THE LEARY FIREFIGHTERS FOUNDATION C/O INNOVATIVE PHILANTHROPY
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The Leary Firefighters Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization, focuses its grantmaking efforts primarily in New York, New Jersey, and Massachusetts, having distributed a total of $903K to 83 grantees in 2024. This funder does not accept unsolicited proposals; instead, it operates on a relationship-based, invitation-only engagement model. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities 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.
Cause Areas
3
Philanthropy
Technology
Youth development
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
FDNY FOUNDATION INC
$255.3K
5%
LIEUTENANT JOSEPH P DIBERNARDO MEMORIAL FOUNDATION INC
$225K
4%

DETROIT PUBLIC SAFETY FOUNDATION
$45.5K
< 1%
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Total No. of Grants
59
Median 1st year grant
$14.1K
Median 2nd year grant
$34.9K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
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, New Jersey, and Massachusetts. 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 80 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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