How much funding does First Citizens Charitable Foundation Grant provide?

The listing does not state a funding amount. Check the funder's announcement for specifics.

When is the deadline for First Citizens Charitable Foundation Grant?

The funder has not published a deadline for this grant.

Who is eligible for First Citizens Charitable Foundation Grant?

Required: 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status.

First Citizens Charitable Foundation Grant

First Citizens Bank Charitable Foundation

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Funding Amount

Not stated

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Can we apply?

Check your organization against each line. Taken from the listing; confirm with the funder's guidelines.

Eligible organizations

We accept requests only from the counties that First Citizens Bank serves which are: Worth, Mitchell, Howard, Hancock, Cerro Gordo, Floyd, Chickasaw, Wright, Franklin, and Butler in Iowa and Mille Lacs, Kanabec, Pine, and Isanti in Minnesota.

Required status

501(c)(3) tax-exempt status

Other requirements

Be able to demonstrate the benefit to the community in which the project will take place.
Have an endorsement from an FCB officer of the bank nearest the applicant, or if out of the FCB service area, a letter of recommendation from a recognized local community entity, e.g.
Chamber of Commerce, Mayor, City Official.
Be in good standing with FCCF if the organization received a previous grant award (Note: Good standing is determined by compliance with grant award expectations, as outlined in the notification letter received at the time of the award.)

Not eligible / not funded

Not eligible: FCCF does not grant funds to individuals.

Overview

The First Citizens Charitable Foundation Grant focuses on supporting registered 501(c)(3), civic, religious, or government organizations within specific counties in Iowa and Minnesota. With over $7.5 million donated to local communities, the foundation prioritizes projects that benefit low-to-moderate income households and demonstrate a clear community impact. Organizations must also have local endorsements and be in good standing if previously funded. This grant presents a valuable opportunity for community-driven initiatives.

About the First Citizens Charitable Foundation, Inc.
Over $7.5 million has been donated to North Iowa and Minnesota Communities
The First Citizens Charitable Foundation, Inc. is a corporation established under the Iowa Non-Profit Corporation Act under Chapter 504(A) of the Code of Iowa (1995), and commenced existence on December 27, 1995. The Corporation is organized for charitable, religious, educational, and scientific purposes, including, for such purposes, the making of distributions to organizations that qualify as exempt organizations under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954.

Eligibility

We accept requests only from the counties that First Citizens Bank serves which are: Worth, Mitchell, Howard, Hancock, Cerro Gordo, Floyd, Chickasaw, Wright, Franklin, and Butler in Iowa and Mille Lacs, Kanabec, Pine, and Isanti in Minnesota.Applicants must:Be registered as a 501(c)(3), civic, religious or government organization.Be able to demonstrate the benefit to the community in which the project will take place.Have an endorsement from an FCB officer of the bank nearest the applicant, or if out of the FCB service area, a letter of recommendation from a recognized local community entity, e.g. Chamber of Commerce, Mayor, City Official.Be in good standing with FCCF if the organization received a previous grant award (Note: Good standing is determined by compliance with grant award expectations, as outlined in the notification letter received at the time of the award.)

Ineligibility

FCCF does not grant funds to individuals.

What First Citizens Bank Charitable Foundation actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990-PF, 2025

Grants in 2025: 75
Total given: $408K
Median grant: $2,500
Range: $1,000–$60K

By dollars: Iowa >99%, Florida <1%, Georgia <1%. Top recipient cities: Mason City, IA; Charles City, IA; Osage, IA.
6% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
53% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.

Example grants

The Clear Lake Development Foundation · Clear Lake, IA

Clear lake area chamber of commerce and welcome cener expansion

$60K
Iowa Specialty Hospital - Clarion · Clarion, IA

Specialty clinic exam table

$11K
City of Osage · Osage, IA

Burnham park restoration

$11K
North Iowa Fair Association · Mason City, IA

Naming right to the north iowa recreational arena building

$10K
Lutheran Services in Iowa · Des Moines, IA

Child abuse prevention services

$10K