First Financial Foundation
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Key facts about First Financial Foundation
- EIN
- 82-3823145
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024
- Annual giving (2024)
- $2,653,201
- Grants made (2024)
- 92
- Average grant
- $28,839
- Median grant
- $10,000
- New grantees (estimate)
- 36% first-time grantees (32 of 90, 2024)
- Total assets
- $1,878,655
- Primary geography
- Ohio (82% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- How to apply
- The foundation operates an annual grant campaign. Full details ↓
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology). Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who First Financial Foundation funds
By grant dollars, the top recipient states for First Financial Foundation's 92 itemized 2024 grants were Ohio (82%) and Indiana (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were Cincinnati, OH (32 grants), Hamilton, OH (7 grants), Indianapolis, IN (7 grants) and Louisville, KY (5 grants). 1% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
Is First Financial Foundation open to new grantees?
36%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 32 of 90 grantees (36%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $11K; repeat grants $40K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 47% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+1%). Method
Estimate from itemized IRS Form 990-PF grant lists (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
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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
Grant Range
$5,000 to $435,390
Average Grant
amount varies by funding cycle
How to Apply
**
Ready to take the next step with First Financial Foundation?
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
Share of all 92 itemized 2024 grant dollars.
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 | — | — | — |
Data update history
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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
482 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 recipients include United Way of Greater Cincinnati ($391,368), Hamilton Community Foundation ($280,000 across 2 grants), Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber Minority Business ($200,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| UNITED WAY OF GREATER CINCINNATI Cincinnati, OH | ANNUAL CAMPAIGN (INCLUDING EE MATCH) | $391,368 |
| HAMILTON COMMUNITY FOUNDATION Hamilton, OH | For the development of a Port Authority to address unproductive real estate and create jobs in Hamilton, OH | $240,000 |
| CINCINNATI USA REGIONAL CHAMBER MINORITY BUSINESS Cincinnati, OH | SUPPORT DEVELOPMENT OF MINORITY AND SMALL BUSINESS IN THE CINCINNATI REGION | $200,000 |
| 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 |
| WORKING IN NEIGHBORHOODS Cincinnati, OH | REDEVELOPMENT OF 5 LMI CINCINNATI NEIGHBORHOODS | $75,000 |
| FUNDNOIRE Cincinnati, OH | Fund 24 black owned businesses over two years throughout the City of Cincinnati in $50,000 (max) increments. | $75,000 |
| FREESTORE FOODBANK INC Cincinnati, OH | CAMPAIGN SUPPORT TO ASSIST IN SUPPLING MEALS TO THOSE OF THE COMMUNITY IN NEED | $50,000 |
| EXODUS REFUGEE IMMIGRATION INC Indianapolis, IN | HUMANITARIAN SERVICES AND SELF SUFFICIENCY TRAINING TO IMMIGRANTS AND ASYLUM SEEKERS | $50,000 |
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
No officer or director reported compensation in the available filings.
From 2024 IRS 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?
The foundation operates an annual grant campaign. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
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.
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