First Federal Foundation
Invitation OnlyNewark, Ohio · EIN 31-1629866 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$88K
Organizations funded48
Typical grant$750
Total assets$1.8M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $500 and $1,500.
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
0% of grants went outside Ohio.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boys & Girls Club of Newark and Central Ohio | Newark, OH | Support | $11,000 |
| Licking Memorial Health Foundation | Newark, OH | Support | $10,000 |
| American Red Cross of Licking County | Newark, OH | Support | $10,000 |
| Fostering Further | Pataskala, OH | Support | $7,500 |
| Newark Campus Development Fund | Newark, OH | Support | $6,500 |
| Buckeye Valley Family YMCA | Newark, OH | Support | $3,500 |
| Food Pantry Network of Licking County | Newark, OH | Support | $3,460 |
| Ohio Bankers Foundation for Financial Literacy | Columbus, OH | Support | $3,000 |
| Licking County Chamber of Commerce | Newark, OH | Support | $2,750 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of Licking & Perry Counties | Newark, OH | Support | $1,700 |
| Licking County Courthouse Lighting | Newark, OH | Christmas lighting | $1,500 |
| Licking County Foundation | Newark, OH | Flying colors preschool playground fund | $1,500 |
| Licking County Human Society | Heath, OH | Support | $1,500 |
| Ohio's Hospice Foundation | Newark, OH | Support | $1,500 |
| Rotary Club of Granville | Granville, OH | Support | $1,500 |
| The Works | Newark, OH | Support | $1,250 |
| A Call to College | Newark, OH | Support | $1,000 |
| Canal Market District | Newark, OH | Support | $1,000 |
| Lou & Gib Reese Ice Arena | Newark, OH | Support | $1,000 |
| Twentieth Centruy Club | Newark, OH | Support | $1,000 |
| United Way of Licking County | Newark, OH | Support | $1,000 |
| Licking County Transit | Newark, OH | Support | $1,000 |
| North Newark Little League | Newark, OH | Support | $900 |
| Kiwanis Club of Newark Oh | Newark, OH | Support | $800 |
| Ctec | Newark, OH | Outstanding student award | $750 |
| Heisey Wind Emsemble | Newark, OH | Support | $750 |
| Simon Kenton Council Boy Scouts of America | Columbus, OH | Support | $750 |
| Together We Grow Inc | Newark, OH | Support | $750 |
| Mental Health America of Licking County | Newark, OH | Support | $710 |
| Lakewood Band Boosters | Hebron, OH | Support | $700 |
| Newark Granville Symphony Orchestra | Granville, OH | Support | $650 |
| Kari's Cause | Heath, OH | Support | $500 |
| Licking County Coalition for Housing | Newark, OH | Support | $500 |
| Licking Land Trust | Granville, OH | Support | $500 |
| Newark Lions | Newark, OH | Support | $500 |
| Newark Ohio Pride Coalition | Newark, OH | Support | $500 |
| The Granville Turkey Trot | Granville, OH | Support | $500 |
| Licking County Tnr Inc | Heath, OH | Support | $500 |
| Whole Living Recovery | Granville, OH | Support | $500 |
| St Francis de Sales Church | Newark, OH | Support | $500 |
| Rotary Club of Newark & Heath Ohio | Heath, OH | Support | $500 |
| Licking County Board of Realtors | Newark, OH | Support | $450 |
| Lakewood Athletic Boosters | Hebron, OH | Support | $400 |
| Mound City Little League | Newark, OH | Support | $300 |
| Newark Catholic High School Athletic Assn | Newark, OH | Support | $250 |
| Licking Valley Youth to Youth | Newark, OH | Support | $250 |
| Ohio Bison Baseball LLC | Newark, OH | Support | $200 |
| Blessed Sacrament School | Newark, OH | Support | $100 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $87,870 | 48 |
| 2024 | $55,340 | 55 |
| 2023 | $63,050 | 31 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 13, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621339349101402
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 31-1629866
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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