First Federal Credit Union Foundation

HIAWATHA, IA EIN: 82-5181234

First Federal Credit Union Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in HIAWATHA, IA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $305K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 27 grants totaling $21K. Net investment income was $16K.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$305K

+5.4% YoY

Annual Giving

$21K

+40.1% YoY

Grant Count

27

+42.1% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$775.926

-1.4% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, First Federal Credit Union Foundation reported a distributable amount of $15K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

About First Federal Credit Union Foundation

Based on IRS filings

First Federal Credit Union Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in HIAWATHA, IA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $305K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 27 grants totaling $21K. Net investment income was $16K.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

2states

States

Cities

AmesCedar RapidsCenter PointDallasHiawathaIndianolaIowa CityLakotaMarionShellsburgSpencerSwisherWalkerWest Des Moines

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$10K$19K$29K$39K20202021202220232024
Metric202420232022
Total Assets$304,863$289,248$253,993
Revenue$35,319$32,699$31,173
Expenses$25,949$19,674$24,453
Qualifying Distributions$22,142$16,114$21,212
Net Investment Income$15,624$13,252$10,443
Distributable Amount$14,655$13,319$12,828

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$7K$13K$20K$26K15 grants202022 grants202125 grants202219 grants202327 grants2024

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

CENTER POINT URBANA FELL…$3KFREEDOM FOUNDATION$1KGREEN SQUARE MEALS$1KHIAWATHA PARKS & RECREAT…$1KINDIAN CREEK NATURE CENTER$1KKIDS FIRST LAW CENTER$1KKIRKWOOD COMMUNITY COLLEGE$1KLINN COUNTY HISTORICAL S…$1KMT ZION FOOD PANTRY$1KSIMPSONS COLLEGE$1K

Grant Size Distribution

108 grants across all recorded years

108<$50K$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Center Point Urbana Fellowship of Christian Athletes ($2,500), Freedom Foundation ($1,000), Green Square Meals ($1,000).

RecipientPurposeAmount
AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION DALLAS, TXGENERAL SUPPORT$500
ARC OF EAST CENTRAL IOWA CEDAR RAPIDS, IAPLAYGROUND$500
CEDAR RAPIDS PUBLIC SAFETY CEDAR RAPIDS, IAGENERAL SUPPORT$250
CENTER POINT URBANA FELLOWSHIP OF CHRISTIAN ATHLETES CENTER POINT, IAFUND RAISING EVENT$2,500
DAYBREAK ROTARY CEDAR RAPIDS, IAGENERAL SUPPORT$500
FREEDOM FOUNDATION CEDAR RAPIDS, IAVETERANS PANTRY$1,000
FRESH START MINISTRIES CEDAR RAPIDS, IAGENERAL SUPPORT$500
GREEN SQUARE MEALS CEDAR RAPIDS, IAEVENT SPONSOR FOR HOMELESS SERVICES - DADY DASH TO END HOMELESSNESS$1,000
HARMONEY SCHOOL OF MUSIC CEDAR RAPIDS, IACOMMUNITY MUSIC DAY$500
HAWKEYE AREA COUNCIL CEDAR RAPIDS, IAANNUAL DINNER$500

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

NameTitleHoursCompensation
DOUG NETOLICKYVICE PRESIDENT0.5
GENEVA WILLIAMSDIRECTOR0.5
MARY LAWRENCEPRESIDENT0.5
NANCY KAHLEDIRECTOR0.5
TOM CHALSTROMDIRECTOR0.5
TRACY JACKSONDIRECTOR0.5
NICOLE OSTERHAUSDIRECTOR0.5

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Frequently Asked Questions

What is First Federal Credit Union Foundation?

First Federal Credit Union Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in HIAWATHA, IA. It holds $305K in total assets as of 2024.

How large is First Federal Credit Union Foundation?

As of 2024, First Federal Credit Union Foundation holds $305K in total assets with $35K in annual revenue. It awarded 27 grants totaling $21K in 2024.

Where does First Federal Credit Union Foundation operate?

First Federal Credit Union Foundation has awarded grants in Iowa, Texas.

What size grants does First Federal Credit Union Foundation award?

In 2024, First Federal Credit Union Foundation awarded 27 grants totaling $21K — an average of about $775.926 per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is First Federal Credit Union Foundation required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, First Federal Credit Union Foundation reported a distributable amount of $15K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

What is First Federal Credit Union Foundation's EIN?

First Federal Credit Union Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-5181234. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.

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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.

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