FIRST GROWTH CHILDREN & FAMILY CHARITIES INC
AI Summary
FIRST GROWTH CHILDREN & FAMILY CHARITIES INC is a 501(c)(3) organization that focuses on grantmaking through a relationship-based approach, providing funding by invitation only. In the filing year 2025, the foundation distributed a total of $135K across nine grantees. It does not accept unsolicited proposals, and nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
OUR MISSION IS TO HAVE A LIFE-CHANGING IMPACT ON THE LIVES OF THE MOST VULNERABLE CHILDREN AND FAMILIES IN OUR COMMUNITY BY INSPIRING THE GENEROSITY OF DONORS AND SUPPORTING NONPROFIT PARTNERS THAT ARE BEST POSITIONED TO DELIVER THE HELP THAT IS NEEDED.
Cause Areas
2
Nonprofits
Human services
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
Metropolitan Family Service
$2.8M
24%
NEW AVENUES FOR YOUTH INC
$2.6M
22%
FRIENDS OF THE CHILDREN-PORTLAND
$2.3M
20%
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Total No. of Grants
3
Median 1st year grant
$278.8K
Median 2nd year grant
$422K
Top 3 Grants
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Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to FIRST GROWTH CHILDREN & FAMILY CHARITIES INC?
No. FIRST GROWTH CHILDREN & FAMILY CHARITIES INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does FIRST GROWTH CHILDREN & FAMILY CHARITIES INC give?
FIRST GROWTH CHILDREN & FAMILY CHARITIES INC primarily gives to organizations located in Oregon and Washington. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are FIRST GROWTH CHILDREN & FAMILY CHARITIES INC’s grants?
The largest share of grants from FIRST GROWTH CHILDREN & FAMILY CHARITIES INC fall in the $25 thousand to $50 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $279 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does FIRST GROWTH CHILDREN & FAMILY CHARITIES INC make each year?
In 2025, FIRST GROWTH CHILDREN & FAMILY CHARITIES INC awarded about 3 grants, totaling nearly $135 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did FIRST GROWTH CHILDREN & FAMILY CHARITIES INC fund recently?
In 2025, FIRST GROWTH CHILDREN & FAMILY CHARITIES INC awarded grants to about 9 grantees. Recent grantees include Metropolitan Family Service, NEW AVENUES FOR YOUTH INC, and FRIENDS OF THE CHILDREN-PORTLAND. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to FIRST GROWTH CHILDREN & FAMILY CHARITIES INC?
FIRST GROWTH CHILDREN & FAMILY CHARITIES INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.