First United Bank Foundation Inc
First United Bank Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Madisonville, Kentucky. Its 2025 filing reports 45 grants totaling $33,247. The First United Community Dreams Foundation describes its grantmaking as support for local nonprofits, institutions, schools, and other 501(c)(3) organizations providing critical services and programs in communities it serves.
First United Bank Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: First United Bank Foundation Inc gave $33K across 45 grants in 2025 (avg $738.822), mostly in Kentucky. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $33,247
- +68.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 45
- +104.5% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $739
- -17.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $500
- Primary geography
- Kentucky (97% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to First United Bank Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 162 N Main St, Madisonville, KY 42431-1976
Phone: (270) 821-5555
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who First United Bank Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Madisonvillehopkins Co Economic Development Corp ($5K). Together the top 10 received $19K.
Grant Size Distribution
67 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 67 grants of 67 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 filing reports that 97% of grant dollars went to recipients in Kentucky, 2% to Indiana, and 2% to Virginia. The listed 2025 grants include recipients in Kentucky, including Madisonville, Marion, Owensboro, Morganfield, and Hartford. The First United Community Dreams Foundation website identifies communities it serves in Garrett, Allegany, Washington, and Frederick counties in Maryland, and Mineral, Berkeley, and Monongalia counties in West Virginia.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 45 itemized grants.
Cities
How First United Bank Foundation Inc gives
- 29% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- In 2025 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2025). 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 2024 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $20K (2024) to $33K (2025). In 2025 it made 45 grants totaling $33K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Madisonvillehopkins Co Economic Development Corp Madisonville, KY | General Support | $5,000 |
| Christian Food Bank of Hopkins CO Madisonville, KY | Jean Money Donation -Hopkins CO. | $2,202 |
| Breaking Bread Madisonville, KY | Jean Money Donation -Hopkins CO. | $2,000 |
| Hopkins County Humane Society Madisonville, KY | Jean Money Donation -Hopkins CO. | $2,000 |
| Hopkins County Schools Family Resource Centers Madisonville, KY | Jean Money Donation -Hopkins CO. | $2,000 |
| Hopkins County Family YMCA Madisonville, KY | Cookin for Kids | $1,500 |
| Jake Hodge Foundation Marion, KY | General Support | $1,250 |
| United Way of Ohio Valley Owensboro, KY | General Support | $1,100 |
| Fraternal Order of Police Lodge #19 Madisonville, KY | Christmas Donation 2024- Hopkins CO. | $1,000 |
| Happy Feet Morganfield, KY | General Support | $1,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $33,247 | $33,247 | $33,247 | 45 | $33,247 | $139 |
| 2024 | $19,700 | $19,700 | $19,700 | 22 | $19,700 | $197 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, First United Bank Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $139 for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The First United Community Dreams Foundation says it aims to make dreams a reality and help create vibrant communities. Its stated areas include education and a prosperous future, healthy families and safe, affordable housing, and vibrant and equitable neighborhoods. It describes an interest in organizations serving veterans and their families, people experiencing homelessness, underserved populations, and low- to moderate-income individuals and families.
The grantees’ own descriptions illustrate the kinds of organizations supported. Hopkins County Humane Society says its mission is to ensure the humane and compassionate treatment of all animals. CASA of Midwest Kentucky says it provides advocacy for abused and neglected children in courts, schools, and communities across several Kentucky counties. Pennyrile Allied Community Services says it empowers low-income individuals toward self-reliance through community service, assistance, education, and partnerships. Door of Hope Pregnancy Care Center says it provides counseling and support for people involved in crisis pregnancies.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation made 45 grants totaling $33,247. Grants ranged from $25 to $5,000, with a median of $500. Notable grants included $5,000 to Madisonville-Hopkins County Economic Development Corp for general support; $2,202 to Christian Food Bank of Hopkins County; $2,000 each to Breaking Bread, Hopkins County Humane Society, and Hopkins County Schools Family Resource Centers; and $1,500 to Hopkins County Family YMCA for “Cookin for Kids.” The filing also reports $1,250 to Jake Hodge Foundation, $1,100 to United Way of Ohio Valley, and $1,000 each to Fraternal Order of Police Lodge #19, Happy Feet, Ohio County Food Pantry, and Owensboro Humane Society.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists J Jason Hawkins, Racheal L Pruitt, and Christopher Findley as directors.
First United Bank Foundation Inc's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Racheal L. Pruitt
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Christopher Findley
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
J. Jason Hawkins
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Chris Findley (2023) — Directors
- Former: Jason Hawkins (2023) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2025. "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 United Bank Foundation Inc
How much does First United Bank Foundation Inc give each year?
First United Bank Foundation Inc gave $33K across 45 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $20K across 22 grants.
What is First United Bank Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
First United Bank Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $500, and its average grant was $739, across 45 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does First United Bank Foundation Inc give grants?
First United Bank Foundation Inc gives mostly in Kentucky: 97% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Madisonville, KY (18 grants), Owensboro, KY (6 grants), Marion, KY (5 grants) and Hartford, KY (3 grants).
Does First United Bank Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 38% of First United Bank Foundation Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (17 of 45) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Jean Money Donation -Hopkins CO." (4 grants).
Who are First United Bank Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
First United Bank Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Madisonvillehopkins Co Economic Development Corp ($5,000), Christian Food Bank of Hopkins CO ($2,202) and Breaking Bread ($2,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 28% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
What does First United Bank Foundation Inc fund?
The First United Community Dreams Foundation says it aims to make dreams a reality and help create vibrant communities. Its stated areas include education and a prosperous future, healthy families and safe, affordable housing, and vibrant and equitable neighborhoods. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from First United Bank Foundation Inc?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
How much is First United Bank Foundation Inc required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2025, First United Bank Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $139 on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is First United Bank Foundation Inc's EIN?
First United Bank Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 92-3027206. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2025.
Does First United Bank Foundation 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.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 14, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 5, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2023–2024
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