Last Call Foundation Inc
- Assets
- $443.3k
- Revenue
- $492.8k
- Investments
- $65.0k
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Braintree, MA
- Founding
- 06/2014
- Data as of
- 12/2022
- EIN
- 46-5415002
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 12/2022, Last Call Foundation Inc generated $492.8k in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 8 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (1.7%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $510.6k during the year ending 12/2022. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (1.0%) per year over the past 8 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2015, Last Call Foundation Inc has awarded 45 individual grants totaling $2,032,054. 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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
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:
Part 3 - Line 4a
LAST CALL FOUNDATION PROVIDED FUNDING FOR A NUMBER OF INITIATIVES TO RAISE COMMUNITY AWARENESS REGARDING OCCUPATIONAL HAZARDS WITHIN FIRE SERVICES DUE TO EXPOSURE TO CARCINOGENS. LAST CALL FOUNDATION CONTINUED FUNDING FIREFIGHTER CANCER PREVENTION EDUCATION PROGRAMS TO HELP PROTECT THEMSELVES AND THEIR FAMILIES FROM THE DEVASTATING EFFECT OF A CANCER DIAGNOSIS. THE FOUNDATION ALSO PROVIDED FUNDING TO SUPPORT EXPEDITED DEVELOPMENT AND EDITING OF ETHEREAL FILMS DOCUMENTARY "BURNED: PROTECTING THE PROTECTORS". THIS SHORT FILM SERVES TO INFORM AND EDUCATE FIREFIGHTERS ABOUT THE PRESENCE OF TOXIC PFAS CHEMICALS WITHIN FIREFIGHTER'S TURNOUT GEAR OR PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE); AS WELL AS PRESENTATION OF THE FILM AND OUTREACH EFFORTS FOR DIRECT ENGAGEMENT OF THE FIRE SERVICE.THE FILM DEBUTED IN CALIFORNIA AT A FIREFIGHTER CONVENTION IN FRONT OF 3,000 FIREFIGHTERS AND HAS NOW BEEN USED IN EDUCATIONAL PRESENTATIONS INTERNATIONALLY. THE GOAL IS TO ASSIST FIREFIGHTERS WITH INFORMATION, PROVIDE EDUCATION AND HELP THEM ADVOCATE FOR LEGISLATION WHICH WILL ELIMINATE USE OF THESE CHEMICALS IN PPE.
LAST CALL FOUNDATION PROVIDED FUNDING FOR VARIOUS INITIATIVES TO PROMOTE THE SAFETY AND WELL-BEING OF FIREFIGHTERS IN MASSACHUSETTS AND BEYOND. INITIATIVES INCLUDED: - FUNDING TO CONCORD AND MILFORD FIRE DEPARTMENTS FOR PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION OF SPECIALIZED HEAVY-DUTY WASHERS/EXTRACTORS. THESE UNITS ARE SPECIFICALLY DESIGNED FOR DEEP-CLEANING AND GROSS DECONTAMINATION OF PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE) USED BY FIREFIGHTERS.- FUNDING TO FALL RIVER FIRE DEPARTMENT AND BONNEVILLE COUNTY FIRE DISTRICT IN AMMON, IDAHO, FOR PURCHASE OF DEFENDER BRIEFS/UNDERGARMENT SPECIFICALLY DESIGNED TO PROTECT FIREFIGHTERS BY BLOCKING CANCER-CAUSING AGENTS FROM REACHING THE SKIN. FIREFIGHTERS HAVE A 200X GREATER CHANCE THAN THE PUBLIC OF BEING DIAGNOSED FOR TESTICULAR CANCER AND A 3X GREATER CHANCE OF DYING FROM THIS DIAGNOSIS. THESE 99.9% PARTICULATE BLOCKING BRIEFS WILL PROVIDE A BARRIER THAT WILL GREATLY REDUCE EXPOSURE AND ABSORPTION OF TOXIC CHEMICALS.- COLONA COMMUNITY FIRE DEPARTMENT, COLONA, ILLINOIS, FOR SCBA FITTING MACHINES AND COOLING VESTS FOR FIREFIGHTERS
LAST CALL FOUNDATION PROVIDED FUNDING FOR PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION OF STEAM UNITS IN THE FIRE HOUSES IN THE CITY OF BOSTON. UPON COMPLETION, THE STEAM UNITS WILL SUPPORT THE DEPARTMENT'S CANCER PREVENTION EFFORTS AS PART OF THE POST-FIRE DECONTAMINATION PROCESS. THESE UNITS WILL ASSIST FIREFIGHTERS WITH DETOXIFYING THEIR BODIES AND HELP PREVENT CANCER DIAGNOSIS.
LAST CALL FOUNDATION PROVIDED FUNDING FOR THE PURCHASE OF NEW MORE THERMALLY RESISTANT FIRE HOSES TO BOSTON AND FALL RIVER FIRE DEPARTMENTS. THE WARRIOR HOSE BY SNAP TITE CAN WITHSTAND HIGH HEAT CONDITIONS IN BOTH CONDUCTIVE AND RADIANT HEAT LOAD TESTING. THIS HEAT RESISTANT FIRE ATTACK HOSE WILL PROTECT FIREFIGHTERS BY REDUCING CATASTROPHIC HOSE FAILURE. THIS HOSE WAS PUT INTO SERVICE, IN BOSTON AND FALL RIVER, IMMEDIATELY ON ALL FRONT-LINE FIRE ENGINES.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Kathy Crosby-Bell President | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $0 |
Leslie Nies Clerk | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Sarah Wessmann Director | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Kevin Fry Treasurer | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Michaeline Curtis Director | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Lon Fredric Palitz Director | Trustee | 5 | $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 | $489,492 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $489,492 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $3,269 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $492,761 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $311,842 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $35,698 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $3,552 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $88,656 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $2,750 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $1,836 |
| All other expenses | $8,826 |
| Total functional expenses | $510,623 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $0 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $378,338 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $65,000 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $443,338 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $22,580 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $22,580 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $415,758 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $5,000 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $443,338 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Last Call Foundation Inc has awarded $286,061 in support to 9 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
BOSTON SPARKS ASSOCIATION PURPOSE: FOR INSURANCE AND TO MAINTAIN THE FIRST RESPONDER CANTEEN AND COMFORT TRUCK PURCHASED | $10,179 |
CITY OF BOSTON PURPOSE: PURCHASE OF NEW MORE THERMALLY RESISTENT FIRE HOSE AND STEAM UNIT | $106,035 |
FALL RIVER FIRE DEPARTMENT PURPOSE: TO PURCHASE NEW MORE THERMALLY RESISTENT FIRE HOSE | $41,160 |
CONCORD FIRE DEPARTMENT PURPOSE: PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION OF GEAR DRYER | $14,500 |
MILFORD FIRE DEPARTMENT PURPOSE: PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION OF GEAR DRYER | $10,450 |
BONNEVILLE COUNTRY FIRE DISTRICT PURPOSE: PURCHASE OF PERSONAL PROTECTION EQUIPMENT | $9,000 |