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Form 990-PFTax year 2024EIN 95-3081605

First Fruit Inc

A private foundation in Newport Beach, CA. Its return for tax year 2024 lists 108 grants and $3.9 million paid in grants.

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

Preselected only

The return checks the box saying the foundation gives only to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. It still lists the details below.

Contact
Kelsie Hamilton
14 Corporate Plaza Drive Ste 200
Newport Beach, CA 92660
(949) 759-5859
[email protected]
Form and materials
Sec. 509(a) orgs should send info describing the org and the use of grant.
Deadlines
None
Restrictions
Gifts are made only to section 509(a)(1), (2), or (3) organizations which have a christian identity and engage in activities focused in the developing world.

Assets and giving by year

5 returns on file
Grants paid by tax year. The latest year is in blue.
  • Tax year 2024

    $3,940,829

    Grants listed
    108
    Assets, end of year
    $19,477,979
  • Tax year 2023

    $2,663,220

    Grants listed
    66
    Assets, end of year
    $22,660,722
  • Tax year 2022

    $1,956,555

    Grants listed
    66
    Assets, end of year
    $23,256,777
  • Tax year 2021

    $5,454,832

    Grants listed
    159
    Assets, end of year
    $27,134,851
  • Tax year 2020

    $7,405,253

    Grants listed
    227
    Assets, end of year
    $29,967,874

Grants paid in 2024

108 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. Life in Abundance InternationalDallas, TX

    Towards the ministry of lia blue wings

    $500,000
  2. Reconciled WorldPhoenix, AZ

    Towards strengthening organizational capacity

    $330,000
  3. Strategic Global Assistance IncElkhart, IN

    To support the work of leadersource in 2024

    $255,000
  4. Elam MinistriesAlpharetta, GA

    Support elam's capacity building initiatives in the areas of tech, fundraising, and admin

    $200,000
  5. Village Schools InternationalSpring, TX

    Construction of new schools in malawi, zambia, uganda and kenya

    $200,000
  6. International Generosity FoundationClearwater, FL

    To support the director of church engagement position

    $160,776
  7. Every Generation MinistriesTemecula, CA

    Egm mena's collaborate projects and expansion into syria

    $125,000
  8. Thornston Educational FundWrightwood, CA

    Valley of vision leadership academy: teachers' salaries, materials, travel/housing, tech

    $118,000
  9. National Christian FoundationAlpharetta, GA

    Ic2024, fund #1231557

    $116,250
  10. Development Associates InternationalColorado SPGS, CO

    To empower 50 african female leaders to complete their maol program

    $100,000
  11. Far East Broadcasting CompanyFrisco, TX

    Year 3: towards strengthening operational capacities and leadership pipeline for vietnam

    $100,000
  12. Redeem InternationalMerrifield, VA

    To equip the uganda national team to support ministry growth

    $100,000
  13. Institute of Chinese StudiesChino Hills, CA

    Year 1 payment: staffing & tech upgrades

    $90,000
  14. Alpha USALittleton, CO

    Matching grant towards work to strengthen the next generation of leaders for the church

    $80,000
  15. Lifenet InternationalWashington, DC

    Towards equipping church based health clinics in DR congo and burundi

    $77,500
  16. Teach Every Nation USA IncAtlanta, GA

    Year 1 payment for integrating a new tech strategy

    $77,000
  17. Scholarleaders InternationalGrand Rapids, MI

    Year 1 payment for no more initiative

    $75,000
  18. Lausanne MovementOrlando, FL

    Development director salary contribution

    $50,000
  19. Lausanne MovementOrlando, FL

    Development director salary contribution

    $50,000
  20. Life in AbundanceDallas, TX

    Towards sponsorship & fiscal capacity-building of grassroots organizations

    $50,000
  21. Oasis International LTD NFPChicago, IL

    Towards establishing a french publishing division to benefit the church

    $50,000
  22. Veritas ForumCambridge, MA

    Year 3 - 1:1 match grant for indigenous faculty network

    $35,000
  23. Life in Abundance InternationalDallas, TX

    For three african, female-led organizations to receive capacity-building training

    $30,000
  24. National Christian FoundationAlpharetta, GA

    Ic 2024 implementaion fees fund #1231557

    $30,000
  25. Scholarleaders InternationalGrand Rapids, MI

    Year 2: towards staffing needs for the stregngthening of theological institutions

    $30,000
  26. Alliance for Children EverywhereRidgefield, WA

    For the 25th anniversary celebrations

    $25,000
  27. Casa VivaWheaton, IL

    Towards development of casa viva solutions and phil travel

    $25,000
  28. Grace Open DoorsNewport Beach, CA

    Towards a solar system installation at ape kedella

    $25,000
  29. Growers FirstLaguna Beach, CA

    For the ministry of growers first

    $25,000
  30. Heart for Lebanon FoundationBlack MTN, NC

    To meet the needs of the people of lebanon

    $25,000
  31. Luis Palau AssociationBeaverton, OR

    CMCT where it is needed most

    $25,000
  32. Luis Palau AssociationBeaverton, OR

    Wherever needed most

    $25,000
  33. Rose Womens FoundationRockville, MD

    Grant: spiritual intergration strategy

    $25,000
  34. React ServicesMill Creek, WA

    For seed funding to keep working at min. One day per week

    $21,000
  35. Heart for Lebanon FoundationBlack MTN, NC

    For whenever needed most in lebanon

    $20,000
  36. Livada Orphan CarePlano, TX

    Wherever needed most

    $20,000
  37. Starfish ProjectGoshen, IN

    To cover counseling department launch costs

    $20,000
  38. Livada Orphan CarePlano, TX

    Support grant - staff wages

    $18,000
  39. Alpha USALittleton, CO

    Additional gift for leadership and staff - where needed most

    $15,000
  40. Asian Leadership Development NetworkElk Grove, CA

    Gospel-centered leadership and mentorship cohorts

    $15,000
  41. Institute of Chinese StudiesChino Hills, CA

    Additional gift for leadership and staff - where needed most

    $15,000
  42. Lausanne MovementOrlando, FL

    For scholarships for women from the majority world to attend gathering in seoul

    $15,000
  43. Middle East Bible OutreachAtlanta, GA

    To continue serving as many displaced people as possible, for as long as the need arises

    $15,000
  44. Nomi NetworkDallas, TX

    Towards chaplain's part-time salary

    $15,000
  45. Novo Mission IncAnaheim, CA

    To minister to people in lebanon and across the region

    $15,000
  46. Partners InternationalAtlanta, GA

    For the ministry work in mali, where needed most

    $15,000
  47. Scholarleaders InternationalGrand Rapids, MI

    Additional gift for leadership and staff - where needed most

    $15,000
  48. Scholarleaders InternationalGrand Rapids, MI

    Towards meeting expenses for francophone delegates

    $15,000
  49. Teach Every Nation USA IncAtlanta, GA

    Additional gift for leadership and staff where needed most

    $15,000
  50. UncagedColorado SPGS, CO

    For wherever needed most

    $15,000
  51. Untold IncAtlanta, GA

    Support grant - for wherever needed most

    $15,000
  52. Life in Abundance InternationalDallas, TX

    Towards retreat & global missions conference support

    $14,500
  53. Christian Alliance for OrphansMcLean, VA

    As needed for transitioning program

    $12,000
  54. Thornston Educational FundWrightwood, CA

    Additional gift for leadership and staff - where needed most

    $11,800
  55. Morning Star DevelopmentColorado SPGS, CO

    To cover institute for leadership development (ild) expenses

    $10,786
  56. Steiger InternationalEden Prairie, MN

    Where needed most

    $10,600
  57. Every Generation MinistriesTemecula, CA

    Wherever needed most in ukraine

    $10,000
  58. Faith and Learning InternationalWheaton, IL

    Towards a one-day interactive, adult experential training and confidential individual/marital

    $10,000
  59. Faith and Learning InternationalWheaton, IL

    Conference operational expenses and to help support majority world

    $10,000
  60. Frontier VenturesDallas, TX

    Towards the purchase and build out of the moodle MGMT system

    $10,000
  61. Lausanne MovementOrlando, FL

    People on the move (lausanne occasional paper #70) to be published

    $10,000
  62. Lausanne MovementOrlando, FL

    For scholarships for fourth lausanne congress

    $10,000
  63. Lausanne MovementOrlando, FL

    1:1 match grant to mustard seed multiplier (2021-2022)

    $10,000
  64. One CollectiveElgin, IL

    Worship music production house costs

    $10,000
  65. Paraclete Mission GroupDenver, CO

    To support the ministry

    $10,000
  66. People Care InternationalRaleigh, NC

    Pharp where needed most for their personal needs and for organizational needs

    $10,000
  67. Professionals in Christian PhilanthropyAmes, IA

    Towards 3-year strategic plan fundraising effort (2ND year payment)

    $10,000
  68. React ServicesMill Creek, WA

    Towards oct 2024, nairobi kenya gathering expense

    $10,000
  69. Re-FormaCharlotte, NC

    To support leadership of the program in south asia

    $10,000
  70. Rhema for the NationsArlington, TX

    Towards educational services for ministries project

    $10,000
  71. Sunrise International MinistriesSpringfield, OR

    For missionary support

    $10,000
  72. Int'l Fellowship of Evangelical StudentsMadison, WI

    Towards the regional students' leadership summit - spring break

    $9,600
  73. Bright Hope InternationalS Barrington, IL

    Family empowerment/ orphan to family in luuka district

    $9,000
  74. Door InternationalLansing, MI

    Deaf opportunity outreach - wherever needed most

    $9,000
  75. Accord NetworkRoswell, GA

    Annual conference support costs

    $8,000
  76. African EnterpriseMonrovia, CA

    Towards travel expense

    $8,000
  77. Assoc of Christian Schools InternationalColorado Springs, CO

    Towards path to school improvement program

    $8,000
  78. Heritage Christian College Foundation USAFrisco, TX

    Towards travel expense for heritage leadership to attend the christian economic forum in quebec

    $8,000
  79. International Christian Reponse USALynden, WA

    Wherever needed most

    $8,000
  80. Project MercyFort Wayne, IN

    Support grant - for wherever needed most

    $8,000
  81. Untold IncAtlanta, GA

    Support grant - for wherever needed most

    $8,000
  82. Untold IncAtlanta, GA

    Support grant - for wherever needed most

    $8,000
  83. Wels Kingdom Workers IncWaukesha, WI

    Towards the zambia/malawi youth mental health project

    $8,000
  84. William Carey International UniversityPasadena, CA

    Matul scholars fund

    $8,000
  85. Healing Hands of JoyCharlotte, NC

    Train 5 fistula survivors as safe motherhood

    $7,500
  86. Oc InternationalColorado Springs, CO

    Towards travel subsidies

    $7,500
  87. Project MercyFort Wayne, IN

    Wherever needed most

    $7,500
  88. Faith and Learning InternationalWheaton, IL

    Icete-25 scholarships for majority world participants

    $7,050
  89. Mission Enablers InternationalBentonville, AR

    Acc# GM4088 / GMCN 2024 kenya donation

    $7,000
  90. Mena Kdec MinistriesSanta Barbara, CA

    Towards mission of christ project

    $6,000
  91. PioneersOrlando, FL

    Global innovation classroom, 1:1 match grant

    $6,000
  92. Development Associates InternationalColorado SPGS, CO

    Towards a trauma healing nov 2024 workshop

    $5,700
  93. MovementorgNew York, NY

    Towards travel, hotel and registration expenses for members of team south asia

    $5,300
  94. Soar Global IncBirmingham, AL

    Wherever needed most

    $5,000
  95. The GatheringSan Mateo, CA

    Wherever needed most

    $5,000
  96. Life in AbundanceDallas, TX

    Towards expenses related to 2024 lausanne congress

    $3,767
  97. One CollectiveElgin, IL

    Computer purchase for the production house in tajikistan

    $3,000
  98. Re-FormaCharlotte, NC

    Towards travel expenses and computer purchase

    $3,000
  99. Rhema for the NationsArlington, TX

    Towards travel expense for discipleship camp

    $3,000
  100. Safe-AfricaVista, CA

    Annual gift 2024

    $3,000
  101. Freedom's Hope MinistryBonners Ferry, ID

    To purchase equipment for the mobile bible college

    $2,800
  102. Freedom's Hope MinistryBonners Ferry, ID

    To purchase generator and fuel for the mobile bible college in uganda

    $2,700
  103. World Evangelical AllianceWingdale, NY

    Towards esme bowers travel expenses

    $2,500
  104. Humrahi IncHighland Park, NJ

    Towards fourth lausanne congress travel expense

    $2,150
  105. MovementorgNew York, NY

    Towards facilitation fee expenses at the fourth lausanne congress in korea

    $1,950
  106. MovementorgNew York, NY

    Towards airfare expenses for mark visvasam

    $1,100
  107. Livada Orphan CarePlano, TX

    Support grant - staff fleece jackets

    $1,000
  108. Conservative Baptist Foreign Mission SocE Englewood, CO

    To assist with travel expenses to attend the 4th lausanne congress

    $500

Where the money goes

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

  1. Religion28 grants $1,409,47648% of the total
  2. International aid18 grants $632,28621% of the total
  3. Philanthropy and grantmaking3 grants $401,25014% of the total
  4. Education10 grants $288,15010% of the total
  5. Human services10 grants $135,6505% of the total
  6. Health3 grants $31,0001% of the total
  7. 3 other causes3 grants $45,0002% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. Texas14 grants $883,267
  2. California16 grants $579,800
  3. Illinois12 grants $559,650
  4. Georgia12 grants $522,250
  5. Florida8 grants $311,776
  6. Indiana4 grants $290,500
  7. Michigan5 grants $144,000
  8. Colorado7 grants $142,486
  9. Virginia2 grants $112,000
  10. District of Columbia1 grant $77,500

Officers, directors and trustees

8 people as filed

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

  • Abigail FrederickPRESIDENT & DIRECTOR Hours 15Pay $10,000
  • Richard M HaugenTREASURER Hours 6.5Pay $0
  • David W BennettSECRETARY & DIRECTOR Hours 5Pay $10,000
  • Sarah LakeASSISTANT TREASURER Hours 5Pay $0
  • Victoria CloudVICE PRESIDENT & DIRECTOR Hours 5Pay $10,000
  • Henry CloudDIRECTOR Hours 5Pay $10,000
  • Randy LakeDIRECTOR Hours 5Pay $10,000
  • Brian FikkertDIRECTOR Hours 5Pay $10,000

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