First Commerce Community Development Corporation
First Commerce Community Development Corporation is a private foundation focused on Human Services, based in Columbus, OH. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2021. In 2021, it awarded 1 grant totaling $47K. Net investment income was $423.
First Commerce Community Development Corporation at a glance
In short: First Commerce Community Development Corporation gave $47K across 1 grant in 2021 (avg $47K), mostly in Louisiana. Source: 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2021)
- $47,292
- -83.3% vs 2020
- Grants made (2021)
- 1
- -83.3% vs 2020
- Average grant
- $47,292
- +0.0% vs 2020
- Median grant
- $47,292
- Primary geography
- Louisiana (100% of itemized 2021 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2021 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2021; updated September 2026.
Who First Commerce Community Development Corporation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2021
The largest 2021 recipient was East Baton Rouge Redevelopment Authority ($47K).
Grant Size Distribution
7 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 7 grants of 7 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2021 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2021, annual grant giving ranged from $47K (2021) to $284K (2020). In 2021 it made 1 grant totaling $47K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| East Baton Rouge Redevelopment Authority Baton Rouge, LA | Promoting Equitable Investment and Development Across Baton Rouge. | $47,292 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | — | $423 | $47,298 | $47,292 | 1 | $423 | $152 |
| 2020 | $46,925 | $2,412 | $283,784 | $283,750 | 6 | $2,412 | $15,264 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, First Commerce Community Development Corporation reported a distributable amount of $152 for 2021 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
First Commerce Community Development Corporation is led by Brett A. Geiger, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 19 officers listed in 2021 report compensation.
Officers on the 2021 filing
Brett A. Geiger
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Bruce F. Martin
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Ellen J. Manola
Executive Director Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
John P. Scothorn
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Mark J. McCann
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
William C. Pelletier
President Managing Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
James A. Fox
Managing Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Aisling Veronica Desola
Vice President Assistant Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Allison Metzger
Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Amee Kantesaria
Secretary Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Damian Warshall
Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Deanna C. Mueller
Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
James A. Durham
Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Jason T. Dinneen
Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Jon W. Pagac
Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Marcela Castro
Vice President Assistant Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Mary G. Eymard
Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Noelle Kenel-Pierre
Vice President Assistant Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Susan Parsons
Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2021. "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 Commerce Community Development Corporation
How much does First Commerce Community Development Corporation give each year?
First Commerce Community Development Corporation gave $47K across 1 grant in 2021, according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2020 it gave $284K across 6 grants.
What is First Commerce Community Development Corporation?
First Commerce Community Development Corporation is a private foundation focused on Human Services, based in Columbus, OH.
Where does First Commerce Community Development Corporation operate?
First Commerce Community Development Corporation has awarded grants in Louisiana.
How much is First Commerce Community Development Corporation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2021, First Commerce Community Development Corporation reported a distributable amount of $152 on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is First Commerce Community Development Corporation's EIN?
First Commerce Community Development Corporation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 72-1227000. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2021.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2021
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