Last Call Foundation Inc
The mission of the Last Call Foundation,founded to honor the memory of fallen firefighter michael ryan kennedy, is to provide funding,education and research to advance the safety needs of the firefighting community
Last Call Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Last Call Foundation Inc gave $206K across 8 grants in 2024 (avg $26K), mostly in Massachusetts. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $205,808
- -13.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 8
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $25,726
- -13.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $21,250
- Total assets
- $400,635
- -10.1% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (55% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Last Call Foundation Inc
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Last Call Foundation Inc
Who Last Call Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Boston Sparks Association ($75K). Together the top 8 received $206K.
Grant Size Distribution
40 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 33 grants of 40 (83%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
Cities
How Last Call Foundation Inc gives
- Giving grew 28% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $161K (2021) to $318K (2020). In 2024 it made 8 grants totaling $206K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Boston Sparks Association Boston, MA | — | $75,000 |
| Concord Fire Dept Concord, NC | — | $25,688 |
| Ethereal Films Hillsborough, NC | — | $25,000 |
| U Mass - Er Med | — | $25,000 |
| Detectogether Inc Westborough, MA | — | $17,500 |
| Johnson City (TN) Fire Dept Johnson City, TN | — | $17,030 |
| Ashmont Fire Station Dorchester, MA | — | $13,090 |
| Seekonk Fire Dept Seekonk, MA | — | $7,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $400,635 | $458,135 | $521,940 | $205,808 | 8 | $12,340 |
| 2023 | $445,456 | $482,743 | $474,739 | $238,378 | 8 | $8,085 |
| 2022 | $443,338 | $492,761 | $510,623 | $286,061 | 9 | $3,269 |
| 2021 | $461,069 | $408,964 | $335,573 | $161,147 | 6 | $1,695 |
| 2020 | $397,050 | $355,492 | $530,348 | $317,926 | 9 | $3,846 |
About Last Call Foundation Inc
Based on IRS filings
Last Call Foundation Inc is a public charity focused on Public Safety, Disaster Preparedness & Relief, based in Braintree, MA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $401K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 8 grants totaling $206K. Net investment income was $12K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Last Call Foundation Inc is led by Kathy Crosby-Bell, President on every filing since 2020; 1 of 8 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Kathy Crosby-Bell
President
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lon Fredric Palitz
Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michaeline Curtis
Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nancy D'elia O'Brien
Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sarah Wessmann
Director
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jason Burns
Executive Di
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
$52K (2023) → $53K (2024)
Kevin Fry
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Leslie Nies
Clerk
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Elaine Lindy (2020–2021) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $53K, to Jason Burns (Executive Di).
Frequently asked questions about Last Call Foundation Inc
How much does Last Call Foundation Inc give each year?
Last Call Foundation Inc gave $206K across 8 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $238K across 8 grants.
What is Last Call Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Last Call Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $21,250, and its average grant was $25,726, across 8 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Last Call Foundation Inc give grants?
Last Call Foundation Inc gives mostly in Massachusetts: 55% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest states were North Carolina (25%) and Tennessee (8%).
Who are Last Call Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Last Call Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Boston Sparks Association ($75,000), Concord Fire Dept ($25,688) and Ethereal Films ($25,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 61% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Last Call Foundation Inc?
Last Call Foundation Inc reported $401K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $458K.
What is Last Call Foundation Inc?
Last Call Foundation Inc is a public charity focused on Public Safety, Disaster Preparedness & Relief, based in Braintree, MA. It holds $401K in total assets as of 2024.
What is Last Call Foundation Inc's EIN?
Last Call Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-5415002. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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