First Source – Community Donation Program (Gives Back)

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Community Support with an Emphasis on Education and Employee Engagement

Through its community giving efforts, First Source supports nonprofit organizations that improve quality of life for employees, members, and the communities it serves. First Source prioritizes partnerships that go beyond financial support, often pairing donations with employee volunteering, fundraising, and awareness efforts—particularly for organizations with an educational component or impact.

Organization: First Source
Support Type: Community donations (often combined with volunteer engagement)
Geographic Focus: Communities served by First Source (primarily New York State)

About the Funder

First Source is a member-owned financial institution originally founded as Utica Teachers Federal Credit Union. As an educational financial institution at its core, First Source is deeply committed to supporting community organizations that advance learning, financial education, and overall community well-being.

What This Program Supports

First Source considers requests from community organizations that:

Address local community needs
Include an educational component or educational impact
Align with First Source’s mission to improve quality of life
Offer opportunities for employee engagement, volunteering, or awareness-building

Support is rarely purely monetary and often includes additional involvement from First Source employees.

Ineligible Requests

First Source does not support:

Personal fundraisers
Organizations or causes with political affiliations
Organizations or causes with religious affiliations

Requests submitted outside the official online portal will not be considered.

Application & Review Process

All donation requests must be submitted through First Source’s online request portal. Applicants should note:

Requests are reviewed by the Community Donation Committee
Submission does not guarantee approval
Allow up to 30 days for review and up to 60 days for fulfillment if approved
Requests are accepted only through the online system (no email, phone, fax, or mail submissions)

Applicants must create an organization profile (login required), which allows organizations to:

Submit future requests
Track request status
Update organizational contact information

For system notifications, applicants should add mail@grantapplication.com to their safe sender list.

Assistance & Questions

For technical issues with the portal, contact the First Source Community Department at:
📧 community@fsource.org

Timeline

📅 Application Timeline: Rolling / ongoing
📅 Review Period: Up to 30 days
📅 Fulfillment Timeline: Up to 60 days after approval

Application / Request Process

All requests must be submitted through First Source’s online donation request portal.

Apply / Learn More:
➡️ https://www.fsource.org/givesback

Why This Opportunity Is a Good Fit

This program is a strong fit for organizations that:

Serve communities within First Source’s footprint
Have an educational mission or component
Value employee engagement and volunteer involvement
Are seeking community-oriented support rather than one-time cash-only gifts

Corporate Grants Guide Notes
Review Type: Rolling
Support Style: Donations often paired with employee engagement
Best Suited For: Education-focused and community-based nonprofits