Firstfruits Foundation
Firstfruits Foundation is a private foundation, based in East Earl, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $770K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 4 grants totaling $135K. Net investment income was $32K.
Firstfruits Foundation at a glance
In short: Firstfruits Foundation gave $135K across 4 grants in 2024 (avg $34K), top state South Carolina. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $135,000
- +22.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 4
- -20.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $33,750
- +53.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $37,500
- Total assets
- $770,499
- -53.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- South Carolina (37% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Firstfruits Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Open Door Baptist Missions ($50K). Together the top 4 received $135K.
Grant Size Distribution
17 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 11 grants of 17 (65%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
Cities
How Firstfruits Foundation gives
- Giving grew 23% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 318% 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $90K (2022) to $140K (2020). In 2024 it made 4 grants totaling $135K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Open Door Baptist Missions Greenville, SC | General Fund | $50,000 |
| Shepherds Ministries Union Grove, WI | General Fund | $50,000 |
| Operation Renewed Hope Alexandria, VA | Hurricane Helene Relief Fund | $25,000 |
| Iglesia Biblica Betania Mission, TX | General Fund | $10,000 |
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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 | $770,499 | $-739,593 | $140,438 | $135,000 | 4 | $137,268 | $31,614 | $43,222 |
| 2023 | $1,650,530 | $12,035 | $118,614 | $110,000 | 5 | $113,733 | $19,185 | $88,066 |
| 2022 | $1,757,109 | $16,176 | $95,769 | $90,000 | 3 | $92,395 | $12,802 | $90,233 |
| 2021 | $1,836,702 | $12,736 | $122,825 | $110,000 | 2 | $115,534 | $3,102 | $89,568 |
| 2020 | $1,946,791 | $22,181 | $159,192 | $140,000 | 3 | — | $1,980 | $94,888 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Firstfruits Foundation reported a distributable amount of $43K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Firstfruits Foundation is led by Robert L. Cone, President & Treasurer on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Robert L. Cone
President & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Derial H. Sanders
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Edward H. Cone
Vice President & Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
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.
Frequently asked questions about Firstfruits Foundation
How much does Firstfruits Foundation give each year?
Firstfruits Foundation gave $135K across 4 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $110K across 5 grants.
What is Firstfruits Foundation's typical grant size?
Firstfruits Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $37,500, and its average grant was $33,750, across 4 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Firstfruits Foundation give grants?
Firstfruits Foundation's top state is South Carolina, with 37% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Wisconsin (37%) and Virginia (19%).
Does Firstfruits Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 75% of Firstfruits Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (3 of 4) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
How large is Firstfruits Foundation?
Firstfruits Foundation reported $770K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $137K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $43K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Firstfruits Foundation's EIN?
Firstfruits Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-2808624. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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