FirstDay Foundation
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The FirstDay Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses primarily on funding initiatives in Texas, having paid a total of $15.6 million in grants to 45 grantees in 2024. This foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals and operates on a relationship-based, invitation-only engagement model. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
FIRSTDAY FOUNDATION PROVIDES SUPPORT TO THE FIRSTDAY FOUNDATION AFFILIATED ORGANIZATIONS IN THEIR EFFORTS TO CARE FOR CHILDREN, ADULTS, AND FAMILIES IN NEED AROUND THE WORLD.
Cause Areas
3
Family services
Basic and emergency aid
Youth services
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
BCFS Health and Human Services
$66.9M
55%
Breckenridge Village
$24.7M
20%
National Emergency Management and Response
$12.2M
10%
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Total No. of Grants
21
Median 1st year grant
$33K
Median 2nd year grant
$70.3K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to FirstDay Foundation?
No. FirstDay Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does FirstDay Foundation give?
FirstDay Foundation primarily gives to organizations located in Texas, Arizona, and California. 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 FirstDay Foundation’s grants?
The largest share of grants from FirstDay Foundation fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $33 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does FirstDay Foundation make each year?
In 2024, FirstDay Foundation awarded about 20 grants, totaling nearly $15.6 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did FirstDay Foundation fund recently?
In 2024, FirstDay Foundation awarded grants to about 50 grantees. Recent grantees include BCFS Health and Human Services, Breckenridge Village, and National Emergency Management and Response. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to FirstDay Foundation?
FirstDay Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.