Last Call Foundation Inc

Organization Overview

Last Call Foundation Inc is located in Braintree, MA. The organization was established in 2014. According to its NTEE Classification (M12) the organization is classified as: Fund Raising & Fund Distribution, under the broad grouping of Public Safety, Disaster Preparedness & Relief and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Last Call Foundation Inc is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.

For the year ending 12/2021, Last Call Foundation Inc generated $409.0k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 7 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (4.5%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $335.6k during the year ending 12/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (6.9%) per year over the past 7 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Since 2015, Last Call Foundation Inc has awarded 36 individual grants totaling $1,745,993. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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THE MISSION OF THE LAST CALL FOUNDATION IS TO PROVIDE FUNDING, EDUCATION AND RESEARCH TO ADVANCE THE SAFETY NEEDS OF THE BOSTON FIREFIGHTING COMMUNITY AND BEYOND.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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LAST CALL FOUNDATION FUNDED STUDIES AT MAJOR RESEARCH CENTERS TO INVESTIGATE PFAS IN FIREFIGHTER PROTECTIVE GEAR AND DERMAL ABSORPTION OF PFAS. THE FINDINGS WERE PUBLISHED AND WILL BE USED TO SECURE GRANTS FROM ADDITIONAL SOURCES TO SUPPORT FURTHER RESEARCH.LAST CALL FOUNDATION ALSO AWARDED A GRANT TO A MAJOR MEDICAL RESEARCH INSTITUTION TO FUND MULTI-YEAR RESEARCH ON PTSD IN FIREFIGHTERS. THIS WORK WILL GENERATE CRITICAL DATA FOR SUBSEQUENT STUDIES ON SUSCEPTIBILITY TO PTSD AND TREATMENTS TO REDUCE MENTAL HEALTH BURDENS AMONG FIREFIGHTERS.


LAST CALL FOUNDATION FUNDED THE PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION OF EQUIPMENT FOR THE NEW YORK CITY FIRE DEPARTMENT TO CLEAN SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS (SCBA), HELMETS, BOOTS, AND GLOVES. IT CLEANS TIGHT, HARD-TO-REACH LAYERS FOR WHICH ORDINARY WASHERS IN FIRE HOUSES ARE INADEQUATE. THIS IS CRITICAL FOR ELIMINATING EXPOSURE TO CARCINOGENIC PARTICULATES AND TOXINS ON THE FIRE GROUND THAT LINGER ON THE GEAR AND CAN PERMEATE WITHIN FIRE HOUSES.


LAST CALL FOUNDATION PROVIDED FUNDING FOR CONTINUED RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT AND TESTING FOR A VARIETY OF DIFFERENT FIRE HOSE EQUIPMENT. THE EFFORT HAS MOBILIZED A COLLABORATIVE TEAM WITH EXTENSIVE EXPERTISE IN INDUSTRY RESEARCH, MATERIALS TESTING AND MANUFACTURING FOR THIS IMPORTANT INITIATIVE. FURTHER DEVELOPMENT AND TESTING IS UNDERWAY.LAST CALL FOUNDATION ALSO CONTINUED FUNDING FIREFIGHTER CANCER PREVENTION EDUCATION PROGRAMS TO HELP PROTECT THEMSELVES AND THEIR FAMILIES FROM THE DEVASTATING EFFECT OF A CANCER DIAGNOSIS.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Leslie Nies
Clerk
$0
Kathy Crosby-Bell
President
$0
Kevin Fry
Treasurer
$0
Sarah Wessmann
Director
$0
Michaeline Curtis
Director
$0
Elaine Lindy
Director
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $0
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$114,552
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$114,552
Total Program Service Revenue$0
Investment income $1,695
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events $292,717
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $408,964

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Last Call Foundation Inc has awarded $161,147 in support to 6 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

BOSTON FIRE DEPARTMENT

PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT CANCER AND CARDIAC SCREENING

$50,000

BOSTON LOCAL 718 FIREFIGHTER AND FAMILY CANCER FOUNDATION

PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT BOSTON FIREFIGHTERS AND THEIR FAMILIES WHO ARE ACTIVELY BEING TREATED FOR CANCER

$41,000

MGH FF PTSD RESEARCH

PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT RESEARCH OF POST TRAUMATIC STRESS IN FIREFIGHTERS

$33,647

THE 15-40 CONNECTION INC

PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT CANCER AWARENESS PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT AND PRESENTATION

$15,000

WESTBOROUGH FIRE DEPARTMENT

PURPOSE: PURCHASE OF BUNKER GEAR CABINET

$11,500

BOSTON FIRE DEPARTMENT

PURPOSE: PURCHASE FITNESS EQUIPMENT FOR TRAINING ACADEMY

$10,000
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Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Last Call Foundation Inc has recieved totaling $250.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Joseph And Eva Flaherty Charitable Trust

Andover, MA

PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED

$250
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