Public Safety, Disaster Preparedness & Relief Foundations & Grantmakers
347 grantmakers focused on public safety, disaster preparedness & relief reported grants on their latest 990s. The 80 that made at least 5 grants gave $158.1M. The largest by giving are The Breast Cancer Research Foundation Inc, Center for Disaster Philanthropy Inc and California Fire Safe Council Inc. The list below ranks grantmakers with at least 5 grants by annual giving, and each funder links to a profile with its grant history and financials.
Giving at a glance
Active grantmakers
347
reported grants on latest 990
Annual giving
$158.1M
from the 80 with 5+ grants
Typical grant
$20K
median of each funder's average grant
Median annual giving
$46K
per grantmaker
Top 10 funders by annual giving
| # | Funder | Location | Annual giving | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Breast Cancer Research Foundation Inc | New York, NY | $61.1M | 76 |
| 2 | Center for Disaster Philanthropy Inc | Washington, DC | $24.7M | 86 |
| 3 | California Fire Safe Council Inc | Sacramento, CA | $13.7M | 69 |
| 4 | Cencora Impact Foundation | Conshohocken, PA | $7.4M | 100 |
| 5 | Community Outreach Promoting Emergency Preparedness | Calabasas, CA | $6.0M | 171 |
| 6 | The Cantor Fitzgerald Relief Fund | New York, NY | $5.3M | 99 |
| 7 | E4E Relief LLC | Charlotte, NC | $5.3M | 5 |
| 8 | Blue Cross & Blue Shield | Baton Rouge, LA | $3.0M | 62 |
| 9 | Safelite Foundation | Columbus, OH | $3.0M | 111 |
| 10 | The St Bernard Project Inc | New Orleans, LA | $2.1M | 25 |
Ranked by grants reported on each funder's latest 990. Only grantmakers with at least 5 grants are ranked; 5 organizations that reported large giving in fewer grants (usually one transfer to an affiliated charity) are left out.
Where these funders are based
- California 33 · $24.2M
- New York 32 · $68.2M
- Texas 26 · $578K
- North Carolina 17 · $5.8M
- Florida 17 · $2.0M
- District of Columbia 11 · $27.4M
Source: IRS Form 990 and 990-PF filings, latest available year per organization (most of the largest funders' latest filing: tax year 2024).
Showing 80 grantmakers with 5+ grants on their latest 990, most giving first
The Breast Cancer Research Foundation Inc
New York, NY
Assets
$220.5M
Grants
76
Total Given
$61.1M
Center for Disaster Philanthropy Inc
Washington, DC
Assets
$110.7M
Grants
86
Total Given
$24.7M
California Fire Safe Council Inc
Sacramento, CA
Assets
$6.6M
Grants
69
Total Given
$13.7M
Cencora Impact Foundation
Conshohocken, PA
Assets
$15.2M
Grants
100
Total Given
$7.4M
Community Outreach Promoting Emergency Preparedness
Calabasas, CA
Assets
$700K
Grants
171
Total Given
$6.0M
The Cantor Fitzgerald Relief Fund
New York, NY
Assets
$26.5M
Grants
99
Total Given
$5.3M
E4E Relief LLC
Charlotte, NC
Assets
$95.1M
Grants
5
Total Given
$5.3M
Blue Cross & Blue Shield
Baton Rouge, LA
Assets
$35.2M
Grants
62
Total Given
$3.0M
Safelite Foundation
Columbus, OH
Assets
$7.6M
Grants
111
Total Given
$3.0M
The St Bernard Project Inc
New Orleans, LA
Assets
$47.4M
Grants
25
Total Given
$2.1M
Foundation for Louisiana
New Orleans, LA
Assets
$18.5M
Grants
40
Total Given
$1.9M
Earthscope Consortium
Washington, DC
Assets
$8.1M
Grants
8
Total Given
$1.8M
VCA Charities
Los Angeles, CA
Assets
$1.5M
Grants
76
Total Given
$1.5M
Listen Learn Care Foundation Inc
Highland Beach, FL
Assets
—
Grants
23
Total Given
$1.3M
Simon W Wardwell Foundation
Cranston, RI
Assets
$20.3M
Grants
21
Total Given
$1.1M
New Orleans Community Support Foundation
New Orleans, LA
Assets
$79K
Grants
64
Total Given
$1.1M
Pro Bono Publico Foundation
New Orleans, LA
Assets
$1.5M
Grants
59
Total Given
$1.1M
Williams-Sonoma Inc Foundation
San Francisco, CA
Assets
$8.1M
Grants
25
Total Given
$998K
The Leary Firefighters Foundation
New York, NY
Assets
$5.8M
Grants
59
Total Given
$903K
Fundacion Triple-S Inc
San Juan, PR
Assets
$4.5M
Grants
24
Total Given
$854K
Oregon Worker Relief
Portland, OR
Assets
$16.6M
Grants
21
Total Given
$768K
Liberty Communications Foundation Inc
San Juan, PR
Assets
$204K
Grants
40
Total Given
$649K
C Spire Foundation
Ridgeland, MS
Assets
$364K
Grants
41
Total Given
$617K
Luther Burbank Corporation Foundation
Santa Rosa, CA
Assets
—
Grants
26
Total Given
$601K
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Frequently asked questions
What are the largest public safety, disaster preparedness & relief foundations?
By grants reported on their latest 990s, the largest are The Breast Cancer Research Foundation Inc ($61.1M across 76 grants), Center for Disaster Philanthropy Inc ($24.7M) and California Fire Safe Council Inc ($13.7M). Together the top 10 account for 83% of the $158.1M given by the 80 grantmakers focused on public safety, disaster preparedness & relief that made at least 5 grants. Organizations that reported large giving in fewer grants, usually a single transfer to an affiliated charity, are left out of the ranking.
How big is a typical grant from these funders?
The typical grant is about $20K (the median of each grantmaker's average grant). Half of these grantmakers gave less than $46K in total in their latest filing year, so many are small foundations that give to a few organizations they already know. The largest funders make many more grants, but also get the most requests.
Where are these funders based?
Most are in California (33), New York (32) and Texas (26). Many foundations only fund near where they are based, so check each funder's giving geography before you apply.
How do I find which of these funders accept unsolicited proposals?
Most private foundations don't run an open application. Their 990-PF says whether they only give to preselected charities, and their past grants show who they actually fund. Start with the funders above whose grant counts and typical grant size fit your budget, then check each profile's grant history for organizations like yours before you reach out. Read the grant prospecting guide.
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