First Fed Foundation
First Fed Foundation is a private charitable corporation based in Port Angeles, Washington. The Foundation was established in 2015 following a $12 million gift from First Fed (the parent bank) when the organization converted to a publicly traded company. This gift enabled the Foundation to continue First Fed's more than 100-year tradition of community philanthropy. The Foundation operates as the sole charitable giving vehicle for First Fed and focuses on creating broad impact that benefits low- to moderate-income, disadvantaged, and marginalized persons and families.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$550K
Grant Count
35
Avg Grant Size
$16K
Mission & Focus Areas
First Fed Foundation is committed to creating broad impact that benefits low- to moderate-income, disadvantaged, and/or marginalized persons or families in the Washington State communities where First Fed operates full-service branches.
The Foundation's primary funding priorities include:
- Housing & Homelessness: Supporting organizations addressing homelessness and the availability of and access to affordable housing
- Community Development: Funding community development projects
- Community Support: Organizations providing critical, life-enhancing support to communities
- Economic Development: Efforts that stimulate and support economic development
- Emergency Response: Support for organizations addressing hardships caused by crises
Since 2015, the Foundation has allocated $7,001,500 across these priorities, with $1,844,300 directed to housing and homelessness, $2,650,000 to community development, $1,162,200 to community support services, $1,125,000 to economic development, and $220,000 to COVID-19 pandemic relief efforts.
Grantmaking
The Foundation operates on a semi-annual grant cycle schedule. The fall grant cycle accepts applications from July 1 through September 1. Funding determinations are typically made by the end of May following the spring cycle.
Grant Range
**: $5,000 to $50,000
Review Cycle
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How to Apply
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The Foundation provides support to communities in which First Fed operates full-service branches:
- Clallam County, Washington
- Jefferson County, Washington
- Kitsap County, Washington
- Whatcom County, Washington
- Bellevue, Washington
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Assets & Giving
- Total Assets (2024): $4,603,245
- Total Assets (2023): $5,075,281
- Total Revenue (2024): $198,409
- Total Expenses (2024): $666,507
- Annual Giving (2024): $600,000
- Annual Giving (2023): $800,000
- Annual Giving (2022): $860,000
- Annual Giving (2021): $840,000
- Annual Giving (2020): $850,000
Staffing
The Foundation employs 1-2 staff members.
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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 2024
Grant Size Distribution
151 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from First Fed Foundation
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Volunteers in Medicine of the Olympics Dba Olympic Peninsula Community Clin ($45,000), Council of the Olympic Peninsula of the Society of St Vincent De Paul ($35,000), 4pa ($25,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 4PA PORT ANGELES, WA | HOUSING AND HOMELESSNESS | $25,000 |
| BANBRIDGE YOUTH SERVICES BAINBRIDGE ISLAND, WA | COMMUNITY SUPPORT | $7,000 |
| BELLINGHAM PUBLIC SCHOOLS FOUNDATION BELLINGHAM, WA | COMMUNITY SUPPORT | $7,500 |
| BREMERTON FOODLINE BREMERTON, WA | COMMUNITY SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| CASCADE CONNECTIONS FERNDALE, WA | COMMUNITY SUPPORT | $5,000 |
| COLLEGE SUCCESS FOUNDATION BELLEVUE, WA | COMMUNITY SUPPORT | $5,000 |
| CONGREGATIONS FOR THE HOMELESS DBA PORCHLIGHT BELLEVUE, WA | HOUSING & HOMELESSNESS | $25,000 |
| COUNCIL OF THE OLYMPIC PENINSULA OF THE SOCIETY OF ST VINCENT DE PAUL INDIANOLA, WA | COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT | $35,000 |
| FEIRO MARINE LIFE CENTER PORT ANGELES, WA | COMMUNITY SUPPORT | $5,000 |
| FERNDALE COMMUNITY SERVICE COOPERATIVE FERNDALE, WA | COMMUNITY SUPPORT | $5,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Jan Simon serves as Executive Director, working 35 hours per week with annual compensation of $79,825.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CANDICE AVERY | TREASURER | 2 | — |
| LAURIE HAWKINS | SECRETARY | 2.65 | $4,530 |
| NORMAN J TONINA JR | PRESIDENT | 4 | — |
| JAN SIMON | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 35 | $82,489 |
| KAREN MCCORMICK | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| CINDY H FINNIE | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| DANA BEHAR | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
In fall 2024, the Foundation awarded $300,000 in grants to 18 nonprofits. In spring 2024, the Foundation distributed $300,000 to 19 nonprofits. The Foundation continues to accept applications on a semi-annual basis, with the next fall cycle opening July 1, 2026.
First Fed awards $300,000 in grants to nonprofits | Peninsula Daily NewsSubject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What does First Fed Foundation fund?
First Fed Foundation is committed to creating broad impact that benefits low- to moderate-income, disadvantaged, and/or marginalized persons or families in the Washington State communities where First Fed operates full-service branches. The Foundation's primary funding priorities include: • **Housing & Homelessness**: Supporting organizations addressing homelessness and the availability of and access to affordable housing • **Community Development**: Funding community development projects • **C…
How do I apply for a grant from First Fed Foundation?
**Grant Cycles & Application Process** The Foundation operates on a semi-annual grant cycle schedule. The fall grant cycle accepts applications from July 1 through September 1. Funding determinations are typically made by the end of May following the spring cycle. **Grant Characteristics** • **Grant Range**: $5,000 to $50,000 • **Median Grant Size**: $10,000 • **Recent Annual Activity**: In 2024, the Foundation awarded $600,000 across 36 grants. In 2023, it distributed $800,000 across 39 grants.
Where does First Fed Foundation make grants?
The Foundation provides support to communities in which First Fed operates full-service branches: • Clallam County, Washington • Jefferson County, Washington • Kitsap County, Washington • Whatcom County, Washington • Bellevue, Washington
What size grants does First Fed Foundation award?
In 2024, First Fed Foundation awarded 35 grants totaling $550K — an average of about $16K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is First Fed Foundation's EIN?
First Fed Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-3425308. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
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