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Form 990-PFTax year 2024EIN 82-3823145

First Financial Foundation

A private foundation in Cincinnati, OH. Its return for tax year 2024 lists 92 grants and $2.7 million paid in grants.

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Tax year 2024 (period ending Dec 31, 2024), read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

How to apply

Accepts applications

The return gives an application contact and rules, as below.

Contact
First Financial Foundation
255 East Fifth Street Suite 800
Cincinnati, OH 45202
[email protected]
Form and materials
via website: bankatfirst.com/home/communitydevelopment
Deadlines
None
Restrictions
Recipient to be within bank's market footprint and delivering services in target areas

Assets and giving by year

7 returns on file
Grants paid by tax year. The latest year is in blue.

  • Tax year 2024

    $2,653,201

    Grants listed
    92
    Assets, end of year
    $1,878,655

  • Tax year 2023

    $2,412,743

    Grants listed
    86
    Assets, end of year
    $171,585

  • Tax year 2022

    $2,495,483

    Grants listed
    80
    Assets, end of year
    $28,258

  • Tax year 2021

    $2,637,387

    Grants listed
    88
    Assets, end of year
    $2,514,504

  • Tax year 2020

    $2,875,104

    Grants listed
    136
    Assets, end of year
    $5,093,486

  • Tax year 2019

    $2,148,417

    Grants listed
    49
    Assets, end of year
    $962,624

  • Tax year 2018

    $743,200

    Grants listed
    50
    Assets, end of year
    $2,266,311

Grants paid in 2024

92 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. United Way of Greater CincinnatiCincinnati, OH

    Annual campaign (including ee match)

    $391,368
  2. Hamilton Community FoundationHamilton, OH

    For the development of a Port Authority to address unproductive real estate and create jobs in Hamilton, OH

    $240,000
  3. Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber Minority BusinessCincinnati, OH

    Support development of minority and small business in the cincinnati region

    $200,000
  4. Accelerate Great SchoolsCincinnati, OH

    Funding for school programming in underserved neighborhoods

    $200,000
  5. FC Cincinnati FoundationCincinnati, OH

    Community support for west end development

    $200,000
  6. Cincinnati Playhouse in the ParkCincinnati, OH

    Capital campaign to support a new building for performances and school programming for disadvantaged children

    $125,000
  7. Working in NeighborhoodsCincinnati, OH

    Redevelopment of 5 lmi cincinnati neighborhoods

    $75,000
  8. FundnoireCincinnati, OH

    Fund 24 black owned businesses over two years throughout the City of Cincinnati in $50,000 (max) increments.

    $75,000
  9. Freestore Foodbank IncCincinnati, OH

    Campaign support to assist in suppling meals to those of the community in need

    $50,000
  10. Exodus Refugee Immigration IncIndianapolis, IN

    Humanitarian services and self sufficiency training to immigrants and asylum seekers

    $50,000
  11. ArtswaveCincinnati, OH

    2024 annual community campaign donation

    $50,000
  12. Homesteading and Urban Redevelopment CorpCincinnati, OH

    To assist with building affordable housing within the village of lincoln heights

    $50,000
  13. Housing Partnership IncLouisville, KY

    3 yr commitment - support homeownership in low and moderate income communities in louisville, ky

    $41,667
  14. Hamilton Community FoundationHamilton, OH

    Support for hamilton based 501c3 organzations consistent with the foundation's funding priorities

    $40,000
  15. Red CrossWashington, DC

    ARC Reinvesting in Communities through Disaster Preparedness, Response, and Recovery

    $37,500
  16. Collective Empowerment GroupLockland, OH

    Funding for workforce development and education programs

    $35,000
  17. United Way of Bartholomew CoColumbus, IN

    Funds avenues to opportunity program which focuses on moving families from poverty to self sufficiency

    $33,333
  18. Santa Maria Community ServicesCincinnati, OH

    Consolidating operations to be more effective with program delivery to lmi families

    $33,333
  19. College Hill Community Urban Redevelopment CorpCincinnati, OH

    College hill revitalization

    $30,000
  20. Business Development Corp of Van WertVan Wert, OH

    Fund to promote small business development in the city of van wert

    $30,000
  21. ARC of Bartholomew CountyColumbus, IN

    Facility renovation

    $30,000
  22. Goodwill Industries of Kentucky IncLouisville, KY

    Expungement clinic program

    $25,000
  23. New Directions Housing CorpLouisville, KY

    Funding for i rise program

    $25,000
  24. UpspringCincinnati, OH

    Funding for summer 360 program for children affected by homelessness

    $25,000
  25. Atrium Medical Center FoundationMiddletown, OH

    To assist with home repairs for free housing provided to homeless families

    $25,000
  26. Northwest Indiana Comm Action CorpCrown Point, IN

    To help fund IDA accounts used for home purchase, home rehab, education, small business, or to purchase a vehicle for work or school.

    $25,000
  27. Business Development Corp of Van WertVan Wert, OH

    Spearhead local yourth to career opportunities through career exposure, mentorship initiatives, and educational alignment programs.

    $25,000
  28. Black Achievers IncCincinnati, OH

    Workforce development and education program to help the underserved

    $20,000
  29. Women Helping WomenCincinnati, OH

    Support services and workforce development for women affected by domestic violence

    $20,000
  30. Miami UniversityHamilton, OH

    Funding to support their early college program for high potential students from disadvantaged backgrounds

    $16,000
  31. Community Economic Advancement InitiativeCincinnati, OH

    Funding for a 4 year forgivable loan to address a food desert in the bond hill & roselawn communities

    $10,000
  32. University of Cincinnati FoundationCincinnati, OH

    To support the business fellows and gen-1 programs at the university of cincinnati

    $10,000
  33. Support to Encourage Low Income FamiliesHamilton, OH

    Individual development account

    $10,000
  34. Brighton CenterNewport, KY

    Financial wellness and coaching at center for employment training

    $10,000
  35. Community Building Institute MiddletownMiddletown, OH

    Community workforce solutions

    $10,000
  36. Economic and Community DevelopmentColumbus, OH

    Womens business center of greater cincinnati

    $10,000
  37. Gary Community Partnership CorpGary, IN

    Youth empowerment program

    $10,000
  38. Goodwill Easterseals Miami ValleyDayton, OH

    A.l.l. Club youth collaborative

    $10,000
  39. Over the Rhine Community HousingCincinnati, OH

    Building capacity to sustain affordable housing

    $10,000
  40. Lafayette Transitional Housing Center IncLafayette, IN

    Capacity funding to help provide supportive services to families affected by homelessness

    $10,000
  41. Boys & Girls Clubs of HamiltonHamilton, OH

    Studio 6: Empowering Music and Character (The funds will be used to take an unused storage room and old kitchen into a music production and recording studio)

    $10,000
  42. Bridge to Dove Recovery HouseColumbus, IN

    Studio 6: Empowering Music and Character (The funds will be used to take an unused storage room and old kitchen into a music production and recording studio)

    $10,000
  43. Hamilton Co Business Center Inc DBA Alloy GrowthCincinnati, OH

    Office of innovation-growing underserved small businesses

    $10,000
  44. Home of the InnocentsLouisville, KY

    We'll be the change campaign (funding for expansion of beds in a medical center)

    $10,000
  45. Community Foundation of Wabash County IncN Manchester, IN

    Operation change the future

    $10,000
  46. Speranza IncGreensburg, IN

    Speranza broadway privacy fence and twin beds

    $10,000
  47. Su Casa Columbus IncColumbus, IN

    Small business support

    $10,000
  48. Decatur County United FundGreensburg, IN

    Connecting resources in decatur county

    $7,500
  49. Cdfi Friendly BloomingtonBloomington, IN

    Cdfi friendly bloomington mission support

    $7,500
  50. Cornerstone Renter EquityCincinnati, OH

    Building work skills

    $7,500
  51. Achieva Resources CorpRichmond, IN

    Volunteer/intern coordinator

    $7,500
  52. Bethany House Services IncCincinnati, OH

    Stabilizing families experiencing homelessness

    $7,500
  53. Cincinnati Union Bethel (her Cincinnati)Cincinnati, OH

    Cincinnati scholar house

    $7,500
  54. Community Action of Greater Indianapolis IncIndianapolis, IN

    Investing more housing owning more equity(i.m.home)

    $7,500
  55. Edna Martin Christian CenterIndianapolis, IN

    Martindale brightwood affordable housing project

    $7,500
  56. Computer Skills & Training CenterGary, IN

    CSTC building trades

    $7,500
  57. Legal Aid Society of Greater CincinnatiCincinnati, OH

    Keeping famlies and neighborhoods stable

    $7,500
  58. Mercy Neighborhood MinistriesCincinnati, OH

    My pathway to a healthcare career

    $7,500
  59. South Central Community Action Program IncBloomington, IN

    Workforce development financial empowerment program

    $7,500
  60. United Way of Northwest IndianaValparaiso, IN

    Level Up: Financial Wellness, Economic Mobility & Workforce Development Program

    $7,500
  61. Urban League of Greater Southwestern OhioCincinnati, OH

    Workforce development financial empowerment program

    $7,500
  62. Foundation for Youth of Bartholomew CountyColumbus, IN

    Provide assistance to families in need of after school care through a scholarship

    $5,000
  63. Childrens Hunger AllianceColumbus, OH

    Year round food access for children in central ohio

    $5,000
  64. Community Shares of Greater CincinnatiCincinnati, OH

    Social justice incubator

    $5,000
  65. Junior Achievement of Oki Partners IncCincinnati, OH

    Pathways to career readiness and financial literacy

    $5,000
  66. Louisville Asset Building CoalitionLouisville, KY

    Volunteer income tax assistance

    $5,000
  67. Refuge of Hope of RichmondRichmond, IN

    Refuge of hope- fund that pays for items needed to get rid of barriers women face that prevent them from suceeding

    $5,000
  68. A Better Way Co-OpWilliamsport, IN

    Making a Better Way (Warren County residents will receive food and nutrition, basic family needs for children, early preschool education, opportunities, and emergency services, financial assistance, and counseling in 2024.)

    $5,000
  69. Bad Girl Ventures Inc DBA Aviatra Accelerators IncCovington, KY

    Capital ready women program

    $5,000
  70. Big Brothers Big Sisters of Butler CountyHamilton, OH

    Youth mentoring in butler county

    $5,000
  71. Champions of Youth IncGreensburg, IN

    A stronger core(operational support)

    $5,000
  72. Childhood Food SolutionsCincinnati, OH

    Provide the families of the villages at roll hill with food support for three months

    $5,000
  73. Christ Tabernacle Apostolic ChurchHamilton, OH

    Next generation internship program

    $5,000
  74. Cincinnati Center City Development CorpCincinnati, OH

    Ziegler park summer camp

    $5,000
  75. Cincinnati Community ToolbankCincinnati, OH

    Toolbank neighborhood impact

    $5,000
  76. Clinton County Services for the Homeless IncWilmington, OH

    Molly frances donation house outreach project

    $5,000
  77. Columbus Works IncColumbus, OH

    Jumpstart workforce development program

    $5,000
  78. Homelss and Housing Coalition of KentuckyFrankfort, KY

    HHCK housing support initiative

    $5,000
  79. Hoopeston Multi Agency Service CenterHoopeston, IL

    Meeting needs through transportation

    $5,000
  80. Leadership Council for NonprofitsCincinnati, OH

    Building on Success for Nonprofit Boards - Board Orientation + Leadership Development (BOLD)

    $5,000
  81. Martindale Brightwood Community Development CorpIndianapolis, IN

    Martindale brightwood affordable homeownership

    $5,000
  82. Middletown Area Chamber FoundationMiddletown, OH

    Future ready workforce (support for programming)

    $5,000
  83. New Hope of IndianaIndianapolis, IN

    Vocational Services (the funds will be used to support the recent expansion of Vocational Services program)

    $5,000
  84. New Lima Housing for the FutureLima, OH

    Building affordable housing

    $5,000
  85. Still I RiseKankakee, IL

    Financial literacy program

    $5,000
  86. The Center of Workforce Innovations IncGary, IN

    Excell in ell

    $5,000
  87. The Help Program CincinnatiCincinnati, OH

    Employment training and assistance

    $5,000
  88. Townsend Community Center IncRichmond, IN

    C.H.O.I.C.E. addresses the need of workforce development & education assistance.

    $5,000
  89. United Way of Paulding CountyPaulding, OH

    Emergency shelter

    $5,000
  90. Van Wert Area Performing Arts FoundationVan Wert, OH

    Van wert live comunity impact program

    $5,000
  91. We BloomIndianapolis, IN

    We Bloom's Peer Workforce Pipeline through Recovery Caf Indy's Member Leader Program

    $5,000
  92. Westminster Neighborhood Services IncIndianapolis, IN

    Westminster youth program

    $5,000

Approved for future payment

4 grants

Approved in 2024 and not yet paid.

  1. Hamilton Comm Foundationport Authority of HamiltoHamilton, OH

    Development of a port authority to address unproductive real estate and create jobs in hamilton ohio

    $160,000
  2. ARC of Bartholomew CountyColumbus, IN

    Facility renovation

    $30,000
  3. Northwest Indiana Comm Action CorpCrown Point, IN

    To help fund ida accounts used for home purchase, home rehab, education, small business, or to purchase a vehicle for work or school

    $25,000
  4. Business Development Corp of Van WertVan Wert, OH

    Spearhead local youth to career opportunities through career exposure, mentorship initiatives, and educational alignment

    $25,000

Where the money goes

By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.

  1. Philanthropy and grantmaking8 grants $325,00023% of the total
  2. Community development12 grants $240,00017% of the total
  3. Sports and recreation1 grant $200,00014% of the total
  4. Human services12 grants $180,83313% of the total
  5. Arts and culture3 grants $180,00013% of the total
  6. Housing and shelter8 grants $97,5007% of the total
  7. 8 other causes17 grants $205,00014% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. Ohio53 grants $2,170,701
  2. Indiana28 grants $308,333
  3. Kentucky8 grants $126,667
  4. District of Columbia1 grant $37,500
  5. Illinois2 grants $10,000

Officers, directors and trustees

6 people as filed

As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.

  • Roddell McCulloughSECRETARY/DIRECTOR Hours 0Pay $0
  • Karen B WoodsTREASURER/DIRECTOR Hours 0Pay $0
  • Archie BrownPRESIDENT/CHAIR Hours 0Pay $0
  • Jamie AndersonDIRECTOR Hours 0Pay $0
  • Mandy NeeleyDIRECTOR Hours 0Pay $0
  • Matt ReckmanDIRECTOR Hours 0Pay $0

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