Chicago Fire Department Foundation
THE CFD FOUNDATION SUPPORTS THE CRITICAL LIFESAVING WORK OF THE CHICAGO FIRE DEPARTMENT. SEE SCHEDULE O.THE FOUNDATION WILL WORK COLLABORATIVELY WITH THE FIRE DEPARTMENT AND ITS MEMBERS TO SUPPORT ITS MOST CRUCIAL PRIORITIES; TO REDUCE FIREFIGHTER, PARAMEDIC, AND CIVILIAN DEATHS AND INJURY. THE FOUNDATION WILL SUPPORT CFD INITIATIVES FOR EDUCATION, FIRE PREVENTION, TRAINING AND EQUIPMENT NEEDS THAT ARE NOT FUNDED THROUGH CITY, STATE OR FEDERAL BUDGETS. THE FOUNDATION WILL ASSIST THE FIREFIGHTERS/PARAMEDICS AND THEIR FAMILIES IN TIME OF NEED.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$1.2M
+5.5% YoY
Annual Giving
$10K
-38.1% YoY
Grant Count
1
-50.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$10K
+23.8% YoY
About Chicago Fire Department Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Chicago Fire Department Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Public Safety, Disaster Preparedness & Relief, based in CHICAGO, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.2M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grants totaling $10K. Net investment income was $26K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $1,208,620 | $1,145,513 | $1,131,246 |
| Revenue | $398,003 | $340,448 | $369,589 |
| Expenses | $372,393 | $371,140 | $286,820 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $25,907 | $21,343 | $292 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 1 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
7 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Chicago Fire Department Gold Badge Society ($10,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| CHICAGO FIRE DEPARTMENT GOLD BADGE SOCIETY CHICAGO, IL | ANNUAL SUPPORT AND CHARITY BASEBALL GAME SPONSORSHIP | $10,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| RAY OROZCO | PRESIDENT | 5 | — |
| CHRIS HASBROOK | VICE PRESIDENT | 3 | — |
| DAVID DAHLQUIST | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| DAN GIBBONS | BOARD MEMBER | 5 | — |
| MATT REVORD | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| ED TWOHEY | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| ALEX HOUSTEN | BOARD MEMBER (END 03/24) | 1 | — |
| JOE SCIARROTTA | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| LORI HEALEY | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| MATT GAMBS | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| TERRY PETERSON | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| ALLYSON COGLIANESE | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| RICARDO NAVARRETE | TREASURER, BOARD MEMBER | 5 | — |
| SHARON DESH | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Chicago Fire Department Foundation?
Chicago Fire Department Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Public Safety, Disaster Preparedness & Relief, based in CHICAGO, IL. It holds $1.2M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Chicago Fire Department Foundation?
As of 2024, Chicago Fire Department Foundation holds $1.2M in total assets with $398K in annual revenue. It awarded 1 grants totaling $10K in 2024.
Where does Chicago Fire Department Foundation operate?
Chicago Fire Department Foundation has awarded grants in Illinois.
What size grants does Chicago Fire Department Foundation award?
In 2024, Chicago Fire Department Foundation awarded 1 grants totaling $10K — an average of about $10K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Chicago Fire Department Foundation's EIN?
Chicago Fire Department Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 45-5005192. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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