AI Summary
The First Bank Foundation is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that focuses on supporting nonprofits through a relationship-based, invitation-only engagement model. With a total of $29K in grants paid to 20 grantees in 2025, the foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Cause Areas
1
Foundations
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
MCARN COMMUNITY MINISTRY INC
Cheraw, SC
$13K
9%
PEE DEE LAND TRUST
Florence, SC
$5K
3%
THE PATHFINDERS UNITED
Cheraw, SC
$4K
3%
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Total No. of Grants
34
Median 1st year grant
$625
Median 2nd year grant
$500
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to The First Bank Foundation?
No. The First Bank Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does The First Bank Foundation give?
The First Bank Foundation primarily gives to organizations located in South Carolina and North Carolina. 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 The First Bank Foundation’s grants?
The largest share of grants from The First Bank Foundation fall in the below $5,000 range. The median first-year grant is about <$1,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does The First Bank Foundation make each year?
In 2025, The First Bank Foundation awarded about 30 grants, totaling nearly $29 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did The First Bank Foundation fund recently?
In 2025, The First Bank Foundation awarded grants to about 20 grantees. Recent grantees include MCARN COMMUNITY MINISTRY INC, PEE DEE LAND TRUST, and THE PATHFINDERS UNITED. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to The First Bank Foundation?
The First Bank Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.