CHICAGO FIRE DEPARTMENT GOLD BADGE SOCIETY
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The Chicago Fire Department Gold Badge Society is a 501(c)3 organization that engages in grantmaking through a relationship-based approach, providing funding by invitation only. It does not accept unsolicited proposals, so nonprofits interested in securing support should explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Mission Statement
THE ORGANIZATION WAS FOUNDED FEBRUARY 17, 1991. MEMBERSHIP IS COMPRISED OF THE WIDOWED AND FAMILIES OF FIREFIGHTERS AND PARAMEDICS WHO HAVE MADE THE ULTIMATE SACRIFICE LOSING THEIR LIVES IN THE LINE OF DUTY. OUR PURPOSE FOR EXISTING IS TO OFFER SUPPORT AND COMFORT TO ANY AND ALL WHO MIGHT BENEFIT FROM OUR EXPERIENCES, ESPECIALLY ANY FUTURE DUTY-DEATH FAMILIES.
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Fire prevention and control
Special population support
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to CHICAGO FIRE DEPARTMENT GOLD BADGE SOCIETY?
No. CHICAGO FIRE DEPARTMENT GOLD BADGE SOCIETY does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does CHICAGO FIRE DEPARTMENT GOLD BADGE SOCIETY give?
CHICAGO FIRE DEPARTMENT GOLD BADGE SOCIETY primarily gives to organizations located in Illinois. 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 CHICAGO FIRE DEPARTMENT GOLD BADGE SOCIETY’s grants?
The largest share of grants from CHICAGO FIRE DEPARTMENT GOLD BADGE SOCIETY fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about -. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How do we apply to CHICAGO FIRE DEPARTMENT GOLD BADGE SOCIETY?
CHICAGO FIRE DEPARTMENT GOLD BADGE SOCIETY does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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