First Fruits Foundation | Foundation Profile
- Eugene , OR
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EIN: 26-3413764
Foundation Overview
Based in Eugene, OR, First Fruits Foundation has awarded 151 grants totaling $1,625,358 to organizations in Oregon, Washington and 9 other states, plus international recipients. Individual grants range from $100 to $200,000, with a median award of $4,000.
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New Applicant Friendliness
3 of 15 recipients (20%) were new grantees. Foundation strongly favors organizations with proven track records. New partnerships develop slowly over time.
Geographic Focus
66% of grants are awarded in Oregon, with additional funding distributed across 12 other locations. The foundation balances regional focus with broader geographic diversity. Within Oregon, funding concentrates in Eugene (64%), Corvallis (7%), Springfield (7%).
Funding Trajectory
Declining funding trend with 36% decrease over 6 years may indicate reduced grant opportunities or shifting foundation priorities. This trajectory suggests more competitive application environment.
Program Areas
Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on community projects (47%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.
Where is The Money Going?
Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into First Fruits Foundation's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.
| Name | Amount | Location | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bushnell University | $14,000 | Eugene, OR, US | For Education Services | 2023 |
| Campus Crusade For Christ Int | $6,200 | Orlando, FL, US | For Religious Services | 2023 |
| Dove Medical | $8,000 | Euguene, OR, US | Medical Purposes | 2023 |
| Eugene Mission | $2,037 | Eugene, OR, US | For Community Services | 2023 |
| Grace Community Fellowship Church | $5,863 | Eugene, OR, US | Religious Services | 2023 |
| Here Is Life | $18,700 | Yumbe, Foreign, UG | For Religious Services | 2023 |
| Marantha Kids And Ministry | $16,018 | Unknown, Foreign, KE | For Religious Services | 2023 |
| New Song Mission | $1,000 | Freetown, IN, US | General | 2023 |
| Save The Bee | $5,075 | Eugene, OR, US | General | 2023 |
| Star Of Hope Activity Center | $5,000 | Coos Bay, OR, US | For Community Services | 2023 |
| Trinity Church Of Uganda | $12,881 | Unknown, Foreign, UG | For Religious Services | 2023 |
| Youth For Christ | $8,000 | Englewood, CO, US | Religious Services | 2023 |
| Agape Family Fellowship | $6,000 | Tengent, OR, US | General | 2023 |
| Wycliffe Bible Translators | $2,000 | Orlando, FL, US | General | 2023 |
| Oriental Mission Society Hatti Proj | $1,000 | Greenwood, IN, US | General | 2023 |
| Act International | $1,000 | Eugene, OR, US | General | 2022 |
| Alvord Taylor | $2,000 | Springfield, OR, US | General | 2022 |
| Amm Ministries | $10,000 | Eugene, OR, US | For Religious Services | 2022 |
| Bee Girl | $5,000 | Ashland, OR, US | For Bee Conservation | 2022 |
| Beyond Toxics | $8,000 | Eugene, OR, US | For Environmental Conservation | 2022 |
| Blackletter Inc | $3,200 | Eugene, OR, US | General | 2022 |
| Blue Tower Arts Foundation | $5,000 | Eugene, OR, US | For Arts | 2022 |
| Bushnell University | $106,000 | Eugene, OR, US | For Education Services | 2022 |
| Campus Crusade For Christ Int | $37,400 | Orlando, FL, US | For Religious Services | 2022 |
| Christain Outreach For Africa | $60,000 | Arlington Heights, IL, US | General | 2022 |
| Crist Led Communities | $2,000 | Brenton, OR, US | General | 2022 |
| Dove Medical | $6,500 | Euguene, OR, US | Medical Purposes | 2022 |
| Down To Earth | $500 | Eugene, OR, US | General | 2022 |
| Eugene Mission | $200,000 | Eugene, OR, US | For Community Services | 2022 |
| Everychild Foundation | $5,000 | Pacific Palisades, CA, US | General | 2022 |
| Familyworks | $5,000 | Seattle, WA, US | For Family Services | 2022 |
| Food 4 Farmers | $10,000 | Hinesburg, VT, US | For Community Services | 2022 |
| Food Corps | $5,000 | Portland, OR, US | For School Nutrition Programs | 2022 |
| Grace Community Fellowship Church | $36,200 | Eugene, OR, US | Religious Services | 2022 |
| Grower's First | $5,000 | Clemente, CA, US | General | 2022 |
| Hana Youth Center | $5,000 | Hana, HI, US | Religious Services | 2022 |
| Here Is Life | $25,669 | Yumbe, Foreign, UG | For Religious Services | 2022 |
| Hope Ranch | $5,000 | Springfield, OR, US | General | 2022 |
| Josiah Venture | $10,000 | Wheaton, IL, US | Religious Services | 2022 |
| Marantha Kids And Ministry | $16,800 | Unknown, Foreign, KE | For Religious Services | 2022 |
| New Song Mission | $200 | Freetown, IN, US | General | 2022 |
| Nw Center For Alternatives To Pesti | $12,000 | Eugene, OR, US | For Environmental Services | 2022 |
| Osu Agricultural Research Foundatio | $70,000 | Corvallis, OR, US | For Research And Education | 2022 |
| Save The Bee | $187,394 | Eugene, OR, US | General | 2022 |
| School Garden Project | $5,000 | Eugene, OR, US | For Education Services | 2022 |
| Seattle Pacifi University | $25,570 | Seattle, WA, US | Education | 2022 |
| Sponsors Inc | $5,000 | Eugene, OR, US | General | 2022 |
| Star Of Hope Activity Center | $15,300 | Coos Bay, OR, US | For Community Services | 2022 |
| Trinity Church Of Uganda | $8,151 | Unknown, Foreign, UG | For Religious Services | 2022 |
| Youth For Christ | $3,000 | Englewood, CO, US | Religious Services | 2022 |
| Bee Girl | $4,000 | Ashland, OR, US | For Bee Conservation | 2020 |
| Beyond Toxics | $5,000 | Eugene, OR, US | For Environmental Conservation | 2020 |
| Familyworks | $6,000 | Seattle, WA, US | For Family Services | 2020 |
| Food 4 Farmers | $1,300 | Hinesburg, VT, US | For Community Services | 2020 |
| Food Corps | $5,000 | Portland, OR, US | For School Nutrition Programs | 2020 |
| Kuru Church Of Uganda | $5,000 | Unnown, N/A, UG | For Religious Services | 2020 |
| Marantha Kids And Ministry | $14,450 | Unknown, N/A, KE | For Religious Services | 2020 |
| Nw Center For Alternatives To Pesti | $4,000 | Eugene, OR, US | For Environmental Services | 2020 |
| Osu Agricultural Research Foundatio | $95,000 | Corvallis, OR, US | For Research And Education | 2020 |
| Phd Ministries International | $-500 | Downey, CA, US | For Religious Services | 2020 |
| School Garden Project | $10,000 | Eugene, OR, US | For Education Services | 2020 |
| St Paul's Pilgrim Church Of Uganda | $11,050 | Unknown, N/A, UG | For Religious Services | 2020 |
| St Vincent De Paul | $-1,000 | Eugene, OR, US | For Community Services | 2020 |
| Star Of Hope Activity Center | $7,000 | Coos Bay, OR, US | For Community Services | 2020 |
| Wsu Foundation | $12,000 | Pullman, WA, US | For Research Programs | 2020 |
| Total Release Basketball Club | $-250 | Eugene, OR, US | For Youth Sports | 2020 |
| Alzheimer's Association | $350 | Chicago, IL, US | For Medical Research | 2018 |
| American Lung Association | $100 | Chicago, IL, US | For Medical Research | 2018 |
| Angel Hair Foundation | $1,000 | Eugene, OR, US | For Children's Medical Services | 2018 |
| Arc Of Lane County | $500 | Springfield, OR, US | For Social Services | 2018 |
| Bee Girl | $4,000 | Ashland, OR, US | For Bee Conservation | 2018 |
| Beekeepers For Christ | $4,559 | Eugene, OR, US | For Religious Services | 2018 |
| Beyond Toxics | $2,000 | Eugene, OR, US | For Environmental Conservation | 2018 |
| Cascades Raptor Center | $200 | Eugene, OR, US | For Raptor Conservation | 2018 |
| Christians As Family Advocates | $6,000 | Eugene, OR, US | For Family Services | 2018 |
| Churchill Babe Ruth | $250 | Eugene, OR, US | For Youth Sports | 2018 |
| Luis Palau Association | $2,500 | Tyler, TX, US | For Religious Services | 2018 |
| Cru | $8,000 | Orlando, FL, US | For Religious Services | 2018 |
| Dove Medical | $5,000 | Eugene, OR, US | For Pregnancy Resources | 2018 |
| Every Child | $25,000 | Eugene, OR, US | For Family Services | 2018 |
| Family Renewal Shelter | $500 | Tacoma, WA, US | For Family Services | 2018 |
| Family Works Seattle | $6,000 | Seattle, WA, US | For Family Services | 2018 |
| Food 4 Farmers | $6,000 | Hinesburg, VT, US | For Sustainable Food Programs | 2018 |
| Food Corps | $15,000 | Portland, OR, US | For School Nutrition Programs | 2018 |
| Food For Lane County | $600 | Eugene, OR, US | For Community Services | 2018 |
| Gears | $500 | Eugene, OR, US | For Recreation Services | 2018 |
| Greenhill Humane Society | $200 | Eugene, OR, US | For Animal Shelter Programs | 2018 |
| Hosea Youth Ministry | $1,000 | Eugene, OR, US | For Religious Services | 2018 |
| Love Abounds Foundation | $500 | Grands Pass, OR, US | For Community Services | 2018 |
| Marantha Kids And Ministry | $12,000 | Unknown, N/A, KE | For Religious Services | 2018 |
| Mckenzie River Trust | $5,000 | Eugene, OR, US | For Environmental Conservation | 2018 |
| Mid Lane Cares | $500 | Veneta, OR, US | For Community Services | 2018 |
| Mobilize Mankind | $500 | Eugene, OR, US | For Humanitarian Services | 2018 |
| Northwest Christian University | $4,000 | Eugene, OR, US | For Education And Religious Services | 2018 |
| Nw Center For Alternatives To Pesti | $5,000 | Eugene, OR, US | For Environmental Services | 2018 |
| Operation Gratitude | $1,000 | Chatsworth, CA, US | For Military Services | 2018 |
| Oregon High School Equestrian Team | $250 | Redmond, OR, US | For Youth Sports | 2018 |
| Osu Foundation | $95,000 | Corvallis, OR, US | For Research And Education | 2018 |
| Osu Master Beekeeper | $450 | Corvallis, OR, US | For Education Services | 2018 |
| Safe Families Lane County | $800 | Eugene, OR, US | For Family Services | 2018 |
| School Garden Project | $6,936 | Eugene, OR, US | For Education Services | 2018 |
| Sponsors Inc | $1,000 | Eugene, OR, US | For Transition Services | 2018 |
| St Vincent De Paul | $1,000 | Eugene, OR, US | For Community Services | 2018 |
| Star Of Hope Activity Center | $13,684 | Coos Bay, OR, US | For Community Services | 2018 |
| The Bleeding Disorder Fdtn Of Wa | $500 | Edmonds, WA, US | For Medical Services | 2018 |
| The Child Center | $500 | Springfield, OR, US | For Children's Services | 2018 |
| Total Release Basketball Club | $250 | Eugene, OR, US | For Youth Sports | 2018 |
| Wsu Foundation | $15,000 | Pullman, WA, US | For Research Programs | 2018 |
| Osu Foundation | $58,705 | Corvallis, OR, US | For Research And Education | 2017 |
| Star Of Hope Activity Center | $30,050 | Coos Bay, OR, US | For Community Services | 2017 |
| St Paul's Pilgrim Church | $13,065 | Yumbe, N/A, UG | For Religious Services | 2017 |
| Agricultural Research Foundation | $10,000 | Corvallis, OR, US | For Agricultural Research | 2017 |
| School Garden Project | $9,153 | Eugene, OR, US | For Education Services | 2017 |
| Cru | $8,700 | Orlando, FL, US | For Religious Services | 2017 |
| Northwest Christian University | $3,100 | Eugene, OR, US | For Education And Religious Services | 2017 |
| Food Corps | $5,000 | Portland, OR, US | For School Nutrition Programs | 2017 |
| Christians As Family Advocates | $5,000 | Eugene, OR, US | For Family Services | 2017 |
| Food 4 Farmers | $5,000 | Hinesburg, VT, US | For Sustainable Food Programs | 2017 |
| Family Works Seattle | $3,000 | Seattle, WA, US | For Family Services | 2017 |
| Beekeepers For Christ | $2,265 | Eugene, OR, US | For Religious Services | 2017 |
| Marantha Kids And Ministry | $2,850 | Unknown, N/A, KE | For Religious Services | 2017 |
| Mentors 360 | $2,000 | Suquamish, WA, US | For Mentorship Services | 2017 |
| Sponsors Inc | $1,250 | Eugene, OR, US | For Transition Services | 2017 |
| Josiah Venture | $1,200 | Wheaton, IL, US | For Religious Services | 2017 |
| Habitat For Humanity | $1,000 | Eugene, OR, US | For Housing Programs | 2017 |
| Theophilus Church | $1,000 | Portland, OR, US | For Religious Services | 2017 |
| Every Child | $1,000 | Eugene, OR, US | For Family Services | 2017 |
| Casa Of Lane County | $700 | Springfield, OR, US | For Children's Support Services | 2017 |
| East Lane Little League | $500 | Springfield, OR, US | For Youth Sports Programs | 2017 |
| Nw Center For Alternatives To Pesti | $500 | Eugene, OR, US | For Environmental Services | 2017 |
| Womenspace | $500 | Eugene, OR, US | For Women's Support Services | 2017 |
| Square One Villages | $500 | Eugene, OR, US | For Low-income Housing Services | 2017 |
| Mobilize Mankind | $500 | Eugene, OR, US | For Humanitarian Services | 2017 |
| St Vincent De Paul | $500 | Eugene, OR, US | For Egan Warming Centers | 2017 |
| Yujin Gakuen | $500 | Eugene, OR, US | For Education Services | 2017 |
| White Bird Clinic | $500 | Eugene, OR, US | For Medical Services | 2017 |
| Mid Lane Cares | $500 | Veneta, OR, US | For Community Services | 2017 |
| Hot Bread Kitchen | $500 | New York, NY, US | For Education Services | 2017 |
| Bloom Asia | $500 | Phnom Penh, N/A, CB | For Education Services | 2017 |
| Downtown Languages | $500 | Springfield, OR, US | For Education Services | 2017 |
| Salem Evangelical Church | $450 | Salem, OR, US | For Religious Services | 2017 |
| Osu Master Beekeeper | $450 | Corvallis, OR, US | For Education Services | 2017 |
| Compassion International | $400 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | For Children's Services | 2017 |
| Food For Lane County | $333 | Eugene, OR, US | For Community Services | 2017 |
| Willamette Valley Cutters | $300 | Eugene, OR, US | For Youth Sports Programs | 2017 |
| Dove Medical | $300 | Eugene, OR, US | For Pregnancy Resources | 2017 |
| Wsu Foundation | $300 | Pullman, WA, US | For Research Programs | 2017 |
| Willamette Valley Babe Ruth | $550 | Eugene, OR, US | For Youth Sports Programs | 2017 |
| Greenhill Humane Society | $250 | Eugene, OR, US | For Animal Shelter Programs | 2017 |
| Branches Of Valor | $200 | Eugene, OR, US | For Veterans Support Programs | 2017 |
| Boy Scouts Of America | $200 | Eugene, OR, US | For Youth Outdoor Programs | 2017 |
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Contact Information
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| EIN | 26-3413764 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | PO BOX 2744 Eugene, OR 97402-0000 |
Key People (3)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee First Fruits Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| Director | Richard Turanski |
|---|---|
| Director | Patricia Turanski |
| Director | Raejean Wilson |
Forms 990-PF
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