The First Fruits Foundation
Private foundation · Damariscotta, ME · EIN 20-2102099 · reported 2023–2025
17grants reported
$1,000median award
$250lower quartile
$50smallest grant
$70Ktotal paid
4states reached
3years giving
This foundation funds faith-based organizations. 11 of its 17 reported grants went to churches, ministries or other religious organizations, $67K in total. That is what it paid, not what it says in a policy.
Gives every year. This foundation reported grants in 2023, 2024, 2025. A funder that shows up year after year is worth a letter even if this year is a no.
Who they funded
| Recipient and stated purpose | Where | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Lakeview Orthodox Church | Rockport, ME | $25,000 |
| Lakeview Orthodox Church | Rockport, ME | $16,950 |
| Lakeview Orthodox Church | Rockport, ME | $12,100 |
| Evergreen Church | Peachtree, GA | $6,500 |
| Damariscotta Baptist Church | Damariscotta, ME | $2,700 |
| Damariscotta Baptist Church | Damariscotta, ME | $1,500 |
| Trinity School | Eagan, MN | $1,000 |
| Maine Cancer Foundation | Falmouth, ME | $1,000 |
| Long Reach Swim Club Bath YMCA | Bath, ME | $1,000 |
| Cavalry Road Baptist Church | Alexandria, VA | $500 |
| Cavalry Road Baptist Church | Alexandria, VA | $500 |
| Cavalry Road Baptist Church | Alexandria, VA | $500 |
| McKeen Study Center | Brunswick, ME | $300 |
| North Woolwich Methodist Church | Woolwich, ME | $250 |
| Boothbay Ymca-Lrsc | Boothbay Harbor, ME | $200 |
| Maine Cancer Foundation | Falmouth, ME | $200 |
| Cornerstone Baptist Church | Topsham, ME | $50 |
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