Paul & Phyllis Fireman Charitable
The Paul & Phyllis Fireman Charitable Foundation is a private foundation established in 1985 in Massachusetts. Founded by Paul Fireman, former CEO of Reebok International, and Phyllis Fireman, the foundation operates as an independent grantmaking organization based in Waltham, MA. The foundation is recognized as a leader in funding homeless relief programs and maintains a focus on ending family homelessness while supporting communities where the Fireman family members live and work.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$178.8M
+1.4% YoY
Annual Giving
$8.1M
-16.3% YoY
Grant Count
77
+1.3% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$105K
-17.4% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation dedicates a major share of its resources to ending family homelessness in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and beyond.
Primary funding interests include:
- Housing and economic development
- Homelessness prevention and relief
- Health
- Education
- Arts
- Human rights
- Jewish causes
The foundation has demonstrated a growing interest in supporting organizations with antipoverty strategies and has invested in housing efforts that reflect broader Fireman family funding initiatives.
Grantmaking
The foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. The foundation makes grants to pre-selected organizations only. However, the foundation accepts contact inquiries.
Grant Range
$1,000 to $2,550,000
Average Grant
amount varies by year
How to Apply
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
While the foundation maintains a primary focus on Massachusetts, tax filings reveal giving priorities that extend far beyond Boston and the state. The foundation funds organizations across the United States, with notable activity in:
- Massachusetts
- New Jersey
- New York
- California
- Texas
- Florida
- Illinois
- Maryland
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Assets & Revenue (2024):
- Total assets: $178,776,659
- Total revenue: $12,844,546
- Total expenses: $9,058,864
- Net income: $3,785,682
- Giving rate: 5.2%
Tax Status:
- EIN: 22-2677986
- 501(c)(3) organization
- Tax-exempt since March 1986
- Required to file IRS Form 990-PF
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $178,776,659 | $176,242,688 | $204,325,586 |
| Revenue | $12,844,546 | $16,616,042 | $5,670,320 |
| Expenses | $9,058,864 | $10,487,743 | $10,671,576 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $8,297,294 | $9,874,508 | $9,701,636 |
| Net Investment Income | $8,995,542 | $12,400,349 | $4,166,568 |
| Distributable Amount | $8,147,579 | $8,422,540 | $10,059,536 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
250 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Trustees:
- Paul Fireman (0.5 hours/week)
- Phyllis Fireman (0.5 hours/week)
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| PAUL FIREMAN | TRUSTEE | 0.5 | — |
| PHYLLIS FIREMAN | TRUSTEE | 0.5 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The foundation has supported notable organizations and initiatives in recent years:
The American Junior Golf Association (AJGA) received a significant donation that led to the rebranding of the Liberty National ACE Grant
AJGA Unveils Renamed Liberty National ACE Grant Following Donation by PaulThe First Tee has received ongoing support from the foundation, including donations to support chapter operations in New Jersey and Sacramento
Paul and Dan Fireman Show Support For The First Tee Chapters of New JerseyThe foundation has provided support to organizations including Everytown for Gun Safety, Facing History and Ourselves, Massachusetts General Hospital, City Connects, Dana Farber Cancer Research Institute, Anti-Defamation League, and One Family, Inc.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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