First Financial Foundation
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Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$1.9M
+994.9% YoY
Annual Giving
$2.7M
+10.0% YoY
Grant Count
92
+7.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$29K
+2.8% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation prioritizes three core funding areas:
- Neighborhood Development — Supporting community revitalization and housing initiatives
- Workforce Development and Education — Funding programs that build skills and educational opportunities
- Culture and the Arts — Investing in cultural organizations and creative initiatives
The foundation particularly focuses on low-income communities and emerging markets within its service territory.
Grantmaking
The foundation operates an annual grant campaign. The 2026 grant campaign runs May 1–31, with application links available on the foundation's website during that period.
Grant Range
$5,000 to $435,390
Average Grant
amount varies by funding cycle
How to Apply
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation funds organizations across multiple states where First Financial Bank operates, including:
- Ohio (Cincinnati, Middletown, Hamilton, Franklin, and surrounding areas)
- Indiana
- Kentucky (including Covington)
- Additional Midwest communities
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Assets & Giving (2023):
- Total assets: $172,000–$1,878,655
- Total giving: $2.4–$2.65 million annually
- Number of grants: 85–96 per year
Broader Commitment: First Financial Foundation is part of the bank's five-year Community Benefits Agreement (2024–2028), through which the organization plans to provide $18 million in philanthropy. In 2019, First Financial invested over $1.6 million into approximately 1,045 community programs.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $1,878,655 | $171,585 | $28,258 |
| Revenue | $4,361,176 | $2,556,233 | $9,489 |
| Expenses | $1,604,772 | $2,002,241 | $3,250,734 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $2,653,326 | $2,412,818 | $2,495,708 |
| Net Investment Income | $60,396 | $56,145 | $6,310 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
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
250 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from First Financial Foundation
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include United Way of Greater Cincinnati ($391,368), Cincinnati Usa Regional Chamber Minority Business ($200,000), Accelerate Great Schools ($200,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| UNITED WAY OF GREATER CINCINNATI CINCINNATI, OH | ANNUAL CAMPAIGN (INCLUDING EE MATCH) | $391,368 |
| DECATUR COUNTY UNITED FUND GREENSBURG, IN | CONNECTING RESOURCES IN DECATUR COUNTY | $7,500 |
| HOUSING PARTNERSHIP INC LOUISVILLE, KY | 3 YR COMMITMENT - SUPPORT HOMEOWNERSHIP IN LOW AND MODERATE INCOME COMMUNITIES IN LOUISVILLE, KY | $41,667 |
| CINCINNATI USA REGIONAL CHAMBER MINORITY BUSINESS CINCINNATI, OH | SUPPORT DEVELOPMENT OF MINORITY AND SMALL BUSINESS IN THE CINCINNATI REGION | $200,000 |
| COLLECTIVE EMPOWERMENT GROUP CINCINNATI, OH | FUNDING FOR WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT AND EDUCATION PROGRAMS | $35,000 |
| CDFI FRIENDLY BLOOMINGTON BLOOMINGTON, IN | CDFI FRIENDLY BLOOMINGTON MISSION SUPPORT | $7,500 |
| ACCELERATE GREAT SCHOOLS CINCINNATI, OH | FUNDING FOR SCHOOL PROGRAMMING IN UNDERSERVED NEIGHBORHOODS | $200,000 |
| FC CINCINNATI FOUNDATION CINCINNATI, OH | COMMUNITY SUPPORT FOR WEST END DEVELOPMENT | $200,000 |
| CINCINNATI PLAYHOUSE IN THE PARK CINCINNATI, OH | CAPITAL CAMPAIGN TO SUPPORT A NEW BUILDING FOR PERFORMANCES AND SCHOOL PROGRAMMING FOR DISADVANTAGED CHILDREN | $125,000 |
| FOUNDATION FOR YOUTH OF BARTHOLOMEW COUNTY COLUMBUS, IN | PROVIDE ASSISTANCE TO FAMILIES IN NEED OF AFTER SCHOOL CARE THROUGH A SCHOLARSHIP | $5,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Board Members:
- Archie Brown — President/Chair
- Roddell McCullough — Secretary/Director; Chief Corporate Responsibility Officer
- Karen B Woods — Treasurer/Director
- Jamie Anderson — Director
- Mandy Neeley — Director
- Rick Dennen — Director
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| RODDELL MCCULLOUGH | SECRETARY/DIRECTOR | — | — |
| KAREN B WOODS | TREASURER/DIRECTOR | — | — |
| ARCHIE BROWN | PRESIDENT/CHAIR | — | — |
| JAMIE ANDERSON | DIRECTOR | — | — |
| MANDY NEELEY | DIRECTOR | — | — |
| MATT RECKMAN | DIRECTOR | — | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The foundation announced its largest grant campaign in company history in 2025, distributing $550,000 across 96 organizations in the Midwest. In Greater Cincinnati specifically, $182,500 was awarded to 32 nonprofits serving neighborhoods and nearby communities in Ohio, Indiana, and Kentucky.
Beyond grantmaking, First Financial Bank employees contributed more than 14,000 volunteer hours in their communities in 2024, demonstrating the organization's broader community engagement strategy.
First Financial Bank awards $18,500 in grants to Bloomington ...Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What does First Financial Foundation fund?
The foundation prioritizes three core funding areas: • **Neighborhood Development** — Supporting community revitalization and housing initiatives • **Workforce Development and Education** — Funding programs that build skills and educational opportunities • **Culture and the Arts** — Investing in cultural organizations and creative initiatives The foundation particularly focuses on low-income communities and emerging markets within its service territory.
How do I apply for a grant from First Financial Foundation?
**Grant Characteristics:** • Grant range: $5,000 to $435,390 • Median grant size: $10,000 • Average grant amount varies by funding cycle **Application Process:** The foundation operates an annual grant campaign. The 2026 grant campaign runs May 1–31, with application links available on the foundation's website during that period. **Recent Grant Activity:** In 2025, the foundation awarded $550,000 in grants to 96 organizations across the Midwest, marking the largest grant campaign in First Finan…
Where does First Financial Foundation make grants?
The foundation funds organizations across multiple states where First Financial Bank operates, including: • Ohio (Cincinnati, Middletown, Hamilton, Franklin, and surrounding areas) • Indiana • Kentucky (including Covington) • Additional Midwest communities
What size grants does First Financial Foundation award?
In 2024, First Financial Foundation awarded 92 grants totaling $2.7M — an average of about $29K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is First Financial Foundation's EIN?
First Financial Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-3823145. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Explore Open Grants
Browse active grant opportunities in First Financial Foundation's focus areas in our free grants database
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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