The First Bank Foundation
Invitation OnlyCheraw, South Carolina · EIN 56-2068430 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$29K
Organizations funded34
Typical grant$500
Total assets$837K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $500 and $1,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 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
2% of grants went outside South Carolina.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| E4E Relief | Charlotte, NC | Employee relief fund | $5,000 |
| Northeastern Technical College | Cheraw, SC | Operating Fund | $2,500 |
| Mcarn Community Ministry | Cheraw, SC | Operating Fund | $2,000 |
| Town of Cheraw Jazz Fest | Cheraw, SC | Operating Fund | $1,500 |
| Pee Dee Area Coalition Against Domestic & Sexual-C | Cheraw, SC | Operating Fund | $1,000 |
| St David's Cemetery Assoc Inc | Cheraw, SC | Operating Fund | $1,000 |
| Pathfinders United | Cheraw, SC | Operating Fund | $1,000 |
| Pee Dee Land Trust | Cheraw, SC | Operating Fund | $1,000 |
| Chesterfield Co Animal Shelter | Cheraw, SC | Operating Fund | $1,000 |
| Greater Florence Habitat | Cheraw, SC | Operating Fund | $1,000 |
| House of Hope | Cheraw, SC | Operating Fund | $1,000 |
| Purple Crusaders | Cheraw, SC | Operating Fund | $1,000 |
| Mcleod Health Foundation | Cheraw, SC | Operating Fund | $750 |
| Cheraw Rescue Squad | Cheraw, SC | Operating Fund | $500 |
| Chesterfield Fire Department | Cheraw, SC | Operating Fund | $500 |
| United Way of Chesterfield County | Cheraw, SC | Operating Fund | $500 |
| Brocks Mill Fire Department | Cheraw, SC | Operating Fund | $500 |
| Patrick Fire Department | Cheraw, SC | Operating Fund | $500 |
| Cash Fire Department | Cheraw, SC | Operating Fund | $500 |
| United Way of Florence County | Cheraw, SC | Operating Fund | $500 |
| All 4 Autism | Cheraw, SC | Operating Fund | $500 |
| Fdtc Foundation | Cheraw, SC | Operating Fund | $500 |
| Miracle League | Cheraw, SC | Operating Fund | $500 |
| YMCA | Cheraw, SC | Operating Fund | $500 |
| Hospice of Chesterfield County | Cheraw, SC | Operating Fund | $500 |
| Faith Christian Academy | Cheraw, SC | Operating Fund | $500 |
| My Brother's Keeper | Cheraw, SC | Operating Fund | $500 |
| Big Brothers and Big Sisters | Cheraw, SC | Operating Fund | $500 |
| The School Foundation | Cheraw, SC | Operating Fund | $500 |
| Girl Scout Council of Pee Dee Area | Cheraw, SC | Operating Fund | $250 |
| Wallace Rescue Squad | Cheraw, SC | Operating Fund | $250 |
| Care House of the Pee Dee | Cheraw, SC | Operating Fund | $250 |
| Tenacious Grace | Cheraw, SC | Operating Fund | $250 |
| Potter House Recovery | Cheraw, SC | Operating Fund | $250 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $29,000 | 34 |
| 2023 | $27,000 | 35 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Mar 19, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202620789349100022
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 56-2068430
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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