First Fruit Inc
First Fruit Inc is a private foundation based in Newport Beach, California. Founded as a family foundation in 1976, it is guided by Christian faith and gives to Christian organizations working in the Global South.
First Fruit Inc at a glance
In short: First Fruit Inc gave $3.9M across 108 grants in 2024 (avg $36K), top state Texas. 43% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $3,940,829
- +48.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 108
- +63.6% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $36,489
- -9.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $11,293
- Total assets
- $19,477,979
- -14.0% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 43% first-time grantees (32 of 74, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Texas (22% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to First Fruit Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
First Fruit does not accept unsolicited requests and accepts only invited proposals. The filing states that the foundation makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Section 509(a) organizations should send information describing the organization and the proposed use of the grant. Awards are restricted to Section 509(a)(1), (2), or (3) organizations with a Christian identity and activities focused in the developing world.
- Review Cycle
- None stated.
- Deadline
- None stated.
- Contact
Application contact: Kelsie Hamilton
Mailing address: 14 Corporate Plaza Drive Ste 200, Newport Beach, CA 92660
Phone: (949) 759-5859
Email: kelsie@firstfruit.org
Website: https://firstfruit.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who First Fruit Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Life in Abundance International ($545K across 3 grants). Together the top 10 received $2.3M.
Grant Size Distribution
626 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 490 grants of 626 (78%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
First Fruit says its giving spans 83 countries, primarily in the 10/40 window, and is directed to Christian organizations working in the Global South. The foundation says it considers indicators including the Human Development Index, population size, gross national income, and the percentage of Christians in a country. In its 2024 grants, the largest shares of grant dollars by recipient state went to Texas (22%), California (15%), Illinois (14%), Georgia (13%), and Florida (8%). Those figures identify recipient states, not necessarily the locations of the work supported.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 108 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is First Fruit Inc open to new grantees?
43%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 32 of 74 grantees (43%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $26K; repeat grants $74K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $25K repeat.
- 27% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 28% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 477% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $2.0M (2022) to $7.4M (2020). In 2024 it made 108 grants totaling $3.9M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Life in Abundance International Dallas, TX | Towards the Ministry of LIA Blue Wings | $500,000 |
| Reconciled World Wheaton, IL | Towards Strengthening Organizational Capacity | $330,000 |
| Strategic Global Assistance Inc Elkhart, IN | To Support the Work of Leadersource in 2024 | $255,000 |
| Elam Ministries Alpharetta, GA | Support elam's capacity building initiatives in the areas of tech, fundraising, and admin | $200,000 |
| Village Schools International Tomball, TX | Construction of new schools in malawi, zambia, uganda and kenya | $200,000 |
| International Generosity Foundation Clearwater, FL | To Support the Director of Church Engagement Position | $160,776 |
| Every Generation Ministries Temecula, CA | EGM Mena's Collaborate Projects and Expansion into Syria | $125,000 |
| Thornston Educational Fund Wrightwood, CA | Valley of vision leadership academy: teachers' salaries, materials, travel/housing, tech | $118,000 |
| National Christian Foundation Alpharetta, GA | IC2024, FUND #1231557 | $116,250 |
| Development Associates International Colorado Springs, CO | To empower 50 african female leaders to complete their maol program | $100,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $19,477,979 | $1,361,181 | $4,825,494 | $3,940,829 | 108 | $4,655,914 | $1,135,479 | $975,515 |
| 2023 | $22,660,722 | $2,632,393 | $4,035,654 | $2,663,220 | 66 | $3,626,959 | $1,739,327 | $1,040,272 |
| 2022 | $23,256,777 | $3,132,365 | $3,824,790 | $1,956,555 | 66 | $2,978,263 | $1,500,738 | $887,553 |
| 2021 | $27,134,851 | $4,542,273 | $7,072,932 | $5,454,832 | 159 | $6,497,390 | $3,085,444 | $1,085,357 |
| 2020 | $29,967,874 | $1,317,747 | $8,990,644 | $7,405,253 | 227 | — | $841,431 | $1,476,375 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, First Fruit Inc reported a distributable amount of $976K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
First Fruit says it desires to glorify God and strengthen the global Body of Christ. Its current areas of focus are Holistic Health and Investing in Women. Holistic Health includes interests such as mental health, support for Global South healthcare professionals, disability-related wellness, maternal and early childhood health, and health services in unreached areas. Investing in Women includes supporting organizations that equip women, women-led nonprofits—especially those led by women from the Global South—girls’ education, and efforts to increase women’s leadership in nonprofits.
Examples of supported organizations show a range of ministry and development work. Reconciled World describes its work as partnering with churches and community organizations on social justice and economic development informed by biblical doctrine. Elam Ministries says it works to strengthen the Persian-speaking church through leadership training, resources, and evangelism. Every Generation Ministries describes its work as equipping churches to serve children and families. These are the grantees’ own descriptions of their missions.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, First Fruit reported 108 grants totaling $3,940,829. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $500,000, with a median grant of $11,293.
Among the largest 2024 grants were $500,000 to Life in Abundance International for the ministry of Lia Blue Wings; $330,000 to Reconciled World for organizational capacity; $255,000 to Strategic Global Assistance to support the work of LeaderSource; and $200,000 to Elam Ministries for capacity-building initiatives. Other large grants included $200,000 to Village Schools International for school construction in Malawi, Zambia, Uganda, and Kenya, and $160,776 to International Generosity Foundation to support a director of church engagement position.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Abigail Frederick as president and director; Richard M. Haugen as treasurer; David W. Bennett as secretary and director; Sarah Lake as assistant treasurer; Victoria Cloud as vice president and director; and Henry Cloud, Randy Lake, and Brian Fikkert as directors.
First Fruit Inc is led by Abigail Frederick, President & Director since 2024 (on filings since 2020); 6 of 8 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Abigail Frederick
President & Director
Director → Co-Vice President & Director, 2021
Co-Vice President & Director → President & Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
15 hrs/week
$8K (2020) → $10K (2024)
Brian Fikkert
Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$8K (2020) → $10K (2024)
David W. Bennett
Secretary & Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$8K (2020) → $10K (2024)
Randy Lake
Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$8K (2020) → $10K (2024)
Henry Cloud
Director
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
$8K (2021) → $10K (2024)
Victoria Cloud
Vice President & Director
Director → Vice President & Director, 2024
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
$8K (2021) → $10K (2024)
Richard M. Haugen
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
6.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sarah Lake
Assistant Treasurer
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Gail J. Ochs (2020–2023) — Co-Vice President & Director
- Former: Peter M. Ochs (2020–2023) — President & Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $10K, to Abigail Frederick (President & Director). 6 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about First Fruit Inc
How much does First Fruit Inc give each year?
First Fruit Inc gave $3.9M across 108 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $2.7M across 66 grants.
What is First Fruit Inc's typical grant size?
First Fruit Inc's median grant in 2024 was $11,293, and its average grant was $36,489, across 108 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from First Fruit Inc that year got $26K on average.
Where does First Fruit Inc give grants?
First Fruit Inc's top state is Texas, with 22% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were California (15%) and Illinois (14%). The most frequent recipient cities were Atlanta, GA (8 grants), Dallas, TX (7 grants), Orlando, FL (7 grants) and Wheaton, IL (6 grants).
Does First Fruit Inc give general operating support?
Occasionally: 2% of First Fruit Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (2 of 108) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Wherever Needed Most" (6 grants), "Additional Gift for Leadership and Staff - Where Needed Most" (5 grants) and "Support Grant - for Wherever Needed Most" (4 grants).
Who are First Fruit Inc's largest grantees?
First Fruit Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Life in Abundance International ($544,500 across 3 grants), Reconciled World ($330,000) and Strategic Global Assistance Inc ($255,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 29% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is First Fruit Inc?
First Fruit Inc reported $19.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $4.7M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $976K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does First Fruit Inc fund?
First Fruit says it desires to glorify God and strengthen the global Body of Christ. Its current areas of focus are Holistic Health and Investing in Women. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from First Fruit Inc?
First Fruit does not accept unsolicited requests and accepts only invited proposals. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is First Fruit Inc's EIN?
First Fruit Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-3081605. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does First Fruit 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.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). First Fruit Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 14, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/first-fruit-inc-morg_4ba410f269cf40e39edaee6bdc7374f3
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