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Est.

1998

Latest Fiscal Year

Not available

Organization Type

Grantmaker

AI Summary

The Florida Firefighters Charities Trust is a 501(c)(3) organization that focuses on supporting initiatives relevant to firefighters and their communities. In 2024, the Trust paid a total of $639K in grants to 41 grantees, emphasizing a relationship-based engagement model and making grants by invitation only. This funder does not accept unsolicited proposals; however, nonprofits can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

PROVIDE FIRE PROTECTION EDUCATION AND HUMANITARIAN AID.
Total Funding Given
$639K
2024
Grantees funded
41
Multi-year grantees
63%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants
32
Median 1st year grant
$10K
Median 2nd year grant
$12.3K
W
Wayne Bernoska
Board Member
R
Rocco Salvatori
Board Member
G
Gilbert Marsh
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to FLORIDA FIREFIGHTERS CHARITIES TRUST?
No. FLORIDA FIREFIGHTERS CHARITIES TRUST does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does FLORIDA FIREFIGHTERS CHARITIES TRUST give?
FLORIDA FIREFIGHTERS CHARITIES TRUST primarily gives to organizations located in Florida, Illinois, and California. 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 FLORIDA FIREFIGHTERS CHARITIES TRUST’s grants?
The largest share of grants from FLORIDA FIREFIGHTERS CHARITIES TRUST fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $10 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does FLORIDA FIREFIGHTERS CHARITIES TRUST make each year?
In 2024, FLORIDA FIREFIGHTERS CHARITIES TRUST awarded about 30 grants, totaling nearly $639 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did FLORIDA FIREFIGHTERS CHARITIES TRUST fund recently?
In 2024, FLORIDA FIREFIGHTERS CHARITIES TRUST awarded grants to about 40 grantees. Recent grantees include GREATER BROWARD FIREFIGHTER CHARITIES INC, SUNCOAST PROF FIREFIGHTERS & PARAMEDICS CHARITABLE FOUNDATION, and ST PETERSBURG FIREFIGHTERS CHARITY FUND INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to FLORIDA FIREFIGHTERS CHARITIES TRUST?
FLORIDA FIREFIGHTERS CHARITIES TRUST does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.