Grantmaking public charity · EIN 13-4125074
The Leary Firefighters Foundation
New York, NY
The Leary Firefighters Foundation is a public charity that makes grants based in New York, NY. On its Form 990 (Schedule I) for tax year 2024, it reported $910K in grants paid across 59 grants, with $5.77M in total assets. Its largest grants went to Moscow Fire Department, North Belle Vernon Vfd and Verona Fire Department.
How to request funding
Its Form 990 lists the grants it made but not how it chooses recipients. Check The Leary Firefighters Foundation's website or contact it to ask whether it considers requests.
How it makes and monitors grants (Schedule I, Part IV)
The organization monitors the use of fund grants by receiving periodic reports from the grantees.
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
The foundation's mission is to provide funding and resources for fire departments to obtain the highest level of equipment, technology and training.
As stated on its Form 990.
Largest grants, tax year 2024
Historical data · not a prediction| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moscow Fire Department | Moscow, ID | Equipment | $28,931 |
| North Belle Vernon Vfd | Belle Vernon, PA | Equipment | $28,000 |
| Verona Fire Department | Verona, WI | Equipment | $26,660 |
| Mid-County Fire Protection District | Camdenton, MO | Equipment | $26,071 |
| Fdny Foundation | Brooklyn, NY | Program Grant | $25,000 |
| Lt Joseph Dibernardo Foundation | Miller Place, NY | Equipment | $25,000 |
| Ringwood Borough Volunteer Fire Co No 1 | Ringwood, NJ | Equipment | $25,000 |
| West Suburban Fire Protection Dist | Rockford, IL | Equipment | $24,992 |
| Woolwich Fire Department | Woolwich, ME | Equipment | $24,637 |
| Duncan Fire Department | Duncan, SC | Equipment | $24,500 |
| Mcintosh County Volunteer Fire Department | Darien, GA | Equipment | $23,925 |
| Windham Fire Department | Windham, NH | Equipment | $23,554 |
| City of Corinth Fire Department | Corinth, MS | Equipment | $23,545 |
| Montclair Fire Department | Montclair, CA | Equipment | $22,990 |
| Freeport Volunteer Fire Department | Freeport, PA | Equipment | $21,326 |
| South Kingstown Union Fired District | South Kingstown, RI | Equipment | $20,000 |
| Somerville Fire Department | Somerville, NJ | Equipment | $19,391 |
| Dennis Fire Department | West Dennis, MA | Equipment | $19,387 |
| Crab Orchard Fire Dept | Crab Orchard, KY | Equipment | $19,000 |
| Knob Noster Fire Department | Knob Noster, MO | Equipment | $18,934 |
| Kaw City Volunteer Fire Department | Kaw City, OK | Equipment | $18,497 |
| Mt Angel Fire District | Mt Angel, OR | Equipment | $17,195 |
| Hampstead Volunteer Fire Company | Hampstead, MD | Equipment | $17,010 |
| Hilltown Township Volunteer Fire Company | Line Lexington, PA | Equipment | $16,794 |
| City of Blue Island Fire Department | Blue Island, IL | Equipment | $16,774 |
The 25 largest of 59 grants listed on the return. Names and purposes as reported to the IRS.
Where its grants went
- New Jersey$75K · 5 grants
- Pennsylvania$74.8K · 4 grants
- New York$66.7K · 4 grants
- Missouri$65.6K · 4 grants
- Illinois$55.6K · 3 grants
- Maine$42.8K · 3 grants
- Indiana$41.6K · 3 grants
- Alaska$41.2K · 3 grants
- South Carolina$34.4K · 2 grants
- Idaho$34.4K · 2 grants
- Maryland$32.2K · 2 grants
- Wisconsin$31.9K · 2 grants
Quick answers
Does The Leary Firefighters Foundation accept grant applications?
Its Form 990 lists the grants it made but not how it chooses recipients. Check The Leary Firefighters 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 The Leary Firefighters Foundation give each year?
For tax year 2024, it reported $910,163 in grants paid (59 grants). Giving can change from year to year.
What organizations has The Leary Firefighters Foundation funded?
Its largest grants in tax year 2024 went to Moscow Fire Department (ID), $28.9K, North Belle Vernon Vfd (PA), $28K, Verona Fire Department (WI), $26.7K, Mid-County Fire Protection District (MO), $26.1K and Fdny Foundation (NY), $25K.