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COMMUNITY FIRST FUND

COMMUNITY FIRST FUND

Lancaster, PA, US
501(c)3
EIN
23-2689714
Regional Funder
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COMMUNITY FIRST FUND

Lancaster, PA, US
501(c)3
EIN
23-2689714
Regional Funder

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Est.

1992

Fiscal Year Start

Jul 1

Organization Type

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Mission Statement

TO PROVIDE LOANS AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO HOUSING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS THAT HAVE A DIRECT AND MEASURABLE BENEFIT FOR LOW INCOME PERSONS AND CONTRIBUTE TO SOCIAL PROGRESS AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT.
Total Funding Given

$861.1K

2024
Grantees funded
5
Multi-year grantees
20%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants

1

Median 1st year grant
$180K
Median 2nd year grant
$143.2K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
D
Daniel Betancourt
Board Member
D
DR Gregory Edwards
Board Member
C
Carlos Lopez
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to COMMUNITY FIRST FUND?
No. COMMUNITY FIRST FUND does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does COMMUNITY FIRST FUND give?
COMMUNITY FIRST FUND primarily gives to organizations located in Pennsylvania. 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 COMMUNITY FIRST FUND’s grants?
The largest share of grants from COMMUNITY FIRST FUND fall in the $500 thousand to $1 million range. The median first-year grant is about $180 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does COMMUNITY FIRST FUND make each year?
In 2024, COMMUNITY FIRST FUND awarded about 1 grants, totaling nearly $861 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did COMMUNITY FIRST FUND fund recently?
In 2024, COMMUNITY FIRST FUND awarded grants to about 5 grantees. Recent grantees include ASSETS LANCASTER, IMPACT HARRISBURG, and IMPACT LOAN FUND INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to COMMUNITY FIRST FUND?
COMMUNITY FIRST FUND does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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