First Federal Charitable Foundation
EIN 061512796Total Given 2017–2025
$1.8M
121 grants · $195K avg/year
based on 9 yrs of IRS 990-PF records on file
$100K+/yr
local funder
capacity
$10K
typical small grants · $2K–$20K
grant size
12%
transactional · 13/106 multi-year
repeat
$10.1M
Assets (2025)
106
Distinct Recipients
Focus Areas
Application Information
Accepts Unsolicited Proposals
Unknown
Contact Person
MEGAN KENNEDY
Phone
(570) 501-2784
Deadlines
APPROXIMATELY TWO WEEKS PRIOR TO THE BOARD MEETING
How to Apply
THE FOUNDATION HAS DEVELOPED AN APPLICATION FROM AVAILABLE ON WEBSITE
Restrictions
THE SEVEN COUNTY BUSINESS AREA OF THE FORMER FIRST FEDERAL BANK
Financial Trends
Giving Over Time
Total Assets Over Time
View financial data as table
| Year | Total Giving | Total Assets | Revenue | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $153K | $8.3M | $749K | 23 |
| 2018 | $284K | $8.3M | $677K | 22 |
| 2020 | $303K | $8.3M | $1.1M | 22 |
| 2021 | $106K | $9.7M | $1.7M | 9 |
| 2022 | $340K | $7.5M | $293K | 19 |
| 2023 | $304K | $8.0M | $99K | 25 |
| 2025 | $266K | $10.1M | $997K | 1 |
Grant Size Distribution
Based on 121 grants on record
Minimum
$100
25th Pctl
$2K
Median
$10K
Average
$15K
75th Pctl
$20K
Maximum
$266K
Geographic Distribution
Officers & Directors
TK
Thomas Kennedy
7+ yrs
Chairman
Leadership
AC
Anthony Cusatis
7+ yrs
President
Leadership
MK
Megan Kennedy
7+ yrs
Executive Director
Leadership
JU
Joseph Ustynoski
7+ yrs
Director
PH
Peter Haentjens
4 yrs
Director
JG
Joan Goodman
7+ yrs
Director
TK
Thomas Kennedy
7+ yrs
Chairman
Leadership
AC
Anthony Cusatis
7+ yrs
President
Leadership
MK
Megan Kennedy
7+ yrs
Executive Director
Leadership
JU
Joseph Ustynoski
7+ yrs
Director
JG
Joan Goodman
7+ yrs
Director
PH
Peter Haentjens
4 yrs
Director
AC
Anthony Cusatis
7+ yrs
President
Leadership
TK
Thomas Kennedy
7+ yrs
Chairman
Leadership
MK
Megan Kennedy
7+ yrs
Executive Director
Leadership
WS
William Spear
5 yrs
Director
JU
Joseph Ustynoski
7+ yrs
Director
JR
John Raynock
5 yrs
Director
JG
Joan Goodman
7+ yrs
Director
PH
Peter Haentjens
4 yrs
Director
TK
Thomas Kennedy
7+ yrs
Chairman
Leadership
AC
Anthony Cusatis
7+ yrs
President
Leadership
MK
Megan Kennedy
7+ yrs
Executive Director
Leadership
PH
Peter Haentjens
4 yrs
Director
JG
Joan Goodman
7+ yrs
Director
JR
John Raynock
5 yrs
Director
JU
Joseph Ustynoski
7+ yrs
Director
WS
William Spear
5 yrs
Director
AC
Anthony Cusatis
7+ yrs
President
Leadership
TK
Thomas Kennedy
7+ yrs
Chairman
Leadership
MK
Megan Kennedy
7+ yrs
Executive Director
Leadership
JU
Joseph Ustynoski
7+ yrs
Director
RH
R P Haentjens
3 yrs
Director
WS
William Spear
5 yrs
Director
JG
Joan Goodman
7+ yrs
Director
JR
John Raynock
5 yrs
Director
AC
Anthony Cusatis
7+ yrs
President
Leadership
TK
Thomas Kennedy
7+ yrs
Chairman
Leadership
MK
Megan Kennedy
7+ yrs
Executive Director
Leadership
RH
R P Haentjens
3 yrs
Director
JU
Joseph Ustynoski
7+ yrs
Director
WS
William Spear
5 yrs
Director
JG
Joan Goodman
7+ yrs
Director
JR
John Raynock
5 yrs
Director
AC
Anthony Cusatis
7+ yrs
President
Leadership
TK
Thomas Kennedy
7+ yrs
Chairman
Leadership
MK
Megan Kennedy
7+ yrs
Executive Director
Leadership
JU
Joseph Ustynoski
7+ yrs
Director
RH
R P Haentjens
3 yrs
Director
JR
John Raynock
5 yrs
Director
JG
Joan Goodman
7+ yrs
Director
WS
William Spear
5 yrs
Director
Grants Awarded (121 total)
| Purpose | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| See Attached | See Attached, PA | $266,285 | SEE ATTACHED | 2025 |
| Marion Catholic High Sc | Tamaqua, PA | $50,000 | SCHOLARSHIP FND | 2018 |
| Conyngham Valley Civic Center Organ | Conyngham, PA | $50,000 | RENOVATIONS TO COMMUNITY POOL | 2023 |
| Hazleton Integration Project | Hazleton, PA | $50,000 | SECURITY SYSTEM INSTALLATION | 2023 |
| Catholic Social Service | Hazleton, PA | $50,000 | HOMELESS SHELT | 2017 |
| Misericordia University | Dallas, PA | $50,000 | PURCHASE SPEECH THERAPY EQUIPTMENT | 2022 |
| Lehigh Valley Hospital | Hazleton, PA | $50,000 | INDIGENT HEALTHCARE FUND | 2022 |
| Domestic Violence Service Center | Wilkesbarre, PA | $50,000 | BUILDING EXPANSION PROJECT | 2022 |
| Willow Foundation | Hazleton, PA | $40,000 | REPAIR WATERDAMAGED CEILING | 2022 |
| Geisinger Community Fou | Scranton, PA | $35,000 | MOBIL DENTAL | 2020 |
| Penn State Hazleton | Hazleton, PA | $30,000 | SCHOLARSHIP GR | 2018 |
| Family Promise Carbon | Lehighton, PA | $30,000 | HOMELESS OUTREA | 2018 |
| Family Promise Carbon County | Nesquehoning, PA | $28,000 | PURCHASE NEW BUILDING | 2022 |
| Dhap | Hazleton, PA | $25,000 | REVITALIZATION | 2018 |
| Immanual Christian Sch | Hazleton, PA | $25,000 | LEARNINGSUPPORT | 2018 |
| St Josephs Center | Pottsville, PA | $25,000 | VAN FOR DISABLE | 2018 |
| Mttop Area Little Leagu | Mountain Top, PA | $25,000 | FIELD LIGHTS | 2020 |
| Downtown Shenandoah Inc | Shenandoah, PA | $25,000 | REVITALIZATION | 2020 |
| Catherine McCauley Hous | Scranton, PA | $25,000 | SALARY HOUSE EE | 2020 |
| United Charities | Hazle Township, PA | $25,000 | REFURB FACILITY | 2020 |
| Marion Catholic High Sc | Tamaqua, PA | $25,000 | STAGE IMPROV | 2020 |
| Ceo | Wilkes Barre, PA | $25,000 | COVID RELIEF | 2020 |
| Downtown Shenandoah Inc | Shenandoah, PA | $25,000 | CONTRIBUTION TO INCUBATOR PROJECT | 2021 |
| Big Pediatric Cancer Fund | Bloomsburg, PA | $25,000 | FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR FAMILIES | 2021 |
| Brighter Journeys | Wilkes Barre, PA | $25,000 | PURCHASE SAFETY EQUIPMENT FOR DISABL | 2023 |