First Book
Grantmaking foundation in Washington, District of Columbia · EIN 52-1779606
- District of Columbia
- Washington
- Mental Health and Crisis Intervention
- Mental Health and Crisis Intervention in District of Columbia
- Total giving
- $230KTax year 2025
- Total assets
- $36MLatest reported
- Latest IRS filing
- 2025Form 990 / 990-PF
Mission
FOUNDED IN 1992, FIRST BOOK IS A NONPROFIT SOCIAL ENTERPRISE BUILDING A WORLD WHERE ALL CHILDREN HAVE ACCESS TO A QUALITY EDUCATION. WE ARE ON A MISSION TO ENSURE THAT ALL CHILDREN, REGARDLESS OF THEIR BACKGROUND OR ZIP CODE, CAN SUCCEED BY REMOVING BARRIERS TO EQUITABLE EDUCATION BECAUSE EDUCATION TRANSFORMS LIVES.
Giving by year
Totals by tax year, rounded to two significant figures. Years without a reported total show the sum of grants itemized on the filing.
Top recipients
| Recipient | Amount | Tax year |
|---|---|---|
| Ashoka | $2.8M | 2024 |
| Teach for All | $2.8M | 2024 |
Amounts are rounded. The full grantee list is available with a free account.
Website: firstbook.org
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Source: IRS Form 990 and 990-PF filings, tax year 2025. Also see this organization on ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer.