Families First Inc
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2019–2025
Total received
$553K
Foundation funders
8
Grants recorded
26
Years covered
2019–2025
Who funds Families First Inc?
Families First Inc is funded by 8 grantmakers, led by Isabel James Lehto Foundation Inc ($235K), North Carolina Community Foundation ($111K), Cape Fear Memorial Foundation ($105K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $553K in grants to Families First Inc between 2019–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Isabel James Lehto Foundation Inc | $235,000 | 7 | 2019–2025 |
| North Carolina Community Foundation | $110,919 | 4 | 2020–2025 |
| Cape Fear Memorial Foundation | $105,000 | 3 | 2020–2024 |
| The Myrtle and RT Sinclair Jr | $55,000 | 6 | 2020–2025 |
| Camber Foundation | $41,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| International Paper Company Foundation | $3,250 | 3 | 2021–2023 |
| Darrell and Patricia Steagall | $2,500 | 1 | 2022 |
| The James Family Foundation Inc | $500 | 1 | 2025 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $20K (2019) to $191K (2024). In 2025 it made 4 grants totaling $86K.
What grants has Families First Inc received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Isabel James Lehto Foundation Inc | GENERAL SUPPORT | $60,000 |
| 2025 | North Carolina Community Foundation | TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S STATED MISSION | $15,000 |
| 2025 | The Myrtle and RT Sinclair Jr | TO IDENTIFY, ADDRESS, AND ATTEMPT TO RECTIFY ISSUES RELATING TO AND ASSOCIATED WITH DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, SEXUAL ASSAULT, AND THEIR EFFECTS ON ADULTS, CHILDREN, AND THE COMMUNITIES OF BLADEN AND COLUMBUS COUNTIES. | $10,000 |
| 2025 | The James Family Foundation Inc | SUPPORT PROGRAMS FOR VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC ABUSE AND SEXUAL ASSAULT | $500 |
| 2024 | Cape Fear Memorial Foundation | SHELTER RENOVATIONS | $75,000 |
| 2024 | Isabel James Lehto Foundation Inc | Operating Funds | $45,000 |
| 2024 | Camber Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $41,000 |
| 2024 | The Myrtle and RT Sinclair Jr | TO IDENTIFY, ADDRESS, AND ATTEMPT TO RECTIFY ISSUES RELATING TO AND ASSOCIATED WITH DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, SEXUAL ASSAULT, AND THEIR EFFECTS ON ADULTS, CHILDREN, AND THE COMMUNITIES OF BLADEN AND COLUMBUS COUNTIES. | $15,000 |
| 2024 | North Carolina Community Foundation | OTHER HUMAN SERVICES | $15,000 |
| 2023 | Isabel James Lehto Foundation Inc | OPERATING FUNDS | $45,000 |
| 2023 | North Carolina Community Foundation | PUBLIC & SOCIETAL BENEFIT | $35,919 |
| 2023 | The Myrtle and RT Sinclair Jr | TO IDENTIFY, ADDRESS, AND ATTEMPT TO RECTIFY ISSUES RELATING TO AND ASSOCIATED WITH DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, SEXUAL ASSAULT, AND THEIR EFFECTS ON ADULTS, CHILDREN, AND THE COMMUNITIES OF BLADEN AND COLUMBUS COUNTIES. | $15,000 |
| 2023 | International Paper Company Foundation | CHILDREN'S PROGRAM | $1,000 |
| 2022 | Isabel James Lehto Foundation Inc | OPERATING FUNDS | $25,000 |
| 2022 | Cape Fear Memorial Foundation | TRAUMA FOCUSED YOGA FOR DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SURVIVORS | $15,000 |
| 2022 | Darrell and Patricia Steagall | STRENGTHEN FAMILIES | $2,500 |
| 2022 | The Myrtle and RT Sinclair Jr | TO IDENTIFY, ADDRESS, AND ATTEMPT TO RECTIFY ISSUES RELATING TO AND ASSOCIATED WITH DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, SEXUAL ASSAULT, AND THEIR EFFECTS ON ADULTS, CHILDREN, AND THE COMMUNITIES OF BLADEN AND COLUMBUS COUNTIES. | $2,500 |
| 2022 | International Paper Company Foundation | CHILDREN'S PROGRAM | $1,000 |
| 2021 | Isabel James Lehto Foundation Inc | Operating Funds | $20,000 |
| 2021 | The Myrtle and RT Sinclair Jr | TO IDENTIFY, ADDRESS, AND ATTEMPT TO RECTIFY ISSUES RELATING TO AND ASSOCIATED WITH DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, SEXUAL ASSAULT, AND THEIR EFFECTS ON ADULTS, CHILDREN, AND THE COMMUNITIES OF BLADEN AND COLUMBUS COUNTIES. | $5,000 |
| 2021 | International Paper Company Foundation | CHILDREN'S PROGRAM | $1,250 |
| 2020 | North Carolina Community Foundation | HUMAN SERVICES | $45,000 |
| 2020 | Isabel James Lehto Foundation Inc | Operating Funds | $20,000 |
| 2020 | Cape Fear Memorial Foundation | TRAUMA INFORMED THERAPY | $15,000 |
| 2020 | The Myrtle and RT Sinclair Jr | TO IDENTIFY, ADDRESS, AND ATTEMPT TO RECTIFY ISSUES RELATING TO AND ASSOCIATED WITH DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, SEXUAL ASSAULT, AND THEIR EFFECTS ON ADULTS, CHILDREN, AND THE COMMUNITIES OF BLADEN AND COLUMBUS COUNTIES. | $7,500 |
| 2019 | Isabel James Lehto Foundation Inc | Operating Funds | $20,000 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Families First Inc?
Families First Inc is funded by 8 grantmakers, led by Isabel James Lehto Foundation Inc ($235K), North Carolina Community Foundation ($111K), Cape Fear Memorial Foundation ($105K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $553K in grants to Families First Inc between 2019–2025.
Who is Families First Inc's largest funder?
Isabel James Lehto Foundation Inc is the largest recorded funder of Families First Inc, with $235K across 7 grants (2019–2025).
How much grant funding has Families First Inc received?
IRS 990 filings record $553K in grants to Families First Inc across 26 grants from 8 funders between 2019–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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