First Federal Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyLake City, Florida · EIN 86-1296449 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,500 and $10,000.
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
7% of grants went outside Florida.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Way of Suwannee Valley | Lake City, FL | To help make progress in supporting healh, education, and financial stability throughout the region. | $10,300 |
| Circles of Hope Ministries | Beaufort, SC | To help others through serving god & sharing the gospel. | $10,000 |
| Education Foundation of Alachua County | Gainesville, FL | Supporting teachers through grants and professional development. supporting students through senior scholarships, and take stock in… | $10,000 |
| Jackson County School District | Marianna, FL | To help prepare students for success as educated and caring citizens by inspiring and building good character. | $10,000 |
| Holmes County Education Foundation | Bonifay, FL | To help inspire generosity and leadership to help resolve community challenges. | $7,500 |
| Lutheran Social Services of Ne Fl | Jacksonville, FL | To help serve and care for people in need | $5,000 |
| Richardson Community Center | Lake City, FL | To help enrich the community through innovative recreation and leisure experiences. | $5,000 |
| Girl Scouts Gateway Council | Jacksonville, FL | To help build girls of courage, confidence, and character. | $3,750 |
| Basic Nwfl | Panama City, FL | To help provide comprehensive services to those affected by HIV and related health disparities, while preventing new infections. | $2,500 |
| Ocala on Top of the World Lions Club | Ocala, FL | To help programs such as screening children for hearing and sight loss, collecting eye glasses and hearing AIDS for the needy, collecting… | $2,500 |
| Second Chance of Northwest Florida Inc | Panama City, FL | To help restore hope and dignity, and affect positively the quality of life for brain injury survivors, adults with cognitive disorders,… | $2,500 |
| Waukesha Way Inc | Bonifay, FL | To help enhance local quality of life through beautification, engagement, and community pride. | $2,500 |
| Community Foundation of North Central Florida | Gainesville, FL | To help work towards measurable community improvement through strategic grant-making to benefit the arts, environment, community… | $300 |
The return also lists 50 grants to individuals ($461,750). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $533,600 | 63 |
| 2024 | $267,340 | 41 |
| 2023 | $191,742 | 24 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 19, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641399349100224
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 86-1296449
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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