First Citizens Bank Charitable Foundation
Historical FunderMason City, Iowa · EIN 42-1451615 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$408K
Organizations funded75
Typical grant$2,500
Total assets$1.8M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $7,500.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | O JAY TOMSON PATRICIA A TOMSON |
|---|---|
| Address | 2601 FOURTH STREET SW, MASON CITY IA 50401 |
| Phone | 6414221600 |
| Form and materials | BUDGET, 501(C)3 IRS DETERMINATION LETTER, NAME & CONTACT INFORMATION |
| Deadlines | APPLICATIONS ARE REVIEWED JUNE 1 AND NOVEMBER 15. |
| Restrictions | ANNUAL CRITERIA REVIEWED DURING THE APPLICATION PROCESS |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
2% of grants went outside Iowa.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Clear Lake Development Foundation | Clear Lake, IA | Clear lake area chamber of commerce and welcome cener expansion | $60,000 |
| Cedar River Recreation and Fine Arts | Osage, IA | General support | $25,000 |
| Mason City Family YMCA | Mason City, IA | General support | $16,750 |
| Floyd County Fair Society | Charles City, IA | General support | $15,000 |
| Mitchell County Historical Society | Osage, IA | General support | $12,500 |
| Iowa Specialty Hospital - Clarion | Clarion, IA | Specialty clinic exam table | $11,250 |
| City of Osage | Osage, IA | Burnham park restoration | $10,500 |
| Community Kitchen of North Iowa Inc | Mason City, IA | General support | $10,250 |
| World Food Prize Foundation | Des Moines, IA | General support | $10,000 |
| North Iowa Fair Association | Mason City, IA | Naming right to the north iowa recreational arena building | $10,000 |
| One Vision | Clear Lake, IA | General support | $10,000 |
| Lutheran Services in Iowa | Des Moines, IA | Child abuse prevention services | $10,000 |
| North Iowa Transition and Employment | Mason City, IA | General support | $10,000 |
| City of Clarion | Clarion, IA | General support | $10,000 |
| Charles Theatre | Charles City, IA | General support | $10,000 |
| Mason City Chamber of Commerce Foundation | Mason City, IA | General support | $10,000 |
| Stebens Childrens Theatre | Mason City, IA | Lighting upate project | $8,000 |
| Elderbridge Agency on Aging | Mason City, IA | General support | $7,500 |
| Kiwanis Club of Mason City River City | Mason City, IA | General support | $7,500 |
| Charlie Brown Preschool & Child Care | Mason City, IA | General support | $7,000 |
| Niacc Foundation | Mason City, IA | General support | $6,950 |
| Niacog Housing Trust Fund Inc | Mason City, IA | Niacog regional home repair program | $5,000 |
| North Iowa Food Bank | Waterloo, IA | General support | $5,000 |
| Riceville Community Daycare Inc | Riceville, IA | Daycare expansion | $5,000 |
| Iowa College Foundation | Des Moines, IA | General support | $5,000 |
| North Iowa Band Festival Foundation | Mason City, IA | General support | $5,000 |
| Food Bank of Iowa | Des Moines, IA | General support | $5,000 |
| Iowa Legal Aid | Mason City, IA | Legal services for low income residents | $5,000 |
| West Fork Csd | Sheffield, IA | General support | $5,000 |
| Floyd County Sheriff's Department | Charles City, IA | General support | $5,000 |
| Simon Says Shoes | Mason City, IA | General support | $5,000 |
| Healthy Harvest of North Iowa | Kanawha, IA | General support | $5,000 |
| Project Flo Association | New Hampton, IA | General support | $5,000 |
| Greater Iowa Youth for Christ | Mason City, IA | General support | $5,000 |
| Meals on Wheels of Mason City Inc | Mason City, IA | General support | $4,500 |
| Osage Community Schools | Osage, IA | General support | $3,000 |
| Cerro Gordo County Department of Public Health | Mason City, IA | General support | $3,000 |
| Girl Scouts of Greater Iowa | Urbandale, IA | General support | $2,500 |
| Gift of Giving Dba Wright Community | Clarion, IA | General support | $2,500 |
| Mercy Medical Center Foundation North | Mason City, IA | General support | $2,500 |
| National 19Th Amendment Society | Charles City, IA | General support | $2,500 |
| Four Oaks Family & Children Services | Mason City, IA | General support | $2,500 |
| North Central Iowa Ag in the Classroom | Garner, IA | General support | $2,500 |
| Charles City Arts Council | Charles City, IA | General support | $2,000 |
| 4-H Clubs & Affiliated 4-H Organizations | Rockwell, IA | New roof for 4-H learning center building | $2,000 |
| Mason City Schools Instrumental Music | Mason City, IA | General support | $2,000 |
| Newman Catholic Foundation | Mason City, IA | General support | $2,000 |
| Cedar Valley Friends of the Family Inc | Mason City, IA | General support | $2,000 |
| LA Luz Centro Cultural | Hampton, IA | General support | $2,000 |
| Grace Church | Mason City, IA | General support | $2,000 |
| Mason City Public Library | Mason City, IA | Youth programs | $1,500 |
| North Iowa Southern Minnesota Veterans | Mason City, IA | General support | $1,000 |
| United to Serve With Passion & Purpose | Clear Lake, IA | Bash at the lake music festival | $1,000 |
| Garner Community Christian Child Care | Garner, IA | Vision for expansion | $1,000 |
| City of Rudd - Rudd Public Library | Rudd, IA | Rebuilding out community hub | $1,000 |
| Tlc Broadcastin Corp - Kcmr Radio | Mason City, IA | Kcmr radio power & equipment upgrade | $1,000 |
| Senior Citizens Center | Mason City, IA | General support | $1,000 |
| North Central Iowa Genealogical Society | Mason City, IA | Restoration and preservation of vintage photographs | $1,000 |
| Iowa Heartland Habitat for Humanity | Clarksville, IA | General suppport | $1,000 |
| Good Shepherd Geriatric Center Inc | Mason City, IA | General support | $1,000 |
Showing the 60 largest of 75 grants to organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $408,200 | 75 |
| 2024 | $453,300 | 80 |
| 2023 | $376,050 | 74 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 15, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601359349102255
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 42-1451615
- Profile updated Nov 4, 2026
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