414 Fund
414 Fund is a private foundation based in Celina, Texas. Its 2025 filing reports grants benefiting fire stations or related supporting organizations, with recipients in several states.
414 Fund at a glance
In short: 414 Fund gave $45K across 11 grants in 2025 (avg $4K), top state Texas. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $44,503
- +134.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 11
- +175.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $4,046
- -14.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $4,448
- Total assets
- $11,820
- -45.1% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Texas (19% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to 414 Fund
- How to Apply
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The foundation’s 2024 filing says it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. It directs applicants to visit the Firehouse Shirt Club website and click “Submit a Station” at the bottom of the home page. Applicants generally must be a fire station or a related supporting organization and submit a story and art to be featured. The filing describes recurring monthly selections.
- Review Cycle
- No deadline, according to the 2024 filing.
- Deadline
- No deadline, according to the 2024 filing.
- Contact
Application contact: Firehouse Shirt Club Co James Scano
Mailing address: 412 N Oklahoma Dr 108, Celina, TX 75009
Phone: (214) 356-1835
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who 414 Fund funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was FBO Las Vegas Fire Dept 4B ($5K). Together the top 10 received $43K.
Grant Size Distribution
15 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 15 grants of 15 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, the largest shares of grant dollars went to recipients in Texas (19%), Nevada (11%), Louisiana (11%), California (11%), and Colorado (10%). The listed grants also went to recipients in Ohio, Massachusetts, Maine, and New Jersey.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How 414 Fund gives
- 0% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- In 2025 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2024 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $19K (2024) to $45K (2025). In 2025 it made 11 grants totaling $45K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| FBO Las Vegas Fire Dept 4B Las Vegas, NV | For the benefit of the firestation and/or related supporting organization to the fire station | $4,841 |
| FBO New Orlean Fire Dept Station 40 (LA) New Orleans, LA | For the benefit of the firestation and/or related supporting organization to the fire station | $4,722 |
| FBO Los Angeles County Fire Dept 79 (CA) Pearblossom, CA | For the benefit of the firestation and/or related supporting organization to the fire station | $4,720 |
| FBO Elk Creek Fire Department Station 1 Conifer, CO | For the benefit of the firestation and/or related supporting organization to the fire station | $4,606 |
| FBO Painesville Township Fire Station 1 Painesville, OH | For the benefit of the firestation and/or related supporting organization to the fire station | $4,450 |
| FBO Worcester Firefighters Hockey Worcester, MA | For the benefit of the firestation and/or related supporting organization to the fire station | $4,448 |
| FBO Hermon Fire Dept Engine Co 40 Hermon, ME | For the benefit of the firestation and/or related supporting organization to the fire station | $4,221 |
| FBO N Wildwood Fire Department Station 2B Wildwood, NJ | For the benefit of the firestation and/or related supporting organization to the fire station | $4,186 |
| FBO Coppell Fire Department St 4 Coppell, TX | For the benefit of the firestation and/or related supporting organization to the fire station | $3,587 |
| FBO Roanoke Fire Department Roanoke, TX | For the benefit of the firestation and/or related supporting organization to the fire station | $3,443 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $11,820 | $35,099 | $44,803 | $44,503 | 11 | $44,503 | $571 |
| 2024 | $21,524 | $41,279 | $19,755 | $18,951 | 4 | $18,951 | $68 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, 414 Fund reported a distributable amount of $571 for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement is provided. The 2025 grant descriptions say awards were for the benefit of a fire station or a related supporting organization.
Grantmaking
In 2025, 414 Fund gave 11 grants totaling $44,503. Grants ranged from $1,279 to $4,841, with a median of $4,448. In 2024, it gave four grants totaling $18,951.
The largest 2025 grants included $4,841 for the benefit of Las Vegas Fire Department 4B, $4,722 for New Orleans Fire Department Station 40, $4,720 for Los Angeles County Fire Department 79, and $4,606 for Elk Creek Fire Department Station 1. Each grant’s stated purpose was to benefit the fire station or a related supporting organization.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists James Scano, Eric Daniels, and Andrew Hopkins as directors.
414 Fund's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Andrew Hopkins
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Eric Daniels
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
James Scano
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2024–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about 414 Fund
How much does 414 Fund give each year?
414 Fund gave $45K across 11 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $19K across 4 grants.
What is 414 Fund's typical grant size?
414 Fund's median grant in 2025 was $4,448, and its average grant was $4,046, across 11 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does 414 Fund give grants?
414 Fund's top state is Texas, with 19% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Nevada (11%) and Louisiana (11%).
Does 414 Fund give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 11 grants with a stated purpose on 414 Fund's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are 414 Fund's largest grantees?
414 Fund's largest 2025 grantees include FBO Las Vegas Fire Dept 4B ($4,841), FBO New Orlean Fire Dept Station 40 (LA) ($4,722) and FBO Los Angeles County Fire Dept 79 (CA) ($4,720), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 32% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is 414 Fund?
414 Fund reported $12K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $45K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $571 (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does 414 Fund fund?
No mission statement is provided. The 2025 grant descriptions say awards were for the benefit of a fire station or a related supporting organization. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from 414 Fund?
The foundation’s 2024 filing says it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is 414 Fund's EIN?
414 Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 33-1239220. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2024–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 6, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS March 17, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2024–2025
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