National Foundation of Emergency
National Foundation of Emergency is a private foundation based in Baltimore, Maryland. In 2024, it gave $320,000 in grants to medical schools, emergency medicine departments, and a critical care research organization, with listed grant purposes including a scholars program and research.
National Foundation of Emergency at a glance
In short: National Foundation of Emergency gave $320K across 11 grants in 2024 (avg $29K), top state California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $320,000
- +947.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 11
- +1000.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $29,091
- -4.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $30,000
- Total assets
- $3,626,788
- -4.1% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (19% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to National Foundation of Emergency
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 25 South Charles St 2015, Baltimore, MD 21201
Phone: (443) 927-2162
Website: HTTPS://NFOEM.COM
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who National Foundation of Emergency funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Penn State College of Medicine ($30K). Together the top 10 received $300K.
Grant Size Distribution
39 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 24 grants of 39 (62%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grants went to recipients in multiple states. The largest reported shares of grant dollars by recipient state were California and North Carolina, at 19% each, followed by Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, and Maryland, at 9% each.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How National Foundation of Emergency gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−16%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 174% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF 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 $31K (2023) to $673K (2022). In 2024 it made 11 grants totaling $320K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Penn State College of Medicine Hershey, PA | Scholars Program | $30,000 |
| UCSF School of Medicine San Francisco, CA | Scholars Program | $30,000 |
| The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine Chapel Hill, NC | Scholars Program | $30,000 |
| Harvard Medical School Boston, MA | Scholars Program | $30,000 |
| University of California San Diego School of Medicine La Jolla, CA | Scholars Program | $30,000 |
| University of Maryland School of Medicine Department of Emergency Medicine Baltimore, MD | Scholars Program | $30,000 |
| Emory University Department of Emergency Medicine Atlanta, GA | Scholars Program | $30,000 |
| Wake Forest University Health Sciences Winston-Salem, NC | Scholars Program | $30,000 |
| The Mount Sinai Hospital New York, NY | Scholars Program | $30,000 |
| The University of Arizona Department of Emergency Medicine Tucson, AZ | Scholars Program | $30,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,626,788 | $267,583 | $461,889 | $320,000 | 11 | $379,423 | $185,117 | $217,485 |
| 2023 | $3,781,421 | $15,784 | $332,670 | $30,552 | 1 | $246,599 | $11,935 | $220,983 |
| 2022 | $4,445,332 | $214,900 | $939,178 | $673,327 | 10 | $831,937 | $107,659 | $259,386 |
| 2021 | $4,897,914 | $361,703 | $575,454 | $382,295 | 8 | $464,578 | $260,505 | $292,515 |
| 2020 | $5,100,637 | $407,424 | $716,445 | $568,249 | 9 | — | $345,236 | $284,548 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, National Foundation of Emergency reported a distributable amount of $217K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants supported scholars programs at medical schools and emergency medicine departments, as well as research at the Weil Institute for Critical Care Research and Innovation.
The Mount Sinai Hospital describes its mission as advancing the art and science of medicine through clinical excellence, patient care, teaching, social concern, and scholarly inquiry into human disease. Wake Forest University Health Sciences describes itself as part of Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist, a learning health system and academic medical center.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation reported 11 grants totaling $320,000. Grant amounts ranged from $20,000 to $30,000, with a median of $30,000.
The 2024 grants included $30,000 each to Penn State College of Medicine, UCSF School of Medicine, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine, Harvard Medical School, University of California San Diego School of Medicine, University of Maryland School of Medicine Department of Emergency Medicine, Emory University Department of Emergency Medicine, Wake Forest University Health Sciences, The Mount Sinai Hospital, and the University of Arizona Department of Emergency Medicine. The Weil Institute for Critical Care Research and Innovation received $20,000 for research.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Brian J Browne as president, David Taylor MD as vice president, and David M Sheehan as secretary/treasurer. It lists Charles B Cairns as chairman until March 2024 and Stephen R Thom MD as a board member.
National Foundation of Emergency is led by Brian J. Browne, President on the 2024 filing; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Brian J. Browne
President
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Charles B. Cairns Till March
Chairman
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David M. Sheehan
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David Taylor MD
Vice President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Stephen R. Thom MD
Board Member
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (5)
- Former: Charles B. Cairns (2020–2023) — Chairman
- Former: Brian J. Browne After May (2023) — President
- Former: Michael A. Rolnick Md Till May (2023) — President
- Former: Michael A. Rolnick MD (2020–2022) — President
- Former: Harvey W. Meislin MD (2020–2021) — Vice President
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.
Frequently asked questions about National Foundation of Emergency
How much does National Foundation of Emergency give each year?
National Foundation of Emergency gave $320K across 11 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $31K across 1 grant.
What is National Foundation of Emergency's typical grant size?
National Foundation of Emergency's median grant in 2024 was $30,000, and its average grant was $29,091, across 11 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does National Foundation of Emergency give grants?
National Foundation of Emergency's top state is California, with 19% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were North Carolina (19%) and Pennsylvania (9%).
Does National Foundation of Emergency give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 11 grants with a stated purpose on National Foundation of Emergency's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Scholars Program" (10 grants).
Who are National Foundation of Emergency's largest grantees?
National Foundation of Emergency's largest 2024 grantees include Penn State College of Medicine ($30,000), UCSF School of Medicine ($30,000) and The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine ($30,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 28% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is National Foundation of Emergency?
National Foundation of Emergency reported $3.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $379K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $217K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does National Foundation of Emergency fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants supported scholars programs at medical schools and emergency medicine departments, as well as research at the Weil Institute for Critical Care Research and Innovation. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from National Foundation of Emergency?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is National Foundation of Emergency's EIN?
National Foundation of Emergency's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-2282141. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does National Foundation of Emergency accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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