The First Bank Richmond Inc Community Foundation concentrates its giving locally in Wayne County, IN, prioritizing youth services, community institutions, and higher-education support. Major recipients include county government for community programs, local Boys & Girls Clubs for youth development, and Indiana University/Foundation for educational initiatives; grants also fund local youth behavioral health services. The foundation makes relatively few, sizable grants to repeat local partners, signaling a focus on sustaining established community infrastructure and youth-serving organizations.
A defining feature of First Bank Richmond Inc Community Foundation’s grantmaking is its repeated support for Wayne County public and community institutions, including three consecutive $100,000 grants to Wayne County Government in 2023, 2024, and 2025. That level of consistency points to a funder that backs local infrastructure over short-term projects. The foundation also gives sustained support to youth-serving organizations, with Boys and Girls Clubs of Wayne County receiving $85,000 in each of 2023, 2024, and 2025. In education, Indiana University Foundation received $57,500 in each of those same years, reflecting another recurring relationship rather than one-off support. Its recent grants also reach cultural and civic anchors such as Richmond Symphony Orchestra, Bethany Theological Seminary, and Richmond Civic Theatre, alongside public programming for the City of Richmond. Across these examples, the foundation favors established local partners and grants that support ongoing operations, programs, and community events. The pattern suggests a community foundation that uses recurring, substantial awards to reinforce organizations already embedded in Richmond and Wayne County.
In community and civic life, the foundation backed Wayne County Government with $100,000 for other program support in 2025, after general grants of $100,000 in both 2023 and 2024. For youth development, it awarded $85,000 to Boys and Girls Clubs of Wayne County in 2024 and another $85,000 in 2025 tied to a 2024 pledge and corporate contribution. Education support includes $57,500 to Indiana University Foundation Inc in 2025 for general operating support, following matching grants in 2023 and 2024. Arts and place-making also appear in the recent list: Richmond Civic Theatre Inc received $15,000 in 2025 for main stage sponsorship, and The Richmond Symphony Orchestra received $25,000 in 2025 for signature event, First Chair, and other sponsorship.
Typical grants are modest to mid-sized, with a p25 of $1,100, a median of $3,000, and a p75 of $6,000, even though the recent list includes several much larger awards to core partners. The repeated multi-year awards to Wayne County Government, Boys and Girls Clubs of Wayne County, Indiana University Foundation, and Bethany Theological Seminary show recurring relationships rather than isolated gifts. The foundation is structured as a community foundation and also funds individuals. Its active grant programs accept unsolicited applications, which aligns with a community-facing grantmaker rather than a closed invitation-only model.
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Most grants fall between $1K and $6K, with a median of $3K.
25th Percentile
$1K
Median
$3K
75th Percentile
$6K
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Concentrated, locally focused giving with a small number of relatively large grants; repeated multi-grant support to a few core grantees rather than many one-off gifts.
Notable grantees: Wayne County Government, Boys and Girls Clubs of Wayne County / Boys & Girls Club of Wayne County, Indiana University Foundation, Wernle Youth and Family Treatment Center
Grantmaking is heavily centered in Indiana, where 78% of grants go to recipients in the HQ state and where the top state by grant count is also IN. Richmond and other Wayne County locations appear frequently, including Richmond, IN recipients such as Wayne County Government, Boys and Girls Clubs of Wayne County, Wernle Youth and Family Treatment Center, and Richmond Civic Theatre. The list also reaches Bloomington and Indianapolis within Indiana, but the geographic footprint remains regional rather than national. All recorded recipient country data is in the United States.
Recent grants show support for local government, youth-serving nonprofits, higher education, arts organizations, and community institutions. Examples include Wayne County Government for program support, Boys and Girls Clubs of Wayne County for youth development, Indiana University Foundation for education, and Richmond Symphony Orchestra for sponsorship and event support.
Yes. Several recipients appear across multiple years with similar award sizes, including Wayne County Government at $100,000 in 2023, 2024, and 2025; Boys and Girls Clubs of Wayne County at $85,000 in 2023, 2024, and 2025; and Indiana University Foundation at $57,500 in 2023, 2024, and 2025.
Yes. The active grant programs listed for the foundation accept unsolicited applications. Both the Annual Community Grants program and the First Bank Richmond, Inc. Community Foundation Grants program are described as supporting projects or activities that improve quality of life in the bank’s market areas and branch communities.
The foundation’s stated grant-size distribution is p25 $1,100, median $3,000, and p75 $6,000. Recent awards also show larger recurring commitments to long-term partners, including $100,000 grants to Wayne County Government and $85,000 grants to Boys and Girls Clubs of Wayne County.
Its giving is concentrated in Indiana, with 78% of grants to recipients in the HQ state. Richmond and Wayne County appear frequently in the recent grants list, and all recorded recipient-country data is in the United States.
2025
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2025.
Current and upcoming funding from First Bank Richmond Inc Community Foundation that your nonprofit may be able to apply for.
Who can apply: Organizations must operate in the Bank's market areas/communities served by the Bank’s branches. Eligible applicants include 501(c)(3) nonprofits and other nonprofit entities or organizations relevant to the foundation's funding priorities.
Deadline: Grants are awarded early each year; no specific public deadline listed.
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Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WAYNE COUNTY GOVERNMENT | RICHMOND, IN | $100,000 | 2025 | OTHER PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB OF WAYNE COUNTY | RICHMOND, IN | $85,000 | 2025 | 2024 PLEDGE AND CORPORATE CONTRIBUTION |
| INDIANA UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION INC | BLOOMINGTON, IN | $57,500 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT |
| STANLEY W HAYES RESEARCH FOUNDATION INC | RICHMOND, IN | $28,400 | 2025 | OTHER PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| THE RICHMOND SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA | RICHMOND, IN | $25,000 | 2025 | SIGNATURE EVENT, FIRST CHAIR, AND OTHER SPONSORSHIP |
| THE CHAMBER CENTER FOR EXCELLENCE INC | RICHMOND, IN | $25,000 | 2025 | DIAMOND PARTNER, ANNUAL DINNER, SCHOOL IS COOL |
| BETHANY THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY | RICHMOND, IN | $20,000 | 2025 | OTHER PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| CITY OF RICHMOND | RICHMOND, IN | $18,000 | 2025 | WINTER FARMER'S MARKET AND 2024 EVENTS |
| IVY TECH FOUNDATION | INDIANAPOLIS, IN | $15,500 | 2025 | KEYS AND COCKTAILS/IVY TECH DAY; VIDEO WALL TECHNOLOGY PLEDGE |
| RICHMOND CIVIC THEATRE INC | RICHMOND, IN | $15,000 | 2025 | MAIN STAGE SPONSORSHIP |
| RICHMOND ART MUSEUM | RICHMOND, IN | $12,500 | 2025 | SECRET GARDEN TOUR; 2025 PALETTE TO PLATE |
| CIRCLE YOU HELP CENTER INC | RICHMOND, IN | $10,000 | 2025 | BUILDING EXPANSION PLEDGE INSTALLMENT |
| THE REID HEALTH FOUNDATION | RICHMOND, IN | $10,000 | 2025 | KALEIDOSCOPE BALL AND REID PRIDE |
| INDIANA GOLF FOUNDATION | FRANKLIN, IN | $10,000 | 2025 | FIRST TEE/YOUTH PARTNER PROGRAM |
| GIRLS INC OF WAYNE COUNTY | RICHMOND, IN | $10,000 | 2025 | CORPORATE SPONSORSHIP |
| WHITEWATER COMMUNITY TELEVISION | RICHMOND, IN | $9,200 | 2025 | MISCELLANEOUS SPONSORSHIPS |
| AMIGOS THE RICHMOND LATINO CENTER | RICHMOND, IN | $7,500 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT |
| RICHMOND COMMUNITY SCHOOLS CORPORATION | RICHMOND, IN | $6,000 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT - PROUDLY PRESENTING; RHS GIRLS' SOCCER TEAM WARM-UP UNIFORMS |
| SHELBY COUNTY UNITED FUND INC | SHELBYVILLE, IN | $6,000 | 2025 | SCUFFY 2024 DRIVE DONATION |
| MAIN STREET CENTERVILLE INC | CENTERVILLE, IN | $6,000 | 2025 | CHRISTMAS IN CENTERVILLE/MARKETING FLAGS |
| CARDINAL GREENWAY INC | MUNCIE, IN | $5,000 | 2025 | 2024 BIKETOURBERFEST SPONSORSHIP |
| BRIGHTER PATH INC | CAMBRIDGE CITY, IN | $5,000 | 2025 | SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM CONTRIBUTION |
| RICHMOND COLUMBIAN PROPERTIES INC | RICHMOND, IN | $5,000 | 2025 | QUALITY OF PLACE CONFERENCE |
| WOMEN'S WORKHOP RICHMOND INC | RICHMOND, IN | $5,000 | 2025 | DEVELOPING LEADERS AND MARKETING CONTRIBUTION |
| SUNRISE INC | RICHMOND, IN | $5,000 | 2025 | SUNRSE WESTERN FESTIVAL BARN DANCE AND SCHOLARSHIPS |
| WOMEN'S FUND OF THE WAYNE COUNTY FOUNDATION | RICHMOND, IN | $5,000 | 2025 | WOMEN'S FUND LUNCHEON |
| COPE ENVIRONMENTAL CENTER | CENTERVILLE, IN | $5,000 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT |
| BPOE #649 | RICHMOND, IN | $5,000 | 2025 | ELK'S PARKINSON'S FUND |
| CENTER CITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION | RICHMOND, IN | $5,000 | 2025 | 2025 MELTDOWN WINTER ICE FESTIVAL |
| THE REID CENTER | RICHMOND, IN | $5,000 | 2025 | VALENTINE'S RENAISSANCE MADRIGAL DINNER |
| TROY DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL INC | TROY, OH | $5,000 | 2025 | CONTRIBUTION - GENERAL OPERATING FUNDS |
| HOPE HOUSE | RICHMOND, IN | $5,000 | 2025 | HOPE HOUSE PLEDGE |
| UNITED WAY OF WHITEWATER VALLEY INC | RICHMOND, IN | $4,801 | 2025 | ANNUAL CORPORATE CONTRIBUTION |
| BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF SHELBYVILLE | SHELBYVILLE, IN | $4,000 | 2025 | SUMMER CAMP SPONSORSHIP; WINTER FESTIVAL SPONSORSHIP |
| WAYNE COUNTY 4-H ASSOCIATION INC | RICHMOND, IN | $4,000 | 2025 | WAYNE COUNTY FAIR |
| KIWANIS CLUB OF RICHMOND | RICHMOND, IN | $3,500 | 2025 | BIG BAND EVENT - RILEY CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL; MINI BRANCH LOT RENT |
| REHABILITATION CENTER FOR NEUROLOGICAL DEVELOPMENT | PIQUA, OH | $3,000 | 2025 | BRAIN AND BODY INTEGRATION PROGRAM |
| FRIENDS OF MAIN STREET PIQUA INC | PIQUA, OH | $3,000 | 2025 | 2024 EVENTS |
| CAMBRIDGE CITY MAINSTREET INC | CAMBRIDGE CITY, IN | $3,000 | 2025 | SUMMER CONCERT SERIES |
| JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT OF OKI PARTNERS INC | CINCINNATI, OH | $3,000 | 2025 | BANQUET SPONSOR |
| A BETTER WAY SERVICES INC | MUNCIE, IN | $3,000 | 2025 | EVENING OF HOPE BUTTERFLY RELEASE SPONSORSHIP |
| FOUNTAIN CITY RECREATIONAL ASSOCIATION LLC | FOUNTAIN CITY, IN | $2,900 | 2025 | TEAM AND SIGN SPONSORSHIP; FOUNTAIN CITY FIREWORKS SHOW |
| CROSSROADS OF AMERICA COUNCIL BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA INC | INDIANAPOLIS, IN | $2,500 | 2025 | GENERAL PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| JACY HOUSE | RICHMOND, IN | $2,500 | 2025 | JACY HOUSE 5K RUN/WALK SPONSORSHIP |
| STARR-GENNETT FOUNDATION INC | RICHMOND, IN | $2,500 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING AND WALK OF FAME SPONSORSHIP |
| CENTERVILLE -ABINGTON COMMUNITY DOLLARS FOR SCHOLARS | CENTERVILLE, IN | $2,500 | 2025 | 2024 GOLF CLASSIC |
| GOLAY COMMUNITY CENTER INC | CAMBRIDGE CITY, IN | $2,500 | 2025 | GREATER GIVING FUNDRAISING DRIVE |
| RICHMOND INDIANA PICKLEBALL INC | RICHMOND, IN | $2,500 | 2025 | GOLD SPONSOR |
| HELP THE ANIMALS INC | RICHMOND, IN | $2,000 | 2025 | NEWSLETTER/ANNUAL REPORT SPONSORSHIP |
| ARCHWAY DAYS FESTIVAL INC | CENTERVILLE, IN | $2,000 | 2025 | CENTERVILLE ARCHWAY DAYS |
WAYNE COUNTY GOVERNMENT
$100,000OTHER PROGRAM SUPPORT
BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB OF WAYNE COUNTY
$85,0002024 PLEDGE AND CORPORATE CONTRIBUTION
STANLEY W HAYES RESEARCH FOUNDATION INC
$28,400OTHER PROGRAM SUPPORT
THE RICHMOND SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
$25,000SIGNATURE EVENT, FIRST CHAIR, AND OTHER SPONSORSHIP
THE CHAMBER CENTER FOR EXCELLENCE INC
$25,000DIAMOND PARTNER, ANNUAL DINNER, SCHOOL IS COOL
BETHANY THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY
$20,000OTHER PROGRAM SUPPORT
CITY OF RICHMOND
$18,000WINTER FARMER'S MARKET AND 2024 EVENTS
KEYS AND COCKTAILS/IVY TECH DAY; VIDEO WALL TECHNOLOGY PLEDGE
RICHMOND CIVIC THEATRE INC
$15,000MAIN STAGE SPONSORSHIP
RICHMOND ART MUSEUM
$12,500SECRET GARDEN TOUR; 2025 PALETTE TO PLATE
CIRCLE YOU HELP CENTER INC
$10,000BUILDING EXPANSION PLEDGE INSTALLMENT
THE REID HEALTH FOUNDATION
$10,000KALEIDOSCOPE BALL AND REID PRIDE
GIRLS INC OF WAYNE COUNTY
$10,000CORPORATE SPONSORSHIP
WHITEWATER COMMUNITY TELEVISION
$9,200MISCELLANEOUS SPONSORSHIPS
AMIGOS THE RICHMOND LATINO CENTER
$7,500GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
RICHMOND COMMUNITY SCHOOLS CORPORATION
$6,000GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT - PROUDLY PRESENTING; RHS GIRLS' SOCCER TEAM WARM-UP UNIFORMS
MAIN STREET CENTERVILLE INC
$6,000CHRISTMAS IN CENTERVILLE/MARKETING FLAGS
BRIGHTER PATH INC
$5,000SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM CONTRIBUTION
RICHMOND COLUMBIAN PROPERTIES INC
$5,000QUALITY OF PLACE CONFERENCE
WOMEN'S WORKHOP RICHMOND INC
$5,000DEVELOPING LEADERS AND MARKETING CONTRIBUTION
SUNRISE INC
$5,000SUNRSE WESTERN FESTIVAL BARN DANCE AND SCHOLARSHIPS
WOMEN'S FUND OF THE WAYNE COUNTY FOUNDATION
$5,000WOMEN'S FUND LUNCHEON
COPE ENVIRONMENTAL CENTER
$5,000GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
BPOE #649
$5,000ELK'S PARKINSON'S FUND
CENTER CITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
$5,0002025 MELTDOWN WINTER ICE FESTIVAL
THE REID CENTER
$5,000VALENTINE'S RENAISSANCE MADRIGAL DINNER
TROY DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL INC
$5,000CONTRIBUTION - GENERAL OPERATING FUNDS
HOPE HOUSE
$5,000HOPE HOUSE PLEDGE
UNITED WAY OF WHITEWATER VALLEY INC
$4,801ANNUAL CORPORATE CONTRIBUTION
BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF SHELBYVILLE
$4,000SUMMER CAMP SPONSORSHIP; WINTER FESTIVAL SPONSORSHIP
WAYNE COUNTY 4-H ASSOCIATION INC
$4,000WAYNE COUNTY FAIR
KIWANIS CLUB OF RICHMOND
$3,500BIG BAND EVENT - RILEY CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL; MINI BRANCH LOT RENT
REHABILITATION CENTER FOR NEUROLOGICAL DEVELOPMENT
$3,000BRAIN AND BODY INTEGRATION PROGRAM
FRIENDS OF MAIN STREET PIQUA INC
$3,0002024 EVENTS
CAMBRIDGE CITY MAINSTREET INC
$3,000SUMMER CONCERT SERIES
A BETTER WAY SERVICES INC
$3,000EVENING OF HOPE BUTTERFLY RELEASE SPONSORSHIP
FOUNTAIN CITY RECREATIONAL ASSOCIATION LLC
$2,900TEAM AND SIGN SPONSORSHIP; FOUNTAIN CITY FIREWORKS SHOW
GENERAL PROGRAM SUPPORT
JACY HOUSE
$2,500JACY HOUSE 5K RUN/WALK SPONSORSHIP
STARR-GENNETT FOUNDATION INC
$2,500GENERAL OPERATING AND WALK OF FAME SPONSORSHIP
CENTERVILLE -ABINGTON COMMUNITY DOLLARS FOR SCHOLARS
$2,5002024 GOLF CLASSIC
GOLAY COMMUNITY CENTER INC
$2,500GREATER GIVING FUNDRAISING DRIVE
RICHMOND INDIANA PICKLEBALL INC
$2,500GOLD SPONSOR
HELP THE ANIMALS INC
$2,000NEWSLETTER/ANNUAL REPORT SPONSORSHIP
ARCHWAY DAYS FESTIVAL INC
$2,000CENTERVILLE ARCHWAY DAYS