First Citizens Charitable Foundation Inc
First Citizens Charitable Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Fairhaven, Massachusetts. Its 2025 filing reports 77 grants, all to recipients in Massachusetts, including organizations whose work—as described by the organizations themselves—includes food assistance, aging services, youth and family support, and children’s learning.
First Citizens Charitable Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: First Citizens Charitable Foundation Inc gave $134K across 77 grants in 2025 (avg $2K), mostly in Massachusetts. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $134,282
- +14.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 77
- +7600.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $1,744
- -98.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $2,389,791
- -1.9% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (100% 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 Citizens Charitable Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 200 Mill Rd, Fairhaven, MA 02719
Phone: (508) 990-3327
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who First Citizens Charitable Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was My Brothers Keeper ($20K). Together the top 10 received $53K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($1,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
246 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 245 grants of 246 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All reported grant dollars in filing year 2025 went to recipients in Massachusetts.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 77 itemized grants.
Cities
How First Citizens Charitable Foundation Inc gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−19%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 117% 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $75K (2021) to $172K (2023). In 2025 it made 77 grants totaling $134K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| My Brothers Keeper Dartmouth, MA | Exempt Purpose | $20,000 |
| Ascension Career Training Middleboro, MA | Exempt Purpose | $5,000 |
| Buzzards Bay Habitat for Humanity Fall River, MA | Exempt Purpose | $5,000 |
| YMCA Full Plate Project Dartmouth, MA | Exempt Purpose | $4,752 |
| Elements Learning Collaborative Fairhaven, MA | Exempt Purpose | $3,910 |
| Bristol Aging & Wellness Fall River, MA | Exempt Purpose | $3,090 |
| Corline Cronan's Family Raynham, MA | Exempt Purpose | $3,000 |
| Friends of Bourne Council on Aging Bourne, MA | Exempt Purpose | $3,000 |
| Taunton Performing Arts Center Taunton, MA | Exempt Purpose | $3,000 |
| Gnome Surf Fall River, MA | Exempt Purpose | $2,540 |
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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 | $2,389,791 | $89,631 | $136,736 | $134,282 | 77 | $136,736 | $116,667 |
| 2024 | $2,436,896 | $90,272 | $119,497 | $117,168 | 1 | $119,497 | $117,997 |
| 2023 | $2,466,121 | $269,902 | $172,954 | $171,550 | 62 | $172,954 | $119,461 |
| 2022 | $2,367,572 | $93,391 | $168,396 | $166,677 | 61 | $168,396 | $120,785 |
| 2021 | $2,442,577 | $2,342,086 | $76,280 | $75,077 | 45 | $76,280 | $29,135 |
| 2020 | $177,771 | $16,330 | $88,604 | $87,915 | 50 | — | $11,380 |
| 2019 | $250,045 | $109,457 | $103,269 | $102,690 | 61 | — | $10,266 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, First Citizens Charitable Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $117K 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 went to a range of Massachusetts organizations. For example, My Brothers Keeper Inc describes its work as providing furniture, household items, services, and food to people and families in southeastern Massachusetts. Bristol Aging & Wellness Inc describes itself as an entry point for elder services in southeastern Massachusetts, while Cape Kid Meals Inc says it provides weekend food bags to children facing hunger. Other 2025 recipients include Cape Cod Toy Library Inc, which describes its work as increasing play-based learning experiences for children and families, and Buzzards Bay Coalition, which describes its work as protecting and restoring Buzzards Bay and its watershed.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 77 grants totaling $134,282. Grants ranged from $332 to $20,000, with a median of $1,000. The largest listed awards included $20,000 to My Brothers Keeper in Dartmouth, $5,000 each to Ascension Career Training in Middleboro and Buzzards Bay Habitat for Humanity in Fall River, and $4,752 to YMCA Full Plate Project in Dartmouth. Other listed recipients included Elements Learning Collaborative ($3,910), Bristol Aging & Wellness ($3,090), Friends of Bourne Council on Aging ($3,000), and Cape Kid Meals ($2,500).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Christopher Howard as president, treasurer, clerk, and director. It lists Linda Cosme, Patrick Neenan, and Dawn Camille as directors.
First Citizens Charitable Foundation Inc is led by Christopher Howard, President, Treasurer, Clerk & Director since 2025 (on filings since 2019); none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Christopher Howard
President, Treasurer, Clerk & Director
President, Treasurer, Clerk & Chariman → President, Treasurer, Clerk & Char, 2024
President, Treasurer, Clerk & Char → President, Treasurer, Clerk & Director, 2025
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dawn Camille
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Patrick Neenan
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Linda Cosme
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (5)
- Former: Geralyn Marcinko (2019–2024) — Director · Filing note: Ended 812024
- Former: Leslie Poulin (2019–2022) — Director
- Former: Sarah Pedercini (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: Mary Penkala (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Peter Muise (2019–2020) — President, Chairman & Director · Filing note: Retired as of 1262021
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 Citizens Charitable Foundation Inc
How much does First Citizens Charitable Foundation Inc give each year?
First Citizens Charitable Foundation Inc gave $134K across 77 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $117K across 1 grant.
What is First Citizens Charitable Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
First Citizens Charitable Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $1,000, and its average grant was $1,744, across 77 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does First Citizens Charitable Foundation Inc give grants?
First Citizens Charitable Foundation Inc gives mostly in Massachusetts: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were New Bedford, MA (21 grants), Taunton, MA (12 grants), Fall River, MA (7 grants) and Hyannis, MA (6 grants).
Who are First Citizens Charitable Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
First Citizens Charitable Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include My Brothers Keeper ($20,000), Ascension Career Training ($5,000) and Buzzards Bay Habitat for Humanity ($5,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($1,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 22% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is First Citizens Charitable Foundation Inc?
First Citizens Charitable Foundation Inc reported $2.4M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $137K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $117K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does First Citizens Charitable Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants went to a range of Massachusetts organizations. For example, My Brothers Keeper Inc describes its work as providing furniture, household items, services, and food to people and families in southeastern Massachusetts. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from First Citizens Charitable Foundation Inc?
The foundation states that it 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 Citizens Charitable Foundation Inc's EIN?
First Citizens Charitable Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-3772741. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does First Citizens Charitable Foundation Inc 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
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS August 11, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 8, 2026)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS February 28, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 3, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS June 17, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS June 7, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS July 24, 2024)
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