First Book
Washington, DC ·EIN 52-1779606 ·Grant funding profile from IRS 990 filings
Who funds First Book?
First Book is funded by 100 grantmakers, led by Unknown funder ($3.6M), Unknown funder ($2.7M), Unknown funder ($2.2M). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $17.3M in grants to First Book between 2021–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unknown funder | $3,636,850 | 5 | 2021–2025 |
| Unknown funder | $2,731,012 | 3 | 2022–2024 |
| Unknown funder | $2,162,000 | 3 | 2021–2023 |
| Unknown funder | $1,709,322 | 4 | 2021–2024 |
| Unknown funder | $1,617,450 | 6 | 2021–2025 |
| Unknown funder | $1,005,000 | 2 | 2022 |
| Unknown funder | $607,440 | 3 | 2022–2024 |
| Unknown funder | $492,892 | 3 | 2022–2024 |
| Unknown funder | $442,466 | 2 | 2021–2022 |
| Unknown funder | $355,000 | 4 | 2021–2024 |
| Unknown funder | $250,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Unknown funder | $250,000 | 2 | 2021–2022 |
| Unknown funder | $162,500 | 2 | 2021 |
| Unknown funder | $146,000 | 2 | 2023–2024 |
| Unknown funder | $135,000 | 3 | 2021–2023 |
| Unknown funder | $115,000 | 4 | 2021–2024 |
| Unknown funder | $105,000 | 3 | 2021–2023 |
| Unknown funder | $97,435 | 2 | 2022–2023 |
| Unknown funder | $91,068 | 4 | 2021–2024 |
| Unknown funder | $70,000 | 3 | 2022–2024 |
| Unknown funder | $68,000 | 2 | 2021–2022 |
| Unknown funder | $67,384 | 4 | 2021–2024 |
| Unknown funder | $60,000 | 4 | 2021–2024 |
| Unknown funder | $60,000 | 2 | 2021–2022 |
| Unknown funder | $50,000 | 2 | 2023–2024 |
Showing top 25 of 100 funders by total given.
What grants has First Book received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Unknown funder | TO HELP THE NEEDY | $726,506 |
| 2025 | Unknown funder | YOUTH PROGRAM | $344,900 |
| 2024 | Unknown funder | General support | $1,000,000 |
| 2024 | Unknown funder | TO HELP THE NEEDY | $713,688 |
| 2024 | Unknown funder | OPERATIONS | $366,410 |
| 2024 | Unknown funder | YOUTH PROGRAM | $272,700 |
| 2024 | Unknown funder | BOOKS FOR ALL COALITION SUPPORT | $250,000 |
| 2024 | Unknown funder | DIVERSE BOOKS FOR PHILLY FAMILIES | $200,380 |
| 2024 | Unknown funder | DONOR DESIGNATION | $160,362 |
| 2024 | Unknown funder | GENERAL SUPPORT | $136,000 |
| 2024 | Unknown funder | DONATION | $75,000 |
| 2024 | Unknown funder | ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE | $25,000 |
| 2024 | Unknown funder | EDUCATION | $25,000 |
| 2024 | Unknown funder | education is a child's best path out of poverty | $20,000 |
| 2024 | Unknown funder | CHARITABLE SUPPORT | $17,056 |
| 2024 | Unknown funder | TO HELP FUND THE OPERATING BUDGETS OF THE CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS. | $15,000 |
| 2024 | Unknown funder | FOR RECIPIENT'S EXEMPT PURPOSE | $14,000 |
| 2024 | Unknown funder | GENERAL SUPPORT | $13,429 |
| 2024 | Unknown funder | CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION | $10,088 |
| 2024 | Unknown funder | GENERAL OPERATING | $10,000 |
| 2024 | Unknown funder | OPERATIONS | $10,000 |
| 2024 | Unknown funder | GENERAL SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| 2024 | Unknown funder | GENERAL SUPPORT | $8,521 |
| 2024 | Unknown funder | GENERAL | $8,000 |
| 2024 | Unknown funder | Unrestricted Gift | $6,000 |
| 2024 | Unknown funder | to purchase two new books for children in income eligible pre-k programs | $6,000 |
| 2024 | Unknown funder | Provide funds to help give children from low-income families the opportunity to read and own their first new books. | $6,000 |
| 2024 | Unknown funder | General & Unrestricted | $5,400 |
| 2024 | Unknown funder | CHARITABLE | $5,000 |
| 2024 | Unknown funder | Educational | $5,000 |
Showing 30 most recent of 200 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds First Book?
First Book is funded by 100 grantmakers, led by Unknown funder ($3.6M), Unknown funder ($2.7M), Unknown funder ($2.2M). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $17.3M in grants to First Book between 2021–2025.
Who is First Book's largest funder?
Unknown funder is the largest recorded funder of First Book, with $3.6M across 5 grants (2021–2025).
How much grant funding has First Book received?
IRS 990 filings record $17.3M in grants to First Book across 200 grants from 100 funders between 2021–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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