First Fruits
First Fruits is a private foundation, based in Santa Fe, NM. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. In 2025, it awarded 5 grants totaling $32K. Net investment income was $13.
First Fruits at a glance
In short: First Fruits gave $32K across 5 grants in 2025 (avg $6K), mostly in New Mexico. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $31,633
- +620.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 5
- +150.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $6,327
- +188.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,250
- Primary geography
- New Mexico (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who First Fruits funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Youthworks ($14K). Together the top 5 received $32K.
Grant Size Distribution
13 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 13 grants of 13 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How First Fruits gives
- Giving grew 3161% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 259% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF 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 $527 (2021) to $32K (2025). In 2025 it made 5 grants totaling $32K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Youthworks Santa Fe, NM | General Support | $14,400 |
| La Familia Health Santa Fe, NM | General Support | $14,400 |
| Our Lady of Guadalupe Abby Pecos, NM | General Support | $2,250 |
| Food Depot Santa Fe, NM | General Support | $540 |
| Institute for Regional Education Santa Fe, NM | General Support | $43 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | $13 | $31,653 | $31,633 | 5 | $31,653 | $13 | — |
| 2024 | $34,424 | $27 | $4,390 | $4,390 | 2 | $4,390 | $17 | $1,693 |
| 2023 | $38,787 | $19 | $1,440 | $1,440 | 4 | $1,440 | $19 | $1,841 |
| 2022 | $40,208 | $13 | $980 | $970 | 1 | $980 | $13 | $1,880 |
| 2021 | $43,569 | $13 | $15,129 | $527 | 1 | $15,129 | $13 | $146 |
| 2020 | $58,685 | $35,401 | $23,218 | $4,300 | 5 | — | $27 | $258 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
First Fruits is led by Laurel Taub, Director & President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Laurel Taub
Director & President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Celia Taub
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lawrence Taub
Director, Vice President & Secretary Treasurer
Director, Vice President, Secretary & Treasurer → Director, Vice President & Secretary Treasurer, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Samuel Taub (2020–2024) — Director
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
How much does First Fruits give each year?
First Fruits gave $32K across 5 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $4K across 2 grants.
What is First Fruits's typical grant size?
First Fruits's median grant in 2025 was $2,250, and its average grant was $6,327, across 5 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does First Fruits give grants?
First Fruits gives mostly in New Mexico: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Santa Fe, NM (4 grants).
Does First Fruits give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of First Fruits's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (5 of 5) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are First Fruits's largest grantees?
First Fruits's largest 2025 grantees include Youthworks ($14,400), La Familia Health ($14,400) and Our Lady of Guadalupe Abby ($2,250), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 98% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
What is First Fruits's EIN?
First Fruits's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 68-0534327. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 7, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work First Fruits funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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