First Federal Charitable Foundation | Foundation Profile

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EIN: 06-1512796

1 Active Grant

Foundation Overview

Based in Hazleton, PA, First Federal Charitable Foundation has awarded 208 grants totaling $3,733,235 to organizations in Pennsylvania and Massachusetts. Individual grants range from $100 to $398,450, with a median award of $10,000.

Latest Tax Year
2024
Total Giving (all years)
$3,733,235
Total Assets
$9,451,728
Median Grant (all grants)
$10,000

Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot

Total Grants
1
Median Grant
$266,285
% Median Grant Decline
-33% (vs previous year)
Data extracted from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Last filing year: March 2026

Foundation Intelligence

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New Applicant Friendliness
Limited Sample: 0%

1 total grant. Insufficient data for reliable pattern analysis. Foundation may be highly selective or recently established.

Geographic Focus
Pennsylvania

99% of all grants are concentrated in Pennsylvania, demonstrating highly focused geographic giving. This foundation prioritizes deep community impact in its primary service area. Within Pennsylvania, funding concentrates in Hazleton (34%), Pottsville (9%), Wilkes Barre (8%).

Funding Trajectory
-5%

Stable funding levels with 5% change over 9 years indicate consistent grant-making capacity and predictable philanthropic resources. This stability suggests reliable ongoing funding opportunities.

Program Areas
General Purposes + 4 others

Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on general purposes (65%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.

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Grants & Funding

Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into First Federal Charitable Foundation's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.

Name Amount Location Purpose Year
See Attached $266,285 See Attached, PA, US See Attached 2024
See Attached $398,450 See Attached, PA, US See Attached 2023
See Attached $398,450 See Attached, PA, US See Attached 2023
United Charities $5,000 West Hazleton, PA, US Emergency Fire Rescue Assistance 2022
United Way Of Greater Hazleton $200 Hazleton, PA, US Event Sponsor 2022
Yudichak Family Lighthouse $250 Wilkes Barre, PA, US Donation To Fund 2022
Heights-terrace Elementary Pta $10,000 Hazleton, PA, US Donation To Playground Fund 2022
Citizens Fire Co 1 Gordon $700 Gordon, PA, US Purchase Fire Equipment 2022
American Red Cross $10,000 Wilkes Barre, PA, US Disaster Relief Fund Donation 2022
American Hose Co 2 Mahanoy Plane $2,000 Mahanoy Plane, PA, US Purchase Fire Equipment 2022
Susquehanna Sight Services $6,000 Sunbury, PA, US Eye Care For Low Income Individuals 2022
Drums Pta $10,000 Drums, PA, US Outdoor Classroom Fund 2022
Schuykill Hope Center $20,000 Pottsville, PA, US Donation To Womens Shelter/temporary 2022
West Hazleton Elementary Pta $10,000 West Hazleton, PA, US Outdoor Classroom Fund 2022
Meals On Wheels $15,000 Hazleton, PA, US Meals For Homebound Indvidiuals 2022
Brighter Journeys $25,000 Wilkes Barre, PA, US Purchase Safety Equipment For Disabl 2022
Collaborative Autism Movement $2,500 Hazleton, PA, US Autistic Support For Children 2022
Camp Cranium $2,500 Pittsburgh, PA, US Local Camp For Chidren With Brain Ca 2022
Child Hunger Outreach Partners $10,000 Towanda, PA, US Set Up Food Pantry At Hazleton Schoo 2022
Tri-county Little League Of Mcadoo $5,000 Mcadoo, PA, US Field Improvements 2022
Make-a-wish Of Greater Pa $5,000 Scranton, PA, US Grant A Wish To A Local Child 2022
Pa Theater Of Performing Arts $5,000 Hazleton, PA, US Purchase The Rights To A Show 2022
United Way Of Greater Hazleton $15,000 Hazleton, PA, US Purchase Items For Nurses Pantry 2022
Lehigh Carbon Community College $10,000 Schecksville, PA, US Fund Workforce Development Program 2022
Hazleton Area Recreation Program $10,000 Hazleton, PA, US Purchase Supplies For Autism Support 2022
Conyngham Valley Civic Center Organ $50,000 Conyngham, PA, US Renovations To Community Pool 2022
Pottsville Library $25,000 Pottsville, PA, US Renovation To The Roof 2022
Hazleton Integration Project $50,000 Hazleton, PA, US Security System Installation 2022
United Charities $5,000 West Hazleton, PA, US Emergency Fire Rescue Assistance 2022
United Way Of Greater Hazleton $200 Hazleton, PA, US Event Sponsor 2022
Yudichak Family Lighthouse $250 Wilkes Barre, PA, US Donation To Fund 2022
Heights-terrace Elementary Pta $10,000 Hazleton, PA, US Donation To Playground Fund 2022
Citizens Fire Co 1 Gordon $700 Gordon, PA, US Purchase Fire Equipment 2022
American Red Cross $10,000 Wilkes Barre, PA, US Disaster Relief Fund Donation 2022
American Hose Co 2 Mahanoy Plane $2,000 Mahanoy Plane, PA, US Purchase Fire Equipment 2022
Susquehanna Sight Services $6,000 Sunbury, PA, US Eye Care For Low Income Individuals 2022
Drums Pta $10,000 Drums, PA, US Outdoor Classroom Fund 2022
Schuykill Hope Center $20,000 Pottsville, PA, US Donation To Womens Shelter/temporary 2022
West Hazleton Elementary Pta $10,000 West Hazleton, PA, US Outdoor Classroom Fund 2022
Meals On Wheels $15,000 Hazleton, PA, US Meals For Homebound Indvidiuals 2022
Brighter Journeys $25,000 Wilkes Barre, PA, US Purchase Safety Equipment For Disabl 2022
Collaborative Autism Movement $2,500 Hazleton, PA, US Autistic Support For Children 2022
Camp Cranium $2,500 Pittsburgh, PA, US Local Camp For Chidren With Brain Ca 2022
Child Hunger Outreach Partners $10,000 Towanda, PA, US Set Up Food Pantry At Hazleton Schoo 2022
Tri-county Little League Of Mcadoo $5,000 Mcadoo, PA, US Field Improvements 2022
Make-a-wish Of Greater Pa $5,000 Scranton, PA, US Grant A Wish To A Local Child 2022
Pa Theater Of Performing Arts $5,000 Hazleton, PA, US Purchase The Rights To A Show 2022
United Way Of Greater Hazleton $15,000 Hazleton, PA, US Purchase Items For Nurses Pantry 2022
Lehigh Carbon Community College $10,000 Schecksville, PA, US Fund Workforce Development Program 2022
Hazleton Area Recreation Program $10,000 Hazleton, PA, US Purchase Supplies For Autism Support 2022
Conyngham Valley Civic Center Organ $50,000 Conyngham, PA, US Renovations To Community Pool 2022
Pottsville Library $25,000 Pottsville, PA, US Renovation To The Roof 2022
Hazleton Integration Project $50,000 Hazleton, PA, US Security System Installation 2022
Greater Hazleton Civic Partnership $13,000 Hazleton, PA, US Improvements To Rails To Rails 2021
Immanuel Christian School $20,000 Hazleton, PA, US Scholarships 2021
Jump Start Cart $5,000 Mountain Top, PA, US Purchase Equiptment 2021
Moment Of Magic $5,000 Wilkesbarre, PA, US Help Underprivileged Children 2021
Bereaved Parents Of Nepa $2,000 Hazleton, PA, US Purchase Materials 2021
Community Services For Sight $100 Sugarloaf, PA, US Dinner Sponsorship 2021
Hazleton Art League $150 Hazleton, PA, US Dinner Sponsorship 2021
Luzerne Foundation $7,800 Wilkesbarre, PA, US Dinner Sponsorship 2021
Pottsville Library $2,000 Pottsville, PA, US Purchase Teen Gaming System 2021
Greater Hazleton Historical $12,000 Hazleton, PA, US Purchase Handicapped Chair Lift 2021
Greater Hazleton Concert Series $15,000 Hazleton, PA, US Childrens Educational Concerts 2021
Dustin's Adventure Land $23,000 Pottsville, PA, US Handicapped Accessible Playground 2021
Willow Foundation $40,000 Hazleton, PA, US Repair Waterdamaged Ceiling 2021
Family Promise Carbon County $28,000 Nesquehoning, PA, US Purchase New Building 2021
Misericordia University $50,000 Dallas, PA, US Purchase Speech Therapy Equiptment 2021
Valley East Little League $11,000 Drums, PA, US Purchase Field Lights 2021
Lehigh Valley Hospital $50,000 Hazleton, PA, US Indigent Healthcare Fund 2021
West Berwick Elementary Parent Grou $6,000 Berwick, PA, US Purchase Library Shelves 2021
Domestic Violence Service Center $50,000 Wilkesbarre, PA, US Building Expansion Project 2021
Greater Hazleton Civic Partnership $13,000 Hazleton, PA, US Improvements To Rails To Rails 2021
Immanuel Christian School $20,000 Hazleton, PA, US Scholarships 2021
Jump Start Cart $5,000 Mountain Top, PA, US Purchase Equiptment 2021
Moment Of Magic $5,000 Wilkesbarre, PA, US Help Underprivileged Children 2021
Bereaved Parents Of Nepa $2,000 Hazleton, PA, US Purchase Materials 2021
Community Services For Sight $100 Sugarloaf, PA, US Dinner Sponsorship 2021
Hazleton Art League $150 Hazleton, PA, US Dinner Sponsorship 2021
Luzerne Foundation $7,800 Wilkesbarre, PA, US Dinner Sponsorship 2021
Pottsville Library $2,000 Pottsville, PA, US Purchase Teen Gaming System 2021
Greater Hazleton Historical $12,000 Hazleton, PA, US Purchase Handicapped Chair Lift 2021
Greater Hazleton Concert Series $15,000 Hazleton, PA, US Childrens Educational Concerts 2021
Dustin's Adventure Land $23,000 Pottsville, PA, US Handicapped Accessible Playground 2021
Willow Foundation $40,000 Hazleton, PA, US Repair Waterdamaged Ceiling 2021
Family Promise Carbon County $28,000 Nesquehoning, PA, US Purchase New Building 2021
Misericordia University $50,000 Dallas, PA, US Purchase Speech Therapy Equiptment 2021
Valley East Little League $11,000 Drums, PA, US Purchase Field Lights 2021
Lehigh Valley Hospital $50,000 Hazleton, PA, US Indigent Healthcare Fund 2021
West Berwick Elementary Parent Grou $6,000 Berwick, PA, US Purchase Library Shelves 2021
Domestic Violence Service Center $50,000 Wilkesbarre, PA, US Building Expansion Project 2021
Greater Hazleton Civic Partnership $13,000 Hazleton, PA, US Improvements To Rails To Rails 2021
Immanuel Christian School $20,000 Hazleton, PA, US Scholarships 2021
Jump Start Cart $5,000 Mountain Top, PA, US Purchase Equiptment 2021
Moment Of Magic $5,000 Wilkesbarre, PA, US Help Underprivileged Children 2021
Bereaved Parents Of Nepa $2,000 Hazleton, PA, US Purchase Materials 2021
Community Services For Sight $100 Sugarloaf, PA, US Dinner Sponsorship 2021
Hazleton Art League $150 Hazleton, PA, US Dinner Sponsorship 2021
Luzerne Foundation $7,800 Wilkesbarre, PA, US Dinner Sponsorship 2021
Pottsville Library $2,000 Pottsville, PA, US Purchase Teen Gaming System 2021
Greater Hazleton Historical $12,000 Hazleton, PA, US Purchase Handicapped Chair Lift 2021
Greater Hazleton Concert Series $15,000 Hazleton, PA, US Childrens Educational Concerts 2021
Dustin's Adventure Land $23,000 Pottsville, PA, US Handicapped Accessible Playground 2021
Willow Foundation $40,000 Hazleton, PA, US Repair Waterdamaged Ceiling 2021
Family Promise Carbon County $28,000 Nesquehoning, PA, US Purchase New Building 2021
Misericordia University $50,000 Dallas, PA, US Purchase Speech Therapy Equiptment 2021
Valley East Little League $11,000 Drums, PA, US Purchase Field Lights 2021
Lehigh Valley Hospital $50,000 Hazleton, PA, US Indigent Healthcare Fund 2021
West Berwick Elementary Parent Grou $6,000 Berwick, PA, US Purchase Library Shelves 2021
Domestic Violence Service Center $50,000 Wilkesbarre, PA, US Building Expansion Project 2021
American Red Cross $10,000 Wilkes Barre, PA, US Disaster Relief Schuykill And Carbon 2020
Drama In Motion Performance Works $6,000 Hazle Township, PA, US Purchase Show Rights, Scholarships 2020
Scranton Area Community Foundation $2,500 Scranton, PA, US Day Of Caring Sponsorship 2020
Camp Ferrwood $2,500 Drums, PA, US Camp Scholarships 2020
Downtown Shenandoah Inc $25,000 Shenandoah, PA, US Contribution To Incubator Project 2020
Servants To All $10,000 Pottsville, PA, US General Donation 2020
Schuykill Hope Center $20,000 Pottsville, PA, US Finance Budget Shortfall 2020
Big Pediatric Cancer Fund $25,000 Bloomsburg, PA, US Financial Assistance For Families 2020
United Way Of Greater Hazleton $5,000 Hazleton, PA, US Covid Relief 2020
Gr Hazleton Civic Part $10,000 Hazleton, PA, US Covid Relief 2019
Geisinger Community Fou $35,000 Scranton, PA, US Mobil Dental 2019
Make A Wish Greater Pa $4,400 Scranton, PA, US Grant A Wish 2019
Mttop Area Little Leagu $25,000 Mountain Top, PA, US Field Lights 2019
Habitat For Humanity $5,000 Kingston, PA, US Home Constr 2019
Family Promise Carbon C $20,000 Lehighton, PA, US New Facility 2019
Downtown Shenandoah Inc $25,000 Shenandoah, PA, US Revitalization 2019
Catherine Mccauley Hous $25,000 Scranton, PA, US Salary House Ee 2019
United Charities $25,000 Hazle Township, PA, US Refurb Facility 2019
Gaudenzia Inc $8,000 Harrisburg, PA, US Recovery Prog 2019
Community Family Minist $2,500 Hazleton, PA, US Drug Outreach 2019
Tri County Baseball Ass $2,500 Mcadoo, PA, US Lawn Tractor 2019
Rainbow Hose Company $10,000 Schuylkill Hav, PA, US Intervent Tech 2019
Marion Catholic High Sc $25,000 Tamaqua, PA, US Stage Improv 2019
Hazleton Revitilization $7,500 Hazleton, PA, US Security Camera 2019
Brandons Forever Home $300 Hazleton, PA, US Gala Tickets 2019
Hazleton Historical Soc $12,500 Hazleton, PA, US Mot Chair Lift 2019
Downtown Hazleton Allia $10,000 Hazleton, PA, US Center For Art 2019
Family Service Assoc $5,000 Wilkes Barre, PA, US Covid Relief 2019
Ceo $25,000 Wilkes Barre, PA, US Covid Relief 2019
United Way Of Gr Hazlet $10,000 Hazleton, PA, US Covid Relief 2019
Lehigh Valley Hospital $10,000 Hazleton, PA, US Covid Relief 2019
Penn State Hazleton $30,000 Hazleton, PA, US Scholarship Gr 2017
Mountaintop Hose Co $5,000 Mountain Top, PA, US New Fire Truck 2017
Central Susq Sight Serv $10,000 Sunbury, PA, US Van For Clients 2017
Dhap $25,000 Hazleton, PA, US Revitalization 2017
Family Promise Carbon $30,000 Lehighton, PA, US Homeless Outrea 2017
Immanual Christian Sch $25,000 Hazleton, PA, US Learningsupport 2017
Marion Catholic High Sc $50,000 Tamaqua, PA, US Scholarship Fnd 2017
Mauch Chunk Historical $10,000 Jim Thorpe, PA, US Theater Upgrade 2017
Pottsville Library $6,000 Pottsville, PA, US Youth Programs 2017
St Josephs Center $25,000 Pottsville, PA, US Van For Disable 2017
Habitat For Humanity $5,000 Wilkes Barre, PA, US Refurbish Home 2017
Weatherly Hill Climb As $20,000 Weatherly, PA, US Build Pavillion 2017
Weatherly Library $19,000 Weatherly, PA, US Heating System 2017
Hazleton Rotary Found $5,000 Hazleton, PA, US Kids Coats Prog 2017
Home For Our Troops $250 Taunton, MA, US Homes For Vets 2017
Clinical Outcomes Group $5,000 Pottsville, PA, US Drug Treat Inc 2017
Catholic Social Service $100 Hazleton, PA, US Suicide Walk Sp 2017
Heart Farms $2,500 Sugarloaf, PA, US Animal Therapy 2017
East Penn Fire Co $2,500 Ashfield, PA, US Meeting Room 2017
Quakeake Volunteer Fire $2,500 Quakake, PA, US Fire Prev Eq 2017
Bereaved Parents Nepa $1,500 Hazleton, PA, US Support Group M 2017
Girl Scouts $5,000 Harrisburg, PA, US Stem Program 2017
Schuylkill Area Comm Fd $1,000 Pottsville, PA, US Sponsorship 2016
Phoenix Park Comm Fire $2,500 Pottsville, PA, US Safety Equip 2016
Ronald Mcdonald House $10,000 Scranton, PA, US Hospitality Rm 2016
Kirby Center $5,000 Wilkes Barre, PA, US Sick Patients 2016
Alzheimers Assoc $5,000 Harrisburg, PA, US Family Groups 2016
Ceo Camp Ferrwood $2,500 Wilkes Barre, PA, US Scholarships 2016
Railway Restoration Pr $5,000 Minersville, PA, US Low Inc Childr 2016
Catholic Social Service $50,000 Hazleton, PA, US Homeless Shelt 2016
Dhap $10,000 Hazleton, PA, US Student Mural 2016
Comm Medical College $15,000 Scranton, PA, US Mental Health C 2016
Gr Hazleton Historical $10,000 Hazleton, PA, US Museum Renovati 2016
Ctc Manufacturing $13,100 Beaver Meadows, PA, US Equipment 2016
Rangers Hose Company $2,500 Girardville, PA, US Safety Equip 2016
Nesq Ambulance Corp $2,500 Nesquehoning, PA, US Renovations 2016
Nesquehoning Hose Co $2,500 Nesquehoning, PA, US Renovations 2016
Home For Our Troops $250 Taunton, MA, US Homes For Vets 2016
Ceo $200 Wilkes Barre, PA, US Fundraise Atten 2016
Hip $250 Hazleton, PA, US Fundraise Atten 2016
Family Service Assoc $250 Wilkes Barre, PA, US Fundraise Atten 2016
Css Help Stop Silence $250 Hazleton, PA, US Suicide Prev 2016
Brandons Forever Home $10,000 Hazleton, PA, US Roof Renovation 2016
Wiltsie Center $3,500 Hazleton, PA, US Low Inc Childr 2016
North Penn Legal Serv $1,500 Pittston, PA, US Lobby Kiosk 2016
Hasd Education Foundati $2,000 Hazleton, PA, US Program Incenti 2015
Catholic Social Service $20,000 Hazleton, PA, US Free Medical Cl 2015
Penn State Schuylkill $10,000 Schuylkill Hav, PA, US Tutoring Prog 2015
Penn State Coop Ext $4,800 W Pittston, PA, US Educational Pr 2015
Hazleton Integration Pr $20,000 Hazleton, PA, US Tutoring Prog 2015
Family Service Assoc $5,000 Wilkes Barre, PA, US 211 Funding 2015
Weatherly Library $25,000 Weatherly, PA, US Renovations 2015
Hazleton Rotary Foundat $5,000 Hazleton, PA, US Kids Coats 2015
United Charities $25,000 Wilkes Barre, PA, US Washers/dryers 2015
Hasd Foundation $300 Hazle Township, PA, US Diversity Night 2015
Freeland Ymca $400 Freeland, PA, US Bball Team Fees 2015
Hazleton Integration Pr $500 Hazleton, PA, US Bball Team Fees 2015
Epcamr $10,000 Hanover Townsh, PA, US Educational Pr 2015
Helping Hands $25,000 Hazleton, PA, US Renovations 2015
Schuykill County Counci $20,000 Pottsville, PA, US Carriage House 2015
Luzerne Foundation $2,500 Luzerne, PA, US Grandparent Con 2015
Homes For Our Troops $250 Taunton, MA, US Sponsorship 2015
Nuremburg Community Amb $5,000 Nuremberg, PA, US Fire Truck 2015
Wilkes University $5,000 Wilkes Barre, PA, US Public Policy S 2015
Sophia Coxe Foundation $2,500 Drifton, PA, US Education Prog 2015
Hazleton Boxing Club $2,500 Hazleton, PA, US Kids Boxing Clu 2015
Penn Mhoning Amb Assoc $5,000 New Ringgold, PA, US Equipment 2015

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Contact Information

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EIN 06-1512796
Website http://www.1stfederalcharitable.org
Address 8 W BROAD ST STE 208 Hazleton, PA 18201-6401

Key People (6)

Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee First Federal Charitable Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.

Chairman Thomas Kennedy
President Anthony Cusatis
Exec Dir Megan Kennedy
Director Peter Haentjens
Director Joan Goodman

Forms 990-PF

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Data Currency: Last updated March 2026 based on IRS Form 990-PF filings. Foundation information reflects most recent available tax year data.