clear Lake, IA (4 grants). 77% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
Is First Citizens Bank Charitable open to new grantees?
53%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 40 of 75 grantees (53%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $5K; repeat grants $6K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 33% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+4%). Method
Estimate from itemized IRS Form 990-PF grant lists (2020–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
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Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$408K
-9.9% YoY
Grant Count
75
-6.3% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$5K
-3.9% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation supports nonprofit organizations in the northern Iowa and Minnesota counties served by First Citizens Bank. Primary areas of interest include:
- Arts and culture
- Education
- Health, including medical care and mental health
- Human services
- Housing
- Hunger and homelessness
- Community improvement
- Support for low-to-moderate income individuals
Grantmaking
Grant Range
s:** Typical awards range from $500 to $65,000, with historical grants ranging from $250 to $40,000.
Review Cycle
are June 1 and November 15. Applicants can submit applications online or by mail to the foundation office.
How to Apply
** The foundation board meets twice annually to consider requests in June and December. Application deadlines are June 1 and November 15. Applicants can submit applications online or by mail to the foundation office.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation restricts funding to counties served by First Citizens Bank operations:
Iowa counties: Worth, Mitchell, Howard, Hancock, Cerro Gordo, Floyd, Chickasaw, Wright, Franklin, and Butler
Minnesota counties: Kanabec, Pine, and Isanti
Grant Distribution by State
Share of all 75 itemized 2025 grant dollars.
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2023:
- Total Assets: $1.49 million
- Total Revenue: $483,000
- Total Expenses: $391,000
- Total Liabilities: $0
Grant Activity:
- Total Giving (2024): $453,300
- Average grant amount varies by award
The foundation has maintained tax-exempt status since May 1996 (EIN: 42-1451615).
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Data update history
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
Grant Size Distribution
367 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from First Citizens Bank Charitable
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2025 grants, the largest recipients include The Clear Lake Development Foundation ($60,000), Cedar River Recreation and Fine Arts ($25,000), Mason City Family YMCA ($16,750).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| THE CLEAR LAKE DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION Clear Lake, IA | CLEAR LAKE AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AND WELCOME CENER EXPANSION | $60,000 |
| CEDAR RIVER RECREATION AND FINE ARTS Osage, IA | GENERAL SUPPORT | $25,000 |
| MASON CITY FAMILY YMCA Mason City, IA | GENERAL SUPPORT | $16,750 |
| FLOYD COUNTY FAIR SOCIETY Charles City, IA | GENERAL SUPPORT | $15,000 |
| MITCHELL COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY Osage, IA | GENERAL SUPPORT | $12,500 |
| IOWA SPECIALTY HOSPITAL - CLARION Clarion, IA | SPECIALTY CLINIC EXAM TABLE | $11,250 |
| CITY OF OSAGE Osage, IA | BURNHAM PARK RESTORATION | $10,500 |
| COMMUNITY KITCHEN OF NORTH IOWA INC Mason City, IA | GENERAL SUPPORT | $10,250 |
| WORLD FOOD PRIZE FOUNDATION Des Moines, IA | GENERAL SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| NORTH IOWA FAIR ASSOCIATION Mason City, IA | NAMING RIGHT TO THE NORTH IOWA RECREATIONAL ARENA BUILDING | $10,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Patricia A. Tomson – Executive Director
- O Jay Tomson – President
- Gordon Anderson – Director
- Amy Nelson – Board Secretary
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 IRS filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| O Jay Tomson | President | 1 | — |
| Marti T Rodamaker | Vice President | 1 | — |
| Amy E Nelson | Secretary | 1 | — |
| Brad J Dummett | Treasurer | 1 | — |
| Patricia a Tomson | Executive Director | 2 | $10,000 |
| Joleen Fleming | Director | 1 | — |
| Robert Klocke | Director | 1 | — |
| Catherine Rottinghaus | Director | 1 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What does First Citizens Bank Charitable fund?
The foundation supports nonprofit organizations in the northern Iowa and Minnesota counties served by First Citizens Bank. Primary areas of interest include: • Arts and culture • Education • Health, including medical care and mental health • Human services • Housing • Hunger and homelessness • Community improvement • Support for low-to-moderate income individuals
How do I apply for a grant from First Citizens Bank Charitable?
The foundation board meets twice annually to consider requests in June and December. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
Where does First Citizens Bank Charitable make grants?
The foundation restricts funding to counties served by First Citizens Bank operations: **Iowa counties:** Worth, Mitchell, Howard, Hancock, Cerro Gordo, Floyd, Chickasaw, Wright, Franklin, and Butler **Minnesota counties:** Kanabec, Pine, and Isanti
What size grants does First Citizens Bank Charitable award?
In 2025, First Citizens Bank Charitable awarded 75 grants totaling $408K — an average of about $5K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is First Citizens Bank Charitable's EIN?
First Citizens Bank Charitable's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 42-1451615. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
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