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First Citizens Charitable Foundation Inc. is a private corporation based in FAIRHAVEN, MA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2018. The principal officer is Melanie Howell. It holds total assets of $2.4M. Annual income is reported at $90K. Total assets have grown from $250K in 2019 to $2.5M in 2023. The foundation is governed by 4 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2018 to 2023. Grantmaking is concentrated in Massachusetts. According to available records, First Citizens Charitable Foundation Inc. has made 184 grants totaling $505K, with a median grant of $1K. Annual giving has decreased from $333K in 2022 to $172K in 2023. Individual grants have ranged from $220 to $36K, with an average award of $3K. The foundation has supported 108 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Massachusetts, North Carolina, Rhode Island, which account for 99% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 4 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$200
Median Grant
$1K
Average Grant
$2K
Largest Grant
$14K
Based on 50 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
First Citizens Charitable Foundation Inc. primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 184 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in MA, NC, RI.
First Citizens Charitable Foundation Inc. has distributed a total of $505K across 184 grants. The median grant size is $1K, with an average of $3K. Individual grants have ranged from $220 to $36K.
First Citizens Charitable Foundation Inc. typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
First Citizens Charitable Foundation Inc. is headquartered in FAIRHAVEN, MA. While based in MA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 4 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christopher Howard | PRESIDENT/TREASURER/CLERK/CHARIMAN | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Patrick Neenan | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Geralyn Marcinko | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Dawn Camille | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$173K
Total Assets
$2.5M
Fair Market Value
$2.5M
Net Worth
$2.5M
Grants Paid
$172K
Contributions
$270K
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
$119K
Total Grants
184
Total Giving
$505K
Average Grant
$3K
Median Grant
$1K
Unique Recipients
108
Most Common Grant
$1K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| My Brother'S KeeperEXEMPT PURPOSE | Dartmouth, MA | $20K | 2023 |
| The Bridge A Center For Hope And HealingEXEMPT PURPOSE | Dartmouth, MA | $2K | 2023 |
| Childrens'S Advocacy Ctr Of Bristol CountyEXEMPT PURPOSE | Fall River, MA | $7K | 2023 |
| Community Nurse HomecareEXEMPT PURPOSE | Fairhaven, MA | $7K | 2023 |
| Amplify PocEXEMPT PURPOSE | Hyannis, MA | $6K | 2023 |
| Bridgewater Raynham Educational FoundationEXEMPT PURPOSE | Bridgewater, MA | $5K | 2023 |
| Joshua Kaye FoundationEXEMPT PURPOSE | Braintree, MA | $5K | 2023 |
| Alma Del MarEXEMPT PURPOSE | New Bedford, MA | $5K | 2023 |
| Rosa Chiclana Umass DartmouthSCHOLARSHIP | North Dartmouth, MA | $5K | 2023 |
| A Life Worth LivingEXEMPT PURPOSE | Taunton, MA | $5K | 2023 |
| Hannah Pereira Johnson And Wales UnSCHOLARSHIP | Providence, RI | $5K | 2023 |
| Hereos In TransitionEXEMPT PURPOSE | Mashpee, MA | $5K | 2023 |
| Our Sisters' SchoolEXEMPT PURPOSE | New Bedford, MA | $5K | 2023 |
| Coastal FoodshedEXEMPT PURPOSE | New Bedford, MA | $5K | 2023 |
| Better Community LivingEXEMPT PURPOSE | Dartmouth, MA | $5K | 2023 |
| Coastline ElderlyEXEMPT PURPOSE | New Bedford, MA | $5K | 2023 |
| Hannah Lima North Carolina UniversiSCHOLARSHIP | Chapel Hill, NC | $5K | 2023 |
| St Laurence Food PantryEXEMPT PURPOSE | New Bedford, MA | $5K | 2023 |
| Damien'S Place Family Food PantryEXEMPT PURPOSE | East Wareham, MA | $5K | 2023 |
| Sc Chamber Foundationone Southcoast ChamberEXEMPT PURPOSE | Fall River, MA | $4K | 2023 |
| Mercy MealsEXEMPT PURPOSE | New Bedford, MA | $3K | 2023 |
| VthEXEMPT PURPOSE | New Bedford, MA | $3K | 2023 |
| The Trustees Of ReservationsEXEMPT PURPOSE | Boston, MA | $3K | 2023 |
| The New Bedford LightEXEMPT PURPOSE | New Bedford, MA | $3K | 2023 |
| Northstar Learning CenterEXEMPT PURPOSE | New Bedford, MA | $3K | 2023 |
| Ymca Cape CodEXEMPT PURPOSE | West Barnstable, MA | $3K | 2023 |
| Sage MontessoriEXEMPT PURPOSE | Hyannis, MA | $3K | 2023 |
| Community Systems IncEXEMPT PURPOSE | Plymouth, MA | $3K | 2023 |
| Falmouth Housing TrustEXEMPT PURPOSE | Falmouth, MA | $3K | 2023 |
| American Red CrossEXEMPT PURPOSE | Fall River, MA | $3K | 2023 |
| Umass Dartmouth - Leduc CenterEXEMPT PURPOSE | North Dartmouth, MA | $3K | 2023 |
| Tommy'S PlaceEXEMPT PURPOSE | Falmouth, MA | $3K | 2023 |
| Seven HillsEXEMPT PURPOSE | New Bedford, MA | $2K | 2023 |
| Lower Cape Outreach CouncilEXEMPT PURPOSE | Orleans, MA | $1K | 2023 |
| Missionaries Of CharityEXEMPT PURPOSE | New Bedford, MA | $1K | 2023 |
| Cape Cod Cares For The TroopsEXEMPT PURPOSE | Harwich, MA | $1K | 2023 |
| Cape Kids MealsEXEMPT PURPOSE | Osterville, MA | $1K | 2023 |
| Falmouth Service CenterEXEMPT PURPOSE | Falmouth, MA | $1K | 2023 |
| Family Pantry Of Cape CodEXEMPT PURPOSE | Harwich, MA | $1K | 2023 |
| Immigrants Assistance CenterEXEMPT PURPOSE | New Bedford, MA | $1K | 2023 |
| Independence House Food PantryEXEMPT PURPOSE | Hyannis, MA | $1K | 2023 |
| Massachusetts Military SupportEXEMPT PURPOSE | Sandwich, MA | $1K | 2023 |
| Raynham Food BasketEXEMPT PURPOSE | Raynham, MA | $1K | 2023 |
| Mobile MinistriesEXEMPT PURPOSE | New Bedford, MA | $1K | 2023 |
| Neediest Family Fund NbEXEMPT PURPOSE | New Bedford, MA | $1K | 2023 |
| Pace Emergency Food PantryEXEMPT PURPOSE | New Bedford, MA | $1K | 2023 |
| Sharing The Harvest Dartmouth YmcaEXEMPT PURPOSE | Dartmouth, MA | $1K | 2023 |
| St Anthony Of Padua Food PantryEXEMPT PURPOSE | New Bedford, MA | $1K | 2023 |
| The Shepherd'S PantryEXEMPT PURPOSE | Acushnet, MA | $1K | 2023 |
| United Way Hunger CommissionEXEMPT PURPOSE | New Bedford, MA | $1K | 2023 |