National Fallen Firefighters Foundation is located in Emmitsburg, MD. The organization was established in 1995. According to its NTEE Classification (M24) the organization is classified as: Fire Prevention, under the broad grouping of Public Safety, Disaster Preparedness & Relief and related organizations. As of 12/2021, National Fallen Firefighters Foundation employed 36 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. National Fallen Firefighters Foundation 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 12/2020, National Fallen Firefighters Foundation generated $5.8m in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 6 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (1.7%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $5.9m during the year ending 12/2020. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2017, National Fallen Firefighters Foundation has awarded 13 individual grants totaling $1,318,782. 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
2020
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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TO HONOR AND REMEMBER AMERICA'S FALLEN FIRE HEROES, TO PROVIDE RESOURCES TO ASSIST THEIR FAMILIES IN REBUILDING THEIR LIVES, AND TO WORK WITHIN THE FIRE SERVICE COMMUNITY TO REDUCE FIREFIGHTER DEATHS AND INJURIES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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FAMILY PROGRAMS - PROVIDE SUPPORT TO FALLEN FIREFIGHTER SURVIVORS TO ASSIST THEM IN REBUILDING THEIR LIVES. CREATED DURING THE GLOBAL PANDEMIC, NFFF CONNECT IS AN ONLINE HUB THAT PROVIDES A "COMMUNITY" FOR FAMILIES WHEN THEY CAN'T GATHER IN PERSON. RESOURCES INCLUDE VIDEOS, WORKSHOPS, NEWS AND TOOLKITS FOCUSING ON SELF-CARE, WELLNESS, AND HELPING OTHERS.PEER SUPPORT GROUPS MEET WEEKLY. THE 90-MINUTE SESSION ENABLE FIRE HERO FAMILY MEMBERS TO MEET INFORMALLY WITH OTHER FAMILIES TO SHARE THEIR STORIES, STRUGGLES, AND IDEAS ON COPING WITH GRIEF. PROFESSIONALLY FACILITATED SUPPORT GROUPS ARE HELD EACH WEEK THROUGH ZOOM. LICENSED PSYCHOLOGIST PROVIDES COUNSELING TO FAMILY MEMBERS STRUGGLING WITH GRIEF.MONTHLY VIRTUAL SESSIONS INCLUDE A STATE CONNECTIONS GROUP WHICH FOSTERS CONVERSATIONS BETWEEN FAMILIES TO HELP BUILD LOCAL CONNECTIONS, SHARE INFORMATION, AND FIND RESOURCES CLOSER TO HOME. MEN FORGING AHEAD PROVIDES GRIEVING FATHERS, SONS, SPOUSES AND LIFE PARTNERS A PLACE TO DISCUSS THEIR SHARED EXPERIENCES IN GRIEF AND SUPPORT ONE ANOTHER. TO HELP SUPPORT FAMILY MEMBERS AROUND THE ANNIVERSARY OF THEIR FIREFIGHTERS' DEATH, A MONTHLY SUPPORT GROUP IS HELD FOR FAMILIES WHOSE FIREFIGHTER DIED DURING THAT MONTH.FIRE HERO FAMILY SUPPORT NETWORK MEMBERS PROVIDE PEER SUPPORT TO NEWLY BEREAVED FAMILIES. FAMILIES WERE CAREFULLY MATCHED WITH NETWORK MEMBERS. THERE WERE 347 NETWORK MEMBERS WHO SENT 4470 REMEMBRANCE CARDS TO FAMILIES ON THE ANNIVERSARY OF THEIR LOVED ONE'S DEATH. THE FOUNDATION PROVIDED 134 GRIEF BROCHURES TO SURVIVORS IN 12 STATES. PREPARED AND SENT SIX ISSUES OF THE JOURNEY DEALING WITH LOSS AND SURVIVOR-TO-SURVIVOR SUPPORT. EACH ISSUE WAS SENT TO MORE THAN 3,200 SURVIVORS. SCHOLARSHIPS ARE AWARED TO SPOUSES, LIFE PARTNERS, CHILDREN, AND STEPCHILDREN, ENABLING THEM TO PURSUE THEIR EDUCATIONAL AND CAREER GOALS. 56 SCHOLARSHIPS WERE AWARDED.HELD VIRTUAL BEREAVEMENT CAMPS TO HELP CHILDREN COPE WITH THE LOSS OF A PARENT. CAMP PROVIDES CHILDREN AN OPPORTUNITY TO CONNECT WITH OTHER CHILDREN AND GAIN TOOLS TO COPE WITH THEIR GRIEF. 26 CHILDREN AGES 7-17 ATTENDED THE HAL BRUNO COMFORT ZONE CAMP AND 15 CHILDREN AGES 4-6 ATTENDED THE CAMP HAL CAMP.
FIRE SERVICE PROGRAMS - THE EVERYONE GOES HOME (EGH) PROGRAM AND THE 16 FIREFIGHTER LIFE SAFETY INITIATIVES ARE THE CORNERSTONES OF THE NFFF'S FIREFIGHTER LINE-OF-DUTY DEATH AND INJURY PREVENTION EFFORTS. THESE PROGRAMS PROMOTE THE INTEGRATION OF FIREFIGHTER HEALTH AND SAFETY INTO THE POLICIES, PROCEDURES, AND CULTURE OF THE NATION'S FIRE SERVICE CAREER, VOLUNTEER, COMBINATION AND WILDLAND. THE EFFORTS ADDRESS THE ROOT CAUSES OF FIREFIGHTER FATALITIES AND INJURIES. THROUGH THE EGH PROGRAMS, THE NFFF DEVELOPS HEALTH AND WELLNESS PROGRAMS, LIFE SAFETY TRAINING AND OFFICER DEVELOPMENT TO FURTHER PROMOTE A MORE SAFETY CONSCIOUS FIRE OFFICER. THESE PROGRAMS ARE DELIVERED AT NO- OR LOW-COST VIA THE NFFF'S ONLINE FIRE HERO TRAINING NETWORK AND/OR THE EGH ADVOCATES PROGRAM. ADDITIONALLY, EGH ADVANCES COMMUNITY RISK REDUCTION EFFORTS TO INCREASE SAFETY FOR FIREFIGHTERS BY REDUCING THE NUMBER AND INTENSITY OF FIRES; SUPPORTS ASSOCIATED RESEARCH AND PILOT PROJECTS; AND ADVOCATES FOR IMPROVED STANDARDS FOR TRAINING, PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT, AND BEHAVIORAL AND PHYSICAL HEALTH PROGRAMS, PARTICULARLY THOSE ADDRESSING OCCUPATIONAL DISEASES. THE NFFF ALSO PROVIDES PROGRAMMING THAT ASSISTS FIRE DEPARTMENTS TO BOTH PREPARE FOR AND RESPOND TO THE LINE-OF-DUTY DEATH OF ONE OF THEIR MEMBERS. "TAKING CARE OF OUR OWN" TRAINS OFFICERS IN PRE-INCIDENT PLANNING, SURVIVOR NOTIFICATION, FAMILY AND CO-WORKER SUPPORT, AND BENEFITS AND RESOURCES AVAILABLE TO FAMILIES AND CO-WORKERS. LOCAL ASSISTANCE STATE TEAMS ARE MOBILIZED UPON REQUEST TO OFFER BOTH IMMEDIATE AND LONGER-TERM LOGISTICAL, ADMINISTRATIVE, AND EMOTIONAL SUPPORT TO FIRE SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS THAT HAVE EXPERIENCED THE LINE-OF-DUTY DEATH OF ONE OF THEIR MEMBERS. THESE TRAINED TEAMS, LOCATED IN ALMOST EVERY STATE, ALSO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE TO SURVIVING FAMILY MEMBERS IN APPLYING FOR PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICERS' BENEFITS.
MEMORIAL WEEKEND - NATIONAL TRIBUTE TO ALL FIREFIGHTERS WHO DIED IN THE LINE OF DUTY DURING THE PREVIOUS YEAR. IN OCTOBER, THE FOUNDATION HOSTED THE OFFICIAL NATIONAL TRIBUTE TO AMERICA'S HEROES HONORING 82 FIREFIGHTERS WHO DIED IN 2019, 87 FIREFIGHTERS WHO DIED IN 2020 AND 46 FIREFIGHTERS FROM PREVIOUS YEARS. THE NFFF PROVIDED LODGING, MEALS, AND TRAVEL ASSISTANCE TO FAMILIES. 626 FIRE HERO FAMILIES ATTENDED THE MEMORIAL WEEKEND. GRIEF AND OTHER COUNSELING SESSIONS WERE PROVIDED FOR FAMILY SURVIVORS. 329 HONOR GUARD UNITS AND 156 FIRE SERVICE FAMILY ESCORTS FROM ACROSS THE COUNTRY PARTICIPATED IN HONORING THEIR FALLEN BROTHERS AND SISTERS. 67 FAMILY SURVIVORS FROM PREVIOUS YEARS RETURNED TO ASSIST WITH NEW FAMILY REGISTRATION AND NEW FAMILY DAY ACTIVITIES. DUE TO THE COVID PANDEMIC AND FOR THE FIRST TIME, THE MEMORIAL SERVICES WERE HELD FOR FAMILY MEMBERS ONLY AND NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. RESTRICTIONS AND LIMITS ON ATTENDANCE WERE IN PLACE TO ENSURE THE HEATH AND SAFETY OF ALL.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Chief Ronald Siarnicki Executive Director/interim Secretary | Officer | 65 | $257,269 |
Victor Stagnaro Managing Director | Officer | 46 | $155,301 |
Charles Jaster Chief Financial Officer | Officer | 40 | $147,750 |
Susan Proels Director Of Marketing | 40 | $120,458 | |
Beverly Donlon Director Of Family Programs | 40 | $109,035 | |
John Tippett Director Of Fire Programs | 40 | $107,423 |
Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
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Statter911 Communictions Llc Media, Video Consulting | 12/30/21 | $111,109 |
Codori Memorials Memorial Plaques | 12/30/21 | $107,643 |
Stonehouse Media Online Training System | 12/30/21 | $137,413 |
Coolwater Llc Video Consulting Services | 12/30/21 | $234,171 |
Cvent Registration System | 12/30/21 | $106,066 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $38,790 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $298,994 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $2,372,337 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $2,096,359 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $4,806,480 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $340,224 |
Investment income | $260,223 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $171,099 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $265,863 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$77,097 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | -$12,732 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $5,837,501 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $142,464 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $403,272 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $442,196 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $222,096 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $1,727,117 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $42,767 |
Other employee benefits | $179,312 |
Payroll taxes | $152,895 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $28,063 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $25,194 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $33,919 |
Fees for services: Other | $1,707,118 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $207,709 |
Information technology | $97,912 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $192,700 |
Travel | $271,550 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $8,755 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $96,175 |
Insurance | $13,711 |
All other expenses | $16,263 |
Total functional expenses | $5,895,730 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $142,875 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $719,084 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $813,418 |
Accounts receivable, net | $337,327 |
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 | $252,288 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $1,313,122 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $9,482,912 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $2,843 |
Total assets | $13,063,869 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $550,431 |
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 | $125,066 |
Total liabilities | $675,497 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $9,117,010 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $3,271,362 |
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 | $13,063,869 |
Over the last fiscal year, National Fallen Firefighters Foundation has awarded $676,398 in support to 4 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
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Crofton, MD PURPOSE: OPERATING COSTS | $479,898 |
West, TX PURPOSE: HELP BUILD MEMORIAL | $100,000 |
Brooklyn, NY PURPOSE: FDNY 2021 SAFETY WEEK SPONSORSHIP & OTHER SPONSORSHIP | $86,500 |
Arlington, VA PURPOSE: CFSI DINNER SPONSORSHIP | $10,000 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 6 grants that National Fallen Firefighters Foundation has recieved totaling $631.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Grs Foundation Wichita, KS PURPOSE: OPERATING FUND FOR COMMUNITY FUNDS | $500 |
Gannett Foundations Inc Mclean, VA PURPOSE: CHARITABLE PURPOSE | $50 |
Gannett Foundations Inc Mclean, VA PURPOSE: CHARITABLE PURPOSE | $21 |
Gannett Foundations Inc Mclean, VA PURPOSE: CHARITABLE PURPOSE | $21 |
Gannett Foundations Inc Mclean, VA PURPOSE: CHARITABLE PURPOSE | $21 |
Gannett Foundations Inc Mclean, VA PURPOSE: CHARITABLE PURPOSE | $18 |
Beg. Balance | $25,000 |
Earnings | $2,088 |
Other Expense | $2,088 |
Ending Balance | $25,000 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
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Carroll County Volunteer Emergency Service Association Inc Westminster, MD | $1,470,779 | $13,949,806 |
International Associationn Of Fire Chiefs Inc Chantilly, VA | $10,766,474 | $12,593,917 |
Lebanon Fire Department First Aid And Safety Patrol Lebanon, PA | $3,051,934 | $7,011,761 |
National Fire Sprinkler Industry Promotion Fund Linthicum Heights, MD | $14,612,494 | $9,027,679 |
National Fire Sprinkler Association Inc Linthicum Heights, MD | $8,710,871 | $6,765,849 |
Christiana Fire Company Christiana, DE | $14,091,551 | $5,152,567 |
National Fallen Firefighters Foundation Emmitsburg, MD | $13,063,869 | $5,837,501 |
Seiu District 1201 Health & Welfare Fund Local 1201 Health & Welfare Fund Philadelphia, PA | $0 | $4,907,634 |
Dale City Volunteer Fire Department Woodbridge, VA | $7,117,028 | $3,710,497 |
Bel Air Volunteer Fire Company Inc Bel Air, MD | $40,870,165 | $6,845,750 |
William M Singerly Steam Fire Elkton, MD | $16,184,680 | $4,351,064 |
Westminster Fire Engine And Hose Company No 1 Inc Westminster, MD | $7,274,184 | $3,523,670 |