Firefighters For Healing

Organization Overview

Firefighters For Healing is located in Champlin, MN. The organization was established in 2013. According to its NTEE Classification (T30) the organization is classified as: Public Foundations, under the broad grouping of Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations and related organizations. As of 12/2022, Firefighters For Healing employed 4 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Firefighters For Healing 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, Firefighters For Healing generated $2.3m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 48.6% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $450.9k during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 23.9% per year over the past 7 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2022

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

SUPPORT BURN AND TRAUMA SURVIVORS THROUGH DIRECT EMOTIONAL AND FINANCIAL SUPPORT.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

FIREFIGHTERS FOR HEALING OFFERS THREE FULLY FURNISHED TRANSITIONAL, SHORT-TERM APARTMENTS TO INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES WHILE THEY OR THEIR LOVED ONES ARE TREATED FOR BURN INJURIES IN THE TWIN CITES AREA. FIREFIGHTERS TRAVELING TO THE TWIN CITIES AREA FOR MEDICAL ATTENTION ARE ALSO ALLOWED TO STAY IN THE UNITS WHILE RECEIVING TREATMENT. COSTS OF THE FACILITY, CLEANING FEES, AND BASIC NECESSITIES ARE ALL COVERED BY FIREFIGHTES FOR HEALING. IN 2022, 1026 NIGHTS OF SHELTER WERE PROVIDED TO 91 INDIVIDUALS FROM 51 FAMILIES.


CAMP RED (CAMP REALIZE EVERY DREAM) IS AN OVERNIGHT CAMP FOR BURN SURVIVORS BETWEEN 6 - 16 YEARS OF AGE WHO WANT TO HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO LIVE BEYOND THE SCARS AND TO BE KIDS. CAMP RED OFFERS A VARIETY OF ACTIVE AND PASSIVE ACTIVITIES IN THE MOST BEAUTIFUL SETTING, INCLUDING CANOEING, ARCHERY, TRUST, SWIMMING, BOATING, HORSEBACK RIDING AND MORE. IN 2022, CAMP RED HOSTED MORE THAN 55 CAMPERS AND PROVIDED A VIRTUAL OPTION FOR 83 CAMPERS.


ON AVERAGE, NEARLY 7,000 CHILDREN AND ADULTS ARE TREATED FOR SEVERE BURNS AND BURN TRAUMA EACH YEAR IN THE TWIN CITIES ALONE. RECOGNIZING THE SIGNIFICANT DEMAND FOR EMERGENCY SHELTER FOR FAMILIES OF BURN AND TRAUMA VICTIMS, AS WELL AS THE LIMITED RESOURCES AVAILABLE TO ADDRESS THE PHYSICAL AND PSYCHOLOGICAL HEALING CARE NEEDED AFTER DISCHARGE, THE ORGANIZATION WILL OPEN THE TRANSITIONAL HEALING CENTER IN FEBRUARY 2023, LOCATED AT 816 PORTLAND AVE. S, SUITE 200, MINNEAPOLIS, MN (STILL JUST ONE BLOCK FROM HENNEPIN HEALTHCARE). THIS FIRST OF ITS KIND SPACE WILL INCLUDE 12 SUITES, EACH WITH A FULL KITCHEN, PRIVATE BATHROOM AND IN SUITE LAUNDRY, AND WILL BE CONNECTED BY THE MINNEAPOLIS SKYWAY SYSTEM TO HENNEPIN HEALTHCARE.ADDRESSING THE NEED FOR ADDITIONAL EMOTIONAL SUPPORT AND COMMUNITY CONNECTION, THE TRANSITIONAL HEALING CENTER WILL ALSO HAVE PROGRAM SPACE TO COMPLEMENT EXISTING SERVICES PROVIDED BY AREA HEALTH SYSTEMS, THERAPY ROOMS FOR PATIENTS, AND SOCIAL GATHERING SPACES, INCLUDING A COMMON KITCHEN AND DINING AREA, LOUNGE, AND OUTDOOR PATIO FOR FAMILIES TO ENGAGE WITH ONE ANOTHER. THIS CENTER WILL ADDRESS THE OFTEN OVERLOOKED NEED FOR ONGOING CARE, FOR BURN SURVIVORS AND FIRST RESPONDERS, AS WELL AS THEIR FAMILIES, IN THE WEEKS, MONTHS AND YEARS FOLLOWING A BURN TRAUMA.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Jacob Laferriere
President/executive Direct
$62,984
Ron Johnson
Gambling Manager
$22,988
Jeff Larson
Director
$17,875
Chris Dunker
Chair
$0
Jenna Colvin
Vice Chair (partial Year)
$0
Ben Veach
Treasurer
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$684,340
Related organizations$0
Government grants $0
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$1,737,212
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $856,762
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$2,421,552
Total Program Service Revenue$0
Investment income $1,071
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events -$139,800
Net Income from Gaming Activities $10,638
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $2,293,461

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Firefighters For Healing has awarded $28,727 in support to 2 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

HENNEPIN HEALTH FOUNDATION

PURPOSE: BURN UNIT ASSISTANCE

$18,727

MINNEAPOLIS FIRE DEPARTMENT

PURPOSE: FIRE PREVENTION

$10,000
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