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First Fruits Foundation is a private corporation based in DAMARISCOTTA, ME. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2005. The principal officer is Robert B Gregory. It holds total assets of $30K. Annual income is reported at $37K. Total assets have grown from $13K in 2011 to $30K in 2023. 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 2016 to 2023. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Maine and Minnesota. According to available records, First Fruits Foundation has made 28 grants totaling $55K, with a median grant of $500. Annual giving has grown from $16K in 2020 to $22K in 2023. Individual grants have ranged from N/A to $12K, with an average award of $2K. The foundation has supported 23 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Maine, Georgia, Minnesota, which account for 82% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 6 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
N/A
Median Grant
$200
Average Grant
$2K
Largest Grant
$10K
Based on 7 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 Fruits Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 28 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in ME, GA, MN.
First Fruits Foundation has distributed a total of $55K across 28 grants. The median grant size is $500, with an average of $2K. Individual grants have ranged from N/A to $12K.
First Fruits Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
First Fruits Foundation is headquartered in DAMARISCOTTA, ME. While based in ME, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 6 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sim-Kuen Chan Gregory | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Robert B Gregory | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$23K
Total Assets
$30K
Fair Market Value
$267K
Net Worth
$30K
Grants Paid
$22K
Contributions
$22K
Net Investment Income
$17K
Distribution Amount
$11K
Total: $23K
Total Grants
28
Total Giving
$55K
Average Grant
$2K
Median Grant
$500
Unique Recipients
23
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| American LegionUNRESTRICTED | Damariscotta, ME | N/A | 2022 |
| Lakeview Orthodox ChurchUNRESTRICTED | Rockport, ME | $12K | 2023 |
| Evergreen ChurchUNRESTRICTED | Peachtree, GA | $7K | 2023 |
| Damariscotta Baptist ChurchUNRESTRICTED | Damariscotta, ME | $2K | 2023 |
| Maine Cancer FoundationUNRESTRICTED | Falmouth, ME | $1K | 2023 |
| Cavalry Road Baptist ChurchUNRESTRICTED | Alexandria, VA | $500 | 2023 |
| Mckeen Study CenterUNRESTRICTED | Brunswick, ME | $300 | 2023 |
| North Woolwich Methodist ChurchUNRESTRICTED | Woolwich, ME | $250 | 2023 |
| Boothbay Ymca-LrscUNRESTRICTED | Boothbay Harbor, ME | $200 | 2023 |
| Cornerstone Baptist ChurchUNRESTRICTED | Topsham, ME | N/A | 2023 |
| Upstate Homeschool Co-OpUNRESTRICTED | Travelers Rest, SC | $1K | 2022 |
| Lincoln County Assembly Of GodUNRESTRICTED | Damariscotta, ME | $1K | 2022 |
| Pilgrim ServicesUNRESTRICTED | — | $800 | 2022 |
| Wiscasset Community CenterUNRESTRICTED | Wiscasset, ME | $588 | 2022 |
| Catholic CharitiesUNRESTRICTED | Portland, ME | $500 | 2022 |
| The Humane Society Of The UsUNRESTRICTED | Washington, DC | $500 | 2022 |
| Ballet SchoolUNRESTRICTED | Topsham, ME | $100 | 2022 |
| Joseph & Alice Mckeen Christian Study CenterUNRESTRICTED | Brunswick, ME | $100 | 2022 |
| Trinity School At River RidgeUNRESTRICTED | Eagan, MN | $5K | 2020 |
| Boothbay YmcaUNRESTRICTED | Boothbay Hbr, ME | $1K | 2020 |
| Rotary Club Of Damariscotta-NewcastleUNRRESTRICTED | Damariscotta, ME | $100 | 2020 |
| Lincoln County Food InitiativeUNRESTRICTED | Damariscotta, ME | N/A | 2020 |
| Travis Mills FoundationUNRESTRICTED | Manchester, ME | N/A | 2020 |