FirstEnergy Foundation

 
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    Funder Type

    Corporate Foundation

    IT Classification

    C - Funds little to no technology

    Authority

    FirstEnergy Foundation

    Summary

    The FirstEnergy Foundation supports programs designed to improve the vitality of the community and promote key safety initiatives; promote local and regional economic development and revitalization efforts; assist programs designed to support FirstEnergy employees' community leadership and volunteer interests; and advance an educated workforce by supporting professional development and literacy, and science, technology, and mathematics education initiatives. The FirstEnergy Foundation gives to organizations within the following fields of interest:
    • Arts and culture
    • Community and economic development
    • Education
    • Employment
    • Food banks
    • Health
    • Higher education
    • Human services
    • Nonprofits
    • Public affairs
    • STEM education
    • University education
    • Youth services
    Projects serving the following populations are of special interest:
    • Academics
    • Children and youth
    • Economically disadvantaged people
    • Low-income and poor people
     

    History of Funding

    The FirstEnergy Foundation granted $9.1 million to nonprofit organizations in 2022.

    Additional Information

    The FirstEnergy Foundation was established in 1961 in Ohio. Please contact the foundation to verify eligibility prior to submission of a full application. Funds may be used for the following purposes:

    • Annual campaigns
    • Capital and infrastructure
    • General support
    • Program development
    • Regranting

    The FirstEnergy Foundation does not direct grants to individuals, or to political or legislative activities and generally does not consider funding for:

    • Organizations that receive sizable public tax funding
    • Government and public administration institutions
    • Fraternal, religious, labor, athletic or social organizations - unless the contribution is earmarked for an eligible program open to all beneficiaries, including those not affiliated with the host organization
    • International, foreign affairs and national security organizations
    • Research
    • Equipment or capital purchases
    • Loans or second-party giving, such as endowments, debt retirement or foundations
    • Public or private secondary schools (Pre-K - 12)
    • Organizations that are a public charity defined as a 509(a)(3)
    • Salaries, stipends or scholarships
    • Transportation costs
    • Animal protection, welfare, veterinary services
    • Correctional facilities, addictive disorder agencies

    Contacts

    Terry Gilman

    Terry Gilman
    76 S. Main St.
    Akron, OH 44308-1890
    (330) 384-5022
     

  • Eligibility Details

    The FirstEnergy Foundation supports non-profit, tax-exempt organizations within the FirstEnergy operating companies' service areas (https://www.firstenergycorp.com/about.html), including Ohio Edison, The Illuminating Company and Toledo Edison in Ohio; Met-Ed, Penelec, Penn Power and West Penn Power in Pennsylvania; Jersey Central Power & Light in New Jersey; Mon Power and Potomac Edison in West Virginia and Maryland; and where FirstEnergy Solutions Corp. (https://www.fes.com/content/fes/home.html), FirstEnergy Generation (https://www.firstenergycorp.com/about/generation_system.html) and FirstEnergy Nuclear Operations conduct business.

    Deadline Details

    Proposals are accepted throughout the year. Unsolicited grant applications are not accepted. Applicants should contact their local management of FirstEnergy or the staff of FirstEnergy's Community Involvement Department to submit an application. The board meets on September 1, annually to evaluate proposals. 

    Award Details

    Awards vary based on scope and size of project. Awards are up to $500,000. Most awards are less than $5,000.

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