THE BACKSTOPPERS INC FKA POLICEMEN & FIREMEN FUND OF ST LOUIS
AI Summary
The BackStoppers Inc, formerly known as the Policemen & Firemen Fund of St. Louis, is a 501(c)(3) organization that focuses on supporting first responders and their families. With a grantmaking scale of $20K in 2024, it operates on a relationship-based engagement model and does not accept unsolicited proposals, making grants by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Mission Statement
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROVIDED TO SPOUSES AND CHILDREN OF ELIGIBLE POLICEMEN, FIREMEN, & PUBLICLY-FUNDED PARAMEDICS AND EMTS WHO HAVE LOST THEIR LIVES OR EXPERIENCED A CATASTROPHIC INJURY IN THE LINE OF DUTY.
Cause Areas
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Fire prevention and control
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
ST LOUIS COUNTY POLICE WELFARE ASSOC
St. Louis, MO
$20K
100%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE BACKSTOPPERS INC FKA POLICEMEN & FIREMEN FUND OF ST LOUIS?
No. THE BACKSTOPPERS INC FKA POLICEMEN & FIREMEN FUND OF ST LOUIS does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THE BACKSTOPPERS INC FKA POLICEMEN & FIREMEN FUND OF ST LOUIS give?
THE BACKSTOPPERS INC FKA POLICEMEN & FIREMEN FUND OF ST LOUIS primarily gives to organizations located in Missouri. 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 BACKSTOPPERS INC FKA POLICEMEN & FIREMEN FUND OF ST LOUIS’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE BACKSTOPPERS INC FKA POLICEMEN & FIREMEN FUND OF ST LOUIS fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $20 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does THE BACKSTOPPERS INC FKA POLICEMEN & FIREMEN FUND OF ST LOUIS make each year?
In 2024, THE BACKSTOPPERS INC FKA POLICEMEN & FIREMEN FUND OF ST LOUIS awarded about 1 grants, totaling nearly $20 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE BACKSTOPPERS INC FKA POLICEMEN & FIREMEN FUND OF ST LOUIS fund recently?
In 2024, THE BACKSTOPPERS INC FKA POLICEMEN & FIREMEN FUND OF ST LOUIS awarded grants to about 1 grantees. Recent grantees include ST LOUIS COUNTY POLICE WELFARE ASSOC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE BACKSTOPPERS INC FKA POLICEMEN & FIREMEN FUND OF ST LOUIS?
THE BACKSTOPPERS INC FKA POLICEMEN & FIREMEN FUND OF ST LOUIS does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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