First Fruits Foundation
First Fruits Foundation is a private foundation based in Eugene, Oregon. Its 2023 filing is marked as a final return and says the foundation distributed all its remaining cash assets to qualified charitable organizations in accordance with its bylaws and articles of dissolution; it therefore appears to have wound down and stopped grantmaking.
First Fruits Foundation at a glance
In short: First Fruits Foundation gave $112K across 15 grants in 2023 (avg $7K), top state Oregon. 20% of 2023 grantees were new. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $111,774
- -87.7% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 15
- -57.1% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $7,452
- -71.2% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $6,000
- New grantees (estimate)
- 20% first-time grantees (3 of 15, 2023; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Oregon (41% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to First Fruits Foundation
- How to Apply
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The foundation did not accept unsolicited requests and made contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Its 2023 filing is marked as a final return and reports that it distributed its remaining cash assets.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 2744, Eugene, OR 97402
Phone: (541) 689-0913
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who First Fruits Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was Here Is Life ($19K). Together the top 10 received $101K.
Grant Size Distribution
63 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 57 grants of 63 (90%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2023 grant-dollar breakdown lists Oregon at 41%, Florida at 7%, Colorado at 7%, and Indiana at 2%. It also shows 43% under an unspecified (“?”) state entry. Named 2023 recipients include organizations in Oregon, Colorado, and Florida, as well as Trinity Church of Uganda.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2023 grant dollars across all 15 itemized grants.
Cities
Is First Fruits Foundation open to new grantees?
20%
first-time grantees, 2023
In 2023, 3 of 15 grantees (20%) were first-time recipients. With only 15 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $9K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $7K repeat.
- 80% of 2023 grantees were also funded in 2022. Method
- Giving fell 38% from 2020 to 2023. Method
- In 2023 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2023). 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 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $112K (2023) to $907K (2022). In 2023 it made 15 grants totaling $112K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Here Is Life | For Religious Services | $18,700 |
| Marantha Kids and Ministry | For Religious Services | $16,018 |
| Bushnell University Eugene, OR | For Education Services | $14,000 |
| Trinity Church of Uganda | For Religious Services | $12,881 |
| Dove Medical Euguene, OR | Medical Purposes | $8,000 |
| Youth for Christ Englewood, CO | Religious Services | $8,000 |
| Campus Crusade for Christ Int Orlando, FL | For Religious Services | $6,200 |
| Agape Family Fellowship Tengent, OR | General | $6,000 |
| Grace Community Fellowship Church Eugene, OR | Religious Services | $5,863 |
| Save the Bee Eugene, OR | General | $5,075 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | — | $25,636 | $131,573 | $111,774 | 15 | $131,573 | $3 | $3,329 |
| 2022 | $86,780 | $37,536 | $919,696 | $906,884 | 35 | $912,260 | — | $13,951 |
| 2020 | $289,189 | $180,889 | $187,837 | $179,800 | 13 | — | — | $12,131 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, First Fruits Foundation reported a distributable amount of $3K for 2023 — 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 2023 grants included support for religious services, education, medical purposes, and community services, as well as grants designated for general purposes.
The grantees describe a range of activities. Bushnell University says it fosters wisdom, faith, and service through academic programs in a Christ-centered community. Dove Medical says it provides pregnancy and other health services, material support, coaching, and classes. Star of Hope Activity Center says it supports people with developmental disabilities in Oregon. Eugene Mission describes its work as emergency services and longer-term help for people experiencing homelessness. New Song Mission says it offers homes and private education to young children facing difficult family situations.
Grantmaking
In 2023, the foundation reported 15 grants totaling $111,774. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $18,700, with a median of $6,000. Larger grants included $18,700 to Here Is Life, $16,018 to Marantha Kids and Ministry, $14,000 to Bushnell University, $12,881 to Trinity Church of Uganda, and $8,000 each to Dove Medical and Youth for Christ.
Other named recipients included Campus Crusade for Christ International ($6,200), Agape Family Fellowship ($6,000), Grace Community Fellowship Church ($5,863), Save the Bee ($5,075), Star of Hope Activity Center ($5,000), and Eugene Mission ($2,037). New Song Mission received $1,000.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2023 filing lists Richard Turanski, Patricia Turanski, and Raejean Wilson as directors.
First Fruits Foundation's 2023 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Patricia Turanski
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Raejean Wilson
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Richard Turanski
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2023. "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 Fruits Foundation
How much does First Fruits Foundation give each year?
First Fruits Foundation gave $112K across 15 grants in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2022 it gave $907K across 35 grants.
What is First Fruits Foundation's typical grant size?
First Fruits Foundation's median grant in 2023 was $6,000, and its average grant was $7,452, across 15 grants on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from First Fruits Foundation that year got $3K on average.
Where does First Fruits Foundation give grants?
First Fruits Foundation's top state is Oregon, with 41% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Florida (7%) and Colorado (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Eugene, OR (4 grants) and Orlando, FL (2 grants).
Does First Fruits Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 33% of First Fruits Foundation's 2023 grants with a stated purpose (5 of 15) were for general or operating support, per its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "For Religious Services" (4 grants).
Who are First Fruits Foundation's largest grantees?
First Fruits Foundation's largest 2023 grantees include Here Is Life ($18,700), Marantha Kids and Ministry ($16,018) and Bushnell University ($14,000), according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 44% of its itemized 2023 grant dollars.
What does First Fruits Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2023 grants included support for religious services, education, medical purposes, and community services, as well as grants designated for general purposes. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from First Fruits Foundation?
The foundation did not accept unsolicited requests and made contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
How much is First Fruits Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2023, First Fruits Foundation reported a distributable amount of $3K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is First Fruits Foundation's EIN?
First Fruits Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-3413764. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
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