FIRST CHILDREN'S FINANCE
AI Summary
FIRST CHILDREN'S FINANCE is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that focuses on funding initiatives through a relationship-based approach, making grants exclusively by invitation. This funder does not accept unsolicited proposals, which means nonprofits interested in funding opportunities should explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting. In the 2025 filing year, FIRST CHILDREN'S FINANCE distributed a total of $1.1 million across 215 grantees.
Mission Statement
FIRST CHILDREN'S FINANCE HELPS CHILDREN, FAMILIES AND COMMUNITIES THRIVE BY INCREASING THE AVAILABILITY, AFFORDABILITY AND QUALITY OF EARLY CARE AND EDUCATION.
Cause Areas
2
Education
Human services
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
Lake Area Discovery Center
White Bear Lake, MN
$101.8K
< 1%
LANGLADE COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
ANTIGO, WI
$100.9K
< 1%
OSHKOSH AREA UNITED WAY INC
Oshkosh, WI
$100.7K
< 1%
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Total No. of Grants
80
Median 1st year grant
$17K
Median 2nd year grant
$11.8K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to FIRST CHILDREN'S FINANCE?
No. FIRST CHILDREN'S FINANCE does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does FIRST CHILDREN'S FINANCE give?
FIRST CHILDREN'S FINANCE primarily gives to organizations located in Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Vermont. 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 CHILDREN'S FINANCE’s grants?
The largest share of grants from FIRST CHILDREN'S FINANCE fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $17 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does FIRST CHILDREN'S FINANCE make each year?
In 2025, FIRST CHILDREN'S FINANCE awarded about 80 grants, totaling nearly $1.1 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did FIRST CHILDREN'S FINANCE fund recently?
In 2024, FIRST CHILDREN'S FINANCE awarded grants to about 210 grantees. Recent grantees include Lake Area Discovery Center, LANGLADE COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION, and OSHKOSH AREA UNITED WAY INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to FIRST CHILDREN'S FINANCE?
FIRST CHILDREN'S FINANCE does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.