First Responders Foundation
FIRST RESPONDERS FOUNDATION'S MISSION IS TO SERVE AND HONOR ALL OUR FIRST RESPONDERS AND THEIR FAMILIES, BUILD APPRECIATION AND RESPECT FOR THEIR WORK, AND ENHANCE PUBLIC SAFETY.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$1.8M
+4.5% YoY
Annual Giving
$9K
Grant Count
1
Avg Grant Size
$9K
About First Responders Foundation
Based on IRS filings
First Responders Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Public Safety, Disaster Preparedness & Relief, based in OMAHA, NE. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.8M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grants totaling $9K. Net investment income was $53K.
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 | $1,802,385 | $1,724,313 | $1,488,131 |
| Revenue | $1,204,602 | $1,233,932 | $1,617,624 |
| Expenses | $1,161,210 | $1,068,515 | $1,019,359 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $53,105 | $10,650 | $10,570 |
| 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
3 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from First Responders Foundation
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Cass County Sheriff's Office ($8,693).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| CASS COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE PLATTSMOUTH, NE | K-9 TEAM EXPENSE REIMBURSEMENT, MARY WEST 2023 GRANT FUNDS | $8,693 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| TODD SEARS | PRESIDENT | 40 | $100,000 |
| ALLEN BATSCHELET | CEO | 10 | $12,000 |
| GARY GATES | CHAIRMAN | 5 | — |
| GARY STEINER | VICE CHAIRMAN | 5 | — |
| LERIA BRAY | SECRETARY | 5 | — |
| MIKE CORRIGAN | TREASURER | 5 | — |
| MIKE FAHEY | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| CHARLES SEDERSTROM | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| DEBBIE BREMER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ROB A RANDELS | MEMBER | 1 | — |
| JIM HANSON | MEMBER | 1 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is First Responders Foundation?
First Responders Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Public Safety, Disaster Preparedness & Relief, based in OMAHA, NE. It holds $1.8M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is First Responders Foundation?
As of 2024, First Responders Foundation holds $1.8M in total assets with $1.2M in annual revenue. It awarded 1 grants totaling $9K in 2024.
Where does First Responders Foundation operate?
First Responders Foundation has awarded grants in Nebraska.
What size grants does First Responders Foundation award?
In 2024, First Responders Foundation awarded 1 grants totaling $9K — an average of about $9K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is First Responders Foundation's EIN?
First Responders Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-3499345. 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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