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THE LEARY FIREFIGHTERS FOUNDATION C/O INNOVATIVE PHILANTHROPY

THE LEARY FIREFIGHTERS FOUNDATION C/O INNOVATIVE PHILANTHROPY

New York, NY, US
501(c)3
EIN
13-4125074
Regional Funder
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THE LEARY FIREFIGHTERS FOUNDATION C/O INNOVATIVE PHILANTHROPY

New York, NY, US
501(c)3
EIN
13-4125074
Regional Funder

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Est.

2000

Fiscal Year Start

Jan 1

Organization Type

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AI Summary

The Leary Firefighters Foundation, operating as a 501(c)3 organization, focuses on supporting initiatives related to firefighting and emergency services. With a total of $903K in grants paid to 89 grantees in 2024, the foundation operates on a relationship-based model and does not accept unsolicited proposals; grants are made by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

THE FOUNDATION'S MISSION IS TO PROVIDE FUNDING AND RESOURCES FOR FIRE DEPARTMENTS TO OBTAIN THE HIGHEST LEVEL OF EQUIPMENT, TECHNOLOGY AND TRAINING.
Total Funding Given

$903K

2024
Grantees funded
89
Multi-year grantees
2%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants

59

Median 1st year grant
$14.4K
Median 2nd year grant
$34.9K
M
Mark Bezos
Board Member
D
Deanna McDevitt
Board Member
R
Ronald Nash
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE LEARY FIREFIGHTERS FOUNDATION C/O INNOVATIVE PHILANTHROPY?
No. THE LEARY FIREFIGHTERS FOUNDATION C/O INNOVATIVE PHILANTHROPY does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THE LEARY FIREFIGHTERS FOUNDATION C/O INNOVATIVE PHILANTHROPY give?
THE LEARY FIREFIGHTERS FOUNDATION C/O INNOVATIVE PHILANTHROPY primarily gives to organizations located in New York, Massachusetts, and New Jersey. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are THE LEARY FIREFIGHTERS FOUNDATION C/O INNOVATIVE PHILANTHROPY’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE LEARY FIREFIGHTERS FOUNDATION C/O INNOVATIVE PHILANTHROPY fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $14 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does THE LEARY FIREFIGHTERS FOUNDATION C/O INNOVATIVE PHILANTHROPY make each year?
In 2024, THE LEARY FIREFIGHTERS FOUNDATION C/O INNOVATIVE PHILANTHROPY awarded about 60 grants, totaling nearly $903 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE LEARY FIREFIGHTERS FOUNDATION C/O INNOVATIVE PHILANTHROPY fund recently?
In 2024, THE LEARY FIREFIGHTERS FOUNDATION C/O INNOVATIVE PHILANTHROPY awarded grants to about 90 grantees. Recent grantees include FDNY FOUNDATION INC, LIEUTENANT JOSEPH P DIBERNARDO MEMORIAL FOUNDATION INC, and DETROIT PUBLIC SAFETY FOUNDATION. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE LEARY FIREFIGHTERS FOUNDATION C/O INNOVATIVE PHILANTHROPY?
THE LEARY FIREFIGHTERS FOUNDATION C/O INNOVATIVE PHILANTHROPY does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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