First Fruits Ministry Inc
To sponsor religious missionary work in the united states and abroad and to donate to charities described in code section 170 (b) (1) (a) (VI).
First Fruits Ministry Inc at a glance
In short: First Fruits Ministry Inc gave $115K across 9 grants in 2025 (avg $13K), mostly in Oklahoma. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $115,400
- -12.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 9
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $12,822
- -12.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $8,100
- Total assets
- $576,895
- +8.0% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Oklahoma (72% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who First Fruits Ministry Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Misc Grants Less Than 5000 ($40K). Together the top 9 received $115K.
Grant Size Distribution
48 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 44 grants of 48 (92%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.
Cities
How First Fruits Ministry Inc gives
- Giving fell 28% from 2022 to 2025. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $115K (2025) to $176K (2020). In 2025 it made 9 grants totaling $115K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Misc Grants Less Than 5000 Tulsa, OK | — | $39,900 |
| Campus Crusade Orlando, FL | — | $17,500 |
| South Tulsa Baptist Church Tulsa, OK | — | $14,100 |
| International Medical Network Tulsa, OK | — | $11,500 |
| E3 Partners Plano, TX | — | $8,100 |
| BCM Tulsa University Tulsa, OK | — | $7,000 |
| Student Mobilization Conway, AR | — | $6,400 |
| In His Image Tulsa, OK | — | $5,600 |
| FBC Broken Arrow Broken Arrow, OK | — | $5,300 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $576,895 | $448,425 | $440,713 | $115,400 | 9 | $100,383 |
| 2024 | $534,183 | $520,071 | $412,640 | $131,333 | 9 | $93,025 |
| 2023 | $426,752 | $484,222 | $521,238 | $171,753 | 12 | $88,135 |
| 2022 | $466,028 | $325,232 | $388,665 | $159,633 | 9 | $-75,809 |
| 2021 | $528,201 | $352,305 | $348,595 | $131,160 | 9 | $96,853 |
| 2020 | $524,491 | $330,036 | $300,288 | $176,053 | 11 | $81,592 |
About First Fruits Ministry Inc
Based on IRS filings
First Fruits Ministry Inc is a public charity focused on religion, based in Tulsa, OK. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $577K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 9 grants totaling $115K. Net investment income was $100K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
First Fruits Ministry Inc is led by Zeb L. Brister, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Zeb L. Brister
President
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Clair A. Brister
Secretary
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Fruits Ministry Inc
How much does First Fruits Ministry Inc give each year?
First Fruits Ministry Inc gave $115K across 9 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $131K across 9 grants.
What is First Fruits Ministry Inc's typical grant size?
First Fruits Ministry Inc's median grant in 2025 was $8,100, and its average grant was $12,822, across 9 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does First Fruits Ministry Inc give grants?
First Fruits Ministry Inc gives mostly in Oklahoma: 72% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest states were Florida (15%) and Texas (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Tulsa, OK (5 grants).
Who are First Fruits Ministry Inc's largest grantees?
First Fruits Ministry Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Misc Grants Less Than 5000 ($39,900), Campus Crusade ($17,500) and South Tulsa Baptist Church ($14,100), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 62% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is First Fruits Ministry Inc?
First Fruits Ministry Inc reported $577K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $448K.
What is First Fruits Ministry Inc?
First Fruits Ministry Inc is a public charity focused on religion, based in Tulsa, OK. It holds $577K in total assets as of 2025.
What is First Fruits Ministry Inc's EIN?
First Fruits Ministry Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 73-1531667. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 17, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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