First Federal Foundation Inc
First Federal Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Lake City, Florida. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations and individuals, including support for a regional United Way and down payment assistance for homebuyers with limited funds.
First Federal Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: First Federal Foundation Inc gave $534K across 63 grants in 2025 (avg $8K), mostly in Florida. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $533,600
- +99.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 63
- +53.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $8,470
- +29.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $5,516,064
- -0.1% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Florida (98% 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 Federal Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 4705 Us Highway 90 W, Lake City, FL 32055
Phone: (386) 755-0600
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who First Federal Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was United Way of Suwannee Valley ($10K). Together the top 10 received $100K.
Grant Size Distribution
174 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 171 grants of 174 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 98% of grant dollars went to recipients in Florida and 2% to recipients in South Carolina.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 63 itemized grants.
Cities
How First Federal Foundation Inc gives
- 6% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 39% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 175% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $2K (2021) to $534K (2025). In 2025 it made 63 grants totaling $534K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| United Way of Suwannee Valley Lake City, FL | To help make progress in supporting healh, education, and financial stability throughout the region. | $10,300 |
| Alberto Rodriguez Jacksonville, FL | To help homebuyers with limited funds to afford a home by providing down payment assistance. | $10,000 |
| Amanda JM Morris Jacksonville, FL | To help homebuyers with limited funds to afford a home by providing down payment assistance. | $10,000 |
| Astong Francis Jacksonville, FL | To help homebuyers with limited funds to afford a home by providing down payment assistance. | $10,000 |
| Brooke D Daniels Jacksonville, FL | To help homebuyers with limited funds to afford a home by providing down payment assistance. | $10,000 |
| Cassandra Hamilton Jacksonville, FL | To help homebuyers with limited funds to afford a home by providing down payment assistance. | $10,000 |
| Cassandra Yvonne Childs Jacksonville, FL | To help homebuyers with limited funds to afford a home by providing down payment assistance. | $10,000 |
| Christopher Lee Eaves Jacksonville, FL | To help homebuyers with limited funds to afford a home by providing down payment assistance. | $10,000 |
| Christos Bonos Orange Park, FL | To help homebuyers with limited funds to afford a home by providing down payment assistance. | $10,000 |
| Cierara Lashay Parker Ocala, FL | To help homebuyers with limited funds to afford a home by providing down payment assistance. | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,516,064 | $578,419 | $585,218 | $533,600 | 63 | $533,600 | $513,581 | $304,281 |
| 2024 | $5,522,863 | $816,419 | $307,576 | $267,340 | 41 | $267,340 | $778,065 | $280,145 |
| 2023 | $5,014,020 | $33,368 | $228,411 | $191,742 | 24 | $191,742 | $73,372 | $253,840 |
| 2022 | $5,209,063 | $-51,753 | $432,817 | $383,311 | 42 | $383,311 | $68,137 | $271,042 |
| 2021 | $5,693,633 | $5,741,899 | $48,266 | $1,800 | 4 | $1,800 | $205,693 | $304,311 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, First Federal Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $304K 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 include support for homebuyer down payment assistance and for charitable organizations. United Way of Suwannee Valley Inc, which received $10,300, describes its mission as advancing the common good through community impact initiatives and agency support. Circles of Hope Ministries received $10,000 for helping others through serving God and sharing the Gospel.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 63 grants totaling $533,600. Grants ranged from $300 to $10,300, with a median of $10,000. The largest grant was $10,300 to United Way of Suwannee Valley in Lake City, Florida. Multiple individuals received $10,000 grants for down payment assistance to help homebuyers with limited funds afford a home. Circles of Hope Ministries in Beaufort, South Carolina, received $10,000.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Pamela Hitt as director, secretary, and COO; David G Brewer, Philip Moses, Jennifer Anchors, and Barzella Papa as directors; John Medina as director and chairmen; and Keith Leibfried as director and vice chairmen.
First Federal Foundation Inc's 2025 filing lists 7 officers; none of the 7 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
David G. Brewer
Director
Director, Treasurer & CFO → Director, 2022
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Jennifer Anchors
Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
John Medina
Director & Chairmen
Director & Executive Director → Director & Chairmen, 2022
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Keith Leibfried
Director & Vice Chairmen
Director & President → Director & Vice Chairmen, 2022
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Pamela Hitt
Director, Secretary & COO
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Philip Moses
Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Barzella Papa
Director
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Donna Brown (2021–2022) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 Federal Foundation Inc
How much does First Federal Foundation Inc give each year?
First Federal Foundation Inc gave $534K across 63 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $267K across 41 grants.
What is First Federal Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
First Federal Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $8,470, across 63 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does First Federal Foundation Inc give grants?
First Federal Foundation Inc gives mostly in Florida: 98% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Jacksonville, FL (44 grants), Ocala, FL (5 grants), Lake City, FL (3 grants) and Orange Park, FL (2 grants).
Does First Federal Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 63 grants with a stated purpose on First Federal Foundation Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are First Federal Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
First Federal Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include United Way of Suwannee Valley ($10,300), Alberto Rodriguez ($10,000) and Amanda JM Morris ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 6% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is First Federal Foundation Inc?
First Federal Foundation Inc reported $5.5M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $534K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $304K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does First Federal Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants include support for homebuyer down payment assistance and for charitable organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from First Federal Foundation Inc?
The foundation 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 Federal Foundation Inc's EIN?
First Federal Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 86-1296449. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Does First Federal 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
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 19, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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Grantable. (2026). First Federal Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 15, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/first-federal-foundation-inc-morg_e3a664dacdd948a8a36f9407fb031d19
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