National Fallen Firefighters Foundation
TO HONOR AMERICA'S FALLEN FIRE HEROES; SUPPORT THEIR FAMILIES, COLLEAGUES, AND ORGANIZATIONS; AND WORK TO REDUCE PREVENTABLE FIREFIGHTER DEATH AND INJURY.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$13.7M
-1.4% YoY
Annual Giving
$287K
-37.7% YoY
Grant Count
4
-50.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$72K
+24.7% YoY
About National Fallen Firefighters Foundation
Based on IRS filings
National Fallen Firefighters Foundation is a nonprofit organization, based in EMMITSBURG, MD. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $13.7M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 4 grants totaling $287K. Net investment income was $411K.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $13,720,810 | $13,916,662 | $12,248,269 |
| Revenue | $9,315,995 | $9,763,505 | $9,134,986 |
| Expenses | $10,575,652 | $9,143,612 | $8,971,529 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $410,828 | $132,941 | $430,968 |
| 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 4 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
25 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include First Responder Center for Excellence for Reducing Illness Injuries and D ($165,000), Fdny Foundation ($90,374), Congressional Fire Servies Institute ($20,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| FIRST RESPONDER CENTER FOR EXCELLENCE FOR REDUCING ILLNESS INJURIES AND D CROFTON, MD | GENERAL OPERATIONS | $165,000 |
| CONGRESSIONAL FIRE SERVIES INSTITUTE ARLINGTON, VA | COIN SPONSORSHIP/RECEPTION | $20,000 |
| FDNY FOUNDATION BROOKLYN, NY | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $90,374 |
| FDNY FOUNDATION BROOKLYN, NY | SPONSORSHIPS | $11,500 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| TROY MARKEL | BOARD CHAIRMAN | 2 | — |
| WILLIAM WEBB | BOARD VICE CHAIRMAN | 2 | — |
| ROBERT JACOBS | BOARD TEASURER | 1.25 | — |
| LORRAINE CARLI | BOARD SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| CHIEF JOHN BUTLER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| DEPUTY CHIEF WILLIAM GOLDFEDER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| DR SARAH JAHNKE | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MICHAEL LEONARD | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| DAVE LEVY | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| CHIEF ERNEST MITCHELL | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| CHIEF KEVIN QUINN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| EDWARD KELLY | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| CHIEF RONALD SIARNICKI | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (1/1/24-6/30/24) | 50 | $163,291 |
| VICTOR STAGNARO | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER | 50 | $200,767 |
| CHARLES JASTER | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER (1/1/24-11/24/24) | 40 | $146,894 |
| NICOLE PROROCK | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER (11/25/24-12/31/24) | 40 | $6,498 |
| REBECCA NUSBAUM | DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT | 40 | $112,754 |
| SEAN CARROLL | DIRECTOR OF GOVERNMENT RELATIONS | 40 | $115,173 |
| JOHN TIPPETT | DIRECTOR OF FIRE PROGRAMS | 40 | $126,452 |
| GARY KRICHBAUM | MANAGING DIRECTOR | 40 | $135,705 |
| KELLY LYNCH | DIRECTOR OF MARKETING (1/1/24-12/7/24) | 40 | $106,720 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How large is National Fallen Firefighters Foundation?
As of 2024, National Fallen Firefighters Foundation holds $13.7M in total assets with $9.3M in annual revenue. It awarded 4 grants totaling $287K in 2024.
Where does National Fallen Firefighters Foundation operate?
National Fallen Firefighters Foundation has awarded grants in Louisiana, Maryland, New York, Texas, Virginia.
What size grants does National Fallen Firefighters Foundation award?
In 2024, National Fallen Firefighters Foundation awarded 4 grants totaling $287K — an average of about $72K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is National Fallen Firefighters Foundation's EIN?
National Fallen Firefighters Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-1832634. 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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