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First Dollar Foundation is a private corporation based in NAPA, CA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2014. It holds total assets of $6.2M. Annual income is reported at $1.1M. Total assets have grown from $1.1M in 2013 to $6.2M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 2 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 2015 to 2024. The foundation primarily funds organizations in California and New York. According to available records, First Dollar Foundation has made 161 grants totaling $1.7M, with a median grant of $5K. Annual giving has grown from $366K in 2020 to $476K in 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $872K distributed across 78 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $100 to $50K, with an average award of $11K. The foundation has supported 59 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in California, Washington, New York, which account for 73% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 14 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$250
Median Grant
$6K
Average Grant
$11K
Largest Grant
$55K
Based on 45 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 Dollar Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 161 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in CA, WA, NY.
First Dollar Foundation has distributed a total of $1.7M across 161 grants. The median grant size is $5K, with an average of $11K. Individual grants have ranged from $100 to $50K.
First Dollar Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
First Dollar Foundation is headquartered in NAPA, CA. While based in CA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 14 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tim Culler | PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Ellen Birmingham | SECRETARY | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$6.2M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$6.2M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
161
Total Giving
$1.7M
Average Grant
$11K
Median Grant
$5K
Unique Recipients
59
Most Common Grant
$5K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Girl ScoutsCHARITABLE | Redding, CA | $10K | 2023 |
| LuminCHARITABLE | Dallas, TX | $50K | 2023 |
| East Side Prep SchoolCHARITABLE | Kirkland, WA | $50K | 2023 |
| Direct ReliefCHARITABLE | Santa Barbara, CA | $28K | 2023 |
| Life You Can SaveCHARITABLE | Bainbridge Island, WA | $25K | 2023 |
| Global PartnershipsCHARITABLE | Seattle, WA | $25K | 2023 |
| Doctors Without BordersCHARITABLE | New York, NY | $25K | 2023 |
| Give DirectlyCHARITABLE | New York, NY | $25K | 2023 |
| Helen Keller Int'LCHARITABLE | New York, NY | $25K | 2023 |
| Himalayan Cataract ProjectCHARITABLE | Waterbury, VT | $20K | 2023 |
| Sabin Vaccine InstituteCHARITABLE | Washington, DC | $15K | 2023 |
| Napa Land TrustCHARITABLE | Napa, CA | $15K | 2023 |
| Against Malaria FoundationCHARITABLE | Kansas City, MO | $10K | 2023 |
| New IncentivesCHARITABLE | Walnut, CA | $10K | 2023 |
| Innovations For Poverty ActionCHARITABLE | New Haven, CT | $10K | 2023 |
| Seva FoundationCHARITABLE | Berkeley, CA | $10K | 2023 |
| Malaria ConsrtiumCHARITABLE | Raliegh, NC | $10K | 2023 |
| Mentis Of NapaCHARITABLE | Napa, CA | $10K | 2023 |
| Clean Air Task ForceCHARITABLE | Boston, MA | $10K | 2023 |
| Upstream UsaCHARITABLE | Boston, MA | $10K | 2023 |
| Evidence Action Deworm ProjectCHARITABLE | Washington, DC | $10K | 2023 |
| NewsCHARITABLE | Napa, CA | $10K | 2023 |
| OkizuCHARITABLE | Novato, CA | $5K | 2023 |
| Casa-Santa CruzCHARITABLE | Watsonville, CA | $5K | 2023 |
| Pratham UsaCHARITABLE | Houston, TX | $5K | 2023 |
| Global Press InstituteCHARITABLE | San Francisco, CA | $5K | 2023 |
| Lighthouse For The BlindCHARITABLE | San Francisco, CA | $5K | 2023 |
| Sf PerformancesCHARITABLE | San Francisco, CA | $5K | 2023 |
| Village EnterprisesCHARITABLE | San Carlos, CA | $5K | 2023 |
| Volcker AllianceCHARITABLE | New York, NY | $5K | 2023 |
| Living GoodsCHARITABLE | Oakland, CA | $5K | 2023 |
| Animal Welfare InstituteCHARITABLE | Washington, DC | $5K | 2023 |
| Sf Symphony Annual FundCHARITABLE | San Francisco, CA | $3K | 2023 |
| Community Action NapaCHARITABLE | Napa, CA | $3K | 2023 |
| Fact CheckCHARITABLE | Philadelphia, PA | $3K | 2023 |
| Connolly RanchCHARITABLE | Napa, CA | $2K | 2023 |
| N Central Ohio Land ConservCHARITABLE | Mansfield, OH | $1K | 2023 |
| PelotoniaCHARITABLE | Colunbus, OH | $1K | 2023 |
| Craft3 PriCHARITABLE | Ilwaco, WA | $443 | 2023 |
| Corporation Of Fine Arts SfCHARITABLE | San Francisco, CA | $300 | 2023 |
| Mt Veeder Fire SafeCHARITABLE | Napa, CA | $250 | 2023 |
| Summit Metro ParksCHARITABLE | Akron, OH | $100 | 2023 |
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