First Federal Credit Union Foundation
Invitation OnlyHiawatha, Iowa · EIN 82-5181234 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$25K
Organizations funded32
Typical grant$1,000
Total assets$325K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $500 and $1,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 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
3% of grants went outside Iowa.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| African American Family Resiliency | Cedar Rapids, IA | Education | $1,500 |
| Green Square Meals | Cedar Rapids, IA | Support meals program | $1,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters (Jan) | Cedar Rapids, IA | Fundraising event sponsor | $1,000 |
| Clay County Ag Extension | Spencer, IA | Support building construction | $1,000 |
| Marion East Cedar Rapids Rotary | Marion, IA | Event sponsor | $1,000 |
| Hiawatha Public Library | Hiawatha, IA | Support food pantry | $1,000 |
| City of Hiwatha Soccer | Hiawtha, IA | Youth soccer sponsorship | $1,000 |
| Freedom Foundation | Cedar Rapids, IA | Veterans food pantry | $1,000 |
| University of Northern Iowa (P Ken | Cedar Falls, IA | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Coe College (E Renshaw) | Cedar Rapids, IA | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Clay County Community Foundation | Spencer, IA | Flood relief fund | $1,000 |
| Ecumencial Comunity Center Foundati | Cedar Rapids, IA | Building repair | $1,000 |
| Willis Dady Homeless Services | Cedar Rapids, IA | Event sponsor | $1,000 |
| Mt Zion Missionary Baptist Food Pa | Cedar Rapids, IA | Food pantry | $1,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters (Dec) | Cedar Rapids, IA | Fundraising event sponsor | $1,000 |
| Variety Club the Children's Charit | Des Moines, IA | Fundraising event sponsor | $1,000 |
| Rivers Edge Church | Spencer, IA | Daycare | $1,000 |
| Salute to the Fallen | Cedar Rapids, IA | Event sponsor | $850 |
| Housing Fund for Linn County | Cedar Rapids, IA | Affordable housing programs | $750 |
| Fresh Start Ministries | Cedar Rapids, IA | Race sponsorship | $500 |
| Ypn | Cedar Rapids, IA | Event sponsor | $500 |
| Myeloma Foundation | Boston, MA | Community hours award contribution | $500 |
| Kids First Law | Cedar Rapids, IA | Event sponsor | $500 |
| Friends of India | Cedar Rapids, IA | Event sponsor | $500 |
| Pridefest | Cedar Rapids, IA | Event sponsor | $500 |
| Daybreak Rotary (Rewards) | Cedar Rapids, IA | Event sponsor | $500 |
| His Hands Free Clinic | Cedar Rapids, IA | Event sponsor | $500 |
| Indian Creek Nature Center | Cedar Rapids, IA | Field trips | $500 |
| Mission of Hope | Cedar Rapids, IA | Congregate meals | $500 |
| Junior Achievement of Eastern Iowa | Cedar Rapdis, IA | Financial education | $500 |
| Xavier Catholic Schools | Cedar Rapids, IA | Support education | $250 |
| St Joseph Catholic School | Marion, IA | School fundraiser | $100 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $24,950 | 32 |
| 2024 | $20,950 | 27 |
| 2023 | $14,950 | 19 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jul 21, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202642029349100604
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 82-5181234
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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