First Community Health Foundation
Historical FunderDuluth, Minnesota · EIN 41-0635532 · Private foundation · Website
Half of its grants to organizations were between $45,000 and $75,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | KATHY MCNAMARA-HEIMBACH |
|---|---|
| Address | 130 WEST SUPERIOR STREET, SUITE 700, DULUTH MN 55802 |
| Phone | 2187279872 |
| KHEIMBACH@THEVICTORYFUND.ORG | |
| Form and materials | THE FOUNDER'S FUND SCHOLARSHIP THE FOUNDERS' FUND SCHOLARSHIP IS AWARDED TO HELP FINANCE THE COST OF HIGHER EDUCATION OR CONTINUING EDUCATION FOR STUDIES IN THE HEALTH CARE FIELD. ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS (1,000) WILL BE AWARDED TO EACH RECIPIENT, TO BE PAID OUT IN FIVE HUNDRED DOLLAR (500) INSTALLMENTS FOR EACH OF TWO YEARS. A RECIPIENT MAY RE-APPLY FOR AN ADDITIONAL TWO YEARS OF AWARDS AT THE END OF THE FIRST SCHOLARSHIP. INDIVIDUALS MAY APPLY FOR THE SCHOLARSHIP ONLINE AT WWW.THEVICTORYFUND.ORG OR THE APPLICATION MAY BE DOWNLOADED AND SUBMITTED VIA MAIL TO: THE VICTORY FUND KATHY MCNAMARA-HEIMBACH, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 130 WEST SUPERIOR STREET, SUITE 700 |
| Deadlines | APRIL 15, EACH YEAR |
| Restrictions | ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: - APPLICANTS MUST BE ACCEPTED TO AN ACCREDITED SCHOOL OF HIGHER EDUCATION WHICH OFFERS AN ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE OR ARTS DEGREE (OR HIGHER) IN A HEALTHCARE FIELD AS STATED BELOW. - APPLICANTS MUST PURSUE STUDIES IN MEDICINE, NURSING, HEALTHCARE ADMINISTRATION, PHARMACY STUDIES, MEDICAL TECHONOLOGY, MEDICAL RECORDS, X-RAY TECHNOLOGY, DENTISTRY, DENTAL HYGIENE, OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH, OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY, SPEECH THERAPY, PHYSICAL THERAPY, RESPIRATORY THERAPY, MEDICAL SOCIAL WORK,PSYCHOLOGY, OR PARAMEDIC. - APPLICANTS MUST BE A GRADUATE OF LAKE SUPERIOR SCHOOL DISTRICT OR RESIDENT OF LAKE COUNTY MINNESOTA. |
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
0% of grants went outside Minnesota.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Recovery Alliance Duluth | Duluth, MN | Support internal operations | $125,000 |
| First Witness | Duluth, MN | General operating support | $75,000 |
| Well Being Development | Ely, MN | Support northern lights sober living | $75,000 |
| Lake County Ambulance Service | Two Harbors, MN | Create high school emt program | $50,000 |
| Center City Housing | Duluth, MN | Support provide permanent housing | $50,000 |
| Mn Sixth Distrcit Treament Court | Duluth, MN | Support coordinator | $50,000 |
| Harm Reduction Sisters | Duluth, MN | General operating support | $50,000 |
| Chum | Duluth, MN | Enhanced training | $50,000 |
| Life House | Duluth, MN | General operating support | $45,000 |
| North Shore Partners | Silver Bay, MN | Program support dementia | $36,960 |
| Damiano Center | Duluth, MN | Health realization program | $15,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $621,960 | 11 |
| 2024 | $865,422 | 11 |
| 2023 | $551,500 | 10 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 13, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621339349100632
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 41-0635532
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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