Professional Firefighters of
The objective of this organization is to offer substantial financial assistance to firefighters, their families and other charitable causes in times of need, following a tragic event, natural disaster, or other unforeseen circumstances.
Professional Firefighters of at a glance
In short: Professional Firefighters of gave $57K across 3 grants in 2025 (avg $19K), mostly in Massachusetts. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $57,000
- Grants made (2025)
- 3
- Average grant
- $19,000
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $891,326
- +19.6% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Professional Firefighters of funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was The John J and Nora Jennings Foundation Inc ($25K). Together the top 3 received $57K.
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 4 grants of 5 (80%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Professional Firefighters of gives
- Giving grew 43% from 2022 to 2025. 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $40K (2022) to $57K (2025). In 2025 it made 3 grants totaling $57K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The John J and Nora Jennings Foundation Inc South Boston, MA | Support Children of Fallen Firefighters | $25,000 |
| T Dustin Alward Memorial Fund Randolph, MA | Scholarships to Children of Firefighters | $25,000 |
| Boston Bruins Charitable Foundation Inc Boston, MA | Support Children of First Responders and Military Members | $7,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $891,326 | $657,866 | $511,949 | $57,000 | 3 | $895 |
| 2024 | $745,409 | $364,731 | $169,758 | — | — | $1,187 |
| 2023 | $550,436 | $319,048 | $236,028 | — | — | $1,429 |
| 2022 | $467,417 | $280,165 | $1,124,006 | $40,000 | 1 | $2,196 |
| 2021 | $1,311,258 | $649,490 | $64,469 | $50,000 | 1 | $2,208 |
| 2020 | $726,237 | $743,875 | $17,638 | — | — | $852 |
About Professional Firefighters of
Based on IRS filings
Professional Firefighters of is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Boston, MA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $891K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 3 grants totaling $57K. Net investment income was $895.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Professional Firefighters of is led by Richard Mackinnon Jr., President on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Richard Mackinnon Jr.
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
William Cabral
Secretary & Treasurer
Secretary Treasurer → Secretary & Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Professional Firefighters of
How much does Professional Firefighters of give each year?
Professional Firefighters of gave $57K across 3 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990.
What is Professional Firefighters of's typical grant size?
Professional Firefighters of's median grant in 2025 was $25,000, and its average grant was $19,000, across 3 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Professional Firefighters of give grants?
Professional Firefighters of gives mostly in Massachusetts: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there.
Does Professional Firefighters of give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on Professional Firefighters of's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
How large is Professional Firefighters of?
Professional Firefighters of reported $891K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $658K.
What is Professional Firefighters of?
Professional Firefighters of is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Boston, MA. It holds $891K in total assets as of 2025.
What is Professional Firefighters of's EIN?
Professional Firefighters of's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-3377095. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 17, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 16, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 14, 2023)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
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