The First Fruits Foundation
The First Fruits Foundation is a private foundation, based in Damariscotta, ME. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $26K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 4 grants totaling $29K. Net investment income was $25K.
The First Fruits Foundation at a glance
In short: The First Fruits Foundation gave $29K across 4 grants in 2025 (avg $7K), mostly in Maine. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $29,200
- +56.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 4
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $7,300
- +56.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,850
- Total assets
- $25,945
- -12.8% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Maine (95% 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 The First Fruits Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Lakeview Orthodox Church ($25K). Together the top 4 received $29K.
Grant Size Distribution
35 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 35 grants of 35 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
Cities
How The First Fruits Foundation gives
- Giving grew 83% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 216% 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 $14K (2021) to $29K (2025). In 2025 it made 4 grants totaling $29K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Lakeview Orthodox Church Rockport, ME | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Damariscotta Baptist Church Damariscotta, ME | Unrestricted | $2,700 |
| Trinity School Eagan, MN | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Cavalry Road Baptist Church Alexandria, VA | Unrestricted | $500 |
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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 | $25,945 | $25,393 | $29,200 | $29,200 | 4 | $29,200 | $25,221 | $13,520 |
| 2024 | $29,752 | $36,374 | $18,697 | $18,650 | 4 | $18,650 | $16,364 | $13,518 |
| 2023 | $29,910 | $38,455 | $22,550 | $22,400 | 9 | $22,400 | $16,809 | $11,399 |
| 2022 | $29,657 | $41,050 | $15,938 | $15,913 | 12 | $15,913 | $21,261 | $11,080 |
| 2021 | $21,583 | $26,297 | $13,700 | $13,700 | 6 | $13,700 | $11,204 | $10,698 |
| 2020 | $24,585 | $27,575 | $16,370 | $16,370 | 7 | — | $6,029 | $8,254 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The First Fruits Foundation reported a distributable amount of $14K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The First Fruits Foundation's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Robert B. Gregory
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sim-Kuen Chan Gregory
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.5 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 The First Fruits Foundation
How much does The First Fruits Foundation give each year?
The First Fruits Foundation gave $29K across 4 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $19K across 4 grants.
What is The First Fruits Foundation's typical grant size?
The First Fruits Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $1,850, and its average grant was $7,300, across 4 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The First Fruits Foundation give grants?
The First Fruits Foundation gives mostly in Maine: 95% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there.
Does The First Fruits Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The First Fruits Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (4 of 4) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
How large is The First Fruits Foundation?
The First Fruits Foundation reported $26K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $29K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $14K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The First Fruits Foundation's EIN?
The First Fruits Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-2102099. 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
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 26, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 16, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 10, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 2, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 6, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 3, 2026)
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