First Citizens Foundation

EIN 57-1108547 · NC · NTEE T20

Accepts unsolicited applications Typical grant ~$10K Funds in SC, NC, CA +1
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Giving Profile

In 2025, First Citizens Foundation based in NC paid 42 grants totaling $561.8K to 42 organizations across 4 states. Individual grants ranged from $4K to $100K, with a median of $10K. Its largest recipients included UNIVERSITY OF SC EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION, RICHLAND COUNTY SCHOOL, and HEATHWOOD HALL. The foundation accepts unsolicited grant applications.

Foundation at a Glance

Total assets
$12,509,404
Giving (latest yr)
$561,750
Filing year
2025
Itemized grants
42
Median grant
$10K
Recipients
42
States reached
4
Officers/trustees
2
Unsolicited applications
Yes — accepts unsolicited

Where the Money Goes

Top recipients

  • University of SC Educational Foundation$100,000
  • Richland County School$40,000
  • Heathwood Hall$33,333
  • Greenwood Genetic Center$30,000
  • Columbia Musem of Art$25,000

Where grants went

  • South Carolina$531,750 · 38 grants
  • North Carolina$20,000 · 2 grants
  • California$5,000 · 1 grant
  • Tennessee$5,000 · 1 grant

Grants Paid (42)

University of SC Educational Foundation
Columbia, SC
General Purpose
$100,000
Richland County School
Columbia, SC
Grant
$40,000
Heathwood Hall
Columbia, SC
General Purpose
$33,333
Greenwood Genetic Center
Greenwood, SC
Grant
$30,000
Columbia Musem of Art
Columbia, SC
General Purpose
$25,000
Charleston Symphony
Charleston, SC
Grant
$20,000
Dorchester Heritage Center
Saint George, SC
Grant
$17,500
United Way of Anderson County
Anderson, SC
Grant
$16,500
Charleston Day School Inc
Charleston, SC
General Purpose
$15,000
Best NC
Cary, NC
Grant
$15,000
Piedmont Technical College Fdn
Greenwood, SC
Grant
$15,000
Summerville Parks Foundation
Summerville, SC
General Purpose
$12,500

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

Yes. First Citizens Foundation accepts unsolicited grant applications. Review its giving history and stated focus before reaching out.

In its most recent filing, First Citizens Foundation reported 42 itemized grants totaling $561.8K. Individual grants ranged from $4K to $100K (median $10K).

Recent recipients include UNIVERSITY OF SC EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION, RICHLAND COUNTY SCHOOL, HEATHWOOD HALL, among 42 organizations in total. The full grant list is on this page.

First Citizens Foundation is a private foundation based in North Carolina, per its IRS 990-PF filing.

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