First Bank Richmond Inc Community Foundation
Invitation OnlyRichmond, Indiana · EIN 84-2280161 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2024)$637K
Organizations funded96
Typical grant$2,000
Total assets$6M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $5,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
20% of grants went outside Indiana.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wayne County Government | Richmond, IN | Other program support | $100,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Wayne County | Richmond, IN | 2024 pledge and corporate contribution | $85,000 |
| Indiana University Foundation Inc | Bloomington, IN | General operating support | $57,500 |
| Stanley W Hayes Research Foundation Inc | Richmond, IN | Other program support | $28,400 |
| The Chamber Center for Excellence Inc | Richmond, IN | Diamond partner, annual dinner, school is cool | $25,000 |
| The Richmond Symphony Orchestra | Richmond, IN | Signature event, first chair, and other sponsorship | $25,000 |
| Bethany Theological Seminary | Richmond, IN | Other program support | $20,000 |
| City of Richmond | Richmond, IN | Winter farmer's market and 2024 events | $18,000 |
| Ivy Tech Foundation | Indianapolis, IN | Keys and cocktails/ivy tech day; video wall technology pledge | $15,500 |
| Richmond Civic Theatre Inc | Richmond, IN | Main stage sponsorship | $15,000 |
| Richmond Art Museum | Richmond, IN | Secret garden tour; 2025 palette to plate | $12,500 |
| Circle You Help Center Inc | Richmond, IN | Building expansion pledge installment | $10,000 |
| Girls Inc of Wayne County | Richmond, IN | Corporate sponsorship | $10,000 |
| Indiana Golf Foundation | Franklin, IN | First tee/youth partner program | $10,000 |
| The Reid Health Foundation | Richmond, IN | Kaleidoscope ball and reid pride | $10,000 |
| Whitewater Community Television | Richmond, IN | Miscellaneous sponsorships | $9,200 |
| Amigos the Richmond Latino Center | Richmond, IN | General operating support | $7,500 |
| Main Street Centerville Inc | Centerville, IN | Christmas in centerville/marketing flags | $6,000 |
| Richmond Community Schools Corporation | Richmond, IN | General operating support - proudly presenting; rhs girls' soccer team warm-up uniforms | $6,000 |
| Shelby County United Fund Inc | Shelbyville, IN | Scuffy 2024 drive donation | $6,000 |
| Bpoe #649 | Richmond, IN | Elk's parkinson's fund | $5,000 |
| Brighter Path Inc | Cambridge City, IN | Scholarship program contribution | $5,000 |
| Cardinal Greenway Inc | Muncie, IN | 2024 biketourberfest sponsorship | $5,000 |
| Center City Development Corporation | Richmond, IN | 2025 meltdown winter ice festival | $5,000 |
| Cope Environmental Center | Centerville, IN | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Hope House | Richmond, IN | Hope house pledge | $5,000 |
| Richmond Columbian Properties Inc | Richmond, IN | Quality of place conference | $5,000 |
| Sunrise Inc | Richmond, IN | Sunrse western festival barn dance and scholarships | $5,000 |
| The Reid Center | Richmond, IN | Valentine's renaissance madrigal dinner | $5,000 |
| Troy Development Council Inc | Troy, OH | Contribution - general operating funds | $5,000 |
| Women's Fund of the Wayne County Foundation | Richmond, IN | Women's fund luncheon | $5,000 |
| Women's Workhop Richmond Inc | Richmond, IN | Developing leaders and marketing contribution | $5,000 |
| United Way of Whitewater Valley Inc | Richmond, IN | Annual corporate contribution | $4,801 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Shelbyville | Shelbyville, IN | Summer camp sponsorship; winter festival sponsorship | $4,000 |
| Wayne County 4-H Association Inc | Richmond, IN | Wayne county fair | $4,000 |
| Kiwanis Club of Richmond | Richmond, IN | Big band event - riley children's hospital; mini branch lot rent | $3,500 |
| A Better Way Services Inc | Muncie, IN | Evening of hope butterfly release sponsorship | $3,000 |
| Cambridge City Mainstreet Inc | Cambridge City, IN | Summer concert series | $3,000 |
| Friends of Main Street Piqua Inc | Piqua, OH | 2024 events | $3,000 |
| Junior Achievement of Oki Partners Inc | Cincinnati, OH | Banquet sponsor | $3,000 |
| Rehabilitation Center for Neurological Development | Piqua, OH | Brain and body integration program | $3,000 |
| Fountain City Recreational Association LLC | Fountain City, IN | Team and sign sponsorship; fountain city fireworks show | $2,900 |
| Centerville -Abington Community Dollars for Scholars | Centerville, IN | 2024 golf classic | $2,500 |
| Crossroads of America Council Boy Scouts of America Inc | Indianapolis, IN | General program support | $2,500 |
| Golay Community Center Inc | Cambridge City, IN | Greater giving fundraising drive | $2,500 |
| Jacy House | Richmond, IN | Jacy house 5K run/walk sponsorship | $2,500 |
| Richmond Indiana Pickleball Inc | Richmond, IN | Gold sponsor | $2,500 |
| Starr-Gennett Foundation Inc | Richmond, IN | General operating and walk of fame sponsorship | $2,500 |
| Archway Days Festival Inc | Centerville, IN | Centerville archway days | $2,000 |
| Gateway Hunger Relief Center | Richmond, IN | Gateway hunger relief center food pantry | $2,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity of Miami and Shelby Counties | Troy, OH | Critical home repair program | $2,000 |
| Help the Animals Inc | Richmond, IN | Newsletter/Annual report sponsorship | $2,000 |
| Model T Ford Club of America | Richmond, IN | Homecoming sponsorship | $2,000 |
| Wayne County Indiana Foundation | Richmond, IN | 1St bloom and glow/photo contest | $2,000 |
| YWCA Piqua | Piqua, OH | Advocacy and social services | $2,000 |
| Seton Catholic High School | Richmond, IN | Seton cardinal spectacular gardener sponsorship; flying cardinals 5K; longest drive sponsor | $1,750 |
| Birth-To-Five Inc | Richmond, IN | Dancing with the starts sponsorship | $1,500 |
| Centerville-Abington Community Schools | Centerville, IN | Elite sponsorship | $1,500 |
| Friends of the Hayner Inc | Troy, OH | Porchfest and corporate leader sponsorship | $1,500 |
| Gateway Arts Council | Sidney, OH | Presents series sponsorship | $1,500 |
Showing the 60 largest of 96 grants to organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $637,251 | 96 |
| 2023 | $684,673 | 104 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 14, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202523189349100902
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 84-2280161
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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