Florida Firefighters Charities Trust
Florida Firefighters Charities Trust is a public charity based in Tallahassee, Florida. Established in 1998 as the charitable arm of the Florida Professional Firefighters, it supports fire-prevention education, disaster-related aid, and charitable organizations that serve the public.
Florida Firefighters Charities Trust at a glance
In short: Florida Firefighters Charities Trust gave $442K across 26 grants in 2025 (avg $17K), mostly in Florida. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $441,770
- -30.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 26
- -18.8% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $16,991
- -14.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,900
- Total assets
- $766,151
- -0.7% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Florida (95% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Florida Firefighters Charities Trust
- Contact
Mailing address: 343 West Madison Street, Tallahassee, FL 32301
Phone: (850) 224-7333
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Florida Firefighters Charities Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was S FL Council of Fire Fighters Charities ($84K). Together the top 10 received $302K.
Grant Size Distribution
119 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 113 grants of 119 (95%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The trust states that its contributions go to other 501(c)(3) organizations within Florida. In 2025, 95% of grant dollars went to recipients in Florida and 5% to recipients in the District of Columbia.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 26 itemized grants.
Cities
How Florida Firefighters Charities Trust gives
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $43K (2019) to $639K (2024). In 2025 it made 26 grants totaling $442K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| S FL Council of Fire Fighters Charities Miami, FL | Charitable Support | $83,857 |
| Prof FF Paramedics Benevolent Fund Inc West Palm Beach, FL | Charitable Support | $42,654 |
| St Petersburg Firefighters Charity Fund St Petersburg, FL | Charitable Support | $41,337 |
| Suncoast Prof FF & Paramedics Charitable Venice, FL | Charitable Support | $36,900 |
| IAFF Disaster Relief Fund Washington, DC | Charitable Support | $20,000 |
| Florida Firefighters 9TH Dist Benevolent Vero Beach, FL | Charitable Support | $16,525 |
| St Lucie County Fire Fighters Benevolent Ft Pierce, FL | Charitable Support | $15,900 |
| Cape Coral Professional FF Benevolent Cape Coral, FL | Charitable Support | $15,500 |
| The Wow Center Miami, FL | Charitable Support | $15,000 |
| L1826 Lnottingham FF Paramedic Benevolent Fort Myers, FL | Charitable Support | $14,042 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $766,151 | $666,147 | $671,526 | $441,770 | 26 | — |
| 2024 | $771,443 | $578,351 | $715,386 | $638,961 | 32 | — |
| 2023 | $908,478 | $1,107,574 | $1,085,096 | $396,447 | 22 | — |
| 2022 | $885,999 | $544,487 | $381,986 | $262,010 | 17 | $17 |
| 2021 | $723,498 | $558,498 | $443,347 | $372,786 | 22 | $69 |
| 2020 | $608,347 | $530,721 | $416,212 | $297,425 | 18 | $64 |
| 2019 | $493,838 | $522,732 | $542,520 | $43,000 | 2 | $59 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization states that its mission is to provide fire-prevention education to the general public, offer humanitarian aid to people affected by natural or man-made disasters, and give to other 501(c)(3) organizations that help Florida communities. Its website also describes financial assistance for Florida Professional Firefighters members and the general public affected by disasters.
The charity’s Florida Salutes Fire Fighters specialty-tag program raises funds that it says are distributed to local charities selected by firefighters in the counties where tags are sold. Its 2025 grants included firefighter and paramedic benevolent organizations, the IAFF Disaster Relief Fund, The WOW Center, and the Burnover Foundation. The WOW Center describes its mission as providing opportunities and resources for adults with developmental disabilities and their supporting communities. The Live Like Bella Childhood Cancer Foundation, which received a grant in 2024, says it supports childhood cancer research and advocacy and provides financial and emotional support to families. Special Olympics Florida, also a 2024 recipient, says it provides year-round sports, health services, and leadership opportunities for people with intellectual disabilities.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the trust reported 26 grants totaling $441,770. Grants ranged from $5,806 to $83,857, with a median of $10,900. The largest awards included $83,857 to S FL Council of Fire Fighters Charities, $42,654 to the Professional FF Paramedics Benevolent Fund, $41,337 to St Petersburg Firefighters Charity Fund, and $36,900 to Suncoast Professional FF & Paramedics Charitable. Each was reported for charitable support.
Other notable 2025 grants included $20,000 to the IAFF Disaster Relief Fund, $16,525 to Florida Firefighters 9th District Benevolent, $15,900 to St Lucie County Fire Fighters Benevolent, $15,500 to Cape Coral Professional FF Benevolent, and $15,000 to The WOW Center. In 2024, the trust gave $15,000 to The WOW Center, $15,000 to Live Like Bella, and $10,000 to Special Olympics Florida.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Wayne Bernoska, Rocco Salvatori, and Angelo D'Ariano as trustees.
Florida Firefighters Charities Trust's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Rocco Salvatori
Trustee
Vice President → Trustee, 2020
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Wayne Bernoska
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Angelo D'ariano
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Gilbert Marsh (2019–2024) — Trustee
- Former: Jim Tolley (2019) — President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 Florida Firefighters Charities Trust
How much does Florida Firefighters Charities Trust give each year?
Florida Firefighters Charities Trust gave $442K across 26 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $639K across 32 grants.
What is Florida Firefighters Charities Trust's typical grant size?
Florida Firefighters Charities Trust's median grant in 2025 was $10,900, and its average grant was $16,991, across 26 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Florida Firefighters Charities Trust give grants?
Florida Firefighters Charities Trust gives mostly in Florida: 95% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Miami, FL (2 grants), Vero Beach, FL (2 grants), Tallahassee, FL (2 grants) and Lakeland, FL (2 grants).
Does Florida Firefighters Charities Trust give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 26 grants with a stated purpose on Florida Firefighters Charities Trust's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable Support" (26 grants).
Who are Florida Firefighters Charities Trust's largest grantees?
Florida Firefighters Charities Trust's largest 2025 grantees include S FL Council of Fire Fighters Charities ($83,857), Prof FF Paramedics Benevolent Fund Inc ($42,654) and St Petersburg Firefighters Charity Fund ($41,337), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 38% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Florida Firefighters Charities Trust?
Florida Firefighters Charities Trust reported $766K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $666K.
What does Florida Firefighters Charities Trust fund?
The organization states that its mission is to provide fire-prevention education to the general public, offer humanitarian aid to people affected by natural or man-made disasters, and give to other 501(c)(3) organizations that help Florida communities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Florida Firefighters Charities Trust?
Florida Firefighters Charities Trust has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Florida Firefighters Charities Trust's EIN?
Florida Firefighters Charities Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 59-7121270. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 11, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 13, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 9, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 13, 2026)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS June 15, 2020)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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