First Federal Foundation | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 31-1629866
Foundation Overview
Based in Newark, OH, First Federal Foundation has awarded 216 grants totaling $491,650 to organizations in Ohio and New York. Individual grants range from $100 to $12,500, with a median award of $1,000.
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New Applicant Friendliness
12 of 31 recipients (39%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains loyal partnerships while remaining open to qualified new applicants with strong proposals.
Geographic Focus
100% of all grants are concentrated in Ohio, demonstrating highly focused geographic giving. This foundation prioritizes deep community impact in its primary service area. Within Ohio, funding concentrates in Newark (74%), Granville (11%), Heath (7%).
Funding Trajectory
Strong 69% growth in annual giving over 7 years indicates expanding philanthropic capacity and increasing opportunities for grant seekers. This upward trajectory suggests growing foundation resources and commitment.
Program Areas
Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on general purposes (55%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.
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Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into First Federal 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A Call To College | $1,000 | Newark, OH, US | Support | 2023 |
| Buckeye Valley Family Ymca | $5,000 | Newark, OH, US | Support | 2023 |
| Fostering Further | $1,000 | Pataskala, OH, US | Support | 2023 |
| Friends Of The Licking County Library | $250 | Newark, OH, US | Support | 2023 |
| Granville Athletic Boosters | $6,000 | Granville, OH, US | Support | 2023 |
| Granville Christian Academy | $2,500 | Granville, OH, US | Support | 2023 |
| Grow Licking County | $3,000 | Newark, OH, US | Support | 2023 |
| Heath Athletic Boosters | $2,000 | Heath, OH, US | Support | 2023 |
| Heisey Wind Emsemble | $650 | Newark, OH, US | Support | 2023 |
| Boys & Girls Club Of Newark And Central Ohio | $10,250 | Newark, OH, US | Support | 2023 |
| Newark Campus Development Fund | $7,500 | Newark, OH, US | Support | 2023 |
| Newark Catholic High School | $5,000 | Newark, OH, US | Support | 2023 |
| Newark Development Partners | $10,000 | Newark, OH, US | Support | 2023 |
| Newark Granville Symphony Orchestra | $500 | Granville, OH, US | Support | 2023 |
| Starfish Assignment | $250 | Newark, OH, US | Support | 2023 |
| The Woodlands | $250 | Newark, OH, US | Support | 2023 |
| Ohio Bankers Foundation For Financial Literacy | $1,000 | Columbus, OH, US | Support | 2023 |
| Ctec | $250 | Newark, OH, US | Support | 2023 |
| My Place To Be | $150 | Newark, OH, US | Support | 2023 |
| Twentieth Century Club | $1,000 | Newark, OH, US | Support | 2023 |
| Boy Scouts Of America | $500 | Columbus, OH, US | Support | 2023 |
| Hospice Of Central Ohio | $1,500 | Newark, OH, US | Support | 2023 |
| Salvation Army Of Licking County | $500 | Newark, OH, US | Support | 2023 |
| The Works | $500 | Newark, OH, US | Support | 2023 |
| Bottoms Up Licking County | $250 | Lancaster, OH, US | Support | 2023 |
| United Way Of Licking County | $250 | Newark, OH, US | Support | 2023 |
| Licking County Coalition Of Care | $250 | Newark, OH, US | Support | 2023 |
| Licking County Aging Program | $250 | Newark, OH, US | Support | 2023 |
| Mental Health America | $250 | Newark, OH, US | Support | 2023 |
| Licking County Human Society | $250 | Heath, OH, US | Support | 2023 |
| Food Pantry Network Of Licking County | $1,000 | Newark, OH, US | Support | 2023 |
| Buckeye Valley Family Ymca | $6,300 | Newark, OH, US | Support | 2022 |
| Community Health Clinic | $250 | Newark, OH, US | Support | 2022 |
| Fostering Further | $1,500 | Pataskala, OH, US | Support | 2022 |
| Granville Athletic Boosters | $3,000 | Granville, OH, US | Support | 2022 |
| Grow Licking County | $3,000 | Newark, OH, US | Support | 2022 |
| Heath Athletic Boosters | $2,000 | Heath, OH, US | Support | 2022 |
| Newark Boys & Girls Club | $10,000 | Newark, OH, US | Support | 2022 |
| Newark Catholic High School | $5,000 | Newark, OH, US | Support | 2022 |
| Starfish Assignment | $600 | Newark, OH, US | Support | 2022 |
| Newark Campus Development Fund | $7,750 | Newark, OH, US | Support | 2022 |
| Newark Granville Symphony Orchestra | $500 | Granville, OH, US | Support | 2022 |
| Granville Christian Academy | $2,500 | Granville, OH, US | Support | 2022 |
| Newark Development Partners | $10,000 | Newark, OH, US | Support | 2022 |
| Heisey Wind Emsemble | $650 | Newark, OH, US | Support | 2022 |
| The Woodlands | $500 | Newark, OH, US | Support | 2022 |
| Kingdom Pillars Of Faith & Hope | $500 | Newark, OH, US | Support | 2022 |
| Camp O'bannon | $1,000 | Newark, OH, US | Support | 2022 |
| Friends Of The Licking County Library | $250 | Newark, OH, US | Support | 2022 |
| Hope Farm Granville | $500 | Granville, OH, US | Support | 2022 |
| City Of Heath | $250 | Heath, OH, US | Support | 2022 |
| North Newark Little League | $650 | Newark, OH, US | Support | 2022 |
| A Call To College | $1,000 | Newark, OH, US | Support | 2022 |
| Granville Education Foundation | $1,000 | Granville, OH, US | Support | 2022 |
| Buckeye Valley Family Ymca | $6,300 | Newark, OH, US | Support | 2022 |
| Community Health Clinic | $250 | Newark, OH, US | Support | 2022 |
| Fostering Further | $1,500 | Pataskala, OH, US | Support | 2022 |
| Granville Athletic Boosters | $3,000 | Granville, OH, US | Support | 2022 |
| Grow Licking County | $3,000 | Newark, OH, US | Support | 2022 |
| Heath Athletic Boosters | $2,000 | Heath, OH, US | Support | 2022 |
| Newark Boys & Girls Club | $10,000 | Newark, OH, US | Support | 2022 |
| Newark Catholic High School | $5,000 | Newark, OH, US | Support | 2022 |
| Starfish Assignment | $600 | Newark, OH, US | Support | 2022 |
| Newark Campus Development Fund | $7,750 | Newark, OH, US | Support | 2022 |
| Newark Granville Symphony Orchestra | $500 | Granville, OH, US | Support | 2022 |
| Granville Christian Academy | $2,500 | Granville, OH, US | Support | 2022 |
| Newark Development Partners | $10,000 | Newark, OH, US | Support | 2022 |
| Heisey Wind Emsemble | $650 | Newark, OH, US | Support | 2022 |
| The Woodlands | $500 | Newark, OH, US | Support | 2022 |
| Kingdom Pillars Of Faith & Hope | $500 | Newark, OH, US | Support | 2022 |
| Camp O'bannon | $1,000 | Newark, OH, US | Support | 2022 |
| Friends Of The Licking County Library | $250 | Newark, OH, US | Support | 2022 |
| Hope Farm Granville | $500 | Granville, OH, US | Support | 2022 |
| City Of Heath | $250 | Heath, OH, US | Support | 2022 |
| North Newark Little League | $650 | Newark, OH, US | Support | 2022 |
| A Call To College | $1,000 | Newark, OH, US | Support | 2022 |
| Granville Education Foundation | $1,000 | Granville, OH, US | Support | 2022 |
| Buckeye Valley Family Ymca | $6,300 | Newark, OH, US | Support | 2022 |
| Community Health Clinic | $250 | Newark, OH, US | Support | 2022 |
| Fostering Further | $1,500 | Pataskala, OH, US | Support | 2022 |
| Granville Athletic Boosters | $3,000 | Granville, OH, US | Support | 2022 |
| Grow Licking County | $3,000 | Newark, OH, US | Support | 2022 |
| Heath Athletic Boosters | $2,000 | Heath, OH, US | Support | 2022 |
| Newark Boys & Girls Club | $10,000 | Newark, OH, US | Support | 2022 |
| Newark Catholic High School | $5,000 | Newark, OH, US | Support | 2022 |
| Starfish Assignment | $600 | Newark, OH, US | Support | 2022 |
| Newark Campus Development Fund | $7,750 | Newark, OH, US | Support | 2022 |
| Newark Granville Symphony Orchestra | $500 | Granville, OH, US | Support | 2022 |
| Granville Christian Academy | $2,500 | Granville, OH, US | Support | 2022 |
| Newark Development Partners | $10,000 | Newark, OH, US | Support | 2022 |
| Heisey Wind Emsemble | $650 | Newark, OH, US | Support | 2022 |
| The Woodlands | $500 | Newark, OH, US | Support | 2022 |
| Kingdom Pillars Of Faith & Hope | $500 | Newark, OH, US | Support | 2022 |
| Camp O'bannon | $1,000 | Newark, OH, US | Support | 2022 |
| Friends Of The Licking County Library | $250 | Newark, OH, US | Support | 2022 |
| Hope Farm Granville | $500 | Granville, OH, US | Support | 2022 |
| City Of Heath | $250 | Heath, OH, US | Support | 2022 |
| North Newark Little League | $650 | Newark, OH, US | Support | 2022 |
| A Call To College | $1,000 | Newark, OH, US | Support | 2022 |
| Granville Education Foundation | $1,000 | Granville, OH, US | Support | 2022 |
| John And Mary Alford Science Technology Center | $6,250 | Newark, OH, US | Construction Of Building | 2021 |
| Newark Catholic High School | $5,000 | Newark, OH, US | Support | 2021 |
| C-tec | $250 | Newark, OH, US | Outstanding Student Award | 2021 |
| Fostering Further | $2,500 | Pataskala, OH, US | Support | 2021 |
| Community Health Clinic | $250 | Newark, OH, US | Support | 2021 |
| Granville Athletic Boosters | $3,000 | Granville, OH, US | Support | 2021 |
| Grow Licking County | $3,000 | Newark, OH, US | Support | 2021 |
| Heath Athletic Boosters | $2,000 | Heath, OH, US | Support | 2021 |
| Licking County Family Ymca | $5,000 | Newark, OH, US | Y Healthy Kids Network | 2021 |
| Licking County Food Pantry | $2,500 | Newark, OH, US | Support | 2021 |
| Kiwanis Club Of Newark | $550 | Newark, OH, US | Support | 2021 |
| Licking Valley Panther Pantry | $500 | Newark, OH, US | Support | 2021 |
| Starfish Assignment | $250 | Newark, OH, US | Support | 2021 |
| Newark Boys & Girls Club | $10,000 | Newark, OH, US | Support | 2021 |
| Mental Health Amwerica | $500 | Newark, OH, US | Support | 2021 |
| Simon Kenton Council | $500 | Columbus, OH, US | Support | 2021 |
| The Works | $1,250 | Newark, OH, US | Support | 2021 |
| Community Alliance For Racial Justice | $2,000 | Newark, OH, US | Support | 2021 |
| Newark Athletic Boosters | $500 | Newark, OH, US | Support | 2021 |
| Utica Church Of Christ | $200 | Utica, OH, US | Support | 2021 |
| House Of New Hope | $250 | Saint Louisville, OH, US | Support | 2021 |
| Buckeye Valley Family Ymca | $1,500 | Newark, OH, US | Support | 2021 |
| Gilbert Reese Family Foundation | $5,000 | Newark, OH, US | Skate Park Construction | 2020 |
| Heath Athletic Boosters | $2,000 | Heath, OH, US | Support | 2020 |
| Licking County Family Ymca | $5,000 | Newark, OH, US | Y Healthy Kids Network | 2020 |
| Licking Memorial Health Foundation | $3,000 | Newark, OH, US | Pledge | 2020 |
| Newark Boys & Girls Club | $12,000 | Newark, OH, US | Support | 2020 |
| Newark Campus Development Fund | $6,250 | Newark, OH, US | A Call To College Pledge | 2020 |
| The Works | $1,250 | Newark, OH, US | Support | 2020 |
| A Call To College | $1,000 | Newark, OH, US | Support | 2020 |
| Grow Licking County | $3,000 | Newark, OH, US | Support | 2020 |
| Granville Athletic Boosters | $3,000 | Granville, OH, US | Support | 2020 |
| Licking County Food Pantry | $1,500 | Newark, OH, US | Support | 2020 |
| Licking Valley Panther Pantry | $1,000 | Newark, OH, US | Support | 2020 |
| Behavioral Health Care Partners | $500 | Newark, OH, US | Support | 2020 |
| C-tec | $150 | Newark, OH, US | Outstanding Student Award | 2020 |
| Newark City Schools | $2,000 | Newark, OH, US | Support | 2020 |
| Midland Theatre | $1,000 | Newark, OH, US | Support | 2020 |
| Together We Grow | $1,000 | Newark, OH, US | Support | 2020 |
| Fostering Further | $2,500 | Pataskala, OH, US | Support | 2020 |
| Friendship Club Of Licking County | $250 | Heath, OH, US | Support | 2019 |
| Pathways Of Central Ohio | $250 | Newark, OH, US | Support | 2019 |
| Newark Boys & Girls Club | $10,000 | Newark, OH, US | Support | 2019 |
| Community Health Clinic | $200 | Newark, OH, US | Support | 2019 |
| C-tec | $150 | Newark, OH, US | Support | 2019 |
| Gilbert Reese Family Foundation | $5,000 | Newark, OH, US | Skate Park Construction | 2019 |
| Grow Licking County | $3,000 | Newark, OH, US | Support | 2019 |
| Heisey Wind Ensemble | $500 | Newark, OH, US | Support | 2019 |
| Heath Athletic Boosters | $2,000 | Heath, OH, US | Support | 2019 |
| Licking County Family Ymca | $5,000 | Newark, OH, US | Y Healthy Kids Network | 2019 |
| Southwest Licking Youth Baseball | $400 | Pataskala, OH, US | Support | 2019 |
| Licking Memorial Health Foundation | $3,500 | Newark, OH, US | Pledge | 2019 |
| Mental Health America Of Licking County | $200 | Newark, OH, US | Support | 2019 |
| Newark Campus Development Fund | $2,500 | Newark, OH, US | A Call To College Pledge | 2019 |
| Ohio Bankers League Foundation | $1,000 | Columbus, OH, US | Support | 2019 |
| St Vincent Haven | $250 | Newark, OH, US | Support | 2019 |
| Together We Grow | $250 | Newark, OH, US | Support | 2019 |
| United Way Of Licking County | $6,000 | Newark, OH, US | Support | 2019 |
| C-tec | $150 | Newark, OH, US | Support | 2018 |
| Community Health Clinic | $200 | Newark, OH, US | Support | 2018 |
| Heisey Wind Ensemble | $700 | Newark, OH, US | Support | 2018 |
| Licking County Family Ymca | $150 | Newark, OH, US | Y Healthy Kids Network | 2018 |
| Together We Grow | $500 | Newark, OH, US | Support | 2018 |
| A Call To College | $1,000 | Newark, OH, US | Support | 2018 |
| Licking Memorial Health Foundation | $3,250 | Newark, OH, US | Pledge | 2018 |
| Mental Health America Of Licking County | $200 | Newark, OH, US | Support | 2018 |
| St Vincent Haven | $250 | Newark, OH, US | Support | 2018 |
| Newark Campus Development Fund | $5,000 | Newark, OH, US | A Call To College Pledge | 2018 |
| Newark Development Partners | $6,000 | Newark, OH, US | Pledge | 2018 |
| Newark Rotary Club Foundation | $1,500 | Newark, OH, US | Support | 2018 |
| Newark-granville Symphony Orchestra | $1,850 | Granville, OH, US | Sponsor | 2018 |
| Ohio Bankers League Foundation | $1,000 | Columbus, OH, US | Support | 2018 |
| United Way Of Licking County | $6,000 | Newark, OH, US | Support | 2018 |
| The Works | $1,250 | Newark, OH, US | Support | 2018 |
| Gilbert Reese Family Foundation | $5,000 | Newark, OH, US | Skate Park Construction | 2018 |
| Boy Scouts Of America | $150 | Newark, OH, US | Support | 2018 |
| Licking County Governmental Preservation Society | $250 | Newark, OH, US | Support | 2018 |
| Grow Licking County | $3,000 | Newark, OH, US | Support | 2018 |
| Center For New Beginnings | $150 | Newark, OH, US | Support | 2018 |
| Licking County Aging Program | $100 | Newark, OH, US | Support | 2018 |
| Licking County Historical Society | $125 | Newark, OH, US | Support | 2017 |
| Licking Memorial Health Foundation | $3,250 | Newark, OH, US | Pledge | 2017 |
| Newark Campus Development Fund | $12,500 | Newark, OH, US | A Call To College Pledge | 2017 |
| Newark Development Partners | $6,000 | Newark, OH, US | Pledge | 2017 |
| Newark-granville Symphony Orchestra | $1,250 | Granville, OH, US | Sponsor | 2017 |
| Newark Rotary Club Foundation | $500 | Newark, OH, US | Support | 2017 |
| United Way Of Licking County | $6,000 | Newark, OH, US | Support | 2017 |
| Watkins Memorial Athletic Assn | $2,000 | Pataskala, OH, US | 5 Year Pledge | 2017 |
| Wyatt Adkins Heart Organization | $2,500 | Newark, OH, US | Park Project | 2017 |
| Heisey Wind Ensemble | $500 | Newark, OH, US | Support | 2017 |
| Mental Health America Of Licking County | $200 | Newark, OH, US | Support | 2017 |
| Midland Theatre | $1,250 | Newark, OH, US | Support | 2017 |
| C-tec | $150 | Newark, OH, US | Support | 2017 |
| Licking County Family Ymca | $250 | Newark, OH, US | Support | 2017 |
| Friendship Club Of Licking County | $400 | Heath, OH, US | Support | 2017 |
| Ohio Bankers Foundation | $1,000 | Columbus, OH, US | Support | 2017 |
| Licking County Players | $250 | Newark, OH, US | Support | 2017 |
| The Works | $1,250 | Newark, OH, US | Support | 2016 |
| American Red Cross Of Licking County | $600 | Newark, OH, US | Pledge | 2016 |
| Project Main Street | $100 | New York, NY, US | Support | 2016 |
| Community Computer Alliance | $500 | Columbus, OH, US | Sponsor | 2016 |
| Grow Licking County | $2,000 | Newark, OH, US | Support | 2016 |
| Licking County Historical Society | $125 | Newark, OH, US | Support | 2016 |
| Licking County Humane Society | $100 | Heath, OH, US | Support | 2016 |
| Licking County Housing Inc | $1,500 | Newark, OH, US | Support | 2016 |
| Together We Grow Community Gardens | $250 | Newark, OH, US | Support | 2016 |
| Licking County Players | $250 | Newark, OH, US | Support | 2016 |
| Licking Memorial Health Foundation | $3,850 | Newark, OH, US | Pledge | 2016 |
| Main Place | $100 | Newark, OH, US | Support | 2016 |
| Newark Campus Development Fund | $10,000 | Newark, OH, US | A Call To College Pledge | 2016 |
| Newark Development Partners | $6,000 | Newark, OH, US | Pledge | 2016 |
| Newark-granville Symphony Orchestra | $750 | Granville, OH, US | Sponsor | 2016 |
| United Way Of Licking County | $5,000 | Newark, OH, US | Support | 2016 |
| Watkins Memorial Athletic Assn | $2,000 | Pataskala, OH, US | 5 Year Pledge | 2016 |
| Wyatt Adkins Heart Organization | $2,500 | Newark, OH, US | Park Project | 2016 |
| Nnewark Rotary Club Foundation | $500 | Newark, OH, US | Support | 2016 |
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Contact Information
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| EIN | 31-1629866 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | 2 N 2ND ST Newark, OH 43055-5610 |
Key People (4)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee First Federal Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| President | Sarah Wallace |
|---|---|
| Sec | Sally Heckman |
| Treasurer | Michael O'brien |
| Vp | Paul Thompson |
Forms 990-PF
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