Grantmaking public charity · EIN 04-2701210
SFPE Educational and Scientific Foundation
Gaithersburg, MD
SFPE Educational and Scientific Foundation is a public charity that makes grants based in Gaithersburg, MD. On its Form 990 (Schedule I) for tax year 2024, it reported $251K in grants paid across 13 grants, with $948K in total assets. Its largest grants went to Jensen Hughes, Code Red Consultants LLC and Fire and Risk Alliance LLC.
How to request funding
Its Form 990 lists the grants it made but not how it chooses recipients. Check SFPE Educational and Scientific Foundation's website or contact it to ask whether it considers requests.
How it makes and monitors grants (Schedule I, Part IV)
For the student research grants, it is expected that the results of the research will result in the publication of a peer-reviewed research paper and that the results will be presented at an appropriate forum. The paper will additionally be hosted on the SFPE Foundation website for archival purposes. The Foundation receives reports from recipients as to the use of the funds.
Grants as reported on its Form 990 for tax year 2024; the application guidance above is general for this type of funder. Requirements change; confirm with the organization before applying.
Mission
To enhance the scientific understanding of fire and its interaction with the social, natural, and built environments. Research grants are awarded to students, faculty, universities, and companies. The Foundation also distributes professional awards and competitive scholarships.
As stated on its Form 990.
Largest grants, tax year 2024
Historical data · not a prediction| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jensen Hughes | Baltimore, MD | Research Project: "Engineering Risk Consultant for FEMA-Funded WUI Project - Beyond Parcel-Level Risk Assessment & Mitigation: Engaging Fire Service & Community | $52,500 |
| Code Red Consultants LLC | Southborough, MA | Research Project: "Engineering Risk Consultant for FEMA-Funded WUI Project - Beyond Parcel-Level Risk Assessment & Mitigation: Engaging Fire Service & Community | $40,000 |
| Fire and Risk Alliance LLC | Rockville, MD | "Energy Storage System (ESS) Hazards" project led by Fire & Risk Alliance and ZAG (Slovenia); paid 50% in 2024 and will pay the rest upon completion in 2025 | $40,000 |
| Engineered Fire Systems Inc | Grass Valley, CA | Research Project: "Engineering Risk Consultant for FEMA-Funded WUI Project - Beyond Parcel-Level Risk Assessment & Mitigation: Engaging Fire Service & Community | $26,750 |
| Halliwell Engineering Associates LLC | East Providence, RI | SFPE WUI Advanced Cirriculum Development: "Advanced Training Topics in WUI Fire Risk Assessment & Mitigation" | $25,000 |
| Frederick Community College | Frederick, MD | Emergency management and public safety | $20,000 |
The 6 largest of 13 grants listed on the return. 7 grants to individuals ($45K) are counted but not named. Names and purposes as reported to the IRS.
Where its grants went
Quick answers
Does SFPE Educational and Scientific Foundation accept grant applications?
Its Form 990 lists the grants it made but not how it chooses recipients. Check SFPE Educational and Scientific Foundation's website or contact it to ask whether it considers requests. Form 990 does not report an application process, so confirm with the organization.
How much does SFPE Educational and Scientific Foundation give each year?
For tax year 2024, it reported $250,600 in grants paid (13 grants). Giving can change from year to year.
What organizations has SFPE Educational and Scientific Foundation funded?
Its largest grants in tax year 2024 went to Jensen Hughes (MD), $52.5K, Code Red Consultants LLC (MA), $40K, Fire and Risk Alliance LLC (MD), $40K, Engineered Fire Systems Inc (CA), $26.8K and Halliwell Engineering Associates LLC (RI), $25K.